In the far east of Xizang lies a “gem” known as Qamdo. This ancient hub of the Tea-Horse Road now serves as a vital passage for both the Sichuan-Xizang and Yunnan-Xizang highways. Set against the backdrop of the Three Parallel Rivers and parallel ridge-valley landscapes, Qamdo boasts breathtaking natural beauty that transforms with the seasons. 

Photo: Chinese National Geography

Editor: Zhang Shu, Peng Qing

Translator: Peng Qing, Tsering Dekyi

Reviewer: Zhi Xinghua, Yang Guangyuan