Top 10 Tibet-Inspired Films & Travel Itineraries for an Unforgettable 2025 Adventure

Discover the magic of Tibet through cinema and transform screen moments into real-life travel experiences. These Tibet-related films offer deep insight into Tibetan culture, spirituality, landscapes, and history. Whether you’re…

Discovering Xiega Puqu (Shoga Puchu): A Hidden Gem in Tibet’s Ecological and Cultural Landscape

Introduction to Xiega Puqu (Shoga Puchu) River Xuega Puqu, (雪嘎普曲) also known as Xiega River or Xiekaqu, (Shoga Puchu) is a significant river flowing through the Milin region of Tibet,…

Nanyi Valley: The Hidden Tibetan Medicine Wonderland in Southern Tibet

Everyone has a curiosity for the unknown, but true hidden gems are rare. Some places, even when discovered, may not feel as extraordinary as expected. However, deep within the dense…

Zi River: The “White Spot on Cow’s Forehead” River in Riwoche County

Introduction to Zi River The Zi chu River (紫曲), also known as “Ziqu” (孜曲) (འཛི་ཆུ ) meaning “The River with a White Spot on the Cow’s Forehead,” is located in…

Enhanced Train Services and Schedules for Lhasa-Xining and Lhasa-Shigatse Routes

To accommodate increasing passenger demand, additional train services have been introduced on the Lhasa-Xining and Lhasa-Shigatse routes. Below is an overview of the current and upcoming train schedules: Lhasa-Xining Train…

Divine Tibetan King: Muchi Tsanpo

The enlightened ruler, Muchi Tsanpo, was born in 1074 BCE, the Year of the Fire Tiger. His father was the Tibetan King Nyatri Tsenpo, and his mother was Langsa Mumu.…

Geographical Overview of Tibet

1. Historical Background Tibet has a long and rich history. In the early 7th century, Songtsen Gampo, the leader of the Yarlung Valley tribe, unified Tibet and established the Tubo…

Tibet Earthquakes: A High-Risk Seismic Zone

Tibet: One of China’s Most Seismically Active Regions Tibet is one of China’s most earthquake-prone regions, second only to Taiwan in seismic activity. The region experiences frequent and strong earthquakes…

The Fall of Tibet’s ‘Old Party Chief’: A 47-Year Collapse of Power

On March 13, 2025, China’s Supreme People’s Procuratorate announced that Wu Yingjie, former Party Secretary of the Tibet Autonomous Region, had been officially charged with bribery. A high-ranking official who…

The Four Harmonious Friends: A Buddhist Tale of Respect and Cooperation

The Four Harmonious Friends—also known as the Four Harmonious Animals or Four Harmonious Brothers—is a well-known Jataka tale deeply rooted in Buddhist mythology. This legendary story symbolizes harmony, respect for…