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Lhasa earns prestigious wetland city recognition

Lhasa earns prestigious wetland city recognition

Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, has been recognized as an International Wetland City, a title granted under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, Xizang Daily reported.

Famous lake reflects its heritage

Famous lake reflects its heritage

At daybreak, Qinghai Lake shimmers in the first morning light. Along its quiet shoreline, Dorje Tsomo raises her camera to capture the moment — a daily ritual she performs before going to work as an ecological caretaker.

"three-color lake" in Banbar County, China's Xizang

An aerial drone photo taken on July 20, 2025 shows a Guozhuang dance performance on a sightseeing platform by the "three-color lake" in Banbar County, Qamdo, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.

Danba, Sichuan: Jiaju Tibetan Village Among Towering Peaks

Danba, Sichuan: Jiaju Tibetan Village Among Towering Peaks

Jiaju Tibetan Village is located in Danba County of Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province. Cradled by towering 1000-meter peaks, the village presents a breathtaking harmony of human habitation and natural grandeur.

Burang, Xizang: Gang Rinpoche Meets Mapam Yumco

Burang, Xizang: Gang Rinpoche Meets Mapam Yumco

In Burang County, Ngari Prefecture, Xizang, Mt. Gang Rinpoche rises majestically above the clouds. With an altitude of 6,656 meters, the mountain’s structure is akin to a rectangular pyramid, and its summit remains perpetually blanketed in snow throughout the year. What a snow crowned pyramid!

The beautiful summer scenery of Namtso

The beautiful summer scenery of Namtso

Namtso, which means "Heavenly Lake" in Tibetan, is located in the central Xizang Autonomous Region. In the summer season, the water in Namtso Lake is blue and shimmering, as beautiful as a painting.

Exploring Lhalu wetland during Summer in Xizang

Exploring Lhalu wetland during Summer in Xizang

Covering over 12 square kilometers, the Lhalu Wetland National Nature Reserve is a key source of oxygen for Lhasa. It was listed among China's first national wetland tourism demonstration sites in 2017.

The mysterious

The mysterious "sapphire" scenery in western Xizang

Bangong Lake, a famous scenic spot in Ngari region, is located in Rutok County, Ali region, Xizang Autonomous Region, and its elevation of surface 4242 meters. Due to the increasing salt content of the lake water from east to west, the lake water has wonderful color changes, like a "sapphire" embedded in the plateau

Stargazing season of Ngari Dark-Sky Park

Stargazing season of Ngari Dark-Sky Park

Dark-Sky Park in Ngari , Xizang Autonomous Region, it has an altitude of 4200 meters and covers an area of 2500 square kilometers. There, astronomical observation, starry sky experience, and tourism services are integrated.

Summer Scenery in Namco, Xizang

Summer Scenery in Namco, Xizang

Since June 25th, as the weather warms up, Namtso has entered its most beautiful viewing season. Namco, which means "Heavenly Lake" in Tibetan, is located in the middle of the Xizang Autonomous Region

Rippling Wheat and Sea of Flowers in Summer Lhasa

Rippling Wheat and Sea of Flowers in Summer Lhasa

Summer is a beautiful season when rapeseed flowers bloom in Xizang. Recently, along both banks of the Lhasa River, golden fields of rapeseed flowers and lush highland barley intertwine harmoniously.