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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.
Picturesque snowy scene on snow mountain attracts tourists in SW China
A tourist poses for photos at Shika Snow Mountain in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Feb. 24, 2025
Scenery of Potatso National Park in China's Yunnan
Tourists visit Potatso National Park in Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 23, 2025.
Gesar Epic Storytelling Performance Carried out in Paila Town, Nagqu
It has been reported that 13 Gesar performers at various administrative levels were invited to participate in the tour, attracting more than 120 local herdsmen to appreciate.
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
Spectacular scenery of 'three-colored lakes' in winter
The "three-colored lakes" in Banbar County are comprised of three hill-separated ponds which display black, white and yellow colors due to their varying depths and sediments.
City view of Nagqu, China's Xizang
An aerial drone photo taken on Feb. 12, 2025 shows the city view of Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
Gangshika Snow Peak: A Journey to Qilian's Roof
The Gangshika snow peak, with an elevation of 5,254.5 meters, is the highest in the Qilian Mountains, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province.
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!
Ngari, Xizang, with an average altitude of 4,500 meters, features spectacular natural landscapes and profound culture.
The Snow Mountains and Lakes in Xizang Are Waiting for You!
As the implementation of the preferential policy of the “Winter Tour in Xizang”, the region’s winter season is loved by tourists from different places.
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
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.
Lhasa, Xizang: Sub-Venue of 2025 Spring Festival Gala Waits for You
In China Media Group’s 2025 Spring Festival Gala, Lhasa, Xizang, as the one with the highest altitude of its sub-venues became the focus. The performance, as short as 8 minutes, at the Lhasa sub-venue, attracted the attention of people worldwide and made tourism in Xizang during this Spring Festival more popular
World Wetlands Day
February 2, 2025 marks the 29th World Wetlands Day, with “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future” as its theme.
Tourist destinations in China attract visitors with ice and snow activities
People visit a snow town scenic spot in Zunhua City, north China's Hebei Province, Feb. 4, 2025. During the Spring Festival holiday, many tourist destinations in China have attracted visitors with ice and snow activities
Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Colorful Tibetan Charm
o celebrate the 2025 Spring Festival, recreational and sports activities were recently held in Kelzang Neighborhood, Zhaxigang Town, Gar County, Ngari, Xizang.
Popular Winter Tourism at Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Shangri-La
Despite the coldness in January, Shangri-La, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, is still a hot tourist spot. Tourists choose off-peak travels to the Ganden Sumtseling Monastery known as the “Small Potala Palace” to feel the charm of the city.
A bite of Xizang: Air-dried Yak Meat
Yaks, which are called “boats on the plateau”, live in the alpine region at an altitude of 3,000 meters and above. They feed on natural grass on the plateau and drink melted glacier water from snowy mountains.
Must-Visit Places in Lhasa
At dawn, the white walls of the Potala Palace, Lhasa, Xizang, are gently touched by the first light of day. Lhasa, a city embedded in mountains, wakes up from a quiet sleep.
Ice and snow tourism gains momentum in southern China
By the end of 2024, half of the top 10 most popular ice and snow tourism destinations were cities in southern China, according to travel platforms' bookings orders.
Puma Yumco: "Blue Ice" Displays Nature's Awesome Craftsmanship
The lake of Puma Yumco, located in Lhoka, Xizang, is known as the "Tears of the Fairy" and the "Baikal Lake of China". Every winter, the lake freezes over, and the ice surface becomes transparent enough to reveal the "blue" lakebed under the sunlight.
Beautiful Winter Morning Scenery of Lhasa
The winter morning of Lhasa is as beautiful as a picture. The Lhasa River is golden in the sun and the river water flows quietly. In the Lhalu Wetland National Nature Reserve in Lhasa, migrant birds are busy foraging and playing.