Home >> Photo

Fungus is peak prize for alpine herders

Updated: 2025-05-24 09:20 ( CHINA DAILY )

Share - WeChat

A herder crouches in the alpine meadows of Sog county in Nagchu, Xizang, searching for caterpillar fungus under the snow-dusted mountains. The fungus is also known as the "soft gold" of the plateau for its rarity and medicinal value. TENZIN NYIDA/XINHUA

Local officials and police patrol the mountains daily, ensuring compliance and safety in the remote terrain.

Sustainability is at the core of the regulations, aiming to protect the fragile ecosystem that sustains both the fungus and the region's biodiversity.

|<< Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Next >>|

Previous 4/8 Next

Fungus is peak prize for alpine herders

Harbin park debuts immersive red panda experience

Peruvian students embark on a cultural odyssey in Xuzhou

Sculpture exhibition takes viewers through time

Opening of SCO arts festival lights up Qingdao

Shanghai hosts groundbreaking exhibit on ancient Greece

Art inspired by nature's scale