Along the G317, eight fascinating counties, including Dawu, Luhuo, Sertar, Garze, Sershul, Derge, Baiyu, and Xinlong, are closely connected, forming a scenic corridor that invites travelers to immerse themselves in the plateau’s natural wonders and rich cultural heritage.
During the Dragon Boat Festival, Pugui Village in Dinggye County, Xigaze, Xizang, hosted colorful activities themed around the festival. These events allowed villagers to experience the warmth and rich cultural atmosphere that this traditional celebration brings.
The Xizang autonomous region remains one of the best places in the world in terms of its ecological environment, with ecological and environmental quality generally remaining stable, according to the region's 2024 Environmental Bulletin, released on Thursday.
More than 200 athletes participated in the 2025 China Legend Challenge in Xizang's Dranang county on Monday.
Recently, the Namtso Lake of Xizang—known as the "Heavenly Lake" in Tibetan—celebrated its annual thawing festival, ushering in its vibrant tourism season. The event featured special cultural activities including mass weddings for a hundred couple, intangible cultural heritage performances and immersive folk experiences, which attracted numerous tourists.
Herdsmen take part in a traditional yak racing in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2025. Herdsmen and a total of 132 yaks participated in the traditional yak racing in Lhasa on Thursday, attracting many local spectators.
The red cliff region in Da Qaidam, also known as Dachaidan district, in the Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province, is known for its Mars-like landforms. It has been described as "the most Mars-like place in China."
Southwest China's Yunnan province hosts an intricate and extensive ancient trail, known as the Ancient Tea Horse Road, which was used to transport tea from production areas to the Tibetan region. The sound of copper bells that once echoed along this ancient trail has long faded, but my exploration of the beautiful scenery along this route had just begun.
Recently, Shangyou Village in Huya Tibetan Township, Mianyang City, Sichuan Province, welcomed its annual spectacle: vast stretches of wild alpine rhododendrons blooming in succession against a backdrop of snow-capped mountains.
Every year between October and November, the poplar forests in the Dunhuang Xihu Nature Reserve, Gansu province, come alive in a blaze of vibrant, shimmering yellow
Two major archaeological sites along the ancient Silk Road opened to the public in northwest China on Thursday, the first day of the May Day holiday, offering new choices for travelers keen to explore the exchanges between Eastern and Western civilizations over a millennium ago
Lhasa, the vibrant capital of Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, boasts a rich heritage spanning over 1,300 years. Nestled on the world's highest plateau, it is home to the iconic Potala Palace and the sacred Jokhang Temple.
This photo taken on May 19, 2024 shows a view of the Baisha Lake scenic area in Akto County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. May 19 marks the China Tourism Day.
Aerial photography taken on April 14 shows the cluster of buildings in Yushu City, Qinghai Province. Yushu is at the source of three rivers (the Yangtze, the Yellow, and the Lancang River).
Standing beside the emerald waters of the Dulong River in Southwest China's Yunnan province, Beijing-based traveler Li Li closes her eyes and allows the crisp mountain air to fill her lungs.
Nyingchi's alpines conjure an enchanting terrain that shapes its distinctive cultural landscape. The region is celebrated as "Xizang's little Switzerland".
Gradually gaining popularity across the country, the Li-Xiaojin Highway is a provincial highway that stretches from Li County to Xiaojin County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province.
Each March to April each year, Nyingchi in southwest China's Xizang autonomous region transforms into a sea of peach blossoms.
The preliminary contest of the Second “Dangjiren” Super Horse Racing Invitational in Damxung County, Lhasa, Xizang, had a warm atmosphere on site. Horses from Xizang, Qinghai, Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu, and other provinces competed together.
This photo taken on March 8, 2023 shows a view of the ancient town of Dukezong in Shangri-la, the Deqen Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province
Recently, wild azaleas have blossomed all over the mountains and plains in Bome County, Nyingchi, Xizang Autonomous Region, forming a fantastic sea of flowers.
Aerial photography taken on April 12 shows the world’s largest Mani Stone Pile in Yushu, Qinghai Province.
Located in Huangnan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, Kanbula Global Geopark has a total area of 3,149.34 square kilometers and features 162 scenic spots showcasing geological relics.
An aerial drone photo taken on April 19, 2025 shows the Jade Lake in Mangya, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Qinghai Province.
On April 15th, over 300 students from Lhasa Beijing Primary School visited Xizang Museum of Natural Science. Here, they expected a tour of wonder: exploring the environment and civilization of Xizang.
