Picturesque mountains and grasslands in Nyima county are a big draw for photographers and tourists. [Photo by Li Jin/China Daily]A team comprising journalists, aerial photographers and travel vloggers from various regions embarked on an expedition to delve into the natural marvels and ethnic heritage of Nyima county, Nagchu prefecture, the Xizang autonomous region, from Thursday to Tuesday.
Hosted by China National Travel magazine and the Nyima government, this five-day initiative aimed to showcase the unspoiled allure of the county to both professional photographers and tourists.
Nyima is a haven for wildlife, including Tibetan antelopes. [Photo / China Daily]
Commencing their journey from Lhasa, the capital of the autonomous region, the participants undertook a 700-kilometer drive on the first day to reach Nyima, situated in northern Xizang.
On Sunday morning they engaged in a tourism promotion event commemorating the inauguration of Tangra Yumco, a lake designated as a national AAAA-level tourist destination in Nyima. Adorned in exquisite ethnic attire, local Tibetans presented a captivating display of dance and song, set against the backdrop of the Dagu Snow Mountain, the emerald lake waters, and the crystal-clear blue skies.
Local Tibetans clad in ethnic costumes perform at the tourism event in Nyima county, Xizang autonomous region. [Photo by Li Jin/China Daily]Liu Yunxian, the Party secretary of Nyima, extended a warm reception to the media contingent and proudly proclaimed Nyima as one of the most picturesque ecological photography locations in the nation.
Wang Shaohua, the general manager of China National Travel, expressed that the photographers would unveil, through their lenses, the breathtaking yet lesser-known scenic gems and historical sites scattered across the expansive terrain of Nyima.
An aerial view of a dried-up river in Nyima. [Photo / China Daily]
