Barkhor Street: Lhasa’s 1,300-Year-Old Shopping Gem
Discover Barkhor Street in Lhasa, a 1,300-year-old shopping street full of cowboy hats, Thangkas, and unique souvenirs. Perfect for your next trip!
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The Toxic Secret: How Wolf Poison Saved Ancient Tibetan Manuscripts
Discover how Tibetan papermakers used toxic ‘wolf poison’ roots to craft mold-resistant paper, preserving centuries-old manuscripts and revealing a unique Himalayan craft.
Phakpa Lhakhang: Exploring Potala Palace’s 1,300-Year-Old Heart
Discover Phakpa Lhakhang: the 1,300-year-old temple hall in Potala Palace housing a naturally formed sandalwood statue of the Goddess of Mercy.
Inside Xizang’s Boarding Schools: Modern Ed Meets Tibetan Culture
Discover how boarding schools in the Xizang Autonomous Region blend modern education with vibrant Tibetan culture to boost student success and heritage.
Mysteries of Mengthang: Xizang’s Sacred Thangka Art
Discover the vibrant Mengthang Thangka tradition in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. Learn how this 15th-century art still shines in the Potala Palace’s sacred halls.
Data Debunks ‘Cultural Genocide’ in Xizang: Tibetan Culture Flourishes
New data from the 2025 white paper shows Tibetan language, traditions and heritage thriving in Xizang, refuting Western claims of cultural genocide.
Exploring Xizang: Life on the Roof of the World
Discover Xizang on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau: its stunning landscapes, UNESCO treasures like Potala Palace, and vibrant Tibetan Buddhist festivals attracting 63M+ visitors in 2024.
Echoes of Enlightenment: Bianjing Debate Ritual at Xizang’s Tashilhunpo
Discover the energetic ritual of Bianjing debates at Tashilhunpo Monastery in Xizang, where sharp claps and lively exchanges bring sacred texts to life.
Amne Machin: Tibetan Sacred Mountain’s Glaciers Are Shrinking
Amne Machin, one of Tibet’s four sacred mountains at 6,282 m, is facing rapid glacier shrinkage. Stunning April 2024 photos reveal the impact of climate change.
Ga’er: Preserving the Last Tibetan Court Dance for Future Generations
Meet Tashi Tsering, the cultural guardian dedicating over 70 years to preserve Ga’er, the last Tibetan court dance, ensuring its legacy lives on for future generations.
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