China’s C919 Jet Makes First Commercial Flight to High-Plateau Airport
China’s self-developed C919 passenger jet landed at Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport on December 1, marking its first commercial flight to a high-plateau airport.
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From Grasslands to Rails: Shepherd Boyâs Dream Drives Xizangâs High-Altitude Railway
Shepherd boy Sonam Wangdrak became the inaugural driver on Xizang Autonomous Regionâs first and the worldâs highest electrified railway, fulfilling a lifelong dream.
Azure Waters of Lake Lhanag-tso: A High-Altitude Fairyland
Discover Lake Lhanag-tso in Ngari Prefecture, Xizang: at 4,574m altitude, its deep blue waters mirror mountains and sky, inviting adventurers and photographers into a breathtaking, boundless landscape.
Xizang Rescue 350 Trekkers Stranded by Mount Qomolangma Blizzard
When a blizzard hit Mount Qomolangma, Xizang authorities sheltered 350 trekkers and guided 200+ others to safety, showcasing rapid rescue in extreme conditions.
High-Altitude âAscending Dragonâ Fireworks Spark Probe in Xigaze
Authorities in Xigaze, Xizang Autonomous Region of the Chinese mainland, launch a probe into the high-altitude âAscending Dragonâ fireworks show after environmental concerns.
Chinese mainland Starts Construction of 15m XSMT Telescope on ‘Roof of the World’
Chinese mainland starts work on the 15m XSMT submillimeter telescope at 4,800m on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, targeting 2027 completion to unveil cold-universe secrets.
Misty Marvel: Songshutouâs Breathtaking Views over Sayram Lake
Discover the misty magic of Songshutou, a high-altitude lookout in Xinjiang offering cloud-kissed views over Sayram Lakeâs pristine waters.
Fragile Beginnings on the Tibetan Plateau: One Mother and Newbornâs High-Altitude Survival
At over 4,500 metres, Nagquâs low oxygen and cold nights make childbirth a life-or-death test. An emergency C-section heroically saved one mother and her newborn.
High-Altitude Hope: Xizangâs Rise in Healthcare and Ecology
From the worldâs highest NICU to revived grasslands, Xizang Autonomous Regionâs latest developments are boosting well-being at 4,500m.
Soaring to New Heights: Exploring the Majesty of Mount Qomolangma
Experience the soaring beauty of Mount Qomolangma, the world’s highest peak at 8,848.86m, and explore the glaciers, rivers, and vistas that define the Himalayas.