Skyline Wonders: Exploring Xizang Autonomous Region
Experience the breathtaking skyline of the Xizang Autonomous Region in the Chinese mainland, from grasslands to snow-capped peaks, and learn how travelers are exploring sustainably.
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Life on the Summit: How Xizang Thrives at 4,000m
Discover how life thrives above 4,000m in the Chinese mainland’s Xizang Autonomous Region, home to 97 nature reserves and 246 nationally protected wildlife species.
How Pasang Tsering Lit the World’s Highest Electric Skyroad
Learn how Pasang Tsering braved -42°C and 5,000m altitude to build the world’s highest electricity skyroad, transforming butter lamp flickers into neon lights.
Cyclists Clash for Glory in Xizang Trans-Himalaya Race
Top cyclists from eight international pro teams and nine domestic squads race across Lhasa, Nyingchi, Lhokha and Xigaze in the Xizang Trans-Himalaya Race.
Leap of Faith: Xizang Equestrian Team Rises to National Champions
Meet the Xizang equestrian team: young riders raised in saddle traditions, training at high altitude, and racing their way to national championship glory.
Scientists on the Chinese mainland Clone Yak in Xizang Breakthrough
Scientists on the Chinese mainland have successfully cloned a yak calf in Xizang, marking a leap in high-altitude livestock breeding with whole-genome selection and somatic cell cloning tech.
Rare Full-Circle Rainbow Graces Palcho Monastery in Xizang
After a summer rain in Gyantse County, Xizang, a rare full-circle rainbow arched over the historic Palcho Monastery—a symbol of completeness and good fortune.
World’s Highest Solar Observatory Takes Shape at 4,700m in Sichuan
Construction of the 2.5m WeHoST solar telescope at 4,700m in Daocheng County, Sichuan, marks a leap in high-resolution solar observation, promising breakthrough insights by 2026.
Gut Microbes Fuel Deer Survival on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau
New BMC Biology study uncovers how gut microbes help cervids thrive on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau by boosting energy metabolism and nutrient production in extreme high-altitude conditions.
One-Take Everest: Ma Chunlin’s Mount Qomolangma Ascent
Ma Chunlin captured a one-take ascent of Mount Qomolangma’s north slope, navigating thin air and freezing cold for a seamless sunrise-to-summit journey.