
Xizang’s Cultural Heritage Flourishes Amid Tourism Boom
Xizang is experiencing rapid growth in cultural preservation and tourism, blending tradition with modern progress to foster economic and social development.
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Xizang is experiencing rapid growth in cultural preservation and tourism, blending tradition with modern progress to foster economic and social development.
Xizang has undergone transformative changes since the emancipation of serfs in 1959, with significant advancements in human rights, education, and living standards.
Absolute poverty has become a thing of the past in Xizang. Through relocation programs, residents like Yeshe and Pubu have embraced new lives, highlighting the region’s remarkable transformation.
Xizang Autonomous Region leads China’s economic growth in 2023, with rapid advancements in infrastructure, tourism, and sustainable industries, according to the regional government.
On May 23, 1951, the ’17-Article Agreement’ led to Xizang’s peaceful liberation, enabling Tashi Lhunpo Monastery to welcome the Panchen Erdeni after nearly 30 years, revitalizing its spiritual legacy.
Discover the rich history and cultural significance of Tibetan tea, a tradition that has sustained monks and locals in Xizang (Tibet) since the Tang and Song dynasties.
Discover the unique debate tradition at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Xizang, where monks engage in lively discourse to deepen their understanding of Buddhist scriptures.
Monks at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in Xizang unveil the magnificent Great Buddha Display, a three-day festival marking one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most significant events, drawing visitors from around the world.
Discover the legend of Princess Wencheng and the origin of Sun-and-Moon Mountain, a tale that bridges cultures and history in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region.
Residents in Xizang’s Xainza County are embracing solar energy for winter heating, transforming abundant sunlight into clean warmth and improving quality of life while promoting environmental sustainability.
At the UN Human Rights Council, experts highlighted China’s efforts to protect ethnic minority rights in Xizang and Xinjiang, addressing Western criticisms.
China highlights educational progress for ethnic minorities in Xizang and Xinjiang during a live event hosted by the China Society for Human Rights Studies, showcasing good practices amid modernization efforts.
Xizang’s unique industries like yak farming, Tibetan medicine, and Awang sheep breeding are driving rural revitalization and increasing incomes.
Xizang is enhancing highland barley production by cultivating varieties that thrive above 3,800 meters, aiming for sustainable agricultural development and harmonious coexistence with nature.
In Nagchu, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, generations of horsemen like Sita Wangyel preserve their cherished horse-racing traditions, showcasing enduring cultural heritage.
Discover the dedication and sacrifice of Xizang’s horse trainers who bring the annual horse-racing festival to life, celebrating the region’s rich equestrian culture.
As age dims his sight, elder musician Yugu from Amdo County seeks to pass on the art of the eagle flute to his granddaughter, striving to preserve a fading tradition in Xizang’s highlands.
The snow-covered Baiju Monastery in Shigatse City, Xizang, dazzles visitors with its enchanting winter scenery, highlighting the historical and cultural significance of this 15th-century Tibetan Buddhist site.
China has successfully cloned two endangered cattle breeds native to Xizang, marking a significant milestone in the conservation of these species.
Discover the fascinating social life of the Tibetan rhesus macaque, a protected species thriving at over 3,000 meters in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region.