In this beautiful summer season, a romantic narrative story of plateau flowers in Shangri La is quietly unfolding. This embodies the romance in the form of Shangri La.
With water splashing and paddles rowing, a great game, the China Nepal Plateau Dragon Boat Friendship Race, kicked off on June 15th in the small town Lulang of Nyingchi City, Xizang.
A Himalayan langur is pictured in Yadong County of Xigaze City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 20, 2025.
n aerial drone photo taken on May 28, 2025 shows a view of Basum Tso, a lake in Nyingchi, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. This lake nestled among snow-covered mountains is noted for limpid water and diversified vegetation, and has been a tremendous tourist attraction during the summe
The black-and-white snub-nosed monkey, also known as the Yunnan golden hair monkey, is a national first-class protected animal of China. The species is also on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
The Zhuaxixiulong meadow in Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, Gansu Province, adorns itself with a seasonal “purple hue” in June, as the rhododendrons burst into bloom.
With the acceleration of infrastructure construction, there are more and more places for leisure and entertainment for the masses in Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region.
The Lhasa Chinese Culture Park, adjacent to the pristine Lhasa River, Xizang, has become a favored destination for both locals and tourists seeking relaxation amidst its stunning scenery. Many visitors pause here to capture photographs, commemorating the ecological beauty on the plateau.
On the afternoon of May 27, in a meeting room at a hotel in Gangca county, Qinghai province, Lei Jinyu was preparing a Power-Point presentation on his laptop, feeling a bit nervous.
Every year, pregnant Tibetan antelopes started their annual migration to give birth between May and July. Their natural enemies including wolves and bears are always there to ambush them. However, most of them could make it and give birth to babies.
On her first trip to China, 22-year-old Isabel from Switzerland planned a jam-packed three-week journey to immerse herself in the country's stunning scenery and dynamic culture.
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).
