Mangsong Mangtsen: Steering the Tibetan Empire Through Transition and Expansion Mangsong Mangtsen, the 34th Tsenpo of the Tibetan Empire, ruled from 650 to 676 AD, a period marked by political transition, territorial expansion, and complex relations with the Tang Dynasty. As the grandson of the legendary Songtsen Gampo, Mangsong Mangtsen inherited a rapidly growing empire...Read More

Narthang Monastery (Tibetan: སྣར་ཐང་གཙུག་ལག་ཁང་), widely known as the Narthang Printing Monastery, is one of the most historically significant monasteries in Tibet. Located in Narthang Village, Qumei Township, Samzhubzê District of Shigatse, the monastery lies close to the China–Nepal Highway, making it easily accessible for pilgrims and travelers exploring central Tibet. Recognized as a protected cultural...Read More

Cowhide boats, known in Tibetan as “Guowa”, are among the oldest and most distinctive watercraft on the Tibetan Plateau. Often called cowhide rafts, their history can be traced back to the Tubo period, with early images preserved in the murals of Potala Palace and Samye Monastery. These boats are not only practical tools for river...Read More