China Xizang Tourism and Culture Expo: A virtual tour of Tibet

As the 5th China Xizang Tourism and Culture Expo is underway in Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, until Sunday, let's take a virtual tour of the most iconic scenic spots in the region.

Tibet is home to the highest plateau on Earth, known as the "roof of the world". It's a paradise for tourists with its towering snow mountains, vast grasslands, tranquil lakes and breathtaking views. Must-visit places include the Potala Palace - a UNESCO world heritage site, Mount Qomolangma, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and more.

Tibet is also famous for its rich ethnic culture, including the Tibetan dance, the thangka painting, and Lum medicinal bathing of Sowa Rigpa - traditional Tibetan bathing for a medical purpose, which was inscribed onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2018.