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Journey to the Silk Road - Tibet autonomous region

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Updated: 2015-07-18 14:40:55

From Song Wei.

I had a breathtaking tour to the Tibet autonomous region in 2011. Though I was not a native brought up here, I have taken this land as my second-home town since the travel.

Journey to the Silk Road - Tibet autonomous region

The Potala Palace in Lhasa. The palace is one of only three UNESCO World Heritage sites in the region - the others are the Jokhang Temple and the Norbulingka Park. [Photo by Song Wei/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]


Journey to the Silk Road - Tibet autonomous region

The Potala Palace in Lhasa at night, so magnificent and holy. The palace has sustained its divine significance for centuries and is a must-see place for Buddhists to make a pilgrimage. [Photo by Song Wei/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]


Journey to the Silk Road - Tibet autonomous region

A yak in splendid attire by the Lake Yamdroktso. [Photo by Song Wei/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]


Journey to the Silk Road - Tibet autonomous region

A man dressed in red robe stands with a yak by the Lake Namtso, which means "Heavenly Lake" in Tibetan. At an elevation of 4,718 meters, the lake is the largest saltwater lake in Tibet, the second-largest saltwater lake in 皇冠体育app, and the highest lake in the world. [Photo by Song Wei/Provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

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