Xinhua’s photographer, Liu Dongjun took a series of pictures at the ruins of the Guge Kingdom in Zanda County. He captured the Ngari Prefecture of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. /Xinhua Photo

The ruins of Guge Kingdom have more than 1,000 years of history. Its most famous Buddhist monuments are mostly found in the ruins except for a few remaining statues and scores of murals that stand in good condition. Painted in the western Tibetan style, they attracted streams of tourists. /Xinhua Photo

The Guge Kingdom, which was founded around the 10th century but disappeared mysteriously during the 17th century. /Xinhua Photo

According to the report by Tibet tourism administration, over the past five years, more thab 67 million tourists have visited Tibet, generating 87.5 billion yuan (13 billion US dollars) in revenue. The earnings from tourism have become the important sources of the local people. /Xinhua Photo