Picrorhiza: The Hidden Gem of Tibetan Herbal Medicine Among the many treasured medicinal plants found on the Tibetan Plateau, Picrorhiza (Picrorhiza scrophulariiflora) stands out as a quiet yet powerful healer. Native to the high-altitude regions of Biru County in Nagqu, Tibet, this rare herb has long been valued in traditional Tibetan medicine for its cooling,...Read More
Overview of Biru’s Natural Landscape Biru County is located in northern Tibet under the administration of Nagqu City. Nestled between the Tanggula Mountains and the Nyenchen Tanglha Range, the county lies within the upper reaches of the Nujiang River basin. Biru County is set within a dramatic high-altitude landscape dominated by low mountains, rolling hills,...Read More
Biru County in northern Tibet is renowned not only for its vast grasslands and ancient history, but also for its rich folk music and dance traditions. Among the most celebrated forms of Tibetan performing arts in the region are Dabu Axié and Dinga Reba—two vibrant folk dances that have been officially listed as National Intangible...Read More
Biru County: The Ancient Land Between the Tanggula and Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains Overview of Biru County (Naxiu) Biru County (འབྲི་རུ་རྫོང་།), also known as Naxiu, is located in the northeastern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It lies gracefully between two of Tibet’s most powerful mountain ranges—the Tanggula Mountains to the north and the Nyenchen Tanglha...Read More
Gurugyam Cemetery, also known as the Guru Gyal Ancient Tombs Site, is one of the most significant archaeological discoveries in western Tibet. Located in the remote Ngari (Ali) region, this ancient burial ground preserves the deepest and most concentrated elite tombs from the Zhangzhung period, a civilization that flourished long before the rise of the...Read More
A Vast Protected Landscape of Yanjing nature Reserve The Yanjing Nature Reserve is one of Mangkang County’s most important ecological treasures. Covering an area of approximately 1,853 square kilometers, the reserve has a forest coverage rate of nearly 47.9 percent. Its terrain ranges dramatically, from river valleys at 2,300 to 3,000 meters to the towering...Read More
Introduction to Junba Fishing Village Junba Fishing Village, often called “Tibet’s Fishing Village”, is one of the most culturally unique settlements in Tibet. Located in Chabalong Village, Qushui Town, it sits on the northern bank of the confluence of the Lhasa River and the Yarlung Tsangpo River, about 45 kilometers southwest of Lhasa at an...Read More
Lhasa River Segment Scenic Belt in Qushui County The Lhasa River Segment Scenic Belt in Qushui County marks the final stretch where the Lhasa River gently flows into the mighty Yarlung Tsangpo River. This meeting point creates a striking natural landscape that blends rivers, wetlands, and mountain backdrops, making it one of the most peaceful...Read More
The Qushui Bridge, located in Qushui Town, stands as a major historical and cultural landmark along the mighty Yarlung Tsangpo River. More than just a modern transportation structure, it represents a turning point in Tibet’s travel history—transforming an ancient ferry crossing into the first large-scale road bridge spanning this legendary river. Completed and opened to...Read More
Junba Fishing Village is also known for its distinctive and open marriage customs. Unlike many traditional societies, marriages here are based entirely on mutual choice, without parental or family interference. Young people often meet during festivals or social gatherings and decide their future together. #image_title Once a couple agrees to marry, elders from both families...Read More
Lhari Tse’nga, meaning “The Five Sacred Peaks” in Tibetan, is one of the most revered sacred mountains in Qüxü County, located on the southern bank of the Lhasa River in central Tibet. Rising gently from the fertile Yarlung Zangbo River Valley, Lhari Tse’nga is not a single summit but a continuous group of five spiritually...Read More
Hidden within the dramatic landscape of Qushui County, the Nyethang Dzepo Rock Carvings stand as powerful symbols of faith, protection, and ancient Tibetan belief. Spread across the northern and southern foothills of Dzepo Mountain, with the Lhasa River flowing quietly to the east, this sacred site blends natural beauty with deep spiritual meaning. A total...Read More
Namdruk Monastery: The Heavenly Dragon Sanctuary of Qushui County Namdruk Monastery, formally known as གནམ་འབྲུག་སེ་བ་བྱང་ཆུབ་ཆོས་གླིང་དགོན, is quietly nestled in Namdruk Township of Qushui County, not far from Lhasa. The Tibetan name Namdruk translates as “Heavenly Township” or “Realm of the Sky,” a fitting description for this sacred site surrounded by open valleys and expansive skies....Read More
With a history of more than 1,300 years, Shelrong Drongtse, also known as the Wild Yak Dance, is one of the most distinctive folk art traditions in central Tibet. This vibrant dance originated in Shelrong Village, located in Caina Township of Qushui County, an area poetically known in Tibetan as “Crystal City.” The name Shelrong...Read More
Shugseb Nunnery (ཤུག་གསེབ་དགོན།), also known as Shugseb Ani Gompa or Xiongse Temple, is the largest and most influential nunnery in Qushui County, Tibet. Nestled on the slopes of Shugseb Mountain, southeast of Qushui County in Caina Township, the nunnery overlooks the southern bank of the Lhasa River. Surrounded by dense shrubs and quiet mountain paths,...Read More
Ratoe Monastery is an important spiritual landmark of Tibetan Buddhism’s Gelug school, located along the banks of the Ratoe River in Qushui County, southwest of Lhasa. Positioned near Nyetang Township and directly on the route from Lhasa city to Gonggar Airport, the monastery is both easily accessible and deeply rooted in religious tradition. Founded in...Read More
Introduction to Nyetang Temple Tucked into the tranquil countryside of Qushui County, northeast of the county seat and just southwest along the China–Nepal Highway, Nyetang Temple is one of central Tibet’s most spiritually significant yet lesser-known sacred sites. Also called Nyetang Dolma Lhakang, meaning “Nyetang Tara Hall,” this temple is closely linked to the life...Read More
Hidden on the southern flank of the Himalayas in Tingri County, Tibet, Rongshar Gorge and Garma Valley offer two of the most remote and rewarding trekking experiences in the Mount Everest region. Both lie inside the core zone of the Mount Qomolangma National Nature Reserve, far from mass tourism and standard Everest Base Camp routes....Read More
Tingri Fossils: Ancient Ocean Life Beneath Mount Everest Located at the northern foothills of the central Himalayas, Tingri County in Shigatse, Tibet, sits directly below Mount Everest. Beyond its dramatic landscapes, Tingri is one of the highest and most important paleontological fossil regions on Earth. The fossils found here preserve the remains of ancient marine...Read More
The Mount Everest National Nature Reserve, officially known as the Qomolangma National Nature Preserve, is one of the most extraordinary protected areas on Earth. Centered around Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, this reserve covers vast regions of Tingri, Dinggyê, Gyirong, and Nyalam counties in Tibet. Established in 1988 and approved as a national nature...Read More
