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Legendary giants narrate an earthly epic

Legendary giants narrate an earthly epic

Pandas and poets. Adventurers and ape men. Soldiers and snow leopards. A mountain god reborn as four supernatural sisters. This cast of characters, literal and legendary, stars in the saga unfolding on the undulating stone stage of the Siguniang Mountains.

Lhasa's mountain landscapes flourish in green

Lhasa's mountain landscapes flourish in green

his year has witnessed a significant transformation in the vegetation coverage encircling Lhasa, the capital of southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, located at an average altitude of 3,650 meters.

Butter tea: Xizang's traditional brew

Butter tea: Xizang's traditional brew

Butter tea is a traditional drink made with butter, a brick of black tea, and salt in Xizang. Its rich taste and high calorie content make it well-suited to the plateau's climate.

The Horse Racing Festival in Ngari has commenced

The Horse Racing Festival in Ngari has commenced

On September 27, the horse racing event in Ngari region of the Xizang Autonomous Region was held in Jiamu Racecourse, Gaer County. Many riders from all counties in Ngari region participated in equestrian performances

Overlooking the Potala Palace

Overlooking the Potala Palace

Entering Lhasa Unity Park, the lake is shimmering with green trees providing shade. Walk up the pedestrian street towards Yaowang Mountain and overlook the Potala Palace, which is beautiful and spectacular.

View of Potala Palace in China's Xizang

View of Potala Palace in China's Xizang

This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2025 shows a view of the Potala Palace in the distance under a rainbow in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

Pulu Fashion Show Held in Jainca, Qinghai

Pulu Fashion Show Held in Jainca, Qinghai

Recently, a fashion show held in Jainca, Qinghai, showcased garments crafted from traditional Tibetan woolen fabric pulu and reinterpreted through modern design.

Lhasa Residents Celebrate Bathing Festival

Lhasa Residents Celebrate Bathing Festival

Recently, residents in Lhasa, Xizang, celebrated the Bathing Festival. Each year, during the seventh month of the Tibetan calendar, people across Xizang partake in a seven-day traditional folk festival of bathing, known as “Karma Rije” in the Tibetan Language.

2025 Tour of Lhasa Cycling Race Concludes

2025 Tour of Lhasa Cycling Race Concludes

On September 14, the 2025 Tour of Lhasa Cycling Race officially commenced in Lhasa, Xizang. This year’s event featured four categories: elite road races for both men and women, as well as mountain bike races for both genders.

Lhasa Tuanjie Park Officially Opens to Public

Lhasa Tuanjie Park Officially Opens to Public

Recently, the Lhasa Tuanjie Park, located southwest of the Potala Palace at the foot of Yaowang Mountain in Lhasa, Xizang, officially opened its doors to residents and visitors.

Tourism festival featuring traditional Tibetan incense culture opens in Lhasa, China's Xizang

Tourism festival featuring traditional Tibetan incense culture opens in Lhasa, China's Xizang

Local residents perform at the opening ceremony of a tourism festival featuring traditional Tibetan incense culture in Nyemo County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2025. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje) Local residents are pictured at the opening ceremony of a tourism festival featuring traditional Tibetan incense culture in Nyemo County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2025.