On a winter morning in Lhasa, when the temperature drops below -10 C, Principal Qiu Xiaoqiang walks from classroom to classroom at Lhasa-Jiangsu Experimental Middle School, his breath visible in the thin air.
A children's bookstore in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, recently hosted a Tibetan costume party themed around the traditions of Ngari prefecture, drawing dozens of children and parents for a weekend cultural celebration ahead of Losar, the Tibetan New Year.
As the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) continues to advance, Xizang autonomous region's trade network has expanded from neighboring countries to markets around the world.
Rows of red lanterns were hung outside Jokhang Temple in Lhasa on Feb 9, adding a warm glow to the city and filling the area with a strong festive atmosphere.