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Scenery of Xizang's largest lake in winter

Scenery of Xizang's largest lake in winter

Located in the Qiangtang National Nature Reserve, Serling Tso Lake is the largest lake in Xizang and the second-biggest saltwater lake in China, with an altitude of 4,530 meters.

Tourists have fun on icy lake in Lhasa, China's Xizang

Tourists have fun on icy lake in Lhasa, China's Xizang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 7, 2024 shows tourists enjoying themselves on an icy lake in front of the Mount Qungmknag in Nyemo County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

Sea of clouds seen in Medog County, SW China's Xizang

Sea of clouds seen in Medog County, SW China's Xizang

An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 11, 2024 shows the sea of clouds in Medog County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Medog sits at an average altitude of 1,200 meters, with a humid climate and abundant rainfall.

Lhatse, Xigaze:There is a New Landmark That Must Be Visited on G318!

Lhatse, Xigaze:There is a New Landmark That Must Be Visited on G318!

Starting from People’s Square of Shanghai and driving for 5,000 kilometers along China’s National Highway 318 with picturesque landscape to Lhatse County, Xigaze, Xizang, there is a monument of the mileage of highways built with special assistance from Shanghai.

Scenery of Potala Palace after snow

Scenery of Potala Palace after snow

Built by Tibetan King Songtsa Gambo in the seventh century and expanded in the 17th century, the palace was included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1994.

Wander in the City of Sunlight

Wander in the City of Sunlight

As the capital of the Xizang Autonomous Region, Lhasa, the “City of Sunlight” with an altitude of about 3,650 meters, has become a “place that must be visited” yearned for by tourists with its unique scenery of plateau, folk customs, and profound history and culture.

Follow Metok to Enjoy Food of Gyantse

Follow Metok to Enjoy Food of Gyantse

Today, Metok will take you to explore the table culture in Gyantse, Xizang. The delicious food made of highland barley here will definitely widen your horizon.

Bangoin County: A Shining Pearl on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau

Bangoin County: A Shining Pearl on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau

Bangoin County, Nagqu City, the Xizang Autonomous Region, is surrounded by Namtso and Serling Tso, two lakes on the plateau, forming a magnificent lake view. According to the data of the first China Census for Water, there are a total of 35 lakes with an area greater

China's Xizang spends heavily on cultural tourism development

China's Xizang spends heavily on cultural tourism development

Since 2021, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has spent 20.16 billion yuan (2.83 billion U.S. dollars) on cultural tourism infrastructure, national park conservation facilities, and the preservation and improvement of its historic towns, a local official said on Tuesday.

Winter tourism promotion adds to allure of China's Xizang

Winter tourism promotion adds to allure of China's Xizang

Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has launched its 2024 winter tourism campaign, offering discounted air tickets, hotel vouchers, and free admission to tourist attractions to draw more visitors during the off-peak season.

New expressway to facilitate tourist access to Jiuzhai Valley

New expressway to facilitate tourist access to Jiuzhai Valley

After the opening of the expressway, travelling time from Chengdu to Jiuzhaigou County will be shortened from the original eight hours to four hours. Jiuzhai Valley, also known as Jiuzhaigou National Park, is known for its spectacular waterfalls, lush forests, serene plateau lakes and karst rock formations.