Tibet Autonomous Region

A mural of manthang, or Tibetan medicinal thangka, mainly signifies the meaning of Tibetan medicinal science. [Photo by Daqiong/For tasteallchina ]The Tibet autonomous region has been making progress in promoting healthcare, education, research and industry for Tibetan medicine in recent years, said the region's health commission on Friday.The region has been making efforts to build four "world-classes" for Tibetan medicine: a world-class research platform, a world-class university of Tibetan medicine, a world-class enterprise of Tibetan medicine, and a world-class healthcare center of Tibetan medicine, it said."As a shining pearl in China's medical treasure trove, Tibetan medicine formed into a unique medical system as the residents of the plateau fought against nature and diseases throughout history," said Kelsang Yudron, director of the commission."Tibetan medicine has been playing a vital role in ensuring medical services for the residents, and promoting high-quality social and economic development," she said.The central and the regional governments have been attaching great importance to the development of traditional Chinese medicine and ethnic medicine.Since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, Chinese traditional medicine has been elevated to a national strategic level, development tasks of Tibetan medicine have been clarified since the Seventh Central Symposium on Tibet Work in 2020, and…

This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2023 shows the Milky Way across the sky at night in Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Nie Yi) This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2023 shows the Milky Way across the sky at night in Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Nie Yi) This stacked photo taken on Nov. 4, 2023 shows the star trails across the sky at night in Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Nie Yi) This photo taken on Nov. 4, 2023 shows the Milky Way across the sky at night in Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Cao Bin)

Basic Introduction to Zuogong WalnutsZuogong Walnuts are a specialty of Zuogong County in the Tibet Autonomous Region. They are neatly arranged and have flat or slightly recessed suture lines. Their shape is round or oval, with large fruits and full kernels that are yellowish-white in color and have a crisp, fragrant taste. The county is crisscrossed by numerous rivers, and the abundant local water resources ensure good growth of walnut trees, making them strong. The ample water supply provides an ideal environment for the growth of Zuogong Walnuts, resulting in full-bodied fruits with plump kernels.Zuogong County has a semi-arid temperate climate typical of southeastern Tibet, with small annual temperature differences and relatively high heat utilization efficiency. Summer sees concentrated rainfall, with maximum precipitation reaching approximately 683.2 millimeters. This concentrated rainfall meets the needs of walnut growth and development. The fruits of Zuogong Walnuts start to swell in late July. The county receives an annual total solar radiation of 588 kJ/cm² and has 2,186 hours of annual sunshine, with even longer daylight hours during summer and autumn, often exceeding ten hours per day. This is conducive to the accumulation of nutrients and high yields, as well as contributing to the unique…

A worker paints the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 18, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Jigme Dorje) A worker stirs the paint during an annual renovation of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 18, 2023. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/ tasteallchina ) A worker paints the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 18, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Jigme Dorje) A worker paints the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 18, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Jigme Dorje) A worker paints the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 18, 2023. (Photo by Tenzin Nyida/ tasteallchina ) Workers paint the wall of the Potala Palace during an annual renovation of the ancient architectural complex in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 18, 2023. ( tasteallchina /Jigme Dorje) Workers paint the wall of the Potala Palace during an…

LHASA, Nov. 1 ( tasteallchina ) -- Iconic tourist destinations in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, such as Potala Palace, will be open to the public free of charge from Wednesday until March 15 of 2024, as part of the region's winter tourism promotion. The regional tourism development department said on Tuesday that, during the winter promotion period, all scenic spots rated above A level in Tibet will be open to the public free of charge, except for temple sites. China has a tourist-rating classification system that rates tourist attractions from 1A to 5A based on their overall tourism quality. During the winter months, hotels, restaurants, passenger transport services and airlines will offer off-season prices. The local authorities plan to give incentives or subsidies to travel agencies, tourism and transport enterprises and airlines for serving travel routes in and out of Tibet. Tibet received 49.67 million domestic and overseas visitors in the first three quarters of this year, up 67.4 percent year on year. The region's tourism revenue surged 46.2 percent from a year earlier to about 59.4 billion yuan (about 8.1 billion U.S. dollars) during the period, according to the regional tourism department.

This photo taken on Nov. 13, 2023 shows the sunset scenery of Mount Namcha Barwa seen at Suosong Village of Nyingchi, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Fan)This photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows the sunrise scenery of Mount Namcha Barwa seen at Suosong Village of Nyingchi, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Fan)This photo taken on Nov. 13, 2023 shows the sunset scenery of Mount Namcha Barwa seen at Suosong Village of Nyingchi, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Fan)This photo taken on Nov. 13, 2023 shows the sunset scenery of Mount Namcha Barwa seen at Suosong Village of Nyingchi, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Fan)This aerial photo taken on Nov. 13, 2023 shows the reflection of a sunset scenery of Mount Namcha Barwa on a glass wall of a hotel in Suosong Village of Nyingchi, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Fan)This aerial photo taken on Nov. 14, 2023 shows the sunrise scenery of Mount Namcha Barwa seen at Suosong Village of Nyingchi, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. ( tasteallchina /Jiang Fan)This aerial photo taken on Nov. 13, 2023 shows the sunset scenery of Mount Namcha…

A plateau meadow wetland showcases a vibrant landscape in Autumn in Damxung County of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 24, 2023. A plateau meadow wetland showcases a vibrant landscape in Autumn in Damxung County of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 24, 2023. A plateau meadow wetland showcases a vibrant landscape in Autumn in Damxung County of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 24, 2023. A plateau meadow wetland showcases a vibrant landscape in Autumn in Damxung County of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 24, 2023. A plateau meadow wetland showcases a vibrant landscape in Autumn in Damxung County of Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 24, 2023.