Preserving Tibet’s Potala Palace
A team of specialists and modern technology and equipment maintain the building's structural integrity and safety.
Palden Nyima and Daqiong
Wildlife rangers save rare white Tibetan antelope calf
Rangers found the shivering white calf—the first white Tibetan antelope calf ever found in the reserve—by a river. They swiftly rescued the tiny creature, wrapped it in warm…
Lhasa sees success in greening strategy
Launched in 2022, the project aims to afforest over 137,333 hectares of barren mountains by 2030, mainly covering 35 townships in nine counties and districts in the cities of…
Electric vehicle sales increase in Tibet as infrastructure expanded
To encourage people to go electric, since April, buyers can receive a subsidy from the regional government of 3,000 yuan when purchasing a new energy car.
Tibet sees recent boom in tourism
During the first half of this year, the region received more than 24 million tourist visits, an increase of 41 percent year-on-year, according to the regional tourism development…
Highest observatory in world will give Tibet a better view of the galaxy
A major advantage of the location of the new observatory is that the air in Lhasa is clean, which allows clear views of orbiting objects and distant celestial bodies.
Delicate orchids preserved in a Tibetan county
Known as the second-largest family of angiosperms, orchids include more than 20,000 species worldwide.
Tibet tourism doubles in last five years
Tibet has been a popular destination for tourists for decades due to its rich heritage, natural appeal and unique traditional cultures.