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.
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'Lingka' custom in Xizang evolves into new form of cultural tourism, vibrant lifestyle
"Lingka" means "garden" in the Tibetan language. In the Xizang autonomous region, people follow a tradition of spending the "Lingka" time during which they camp out and have picnics in parks or suburbs.
Appreciating the Glittering Lights of Lhasa from South Mountain Park
As night descends like a velvet-blue curtain over the Lhasa River Valley, residents would stand on the ridge of the South Mountain Park, appreciating how Lhasa in Xizang gradually comes alive with lights across the river.
Traditional Attire of Burang: An Intangible Cultural Heritage Embodied in Clothing
n Burang County, located within Xizang’s Ngari Prefecture, a distinctive form of traditional attire has been preserved to this day. Recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage of China, these garments of Burang boast a history spanning over 1,000 years.
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
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
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)
A Glimpse of the First Lhasa International Cultural Tourism Expo in 2025
he First Lhasa International Cultural Tourism Expo in 2025, held concurrently with the “Foreign Trade Premium Products China Tour”, commenced in Lhasa, Xizang. This five-day event was a vibrant and dynamic occasion.
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
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
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
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.
Walking in the Himalayas: The New Daman Village Surrounded by Snow-Capped Mountains
Located in Jilong Town, Jilong County, Xigaze,Xizang Autonomous Region, approximately 30 kilometers from the China-Nepal border, the New Daman Village is the only settlement of the Daman people in China.
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.
Yak Racing Event of 2025 Dama Festival in Gyangze Masterfully Held
Recently, the yak racing event of the 2025 Dama Festival was held in Gyangze County, Xigaze, Xizang. This event, which showcased a yak racing competition, drew 30 yaks from diverse towns and villages within Gyangze County to compete together.
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.
Serene, soul-soothing autumn views of Qilian Mountains in NW China's Qinghai
As autumn arrives, the grasslands at the foot of the Qilian Mountains in Qilian county, northwest China's Qinghai Province, take on a softer, golden hue, leaving behind the deep green of summer.
A glimpse of spectacular Danxia wonders at Angsai Canyon in NW China's Qinghai
Angsai Canyon, nestled in Zaduo county, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, is endowed with rich natural landscapes including Danxia landforms, lush forests, grasslands, and flowing rivers.
Mystique of Aiken Spring in Qinghai
In the depths of the Alar Grassland near Huatugou town, Mangya, Qinghai province, lies Aiken Spring. This unique sulfur spring, over 10 meters in diameter, seems to stare up at the sky like the pupil of the earth’s eye.
Traditional horse racing festival kicks off at Xizang's Nagqu festival
The 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The three-day festival held on the northern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors.
the millennium salt field in Nangqian County as beautiful as an oil painting
On August 22nd, aerial photography was taken of the autumn scenery of Baizha Salt Field located in Nangqian County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province
Xizang air travel sees six-decade strong surge
Civil aviation in the Xizang autonomous region has grown into a lifeline for travel, trade and public services on the high-altitude plateau, with passenger numbers expected to reach 8 million by the end of 2025, officials said.
Rare "red sprite" lightning photographed in SW China's Xizang
Blink, and it's gone -- Chinese photographers on Thursday accidentally captured a rare red lightning phenomenon known as "red sprites" while shooting the night sky near Mount Kangrinboqe, a sacred site for followers of Hinduism and Buddhism located at an elevation of 6,656 meters in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.