A view of the Lhalu Wetland National Nature Reserve in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

At the end of 2025, the wetland was recognized by the World Record Certification Agency as the world's highest urban natural wetland.

A key ecological barrier for water conservation and climate regulation in Lhasa, Lhalu Wetland has undergone systematic protection and restoration since becoming a national nature reserve. Local authorities have prioritized conservation, scientific management, and ecological rehabilitation to strengthen the wetland's ecosystem.