As the plateau's chill winds fade, the warm spring sun bathes Lhasa in golden light. The Lhasa River, known as the "Kyichu" in Tibetan, ribbons gracefully through the city—its clear blue waters reflecting distant mountains while migratory birds dance across the sky, painting a vibrant portrait of highland life in full bloom.

Photo: Zhao Zhenyu

Editor: Su Yun, Yang Xiaofeng

Translator: Liu Fang, Peng Qing

Review: Pan Lu, Drakpa Wangchen