Ngari: Zanda Clay Forest National Geopark Founded
Zanda Clay Forest National Geopark in Ngari Region of Tibet was formally founded on September 22nd.
Zanda Clay Forest is located in the Zanda County of Ngari, the 'Roof of the Roof of the World'. With a total area of 2,464 square kilometers (608,867 acres), it is the largest and most distinctive clay forest that was formed due to the air-slaking of the tertiary stratum. The best grown area of the landform, 3,750 – 4,450 meters (12,303 – 14,600 feet) high and 888 square kilometers (219,429 acres) large, centers at Tholing Town.
The foundation of the geopark gives a good opportunity for the development and protection of the Zanda Clay Forest. And the local government has planned to make it to be the first world geopark of Tibet within 10 years.
- 4:10 A.M. EST, Sep 24, 2007
Lhasa Nangri Folk Custom Garden: Tibetan Medicine Thangkas to Exhibited
The Tibetan Medicine Thangkas Exhibition Hall in Lhasa Nangri Folk Custom Garden is to open during the National Day Holiday (October 1st – October 7th).
Lhasa Nangri Folk Custom Garden is a famous scenic spot to appreciate the local houses, Tibet history, Tibetan marriage customs, Tibetan dances and operas, Tibetan food and other folk cultures.
The newly built Tibetan Medicine Thangkas Exhibition Hall exudes Tibetan architectural styles. Visitors can learn the classics of Tibetan medicines from the vivid descriptions on the Thangkas. You can also resort to some specially trained guides if necessary.
- 3:04 A.M. EST, Sep 21, 2007
Nyingchi: Pemako Road Expected to Built Next Year
It is reported that Pemako in Nyingchi, the only county in China that is still inaccessible by road, is expected to conclude this history within two years.
According to Zhang Guojiu, the Secretary of Pemako County Committee, the Pemako Road, which is invested with a budget of about CNY 750 million, is to be built next year. The road extends 141 km. (88 mi.) long, linking Pemako with Zhamu Town, the administrative center of Pome County.
- 3:02 A.M. EST, Sep 21, 2007
Tibet Weather Forecast: Rain and Cold Air to Hit Tibet
According to Tibet Meteorological Observatory, during the earlier three days of this week, it will be sunny and cloudy within most regions of Tibet, while during the later days, precipitation will increase and the temperature will fall down by 2 oC (35.6oF) more or less.
Earlier than September 19th, it will be fine in the major areas except that showers will appear in Ngari and the South Shigatse. From September 20th to September 23rd, abundant precipitation is expected in Tibet. There will be light rains or sleets or isolated moderate rains and snows in the southern boundary areas, Nakchu, Nyingchi and Chamdo. In the rest areas, it will be cloudy and overcast, with isolated light rains or sleets.
The meteorological experts remind that the rainy season has not concluded yet, so the water level of rivers is possible to rise again, and there are still potential natural disasters such as landslide, debris flow and flood in East Tibet and other regions.
- 3:36 A.M. EST, Sep 18, 2007
Qinghai-Tibet Railway: Construction on Xining-Golmud Line 2 Starts
On September 6th, the construction of Xining-Golmud Line 2 of Qinghai-Tibet Railway Started. When finished, Qinghai-Tibet Plateau will conclude the history without electrified railway.
The existing Xining-Golmud railway was initiated to be built in 1958 and launched in 1984, with a whole length of 834 kilometers (518 miles). To improve the transport capacity, the construction on part of the line 2 was carried out in 2005. This time, the whole section will experience construction and realize electrification.
The whole project will proceed for 5 years. After that, the transport capability of the railway will be greatly increased, and there will be 20 round-trip trains running every day, at a speed limit of 160 kilometers (99 miles) per hour.
- 4:02 A.M. EST, Sep 10, 2007
2007 China Tibetan Cultural Week Opened in Moscow
On September 6th, the 2007 China Tibetan Cultural Week was opened in Moscow, Russia.
This activity is part of the 'Year of China' being held in Russia. It mainly includes exhibitions of Tibetan pictures, thangkas and medicines, communications with Tibetan scholars and living Buddhas, along with grand Tibetan artistic performances.
In addition, the cultural week will also be held in Elista, the capital of Kalmykiya Republic of Russia. The whole activity will conclude on September 16th.
- 4:00 A.M. EST, Sep 10, 2007
