As May's breath sweeps the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Mount Gang Rinpoche reopens to pilgrims and tourists, Qinghai Lake begins to thaw, the ice surface of Namtso Lake is on the verge of cracking, and new lives are hatching on the Zoige Wetland. Let's take on a journey through 9 photos to witness the awe-inspiring moments of spring's awakening on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. 

Photo: Chinese National Geography

Editor: Su Yun, Tenzin Seldron

Translator: Luo Rongting, Liu Fang

Review: Drakpa Wangchen, Pan Lu