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Tibetan keeps close watch on 'sacred' black-necked cranes

Tibetan keeps close watch on 'sacred' black-necked cranes

The black-necked crane is considered a sacred bird in Tibetan culture. People believe they are loyal in relationships, and I admire their dedication to guarding their loved ones," said Kyizom, a wildlife ranger at the Siling Lake National Nature Reserve

Yaks, monks and poetry give zeal to Culture Counts: Two Sessions, One World

Yaks, monks and poetry give zeal to Culture Counts: Two Sessions, One World

Countless reporters are, rightly, covering the major economic and diplomatic outcomes. Relatively few international journalists are examining the cultural implications that create human connections that also extend beyond China's physical borders — those things that bring us together as people and peoples.

Tibetan New Year observed with festivity, hope

Tibetan New Year observed with festivity, hope

Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Friday welcomed the first day of the Tibetan New Year with a flurry of festive foods, holiday greetings and traditional customs.

Black-necked crane becomes official bird of Lhasa

Black-necked crane becomes official bird of Lhasa

The black-necked crane was officially designated as the "City Bird" of Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, during the recent 28th session of the standing committee of the 12th people's congress of Lhasa, Xizang Daily reported.

Snow scenery in Lhasa, China's Xizang

Snow scenery in Lhasa, China's Xizang

An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 16, 2025 shows the snow scenery of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region

Blue ice chunks stack up along Qinghai Lake

Blue ice chunks stack up along Qinghai Lake

Chunks of blue ice pile up on Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland saltwater lake in Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Feb. 13, 2025.

Come to Ngari!

Come to Ngari!

Ngari, Xizang, with an average altitude of 4,500 meters, features spectacular natural landscapes and profound culture.

The starting point of the Yangtze River

The starting point of the Yangtze River

The glacier at the base of Mount Geladandong in the Tanggula Mountains is the starting point of the Yangtze River. Upon entering the Yangtze River source area in Sanjiangyuan National Park, located in Tanggula town,

Black-Necked Cranes on the Plateau

Black-Necked Cranes on the Plateau

In Namling County, Xigaze, the Xizang Autonomous Region, a large flock of black-necked cranes are foraging and playing on the wetland and nearby farmlands.