Located in today's Zanda County, this kingdom of 1,300 years ago made significant contributions to the economic and cultural development of Tibet. It was a pivot on the path of Buddhist transmission from India to central Tibet as well as a hub of trade between Tibet and neighboring regions. The kingdom passed its throne down through 20 kings ...
Climbers targeting peaks above 5,000 meters in the Tibet autonomous region, including the north side of Qomolangma — the world's highest mountain, which is known as Mount Everest in the West — now have to apply for a permit, according to a rule issued by Chinese sports authorities on Friday. To make climbing safer, or at least less …
2021/03/08 Xinhua. BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- China's Tibet Autonomous Region will operate bullet trains before July 1, marking the opening of high-speed train services in all Chinese mainland provincial-level regions, the country's railway operator said Saturday. A 435-km railway link to the regional capital of Lhasa will run Fuxing trains ...
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has stressed fully implementing the guidelines of the Communist Party of China (CPC) for governing Tibet in a new era and writing a new chapter of lasting stability and high-quality development for the plateau region. Xi, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central ...
The trains depart every other day, and take around 36 hours to make the journey to Lhasa. The route of the train is not direct, and it travels through Lanzhou, Xining, Golmud, and Nagqu to get to the Tibetan capital, 3,360 kilometers from the start point in Chengdu. However, there is a straighter route to Lhasa from Chengdu currently under ...
As the second railway connecting Tibet with the rest of the country, the project is expected to be completed in 2025, five years earlier than planned. The 1,838-km track starts in Chengdu, Sichuan province, the lowlands of China's southwestern region, and will pass through Sichuan province's Ya'an and Kangding, and Tibet's Nyingchi and Lhasa.
Washington ignores Tibet's development. In hyping up the "human rights" issue in Tibet, the US Congress has turned a blind eye to the Chinese central government's policies for governing Tibet and the remarkable developments in the region. It is trying to instill in the Tibetan people a false sense of dissatisfaction with the Party and the ...
Tibet first appeared on the Chinese map back in the 13th century during the Yuan Dynasty. In the mid-17th century, during the Qing Dynasty, the fifth Dalai Lama Ngagwang Lozang Gyatso (1617-1682) accepted a gold certificate of appointment and a gold seal of authority from Emperor Shunzhi (1638-1661), thus establishing the local authority ...
Tibet University holds event to celebrate 70th anniversary of PRC founding in Lhasa. 2019/09/16 Xinhua. Students perform during an event to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China at Tibet University in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Sept. 12, 2019. (Xinhua/Jigme …
1,300-year-old Tibetan temple benefits from government funding. Thanks to the government's policy on freedom of religious belief, which has been particularly involved since the nation's reform and opening-up, substantial funds have been allocated to the restoration of the ancient Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Tibet autonomous region, a local …
Back on the main road, cyclists will reach the edge of the Tibetan Plateau while crossing the 5,200 meter Thang La, and begin "the longest downhill in the world". The downhill ride starts from just 5200m at Thang La, then cycle down to below 700m in Nepal - around 4600m in just over 160km of breathtaking descent.
Following the Tibetan New Year, the Shoton Festival is one of the most important festivals for Tibetans. In the Tibetan language, "Shoton" means "yogurt banquet"; therefore, the festival is also known as the Yogurt Festival. During the celebration, people can watch Tibetan Opera and worship giant Buddha images painted on Thangka scrolls.
Cycling in Tibet is like no other. We offer you the epic bike tours covering the most highlighted attractions from Tibet to Nepal. Enjoy our expert cycling services and the easy-to-use cycling guide.
In 1951, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, Tibet was peacefully liberated, smashing the vain attempt of external forces to separate Tibet from China.The Tibetan people and the people of all ethnic groups across the country embarked on the bright future of unity, progress and development in the big family of the motherland. Over …
Geleg at the University of Cambridge. As a beneficiary of reform and opening-up, systematic study made me evolve from a largely ignorant shepherd on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, dubbed as the Roof of the World, into a doctor who has made outstanding contributions to the country. In January of 1991, in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ...
Tibet has a population of about 2.84 million at the end of last year, more than 2.5 million of whom, or 95.3 percent, are Tibetan, according to the Tibet Autonomous Regional Bureau of Statistics. "Tibetans have a unique Buddhist faith, which has evolved over thousands of years and influenced their culture. The religion and customs have …
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It is known as "the first democratic reform village in Tibet". The documentary tells the stories of five people of different generations from Khesum Village, aged 19, 24, 49, 52, and 78 years old. They are all descendants of serfs; one is the first train driver from the village; one is a farmer who wants to build the first antique exhibition ...
The inventor of the Tibetan script in the 7th century, Thonmi Sambhota was born here. Locally produced Tibetan incense, paper, and carving have enjoyed great reputation on the Tibetan plateau, dubbed the "Three Feats of Nyemo." As an important carrier of local culture, Tibetan paper has recorded its history while witnessing its …
Tibet is one of those places that fires up many cyclists'imagination as it is known as "Roof of the world" and "Land of Snows". It has a reputation as one of the world's most challenging cycling destinations, for its extreme terrain and climate. However, cycling in Tibet becomes a popular activity. It's completely different from ...
The issue of the opinions means that Tibetan ancient books meet new opportunities for development. Tibetan ancient books and documents, as the main carrier of Tibetan culture, show the wisdom of China's all ethnic groups, especially the Tibetans in exploring, understanding and utilizing natural things on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and …
Landscape of earth forest in Tibet. 2020/10/19 Xinhua. Photo taken on Oct. 15, 2020 shows the landscape of earth forest in Zanda County, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
14:58:37. XINING, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Hoh Xil, in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, seems to be more vast and desolate in late autumn. Like every silky morning in the mist, patroller Sidegya got up early, wearing a hat and gloves, and headed to "the kindergarten of baby Tibetan antelopes" at an altitude of more than 4,400 ...
LHASA, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- On May 23, 1951, the Agreement of the Central People's Government and the Local Government of Tibet on Measures for the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet (17-Article Agreement) was signed, officially proclaiming the peaceful liberation of Tibet. The year 2021 marks the 70th anniversary of the historic event.
The Tibet Autonomous Region is often considered as one of those bucket-list destinations that is a must-visit for ardent travelers in Asia. Known as the Roof of the World, Tibet lies on the world's highest plateau, and is surrounded by the world's highest mountains and mountain range. Lying at an average altitude of around 4,800 meters ...
In southern Tibet, researchers have found fossils of tropical plants such as palms and banyans dating back 19 million to 56 million years. This indicates that some 56 million years ago, the Himalaya region was a subtropical low land with an altitude of 1,000 meters above sea level.
Dainqoi was born in 1978. His parents are Lhasa natives. "When my parents were younger, Lhasa was a small city with a population of 20,000 to 30,000 living around the Jokhang Temple," Dainqoi said. "It was a society in which everyone knew one another.". But he recalled that in his childhood, the city began to expand towards Tibet ...
AS one of major challenges confronting the world, climate change was a selected topic discussed at the 72nd UN General Assembly held from September 19 to 25, 2017. Lately, the globe has been frequently rocked by natural disasters such as typhoons and hurricanes. The article discusses in the context of global warming, how should the …
The highway that leads Tibet to prosperity. 2019/07/02 Xinhua. There is no road as unique as the one connecting southwest China's Sichuan Province and the Tibet Autonomous Region in the history of the country, even the world. The 2,416-km highway meanders through 13 snow-covered mountains over 4,000 meters high, crosses a dozen …
Firstly, you need to have a wide variety of travel documents to enter Tibet, many of which can take some time to obtain. In the first place, you will need to have a Chinese Entry Visa (or Chinese Group Visa for those entering from Nepal), which can take around 3-5 days to process with an Embassy of the People's Republic of China.
From Chengdu, you have a choice of three ways to get to Tibet: by flight direct to the Lhasa Gonggar International Airport; by car traveling overland along the Sichuan Tibet Highway; and by train taking the Tibet Trains through Xining and along the Qinghai Tibet Railway.
Updated: 09:10:34 Yunnan Gateway. Date: November 27. Route: Feilai Temple-Gejie River-Yanjing-Mt. Hongla-Mangkang. Mileage: Around 220 km. Highest point: 4,448 meters above sea level. Our driving tour along the Yunnan-Tibet Highway section near the upstream of the Lancang-Mekong River was dramatic and full of unexpected …
Photo taken on March 17, 2018 shows the scenery after a snowfall in Shangri-la City of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Hu Chao) Aerial photo taken on March 13, 2018 shows the Jinsha River in Deqin County of Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan …
My grandfather, Quan Shaoqing, whose family name was Aisin Gioro, was born in Wanping (southwest of present-day downtown Beijing) in 1884. In 1904 he graduated from the Beiyang Medical College in Tianjin, China's first institution of Western medicine. Taught in English, courses were modeled on those at Western medical schools, and student ...
It represents the highest achievement of ancient Tibetan culture. The epic "King Gesar" tells the story of King Gesar who descended from the heaven to the realm of Ling Country and became the lord of black-haired Tibetans. He fought for the salvation of all residents in the country, conquered demons everywhere, helped the weak, and returned …