Tibetan vocabulary receives over 1,500 new words, expressions
More than 1,500 new words and expressions have been added to Tibetan vocabulary since 2018, authorities from southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region said. The list includes frequently used expressions in politics, finance, the internet, over 500 terms related to electric power and 150-plus terms involving Tibetan Opera and traditional Tibetan ...
Collectibles not to be missed when traveling in Tibet
Dzi beads are rare gems mainly found in the Himalayan mountain areas of Tibet, eastern Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, Ladakh and other places. They have been passed down for 2000 to 2500 years. According to the legend, Dzi beads were originally "god's treasures" that came down to earth and were discovered by the Tibetan people. As a result ...
Folk proverbs reflect vicissitudes from both the old and new Tibet
Daqiong, a scholar from the Tibet Academy of Social Sciences says "Honey is fragrant and sweet, yet what is vivid are proverbs". Looking back over a half of century in Tibet, the 74 year-old Geliequta used the following proverb to describe the spirit of the old Tibet "Although all life originated from parents, our body is born unto the ...
More Tibetan ancient books included in national rare books' …
Fourteen rare ancient books of the Tibet autonomous region have been included in the sixth tranche of Chinese national rare classics' list, according to a statement recently issued by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. According to the region's library, up to date, 305 rare ancient classics of Tibet have been included in the catalogue of the ...
Tibetan-themed hotels aim to attract tourists in Deqen
Widely considered as the "encyclopedia of Tibetan culture," thangkas illustrate the history and customs of Tibet and lifestyles of Tibetan people. In addition to the enchanting hotels, Deqen offers a wide variety of tourist attractions, such as the Meili Snow Mountain and Mingyong Glacier, China's lowest and southernmost glacier.
Khapse, Tibetan traditional food
"Khapse" is an indispensable food of Tibetan traditional festivals---Tibetan dim sum. It is a kind of fried food which is made of white flour, yak butter, milk, sugar and other raw materials, with a variety of forms like ear, butterfly, bar, square and circle, etc., and is an essential in Tibetan family to greet Losar. ...
Anti-British Imperialism Relic in City of Heroes
Known as "the city of heroes", Gyantse County in Shigatse, southwest China's Tibet earned the reputation from its people's valiant fighting against the British imperialists' invasion in 1904. Now, you can find the Anti-British Imperialism Relic on Mt. Dzongri, which is a national protected cultural relic and base for patic education.
Del Tíbet a Xinjiang… ¡en bicicleta!
CHINA HOY. Del Tíbet a Xinjiang…. ¡en bicicleta! Por ZHOU YANQIAO. Feiyun, una amiga ciclista, al pie de la montaña Kangrinboqe. Zhou Yanqiao. VISITAR el Tíbet es un sueño para todos los viajeros que buscan aventura. Sin embargo, para aquellos, como nosotros, a quienes nos gusta buscar aventuras a pie o en bicicleta, el Tíbet es un ...
Indians make pilgrimage to Tibet
A group of pilgrims from India arrived in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region Thursday to go on a pilgrimage. A total of 36 Indian pilgrims, the first group officially organized this year, entered China through the Nathu La Pass at 11:50 a.m. They will visit Mount Kangrinboqe and Mapam Yumco Lake, both sacred Hindu and Buddhist sites in ...
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A glimpse of Tibetan Buddhism from Sakya Monastery
A close-up of the Tibetan-style Sakya Monastery in Shigatse city. [Photo by Zhang Xingjian/chinadaily] Located in Sakya county, Southwest of Shigatse city, Tibet autonomous region, the Sakya Monastery is the principal monastery of the Sakyapa Sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
Lhasa moved by shared bike service
Lhasa moved by shared bike service. Jamyang Tso, a resident of Lhasa, rides an Ofo bike on Monday near the Potala Palace. [Photo by Palden Nyima/China Daily] Bike-sharing has come to Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region, and one local owner of a small business called it a more efficient and pleasant way to travel between home and work ...
Protecting ancient buildings and pass down architectural …
Tibet makes progress in prehistoric archaeology research; Thousand-year-old wild yak dance; Over 1.1 mln folios of ancient texts archived at Tibet's Potala Palace; A glance of Lhoba culture in Mainling County, SW China's Tibet; Tibetan seamstress creates brand with ethnic dresses; Great efforts made to protect Tibetan culture, experts say
Festivals in Tibet
People in China's Tibet Autonomous Region have devoutly worshipped Tibetan Buddhism for more than 1,300 years. Tibetan Buddhism has a profound influence on the many festivals in the region. Many of the festivals have evolved into purely religious events due to the fact that Tibetan people, long faced with extremely harsh natural conditions ...
Spend the coolest summer vacation in Tibetan hotels of …
Songtsam Meili Hotel is located on the mountain with an altitude of 3600 m, in a small Tibetan village with only five families, facing Meili Snow Mountain, and the Windows of almost every room can have a panoramic view of the snow mountain. These hotels put the best of Deqin County at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
The sacred land of Garze
Dawa, with a pen name Kangba Moon, is a male Tibetan photographer born in March 1970. He's a member of the Sichuan Photographer Association and a member of the Garze Prefecture Photographer Association. To show his love for his hometown in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of southwest China's Sichuan province, he has traveled all over ...
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My journey – close to 3,000 kilometers from the Tibetan capital, Lhasa, to Yecheng, just near Kashi City, in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region – would take 39 days. It was, needless to say, quite a challenge, but it surely must rate as one of the world's ultimate – and most stunning – endurance cycling routes. Tibet is no stranger to me.
Traditional fashion meets modern design in Tibet
A fashion show featuring traditional Tibetan clothing is held in Gyalze county in the Tibet autonomous region on Sept 17, 2023, combining traditional Tibetan clothing and modern design. [Photo provided to chinadaily] The locally produced woolen cloth, or nambu, is part of a long, profound traditional culture in Tibet.
China's Tibet achieves overall carbon neutrality
Based on data, combined with the findings of China's second scientific research survey on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the annual carbon sink of Tibet's ecosystem in recent years reached around 47.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, with its annual carbon emission totaling about 11.5 million tonnes, indicating that the region has actually been in ...
Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa added to UN list
Traditional Tibetan bathing for a medical purpose was inscribed onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UN on Wednesday. The entry, officially known as Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa, knowledge and practices concerning life, health and illness prevention and treatment among the Tibetan people in ...
Tibet to launch tourist route featuring countryside experience
Photo taken on June 20, 2021, shows the large, green meadow and undulating mountains at Gyaidar Township of Damxung County, Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Zhang Rufeng) LHASA, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- A tourist route around Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, will be launched to offer …
Novelty, authenticity and cultural exchange make Tibetan …
Reflecting Tibetan people's legendary carnivorous lifestyle, the menu is as meaty as it gets with dozens of yak and mutton dishes in all forms and sizes. Guests can quench their thirst with a cup of butter tea, Tibet's salty traditional …
Tibet to invest 13.7b yuan to improve people's well-being
LHASA -- Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region has announced plans to invest 13.7 billion yuan (about $1.99 billion) this year in initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of local residents. The initiatives include providing livelihood subsidies for border residents, supporting medical professionals in aiding Tibet, and upgrading the ...
Tibetan lamas provide more nutritious 'chicken soup'
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, by Sogyal Rinpoche. This book has been translated into 30 languages and printed in some 56 countries. It teaches people how to live better and wisely through learning the meaning of death. And it encourages readers not to be afraid of death, but have peace and remain clear-minded when the day comes. ...
Watching the sunrise in Tibet and falling in love with the …
At 8:00 a.m. on January 1, Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet has yet to usher in the first sunrise of 2020. The Yaowang Mountain Observation Deck across from the Potala Palace is already full of people. Guo Xu and his companions from Inner Mongolia have chosen this spot for their photographs, and they wait quietly for the sun to light up this ...
Aerial view of Sichuan-Tibet highway
Aerial photo taken on Oct. 24, 2019 shows part of the No. 318 national highway on Sejila mountain on the Sichuan-Tibet highway. The Sichuan-Tibet highway, which was put into operation on Dec. 25, 1954 and has a length of over 2,000 kilometers. Over the past 65 years, the central and local governments have invested heavily to lift the highway's ...
Seals granted to Tibetans by Chinese central government in …
The Tibetan Culture Museum was officially opened on March 28, 2010. It has an exhibition area of over 5,000 square meters. It is located at No. 131 on the North Fourth Ring East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, and it is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Visitors can access the museum for free with valid ...
Tíbet, misterioso techo del mundo
Tíbet, misterioso techo del mundo. Denominada como el tercer polo del planeta y el techo del mundo, la región autónoma del Tíbet se ubica en el suroeste del país y de la meseta Qinghai-Tíbet, a una altura promedio de 4.000 metros sobre el nivel del mar, y por ella se extienden las cordilleras de Kunlun, Gangdise, Hengduan e Himalaya ...
How to Travel to Tibet the Right Way
The famous Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) of China lies on the world's highest plateau, between Sichuan Province and Nepal. With an average altitude of around 4,800 meters, this high-altitude plateau land is a popular destination for the modern tourists. However, the unique landscape of the plateau, with its high altitudes, vast open prairies ...
Tibet Airlines to increase domestic air routes
Tibet Airlines announced last week that it will launch 20 new routes starting on Sunday to provide more convenient travel services to the Tibet autonomous region. Among the new routes are flights that connect Lhasa, the regional capital, with Shigatse and Chamdo, and with cities around China including Jinan, Xi'an, Nantong, Yantai, Wenzhou ...