Cover Story

- Tibet Wetlands
February 2, 2006 marks the 10th World Wetlands Day. The theme for World Wetlands Day 2006 is 'Wetlands and water - supporting life, sustaining livelihoods'. Dubbed as "the kidney of plateau", wetlands in Tibet have been well protected in these years with the support of central government.

- What is wetland
- The functions and benefits of Wetland
- What is changing in the Wetlands
- Tibet Wetlands
- Wetland protection
- Wetland newslink
Tibet Culture

- Colorful World of Potteries
Pottery making in Tibet has ancient roots. Artifacts unearthed from the Karub Ruins in Qamdo, a New Stone Age site, include more than 20,000 pottery shards.

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Tibet Religion

- Drolma Lhakhang ?where Atisha left his legacy
Just half an hour drive from Lhasa on the highway to the airport, set against a barren mountain slope is a small monastery, surrounded by a newly built wall, painted in shining white.

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Road Story

- Tibetan lakeside provides real solitude
Travelers who have been to the east of the Tibet Autonomous Region along the Sichuan-Tibet Highway (National Highway 318) will certainly remember Ra-og Co Lake.

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Tibet Handicrafts
- Arts and crafts in Tibetans' life

With a long history and exquisite craftsmanship, Tibetan folk arts and crafts achieve growing popularity among tourists and collectors.

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- Carpet
- Apron
- Pula
- Tonga
- Tibetan quilts
- Tibetan Jewelry
- Tibetan Knives
- Tibetan Masks
- Tibetan Hats
- Gold and silver ware
Tibet Custom
- Wedding Ceremony Unique to Chanang

Located in the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, Zhaxiang, some 130 km from Lhasa, is blessed with convenient transportation networks and a longstanding culture. Despite modern progress, tradition still holds sway in some areas.

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Tibet People
- A Voice from Heaven-The Legend of a Tibetan Singer

With her natural beauty and clear melodious voice, her performances have enchanted audiences. This is Suolang Wangmu, a Tibetan singer whose star is on the rise.

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- Discover Tibet Tour 2006
Highlights of the Month
- Tibet to meet 1st tourism climax after Qinghai-Tibet railway launched
- Tibet fruits on tour trade fair in India
- 45-hour trip from Chengdu to Lhasa
- Straight airline from Chengdu to Nyingchi to launch
- Flight from Lhasa to Chengdu half-price
- Communication channel with Dalai Lama open
- NGO raises over 100 mln yuan in aid for Tibet
- Qinghai-Tibet Railway to Be Extended to Xigaze
- Lamasery in Qinghai to see admittance price hike
- Transport by Qinghai-Tibet Railway is most expensive
- Shanghai won't join Tibet railway line
- Tibet Railway Offers Luxury Travel to 'Roof of the World'
- Trains are a cheaper way to see Tibet
Photos of the Month
- Lhasa embraces spring
- Qinghai-Tibet Railway