Lhasa, Tibet — AT first, I must admit, I didn’t like the land of the gods. Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, literally translates as “god ground.” It’s been called the farthest goal of all travel, the most ...
Nearly seven decades since the 1959 uprising in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, the Chinese government still treats March 10 ...
LHASA, Tibet -- Tourism is booming in the Tibet Autonomous Region as more Chinese travel in-country because of the coronavirus pandemic, posing risks to the region's fragile environment and historic ...
The Central Tibetan Administration commemorates the 67th Tibetan National Uprising Day emphasizing resilience and calling for peaceful resolution. It honors past sacrifices and advocates for human ...
Built in the 17th century by a predecessor of the current Dalai Lama, the Potala Palace in Tibet’s capital, Lhasa, has long been one of the holiest sites for Buddhists worldwide. This is despite the ...
LHASA, China (Reuters) - Buddhist monasteries have reopened to the devout in Tibet's regional capital, but nearly a year after monks' protests sparked deadly riots, officials keep a tight grip on ...
Kullu: Tibetans on Tuesday marked 67th anniversary of the Lhasa uprising of 1959 by holding peace marches at various places in Himachal Pradesh, even as the Tibetan govt-in-exile released a statement ...
For the first time, travelers in Tibet can enjoy the area’s mountainous views at high-speed. A 435-kilometer (250-mile) rail line connecting Tibetan capital Lhasa with the city of Nyingchi entered ...