The winter on the Qinghai Tibet Plateau becomes so rich and full of layers. That warmth is not only the fire between heaven and earth, but also the echo in the depths of history; It is both a lively gathering of people and a dim light of solitary contemplation.
In winter, the the Yarlung Zangbo River, with its clear, white sand and beautiful colors, looks like a canvas overturning the color palette, which is a vivid demonstration of the ecological beauty of the plateau.
On December 20th, the Gansu Province Alpine Skiing Series and Tianzhu County Winter and Spring Tourism Activities kicked off at the Wushaoling International Ski Resort.This event combines professional competitions, folk performances, and popular ice and snow experiences,
Tourists enjoy the scenery at Mt. Gangshika scenic area in Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, northwest China's Qinghai Province, Dec. 25, 2025. The snow-covered Mt. Gangshika, the highest peak in the eastern section of the Qilian Mountains, attracts lots of tourists in winter with its magnificent scenery
This is the starting point of the Yellow River's life. Every drop of water is connected to countless lives downstream; Every inch of land has its own story. And guarding this place has become the most important thing for people living on this land.
Recently, Xiaqiong Mountain in Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province welcomed a stunning sea of clouds landscape. The sea of clouds in the mountains stretches out like silk, with towering snow mountains scattered among them.
The No. 9 highway in Qilian belongs to the section of National Highway 213 from Sunan, Gansu to Qilian County, Qinghai. It is also a self driving travel branch road that crosses the Qilian Mountains along the tourism route of Qinghai and Gansu provinces.
In Xizang, color is not mere pigment but the eternal pulse of faith and nature. Local culture reveres five symbolic colors – white, red, yellow, green, and blue – each deeply rooted in the land's spirituality and carrying profound meaning.
Dpa'ris, meaning the region or tribe of heroes, is the hometown of white yaks. Dpa'ris Tibetans are distributed in 14 counties in Qinghai Province, including Tianjun County, Qilian County, and Ledu County, and Tianzhu County in Gansu Province.
Maduo County in Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is the core area of the Yellow River Source Park in Sanjiangyuan National Park, and is also one of the most important water sources known as the "Water Tower of China".
December 18 is October 29 of the Tibetan calendar, Purang County, Ngari Prefecture, Xizang Autonomous Region welcomed the night of the Purang New Year. In Purang County, "Gutu" is a kind of rice porridge with nine ingredients. On this night, every household gathers to enjoy the "Gutu" together.
December 16, in Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, the winter scenery of Qinghai Lake's ice pushing landscapes attracted tourists to take photos of the winter scenery known as the "plateau sapphire".
Gazella subgutturosas in Xinba Town, Gaotai County, north of the Qilian Mountains.Snow Leopard in Anxi Extreme Drought Desert National Nature Reserve, Gansu Province.
With the gradual invasion of the cold wave, the upper reaches of the Yellow River have entered the stage of river closure, which is also an excellent time to admire the Yellow River. It forms a unique ecological picture of the Qinghai Tibet Plateau.
The Yangtze River - the longest river in China. Because its source is called "Zhiqu" in Tibetan, which means "cow" and "qu" is the name of a river, it is called "the river of cows".
December 14, recognized as the 25th day of the tenth month in the Tibetan calendar, marks the annual traditional Butter Lamp Festival. This day serves as a significant religious commemoration for the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
In the past two years, more than 58000 tourist resources have been identified in the Xizang Autonomous Region, of which more than 31000 have been newly discovered and identified.
On the morning of December 3, Meili Snow Mountain, located in Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, appeared faintly in the sea of clouds and presented a magnificent golden landscape under the sunshine.
December 2, in Hainan Prefecture, Qinghai ProDecember 2,in the Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai Province, the Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake in winter was clear and blue under the sunshine of the plateau, and everything returned to the beauty of tranquility.
An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 13, 2025 shows the scenery of a lake in Maizhokunggar County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
The people of all ethnic groups in Minhe County, Qinghai Province, kicked off the grandest festival of the Tu ethnic group, the Natun Festival, during the harvest season. This festival is known as the 'longest carnival in the world' because it lasts for over two months.
In the cold winter season, the Lotus Lake Scenic Area in Huangzhong District, Xining City, showcases a serene and elegant scenery.
Gongbu "Arrow Whistle" is a unique folk traditional sports event in Nyingri , Xizang Autonomous Region, which has a history of more than 1500 years.
Xizang marked the annual Fairy's Day, also known as the "Women's Festival", on Thursday, the 15th day of the tenth month in the Tibetan calendar.
The Potala Palace was first built in the 7th century AD, with a construction area of approximately 130000 square meters. It was listed in the The World Heritage List by UNESCO in 1994. It is also an important cultural landmark in Xizang.
