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.
In early winter in Dunhuang, the lush vegetation on both sides of the Danghe River is covered with a thin layer of frost flowers, and the vast land is wrapped in plain winter clothes.
December 4, October 15 in the Tibetan calendar，is the “Pal Lhamo Festival”, a traditional folk festival of Xizang, also called the “Fairy Festival”.
In early winter, in Jiuwuji Yi Ethnic Township, Luoping County, Qujing City, Yunnan Province, the karst peaks and forests stretching for hundreds of square kilometers welcome the best viewing season.
Lajab Waterfall is located in the deep valley of the the Himalayas in Lajab Township, Lhozhag County, Shannan City, Xizang Autonomous Region, with an altitude of about 3800 meters and a drop of 300 meters.
In early winter, the weather in the Himalayan region is sunny. In Tingri County, Shigatse City, Xizang Autonomous Region, most of the peaks above 8000 meters often come into view, offering a panoramic view of the beautiful scenery.
In October in western Sichuan, the autumn scenery is like a beautiful painting.Located in Mordoshan Town, Danba County, Garze Prefecture, Jikayi Village, nestled amidst snow capped mountains, has recently been awarded the title of "World's Best Tourist Village" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization.
This aerial drone photo shows a herd of sheep on the southern shore of Qinghai Lake in northwest China's Qinghai Province, Nov. 28, 2025.
The Baihe Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey Valley, in Jiuzhaigou County of Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture within southwest China’s Sichuan Province, serves as the natural habitat for approximately 1,700 wild golden snub-nosed monkeys.
ourists visit the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Scenic Area in Dunhuang City, northwest China's Gansu Province, Nov. 30, 2025.
