On Sep. 10, the 3rd China Tibet tourism and culture expo supported by  China’s Ministry of Culture, China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) and People’s Government of Tibet Autonomous Region, kicked off in Lhasa, capital of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. More than 1,500 officials, experts and representatives of companies from more than 20 countries and regions, including the US, Nepal and North Korea, attended the expo.

At Lhasa pavilion, dancers in traditional dresses perform Tibetan dance to welcome visitors from home and abroad.

With multimedia and modernization in sound and light, the photo of Potala Palace is on the show, reflecting professional technology and unique art.

Intelligent robots welcome visitors with delicious liquors.

Photo shows the intelligent robots at the interactive zone.

Calligraphy is not only an art but also a heritage. Photo shows that a Tibetan calligrapher is writing Tibetan calligraphy at No.1 hall.

Photo shows traditional Tibetan musicians.

Photo shows that a Thangka painter is painting at Shigatse pavilion. Visitors could have a chance to watch the process of painting Thangka closely.

Photo shows the woodcarving products on display. Visitors are attracted by traditional Tibetan handcrafts.

Photo shows that a Tibetan woman is weaving at the exhibition.

Photo shows that visitors are watching the Tibetan chess. Tibetan Chess Association was founded on Aug. 21 of 2016.

Photo shows that an inheritor of Sutras carving is carving at the exhibition.

Photo shows that an inheritor of Sutras carving is carving at the exhibition.

Photo shows that visitors pose for photos at the expo.

Photo shows that visitors are taking pictures at Tibetan medicine pavilion.

Photo shows the Tibetan opera at the expo.

Photo shows that performers dance at Nyingchi pavilion.

Photo shows a businessman dealing with butter invites visitors to taste yak butter tea.

Photo shows that tea merchants from Yunan province is making tea at the expo.

Photo shows Tibetan tea on display.

Photo shows that a buyer is selecting bags and suitcases.

Photo shows that an elderly woman is buying honey.

With opening of the third China Tibet tourism and culture expo, a host of cultural activities were held during the expo, which is a good chance for tourists to experience Tibet unique culture.