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Spring scenery of Basom Tso Lake in Xizang

Spring scenery of Basom Tso Lake in Xizang

Boasting snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, waterfalls and pastures, the Scenic Area of Basom Tso Lake the first national 5A-level natural scenic spot in Xizang.

Xizang always prioritizes eco-environmental conservation: white paper

Xizang always prioritizes eco-environmental conservation: white paper

Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has always prioritized eco-environmental conservation and kept reminding itself that conserving the ecology of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is the greatest contribution to the survival and development of the Chinese nation, said a white paper issued by China's State Council Information Office Friday.

Buddha's gaze into eternity

Buddha's gaze into eternity

How would a son of a great filial piety honor his devoutly Buddhist mother after her passing? Juqu Mengxun (368-433),

Ethnic villages see vibrant cultural and tourism industries

Ethnic villages see vibrant cultural and tourism industries

Building on their rich and diverse ethnic cultures, regions across China are actively developing their cultural and tourism industries to drive economic and social development while boosting all-around rural revitalization.

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