Over 300 outdoor athletes from across the nation participate in a multisport event in Nyemo county of the Xizang autonomous region on Sunday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The outdoor exploration race was held at the county's Thonba Scenic Area. The competitions included activities such as hiking and checkpoint challenges.

The races provided participants with an exhilarating challenge and offered spectators a thrilling spectacle against the backdrop of Xizang's breathtaking natural beauty.

Nyemo county is known as the birthplace of Thonmi Sambodha, the creator of the Tibetan alphabet, who is also believed to be the originator of ancient Tibetan incense production, according to locals. The county aims to cultivate sports tourism brands, enhance local infrastructure and services, and host a diverse range of high-quality cultural and sports activities.