View of Qinghai Lake in NW China
An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 23, 2026 shows a view of Qinghai Lake in northwest China's Qinghai Province.
An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 23, 2026 shows a view of Qinghai Lake in northwest China's Qinghai Province.
This aerial drone photo shows the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda county of Ngari prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 24, 2026.
In the Xizang Autonomous Region, there are four New Years in a year. According to the time sequence, they are respectively the New Year of Gongbo dominated by Nyingtri, the Purang New Year in Nari,
Tourists have fun at sunset at the Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 18, 2026
This photo taken on Jan. 10, 2026 shows the rime scenery in Qilian County of Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
Recently, the Lhalu Wetland in Lhasa, Xizang welcomed the black necked crane to spend the winter. The Lhalu Wetland, with an altitude of over 3600 meters, is known as the "lung of Lhasa" and is the "world's highest urban natural wetland".
When it comes to the beauty of Qinghai, the most touching thing is the natural scenery that is both magnificent and beautiful. A magnificent sight composed of ridges and lakes. Every scene beats with the rhythm of natural coexistence
As exhilarated tourists ride the 521-meter super ice slide and take photos with the spectacular ice sculptures on show in the Harbin Ice-Snow World theme park, they are contributing to a growing ice and snow industry that has been reporting record numbers in the world's second-largest economy.
The staff of the Tiangeli Wetland Waterbird Monitoring Point are recording the figures of these visitors with images, calling on more people to participate in bird conservation actions and protect the precious gifts given by nature.
On January 1, in Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, mountain climbers climbed the Gankha Snow Peak and spent the first day of the new year between the mountain top and the snow plain.
Recently, an extensive fitness-for-all hiking event was held in Lhasa, Xizang. More than 500 participants gathered at the foot of the snow-capped mountain, hiking upward and looking into the distance to welcome the first rays of sunlight on the morning of the New Year in 2026.
When people in many other places wrapped in thick clothes and still shivered with cold, Tibetans went to Riduo Hot Spring and Dezhong Hot Spring in MedroGongkar County, Lhasa City, and geothermal hot spring in Yangbajing,
Pekucuo is located at the junction of Gyirong County and Nyalam County, Shigatse City, Xizang, with an area of about 300 square kilometers and an elevation of 4590 meters
On the morning of December 11th, white mist rose over the Datong River in Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, located in the hinterland of the Qilian Mountains.
When white snow falls on the land of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, the sky and earth change colors. That's not snow from Jiangnan, not snow from the north, it's snow unique to the plateau.
Around the winter solstice, the annual traditional new year of the Lisu ethnic group arrives. The Lisu people in various parts of Deqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture celebrate the festival with songs and dances,
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.