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Geography

New study reveals plateau's evapotranspiration changes
A recently published study has pointed to the growing trend of evapotranspiration over the past four decades on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
New orchid species discovered in Xizang Autonomous Region
According to the Xizang Daily, researchers have recently discovered a new species of orchid in Motuo, Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.

Guides

Xizang experiencing its best period of development
Despite Western smears, rumors and lies based on ideological bias, China's Xizang autonomous region has entered its best period of development, and its human rights situation has never been better.
New railway links Lijiang, Shangri-la in southwest China
A railway linking the cities of Lijiang and Shangri-la, two well-known tourist destinations in southwest China's Yunnan Province, opened to traffic on Sunday, according to local authorities.

Festivals

Xizang villages come alive with ancient spring plowing festivities
Dressed in their newest and best ethnic clothing, Tibetan farmers from different villages of the Xizang autonomous region participated in ancient spring plowing rituals on Saturday to mark the start of this year's plowing season.
Gearing up for the upcoming festivals
With the Chinese Lunar New Year and Losar (the new year of people in Xizang) approaching, streets and valleys of Lhasa City, capital of southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, are filled with people shopping for the upcoming festivals.

Shopping

Yiwu's transformation is remarkable
Yiwu in Zhejiang province, renowned as the world's capital for small commodities, is undergoing a remarkable transformation.
China's express delivery volume hits 120 bln this year
China has handled its 120 billionth express mail this year, setting a new record for its annual express delivery volume, official data showed Tuesday.