China Cultural Chronicles July 17, 2012

  • Pangong Tso Lake in Tibet

    Pangong Tso Lake is a trans-border lake extending from the Ali prefecture of China's Tibet Autonomous Region to India. About 155 kilometers in length, the geographic features of the lake are indicated in the name which in Tibetan means "long, narrow, enchanted lake". In addition to its isolated location far from human contamination, the lake is an ideal habitat for migratory birds. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com]

  • History recorded in the rocks of Tibet

    Ritu county in Ali prefecture of China's Tibet Autonomous Region is the birthplace of the ancient art of rock painting. Today, various rock paintings can still be found on the caves and boulders in the region. In addition to its aesthetic values, the simple, vivid paintings are crucial to human history. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com] 

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  • Times change

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    Times change

    Many buildings from the early time of the Peoples Republic China fall victim to the demolition too to make the way free for new constructions. This example has in a construction itself in the demolition process a hairdresser's store still furnished considers.

    China, Jan. 2008 (scanned slide)

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    China, Nov. 2005 (scanned slide)

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  • Tibet Himalayan Landscape

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    Tibet Himalayan Landscape

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    Nyalam county comprises the townships of Menpu and Zurtso around the headwaters of the Bum chu River, and those of Tsangdong, Tsongdu, and Dram in the Matsang Tsangpo valleys. Nyalam means "yoke trail"- a reference to the ancient trade route that porters and pack animals would follow. The trading community of Dram are said to be among the most prosperous peoplein all Tibet. The county capital is located at Tsongdu,
    Area: 557 sq km.
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