The Mount Qomolangma scenic area reopened to the public on Saturday after a temporary closure following a 6.8-magnitude earthquake which hit Dingri county, Southwest China's Xizang autonomous region, in January 2025.
Ahead of the upcoming Tibetan New Year, the butter sculptures in shapes of trees, flowers, birds, animals, etc., have enjoyed widespread popularity across Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region.
Local authorities and scenic organizers announced on Wednesday that the Mount Qomolangma Scenic Area in Dingri county of the Xizang autonomous region is set to reopen on March 1, following a comprehensive evaluation that confirmed its readiness for normal operations.
Residents of Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, were seen bustling on the streets on Tuesday, shopping for kasai - traditional Tibetan pastries - to prepare for the upcoming Tibetan Losar New Year celebrations.
The black-necked crane was officially designated as the "City Bird" of Lhasa, the capital of the Xizang autonomous region, during the recent 28th session of the standing committee of the 12th people's congress of Lhasa, Xizang Daily reported.
More than a month after a devastating earthquake struck her home county on Jan 7, Kelsang Drolma, a village official in the Xizang autonomous region, still recalls the intense, sleepless nights spent racing against time to relocate villagers and minimize losses.
