Snow Causes Flight Delay in Lhasa

  The first snow of the year that hit Lhasa, capital city of Tibet,on Jan.12, has caused all flights delay in the Gonggar Airport that morning. In order to remove the snow pile, the Gonggar Airport has been temporarily closed on the morning of Jan.12. “The highway has been covered with snow, which will influence…

January 15, 2014 BY Kunga

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Lhalu Wetland in Winter

  Covering an area of 12.2 square meters which accounts for 11.5 percent of Lhasa, the Lhalu wetland is a national nature reserve with an average altitude of 3,600 meters. As the largest and highest urban wetland in the world, the Lhalu wetland is able to absorb 78, 800 tons of carbon dioxide and produce…

January 15, 2014 BY Kunga

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The First Snow in Lhasa

The first snow fell on the Jan. 12, 2014 in Lhasa. The Potala Palace seems like the Sleeping Beauty, waiting to be woke up under the cloak of snow by her prince. Were you there, you will see a totally different scenery, which may take your breath away.

January 14, 2014 BY Kunga

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Fire in China’s Shangri-la Put Out

  A fire that started in the early hours of Saturday in an ancient town in Shangri-la, a resort county in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, has been completely put out. The fire broke out at 1:37 a.m. at the Ruyi Inn in the Dukezong Ancient Town, where most houses are made of wood, a factor…

January 14, 2014 BY Kunga

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Samye Monastery–Oldest Monastery in Tibet

  Samye Monastery, built in the 8th century, is the oldest Buddhist monastery in Tibet, sitting at the mountain area of Chanang County in southern Lhoka Prefecture. The central Buddha hall in the monastery is integrated with Tibetan, Chinese and Indian styles in architecture. Also, four pagodas in white, red, black and green are designed…

January 13, 2014 BY Kunga

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Mt. Qomolangma Becomes a Tibet Travel Dream

  For many travelers around the world, visiting Mt. Qomolangma is a Tibet travel dream. With a developing tourist infrastructure and the availability of quality tour providers, Mt. Qomolangma is now an accessible travel destination that awaits those who make the adventure.

January 13, 2014 BY Kunga

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Guge–A Lost Kingdom in Tibet

  A powerful kingdom with a splendid civilization was born at this location over 1,300 years ago. Located in Zhada County, Tibet, the Guge Kingdom was a prosperous kingdom during 10th century – 16th centuries. Covering an area of 180,000 square meters, it has over 600 buildings, including houses, Buddhist towers and caves.

January 10, 2014 BY Kunga

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Black-Necked Cranes Flocking Back to Tibet

  Each winter, batches of black-necked cranes migrate to the middle and southern part of Tibet as their habitats have been effectively improved the locals’ enhanced awareness in improving ecological environment. The endangered wild birds, which are native to the plateau and listed under key state protection, are favored by Tibetans and therefore called “saint…

January 10, 2014 BY Kunga

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Yamdroktso Lake Jade-Like Lake in Tibet

  Yamdroktso is the biggest enclosed lake on the northern slope of the Himalayas, and is regarded as holy lake together with Namtso and Lake Manasarovar. “Tso” in Tibetan means “lake”. There are more than 1,500 plateau lakes at an elevation between 4,100 meters and 4,900 meters, taking up nearly 242 quare kilometers. The Yamdroktso,…

January 9, 2014 BY Kunga

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Performances to be Staged in Tibet During Festivals

  Various art performances will be staged in Tibet to enrich the local Tibetans’ cultural life during the three major festivals this year. Over 90 performances will be put on by professional art troupes during the New Year’s Day, Chinese Lunar New Year as well as Losar, the Tibetan New Year. Fourteen performances will be…

January 9, 2014 BY Kunga

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