China's Picturesque Tibet Autonomous Region: News & Images

[AndrewJin]

will be there any diversion ? if no diversion, no problem

I don't think so. Even building this dam is very complicated, diversion is impossible. Plus the main river only accounts for a small proportion of water supply. More importantly, it's the drama queen makes a simple project for electricity their potential water bomb.

 

[BDforever]

I don't think so. Even building this dam is very complicated, diversion is impossible. Plus the main river only accounts for a small proportion of water supply.

ah , then no problem as long as no diversion, no worry.
I think that is why BD government did not say anything as they know that there is no diversion

 

[AndrewJin]

ah , then no problem as long as no diversion, no worry.
I think that is why BD government did not say anything as they know that there is no diversion

You can compare the first news by Xinhua and the second news by Hindu newspaper, then u can figure out who is the drama queen here.
They really need some news as diversion.

 

[Shotgunner51]

How did India react after it became fully operational?

Bro, sorry that's none of our business, neither should we care about it.
The same as we walk our walk, it's also none of their business.

what about us brother ? you know water of this river supplies 70% of bangladesh's total water

I think @AndrewJin knows more about this, he has explained. Don't worry, I believe both sides have exchanged views & opinions on project of this magnitude and China will always try to address BD's concerns as much as possible, relax bro! If there's any more concern, feel free to bring it up, cheers!

 

[Jlaw]

Extactly. No need to take serious about their should/will/must/supposed to...

The "will do" and "in the future" crowd keep forgetting that time is one of the most precious commodity there is. One of the reasons I never took India government's announcements too seriously is because they are treating time as something they have plenty of.

Indian Nihonjin: But we have democracy. We can vote in anyone we want! We have a huge young population. We will have the biggest population on earth. Plus we are number one in IT industry.
Modi will solve all our issues.

 

[tranquilium]

will be there any diversion ? if no diversion, no problem

Nah, Bay of Bengal has the lowest elevation in the area, water flows from high to low elevation.

Also, keep in mind that dam and hydro stations does not consume water. Whether a dam exists or not has no effect on the volume of water flowing down stream.

 

[cirr]

More and bigger hydropower stations need be built to harness fully the rich water resources of the Yarlung Zangbo River。

 

[Borr]

Most of the water join the stream on the southern slope of the mountains. The percentage of water flow up in the plateau is a small fraction.

what about us brother ? you know water of this river supplies 70% of bangladesh's total water

 

[TaiShang]

Chinese and Japanese students co-work to climb untopped moutain in China's Tibet

2015-10-21 09:32:00
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Information from China University of Geosciences (Wuhan) shows that a joint student mountaineering team consisting of climbers from China University of Geosciences and Japan’s Kobe University reached the Padari peak near Nam Co Lake in Tibet on the 19th, the team in currently in preparation to climb the 6,500m peak which has never been topped before.

Team leader of China University of Geosciences’s mountaineering team and commander of the Chinese side, Dong Fan, said that Padari peak is quite steep with lots of ice cracks, so only suitable for highly skilled climbers. Overall, this peak is most difficult to climb of all 6,000m peaks in the Nyenchen Tanglha mountain range. As a result, reconnaissance was conducted for the team as well as a thorough plan and several camps set up.

According to reports, this joint mountaineering team has a total of 12 members, most of which are undergraduate or postgraduate students from China University of Geosciences or Kobe University, with one female student on the Chinese side. According to the plan, the joint team will climb the mountain in roughly two weeks. In mountaineering terms, there has been plenty of exchange and cooperation between both sides; they’ve also successfully climbed Mt. Trola and Ruoni peak before.

 

[TaiShang]

Forest coverage reaches 51.95% in Nyingchi of Tibet

2015-10-16 08:49:00

Photo taken on Sept. 27 shows Nanyigou scenic area in Mainling County, Nyingchi Prefecture of Tibet. The total forest area is 820 hectares; it is of good weather condition with rich animal and plant resources; and it owns over 720 species of peculiar shaped trees and seed plants.[Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Sept. 27 shows tourists take pictures at Nanyigou scenic area in Mainling County ,NyingchiPrefecture of Tibet.[Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on Sept. 25 shows the Big Cypress scenic area. The giant cypress park in the scenic area occupies an area of 10 hectares with nearly 1,000cypress trees. Among them, there are more than 50 rare ancient giant cypress trees,it is a natural oxygen bar.[Photo/Xinhua]

Nyingchi’s forests, canyons, rivers and lakes are widespread and biological resources are plentiful. Nyingchi is one of the largest primeval forest areas in China, with forest coverage reaching 51.95%. It is also known as a "biological gene bank", "Kingdom of Animals and Plants", "Tibetan Jiangnan" and "Nature’s natural museum".[Photo/Xinhua]

Nyingchi’s forests, canyons, rivers and lakes are widespread and biological resources are plentiful. Nyingchi is one of the largest primeval forest areas in China, with forest coverage reaching 51.95%. It is also known as a "biological gene bank", "Kingdom of Animals and Plants", "Tibetan Jiangnan" and "Nature’s natural museum".[Photo/Xinhua]

 

[Place Of Space]

This place has the only tropical climate in Tibet.

 

[TaiShang]

Cycling on the roof of the world: China's Tibet
2015-11-27

Tibet is one of those places that fires up many cyclists'imagination as it is known as "Roof of the world" and "Land of Snows". It has a reputation as one of the world’s most challenging cycling destinations, for its extreme terrain and climate. However, cycling in Tibet becomes a popular activity. It’s completely different from commercialized trips via other modes of travel. It’s a great way to enjoy the scenery along the trails engaging with the local Tibetans, laughing with them, marveling at their culture, totally participating intimately in their life.

The most popular route is crossing the Himalaya from Lhasa in Tibet，via Mount Qomolangma to reach Kathmandu, Nepal. Usually it takes about 22 days.

The average altitude in Tibet is of almost 4000m. The height brings its extreme temperatures and the land is often covered in snow. The lowest temperatures in winter will reach around -40ºC. Midday in summer can be as hot as 38ºC. The rainfall is limited to 25-50cm per year, most of it falling within a three-month period (from June to August). Essentially, cyclists may visit Tibet at any time of the year. However, April-May, September-November are the best time for overland travel in Tibet.

During the journey, cyclists will visit Tibet's famous monastery towns of Gyantse, Shigatse and Sagar .On the detour away from the main route towards the Rongbuk Monastery, the road climbs to the Pang La, which rewards tourists with magnificent views of the Himalayas, and reveals Mt. Qomolangma. Finally reaching Base Camp is an experience you will never forget.

It’s necessary for cyclists to spend one night at Qomolangma Base Camp before riding 60 kilometers back to the main Lhasa-Kathmandu 'highway'. Back on the main road, cyclists will reach the edge of the Tibetan Plateau while crossing the 5,200 meter Thang La, and begin “the longest downhill in the world”. The downhill ride starts from just 5200m at Thang La, then cycle down to below 700m in Nepal - around 4600m in just over 160km of breathtaking descent. A final day of cycling brings cyclists back to civilization in the form of Kathmandu, enjoying the relaxation time.

On the tour there are 5 major passes above 5000m and traverses of 1000km over the backbone of the Himalayas. So bear in mind you are going to ride for long distance almost every day at high altitudes, just be prepared for it.

Trip Preparation: Equipment

Bicycle stuff:

Frame; fork; chainset; shifters; brakes; cassette; saddle; wheels; tires; extra brake pads; gaffa tape; bolts; chain links; grease; oil; bicycle computer; water bottles; bags/panniers; carry bag; strap; bottle cages; multitools; hacksaw blade; bicycle pump; cassette lockring remover; shiman chain separator etc.

Cloths:

cycling shoes; knee pads; down jacket; socks; windproof overshoes; thermal long-johns; fleece trousers; long-sleeved thermal vests; cycling gloves; fleece neck muffler; fleece cap; cycling helmet; cycling shorts; cycling jersey; rain gear,

Cooking Equipment:

wind shield; fuel bottle; repair kit; cooking pot; cup; lighters; spoon; water bag; multivitamins etc.

Camp:

tent; sleeping pad; sleeping bag; compression bag; repair kit etc.

Medicine:

first aid package; sports tape; painkillers; diamox; ciproxin; vepicombin etc

Accommodation:

One of the most hardships of this journey would be the nights. Most nights camping, others might be in hotels.

Food:

In the Tibetan regions, yak meat, yak meat buns, yak meat noodles are great to restore energy. Self-made milk tea and yogurt by some of the Tibetan households is also good choice. But sometimes you could not find food within a fair distance, and have to rely on bread and canned ham/fish.

Taking bikes to Tibet

A few cyclists buy mountain bikes in China or Lhasa, a good quality bike is around USD$500-USD$700. Other cyclists bring their own bikes to Tibet.

Taking bicycles by planes:

It requires you to remove spare parts such as the pedals, deflate tyre and turn the handle bars around, pack frame with foam and then bag or box your bike. You can ask bicycle shops for professional help, the packing fee is only around USD$ 8.

The baggage allowance of most airlines for an economy-class ticket is 20kg per person, but airlines include the weight of bike in your luggage allowance, so remind you, excess baggage charges could occur.

Taking bicycles by trains:

It also requires you to take off your panniers and wheels, and then pack frame with foam and then bag or box your bikes. You’d better ask bicycle shops for help too. The fee for taking a train from Beijing or Shanghai is around USD$20.

Taking bicycles by buses:

There are some buses or trucks which can be a lot of help. Only need to pack key parts with foam. The rate is about USD$30.

Itinerary:

Lhasa to Kathmandu Bike Tour - 22 Days

Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu, Visit Kathmandu Durbar Square

Day02 Kathmandu Day Tour - Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa and Swayambhunath

Day03 Flight to Tibet & Acclimation

Day04 Lhasa sightseeing - Potala Palace/Jokhang Temple/Barkhor Street

Day05 Lhasa Sightseeing - Drepung Monastery/Sera Monastery

Day06 Short ride out of Lhasa (85 km)

Day07 Ride to Yamdrok Tso via Kamba La Pass (55 km)

Day08 Yamdrok Tso to Karo La Pass base (54 km)

Day09 Karo La Pass to Gyantse (86 km)

Day10 Gyantse to Shigatse (94 km)

Day11 Gyachung Monastery (75 km)

Day12 Gyachung Monastery to Lhatse (95 km)

Day13 Lhatse - Shegar (75 km)

Day14 Pang Pass (67 km)

Day15-16 Rongbuk Monastery (35 km)

Day17 Rongbuk - Tingri (86 km)

Day18 Lalung Pass (77 km)

Day19 Cross Thang Pass to Zhangmu (117 km)

Day20 Zhangmu - Dhulikhel (97km)

Day21 Dhulikhel - Bhaktapur - Kathmandu (35 km)

Day22 Depart from Kathmandu

Visa and Permit:

To enter Tibet, a visa for China is necessary; the standard tourist visa is valid for 30 days. Independent cyclists in Tibet are not allowed. Therefore one still needs to be part of an organized tour, at least with a tour guide and Tibet Travel Permit. Tourists can ask local travel agency for help, we recommended Tibet Vista(Tibet Travel Guru, Travel to Tibet Tours Operator - Tibet Vista a local Tibet travel agency offering various kinds of Tibet tours, they have rich experiences in Tibet cycling tour and train tour, offering service ranging from local tour guide, bicycle rental and Tibet Travel Permit. Their Contact: inquiry@tibettravel.org

This bicycle trip across the roof of the world is pretty tough, but is accompanied by breathtaking scenery of Tibet, totally worth it!

 

[ahojunk]

I hope there is no casualties.
If there are, I sincerely hope it is minimal.
Send in as many rescuers as possible.

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India Earthquake Affects Tibet, No Casualties Reported
2016-01-04 11:50:15 Xinhua Web Editor: Huang Yue

India's northeast region is jolted early Monday by an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale with its epicenter at India-Myanmar border. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

The high-intensity earthquake that hit northeast India early Monday was felt in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, though no casualties have been reported.

An earthquake measuring 6.5-magnitude on the Richter scale jolted India at 7:05 a.m. Beijing time, according to China Earthquake Networks Center.

The earthquake affected southeast Tibet, with the prefectures of Nyingchi, Shannan and Qamdo as well as the regional capital Lhasa reporting "strong tremors."

In Lhasa, many residents said they woke up from sleeping after feeling the ground shake.

The head of Nyingchi's Metok County told Xinhua that the tremor was so strong that the local government had to tell local township and village officials to check for possible casualties or damage. Metok sits close to the epicenter of the Indian earthquake, which was detected in the Tamenglong District of the Indian state of Manipur.

Further checks for casualties continue in Tibet.

 

[calmDown@all]

I hope there is no casualties.
If there are, I sincerely hope it is minimal.
Send in as many rescuers as possible.

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India Earthquake Affects Tibet, No Casualties Reported
2016-01-04 11:50:15 Xinhua Web Editor: Huang Yue

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India's northeast region is jolted early Monday by an earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale with its epicenter at India-Myanmar border. [Photo: Chinanews.com]

The high-intensity earthquake that hit northeast India early Monday was felt in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, though no casualties have been reported.

An earthquake measuring 6.5-magnitude on the Richter scale jolted India at 7:05 a.m. Beijing time, according to China Earthquake Networks Center.

The earthquake affected southeast Tibet, with the prefectures of Nyingchi, Shannan and Qamdo as well as the regional capital Lhasa reporting "strong tremors."

In Lhasa, many residents said they woke up from sleeping after feeling the ground shake.

The head of Nyingchi's Metok County told Xinhua that the tremor was so strong that the local government had to tell local township and village officials to check for possible casualties or damage. Metok sits close to the epicenter of the Indian earthquake, which was detected in the Tamenglong District of the Indian state of Manipur.

Further checks for casualties continue in Tibet.

6.5 magnitude is really a high intensity of earthquake where was its epic center ??

 

[BDforever]

6.5 magnitude is really a high intensity of earthquake where was its epic center ??

you don't know about it ? it was 6.8, check bangladesh section