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China: Surreal ‘Sky City’ Illusion Stuns Onlookers in Ngari, Tibet

On April 5, 2026, in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, a video captured a surreal daytime scene where what appeared to be high-rise buildings emerged above the horizon. The structures seemed to hover in mid-air, partially obscured by layers of mist and clouds, creating the illusion of a distant city suspended in the sky.

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

This photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025 shows "Gutu" cooked at Jamyang Drolma's home in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Local residents in Tibetan costumes celebrate the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

A resident shows a note denoting wishes and expectations for the New Year on the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family re

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Local residents celebrate the "Gutu Eve" in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley and

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Jamyang Drolma prepares "chema" at home in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley and

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Jamyang Drolma's mother cooks "Gutu" at their home in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

Jamyang Drolma (2nd L) poses for a group photo with her family in Khorchak Village, Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 18, 2025. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025 shows a view of Khorchak Village in Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley

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Burang Gutu Eve Celebration - Xizang

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 18, 2025 shows a view of Khorchak Village in Burang County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Two days ahead of the Tibetan New Year is the traditional "Gutu Eve" for families to have a feast of "gutu", a traditional soup dish made of flour, at home. "Gu" in Tibetan means nine, which is a lucky number. "Tu" means "pasta." Nine different fillings like wool, charcoal and chili are placed inside the dough drops, and each of these fillings has a meaning. While in Burang, "Gutu" is a sort of porridge with nine ingredients and also a distinctive dish on the dinner table of the "Gutu Eve." In Khorchak Village of Burang County, Jamyang Drolma's family is bustling with New Year preparations at home. A pot of "Gutu" steams on the stove, while the "chema," a two-tier rectangular wooden box containing roasted barley and fried wheat grain, is placed to pray for harvest in the next year. This year, the family rejoiced over a bumper harvest of highland barley

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China: Surreal Glow of Rainbow Mountains Captured in Tibet

This video captures the surreal sight of the “rainbow mountains” during a journey through remote Tibet on July 19. The multicolored ridges glowed under daylight, creating a dreamlike, otherworldly landscape.

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Salt Harvesting And Processing - China

Herdsmen harvest the salt in Gegye County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 20, 2025. Rich in salt resources, Gegye County has established a crude salt processing plant, and formed gradually an industrial chain integrating salt harvesting, storage, processing, packaging and sales to increase the villagers' income. In 2018, Gegye's salt-carrying custom was included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of the Xizang Autonomous Region. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvesting And Processing - China

A herdsman ties the salt to a sheep in Gegye County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 20, 2025. Rich in salt resources, Gegye County has established a crude salt processing plant, and formed gradually an industrial chain integrating salt harvesting, storage, processing, packaging and sales to increase the villagers' income. In 2018, Gegye's salt-carrying custom was included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of the Xizang Autonomous Region. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvesting And Processing - China

This photo taken on July 20, 2025 shows the products of a crude salt processing plant in Gegye County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Rich in salt resources, Gegye County has established a crude salt processing plant, and formed gradually an industrial chain integrating salt harvesting, storage, processing, packaging and sales to increase the villagers' income. In 2018, Gegye's salt-carrying custom was included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of the Xizang Autonomous Region. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvesting And Processing - China

A herdsman walks to harvest salt is pictured with a sheep flock in Gegye County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 20, 2025. Rich in salt resources, Gegye County has established a crude salt processing plant, and formed gradually an industrial chain integrating salt harvesting, storage, processing, packaging and sales to increase the villagers' income. In 2018, Gegye's salt-carrying custom was included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of the Xizang Autonomous Region. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvesting And Processing - China

This photo taken on July 20, 2025 shows the piled salt in Gegye County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Rich in salt resources, Gegye County has established a crude salt processing plant, and formed gradually an industrial chain integrating salt harvesting, storage, processing, packaging and sales to increase the villagers' income. In 2018, Gegye's salt-carrying custom was included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of the Xizang Autonomous Region. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvesting And Processing - China

This photo taken on July 20, 2025 shows the harvested salt in Gegye County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Rich in salt resources, Gegye County has established a crude salt processing plant, and formed gradually an industrial chain integrating salt harvesting, storage, processing, packaging and sales to increase the villagers' income. In 2018, Gegye's salt-carrying custom was included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of the Xizang Autonomous Region. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvesting And Processing - China

A staff member packages the salt at a crude salt processing plant in Gegye County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, July 20, 2025. Rich in salt resources, Gegye County has established a crude salt processing plant, and formed gradually an industrial chain integrating salt harvesting, storage, processing, packaging and sales to increase the villagers' income. In 2018, Gegye's salt-carrying custom was included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of the Xizang Autonomous Region. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Salt Harvesting And Processing - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 20, 2025 shows a view of a salt lake in Gegye County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Rich in salt resources, Gegye County has established a crude salt processing plant, and formed gradually an industrial chain integrating salt harvesting, storage, processing, packaging and sales to increase the villagers' income. In 2018, Gegye's salt-carrying custom was included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage of the Xizang Autonomous Region. Photo by Tenzing Nima Qadhup/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Starry Sky In Ngari Prefecture - China

This undated photo provided by the Ngari Observatory of the National Astronomical Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC) shows the sky in Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scenery of Banggong Co - China

Bar-headed geese fly over the Banggong Co in Rutog County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, November 16, 2024. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scenery of Banggong Co - China

This photo shows the scenery of the Banggong Co in Rutog County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, November 16, 2024. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Scenery of Banggong Co - China

Bar-headed geese fly over the Banggong Co in Rutog County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, November 16, 2024. Photo by Jiang Fan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-XIZANG-NGARI-POSTAL SERVICE-MAIL TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(240502) -- LHASA, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Sangpo poses for a photo in Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on April 22, 2024. Sangpo, a long-distance mail truck driver working for the postal administration in Ngari Prefecture, has traveled over 4.3 million kilometers during his 26 years driving on a mail route that crosses snowy mountains, ravines, and uninhabited land in the prefecture. (Xinhua/Zhang Rufeng)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NGARI-POSTAL SERVICE-MAIL TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(240502) -- LHASA, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows Sangpo driving a mail truck in Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Sangpo, a long-distance mail truck driver working for the postal administration in Ngari Prefecture, has traveled over 4.3 million kilometers during his 26 years driving on a mail route that crosses snowy mountains, ravines, and uninhabited land in the prefecture. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NGARI-POSTAL SERVICE-MAIL TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(240502) -- LHASA, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows Sangpo sorting mail in Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Sangpo, a long-distance mail truck driver working for the postal administration in Ngari Prefecture, has traveled over 4.3 million kilometers during his 26 years driving on a mail route that crosses snowy mountains, ravines, and uninhabited land in the prefecture. (Xinhua)

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CHINA-XIZANG-NGARI-POSTAL SERVICE-MAIL TRUCK DRIVER (CN)

(240502) -- LHASA, May 2, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on June 15, 2023 shows Sangpo preparing to board a mail truck in Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Sangpo, a long-distance mail truck driver working for the postal administration in Ngari Prefecture, has traveled over 4.3 million kilometers during his 26 years driving on a mail route that crosses snowy mountains, ravines, and uninhabited land in the prefecture. (Xinhua)

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Ngari Scenry in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - SEPTEMER 20, 2015 - The scenery of Ritu County, the birthplace of Chinese rock paintings, in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China, September 20, 2015.

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Ngari Scenry in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - SEPTEMER 20, 2015 - The scenery of Ritu County, the birthplace of Chinese rock paintings, in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China, September 20, 2015.

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Ngari Scenry in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - SEPTEMER 20, 2015 - Worshippers at the foot of Mount Kailash in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China, September 20, 2015. .

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Ngari Scenry in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - SEPTEMER 20, 2015 - The scenery of Ritu County, the birthplace of Chinese rock paintings, in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China, September 20, 2015.

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Ngari Scenry in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - SEPTEMER 20, 2015 - The view of Mount Kailash in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet , China, September 20, 2015.

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Ngari Scenry in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - SEPTEMER 20, 2015 - The view of Mount Kailash in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet , China, September 20, 2015.

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Zhada Tulin Scenery in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on February 27, 2024 shows the weathered Zhada Tulin, one of the most typical and largest Tertiary formations in the world in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. It is understood that the "soil mountain forest" landform is formed by the sediment layer of the lake basin in the ancient time under the influence of the Himalayan orogeny, with the decrease of the water level and the elevation of the lake basin, after billions of years of weathering and denudation.

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Zhada Tulin Scenery in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on February 27, 2024 shows the weathered Zhada Tulin, one of the most typical and largest Tertiary formations in the world in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. It is understood that the "soil mountain forest" landform is formed by the sediment layer of the lake basin in the ancient time under the influence of the Himalayan orogeny, with the decrease of the water level and the elevation of the lake basin, after billions of years of weathering and denudation.

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Zhada Tulin Scenery in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on February 27, 2024 shows the weathered Zhada Tulin, one of the most typical and largest Tertiary formations in the world in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. It is understood that the "soil mountain forest" landform is formed by the sediment layer of the lake basin in the ancient time under the influence of the Himalayan orogeny, with the decrease of the water level and the elevation of the lake basin, after billions of years of weathering and denudation.

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Zhada Tulin Scenery in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on February 27, 2024 shows the weathered Zhada Tulin, one of the most typical and largest Tertiary formations in the world in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. It is understood that the "soil mountain forest" landform is formed by the sediment layer of the lake basin in the ancient time under the influence of the Himalayan orogeny, with the decrease of the water level and the elevation of the lake basin, after billions of years of weathering and denudation.

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Zhada Tulin Scenery in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on February 27, 2024 shows the weathered Zhada Tulin, one of the most typical and largest Tertiary formations in the world in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. It is understood that the "soil mountain forest" landform is formed by the sediment layer of the lake basin in the ancient time under the influence of the Himalayan orogeny, with the decrease of the water level and the elevation of the lake basin, after billions of years of weathering and denudation.

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Zhada Tulin Scenery in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on February 27, 2024 shows the weathered Zhada Tulin, one of the most typical and largest Tertiary formations in the world in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. It is understood that the "soil mountain forest" landform is formed by the sediment layer of the lake basin in the ancient time under the influence of the Himalayan orogeny, with the decrease of the water level and the elevation of the lake basin, after billions of years of weathering and denudation.

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Zhada Tulin Scenery in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on February 27, 2024 shows the weathered Zhada Tulin, one of the most typical and largest Tertiary formations in the world in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. It is understood that the "soil mountain forest" landform is formed by the sediment layer of the lake basin in the ancient time under the influence of the Himalayan orogeny, with the decrease of the water level and the elevation of the lake basin, after billions of years of weathering and denudation.

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Zhada Tulin Scenery in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on February 27, 2024 shows the weathered Zhada Tulin, one of the most typical and largest Tertiary formations in the world in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. It is understood that the "soil mountain forest" landform is formed by the sediment layer of the lake basin in the ancient time under the influence of the Himalayan orogeny, with the decrease of the water level and the elevation of the lake basin, after billions of years of weathering and denudation.

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Zhada Tulin Scenery in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on February 27, 2024 shows the weathered Zhada Tulin, one of the most typical and largest Tertiary formations in the world in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. It is understood that the "soil mountain forest" landform is formed by the sediment layer of the lake basin in the ancient time under the influence of the Himalayan orogeny, with the decrease of the water level and the elevation of the lake basin, after billions of years of weathering and denudation.

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Zhada Tulin Scenery in Tibet

NGARI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - Aerial photo taken on February 27, 2024 shows the weathered Zhada Tulin, one of the most typical and largest Tertiary formations in the world in Ngari Prefecture, Tibet, China. It is understood that the "soil mountain forest" landform is formed by the sediment layer of the lake basin in the ancient time under the influence of the Himalayan orogeny, with the decrease of the water level and the elevation of the lake basin, after billions of years of weathering and denudation.

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the landscape of earth forest in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Liu Wenbo)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the scenery of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Guan Minghui)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the landscape of earth forest in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Liu Wenbo)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the landscape of earth forest in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Photo by Tenzin Norbu/Xinhua)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the scenery of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Guan Minghui)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Jan. 30, 2024 shows the detail of the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Guan Minghui)

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CHINA-XIZANG-ZANDA-EARTH FOREST (CN)

(240131) -- LHASA, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The landscape of earth forest is seen through the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County of Ngari Prefecture, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Jan. 30, 2024. Zanda is famous for the unique landscape of earth forest. With gullies, ravines and steep mountainsides, the unique landscape was shaped as a result of gradual geological movements of the Himalayan region ever since the Quaternary Period from 2.5 million years ago and the impact of perennial water erosion and airslaking. (Xinhua/Guan Minghui)