In autumn, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Gansu Province, located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, is gradually tinted with autumn colors and boasts pleasant scenery.
Yamdrok Yumtso Lake, commonly referred to as Yamdrok Lake, is mostly located within Nagarze County, Shannan City, Tibet, with an altitude of over 4,400 meters above sea level. The lake's stunning and enchanting scenery attracts numerous visitors.
In the autumn season, the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in the northeastern part of the Qinghai–Xizang Plateau is gradually imbued with the hues of fall, offering pleasant and picturesque scenery.
In early autumn, Potatso National Park in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Shangri-La, southwest China's Yunnan Province, is a feast for the eyes. Crystal-clear alpine lakes lie nestled in the valleys, reflecting blue skies and drifting clouds.
An aerial drone photo taken on March 15, 2026 shows the snow scenery in Maqen County of Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Golog, northwest China's Qinghai Province. The mountains covered in snow beneath the blue sky present a magnificent scene on the plateau.
A marmot is seen at the Binggouhe scenic spot in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County of Wuwei City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 7, 2026.
Staff members of a barbecue shop work at Songzhou Ancient City in Songpan County of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Aug. 23, 2026. Songzhou Ancient City in Songpan County is now a major historical and cultural site protected at the national level.
A drone photo taken on Aug. 6, 2026 shows a view of the Qilian Mountains in Sunan Yugur Autonomous County, Zhangye City, northwest China's Gansu Province.
This photo taken on Aug. 7, 2026 shows a view of the Binggouhe scenic spot in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County of Wuwei City, northwest China's Gansu Province.
Qinghai Lake is a crucial body of water to maintain ecological security in the northeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is also a natural barrier for controlling the eastward spread of desertification. The improving ecosystem of the lake in recent years has benefited a variety of plant and animal species.
An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 23, 2026 shows tourists enjoying sunrise scenery in Zengjiashan scenic spot of Guangyuan City, southwest China's Sichuan Province. Zengjiashan, a summer getaway with an average elevation of 1,300 meters and summer temperatures of around 23 degrees centigrade, is developing tourism by making the most of its cool climate, attracting visitors from surrounding areas.
A vehicle drives on a road at the Zhangye Danxia Scenic Area, renowned for its Danxia landforms featuring striking red sandstone formations, in Zhangye, northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 4, 2026. The scenic area in Gansu has entered its peak tourism season since August, with the average daily number of visitors surpassing 25,000
This photo taken on Aug. 5, 2026 shows a night view at the Jiayu Pass scenic area in the city of Jiayuguan, northwest China's Gansu Province. A series of night tours have been launched at the Jiayu Pass scenic area, offering visitors immersive experiences while driving the nighttime economy
Dakdong village, deep in the mountains of Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region, used to be poverty-stricken but now reaps millions of yuan every year as a major rural tourism destination, featuring peach picking, camping and a hot spring.
In recent years, with conservation efforts of over 700 rangers and widespread public, the populations of rare wildlife in the Ngari Prefecture have been steadily increasing.
In early autumn, the grasslands of Maqen County in Golog Prefecture are lush green, with clear lake waters and cattle and sheep grazing leisurely—together forming a beautiful ecological tableau.
In an age of instant messaging, the scene at the Yunshang Taoyuan Rural Revitalization Theme Post Office points to an unlikely travel trend: postcards are finding new appeal among young tourists and helping connect them with goods from nearby rural communities.
This photo taken on Aug. 7, 2026 shows a view of the Binggouhe scenic spot in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County of Wuwei City, northwest China's Gansu Province.
A drone photo taken on Aug. 13, 2026 shows a view of the Nianbaoyuze national geology park within the Sanjiangyuan national nature reserve in Jiuzhi County, Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
Artists stage a Tibetan opera during the Shoton Festival in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Aug. 15, 2026. Tibetan opera blends talking, singing, acting, dancing and literature, which is a must-see performance for visitors during the Shoton Festival.
An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 16, 2026 shows fishing boats departing for fishing from Tanmen port in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province. The fishing season of the South China Sea kicked off at noon on Sunday after this summer's three-and-a-half-month fishing ban.
On August 8, at the Chaqing Horse Racing Festival and investment promotion event in Nagqu City, Xizang, nine projects were signed with a total agreed investment of 683 million yuan.
In northwest China, hidden within the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, lies a golden wonder that has stunned the world. This is no delicate flower patch of the southern Yangtze region, but the vast expanse of rapeseed blossoms in Menyuan, Qinghai
Tourists visit the Qairhan salt lake in Golmud, northwest China's Qinghai Province, July 9, 2026. The Qairhan salt lake, with a total area of 5,856 square kilometers, has been the largest potash fertilizer producing base in China.
