Vehicles are seen at the foot of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
Lhasa, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Since the 7th century, the city of Lhasa gradually emerged in the heart of the plateau, nestled within the valley of the Lhasa River -- a tributary of the Yarlung Zangbo River. The city's rich history spans centuries, characterized by layers of cultural heritage, thereby fostering a distinctive plateau culture that embraces diversity and inclusiveness. This remarkable plateau culture exemplifies the enduring vibrancy of Chinese cultural heritage, resonating with people around the world.
A yogurt store is seen near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Rufeng)
The outdoor musical "Princess Wencheng" is staged in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
People pose for a photo on the square of the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 16, 2023. (Xinhua/Zhang Rufeng)
Vehicles are seen in a street in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
A marriage proposal is seen on the roof of a restaurant in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 7, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
The Liuwu Bridge is seen over the Lhasa River in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)
A man plays the guitar in front of the Princess Wencheng Theatre in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 6, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
This aerial panoramic photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows a view of the Lhasa City in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
This photo taken on June 7, 2023 shows the Potala Palace at sunrise in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
This aerial photo taken on March 30, 2023 shows the south ring road in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
The sunshine is shed on the Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 15, 2023. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)
People perform Guozhuang, a bonfire dance of Tibetans, at a park in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 14, 2023. (Xinhua/Sun Fei)
This photo taken on March 2, 2022 shows the night view of Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)
Youngsters attend a live concert in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 29, 2022. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)■
