According to the Tibetan calendar, Sunday was the 17th day of this year's second month. This day is considered an auspicious day to mark the annual spring farming season.
Farmers participate in a ceremony marking the start of spring farming in Codoi township, Lhunzhub county of Lhasa, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, March 16, 2025. Ceremonies marking the start of spring farming were held across Xizang on Sunday.
Following January's 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Dingri county of the Xizang autonomous region, over 21,400 households in 681 villages are in need of reconstruction, with 47 villages requiring complete rebuilding, according to an assessment by the regional department of housing and urban-rural development, Xizang Daily reported.
A newly opened "Hello Xizang" mini theater at the Beijing Xizang Mansion has brought the rich traditions of the Himalayan region to the heart of China's capital since late February.
Discover AI-recommended Xizang travel essentials: DeepSeek's down jacket, Doubao's thermos, Kimi's rhodiola and iFlytek Spark's sunscreen—perfect for tackling the cold, high altitude and intense sun.
As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.
Researchers have uncovered a significant number of new fungal species on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with findings published in the Journal of Fungi and Fungal Diversity, as reported on Wednesday by Science and Technology Daily.
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, often called the "Third Pole" of Earth, is a region of immense ecological significance, with its unique topography and climate nurturing diverse ecosystems and exceptional biodiversity, profoundly influences the climate and ecological systems across China and the entire Northern Hemisphere.