Language
Radio TV
China
2026.05.10 19:12 GMT+8

Xizang Snapshots: Artistic days in Lhasa

Updated 2026.05.10 19:12 GMT+8
CGTN

In Lhasa, artistic living is not a performance — it's a way of life.

Young locals sip coffee by large windows overlooking the Potala Palace, basking in the golden sunlight of the "City of Sunshine." Nearby, contemporary art spaces showcase bold new works by Tibetan artists, while cozy cultural shops filled with highland-inspired creations invite you to browse books, enjoy a quiet drink or find unique handmade souvenirs.

Here, ancient heritage and modern creativity flow together effortlessly. Slow-paced, culturally rich and deeply inspiring — this is the vibrant artistic soul of Lhasa.

Weland Museum of Contemporary Art, in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN

Weland Museum of Contemporary Art, in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN

A contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN

A contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN

A contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN

Inside view of a local contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN

Inside view of a local contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN

CGTN reporter Ali reading a Tibetan newspaper in a local contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN

CGTN reporter Ali talking with musician Yunggie Ma in a local contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN

Copyright © 

RELATED STORIES

EXPLORE MORE

CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE

DOWNLOAD OUR APP

Copyright © 2024 CGTN. 京ICP备20000184号
京公网安备 11010502050052号

互联网新闻信息许可证10120180008

Disinformation report hotline: 010-85061466