Built in the 17th century by a predecessor of the current Dalai Lama, the Potala Palace in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, has long been one of the most sacred sites for Buddhists worldwide. This remains ...

LHASA, China (Reuters) - Buddhist monasteries have reopened to the devout in Tibet's regional capital, but nearly a year after monks' protests sparked deadly riots, officials keep a tight grip on ...

Originating from Tibet, the Lhasa Apso is a distinctive dog with excess facial hair and a long coat. They were originally bred by monks to help guard palaces and monasteries, which makes for a rather ...

Late last week, censors wiped Weibo clean of posts documenting the chaos of pandemic control measures in Lhasa, Tibet. In mid-August, Tibet began reporting thousands of new cases in the region’s first ...

The gentle rhythm of the Brahmaputra River (known in Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo, the longest and largest river in Tibet) ...

For the first time, travelers in Tibet can enjoy the area’s mountainous views at high-speed. A 435-kilometer (250-mile) rail line connecting Tibetan capital Lhasa with the city of Nyingchi entered ...

(Adds comment by Tibet governor, Chinese Foreign Ministry) By Ben Blanchard BEIJING, March 11 (Reuters) - Tibetan monks have defied Chinese authorities by staging a protest in the remote Himalayan ...

The Potala Palace served as the seat of the Dalai Lamas and the Tibetan government for centuries. Since China's annexation of the region, it has also become a major tourist attraction. Photo: Getty ...