First ‘Tibetan Origin Exploration’ Tourist Train Arrives in Shannan, Kicking Off a Journey of Cultural Discovery

March 7, 2025 – the first “Tibetan Origin Exploration” tourist train of 2025 arrived in Shannan with the sound of its whistle. Nearly 400 media professionals and travel enthusiasts from Hubei eagerly disembarked onto this beautiful land. They gathered in the “First Village of Tibetan Opera” – the Zhashi Qu’deng community, where they were warmly welcomed by leaders from the Hubei Aid-Tibet Work Team and the Shannan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism. As part of the traditional Tibetan welcoming ceremony, guests were presented with white khatas (Tibetan scarves) and fragrant barley wine, offering them an authentic taste of Tibetan hospitality. This marked the beginning of the “Tibetan Origin Exploration” journey.

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In the Zhashi Qu’deng community, the travelers not only enjoyed a spectacular Tibetan opera performance but also joined local residents around a blazing bonfire, singing and dancing together. It was a joyous and unforgettable time for everyone. One of the visitors, Gao Shujuan, expressed her excitement: “This is my first time in Shannan. Experiencing the local customs and culture has deeply moved me. From the banks of the Yangtze River to the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley, this trip has given me a deeper understanding of the ‘ancestral homeland of the Tibetan people and the source of Tibetan culture.’ It has also allowed me to learn more about the culture and history of Tibet and Shannan.”

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The “Tibetan Origin Exploration” tourist train was specially organized by Hubei Jing Shi’s show Jing Shi Huan Le You and aims to explore the cultural landscapes and natural beauty of Shannan. The initiative also seeks to strengthen the cultural and tourism exchange between Hubei and Tibet, offering a unique perspective through the media, helping to promote the “Tibetan Origin Shannan” tourism brand to the nation and the world.

Over the course of a three-day itinerary, the tour group visited famous attractions, including Yumbu Lakhang, Ketsong Village, the Shannan Museum, the Tomb of the Tibetan Kings, and Yamdrok Lake. The travelers had the opportunity to experience Shannan’s unique folk customs, enjoy the region’s stunning natural beauty, and immerse themselves in its rich cultural heritage. Each location held deep historical significance and cultural brilliance, leaving the visitors in awe and making them reluctant to leave.

“La Yuan, the Director of the Shannan Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, commented: “Moving forward, Shannan will continue to deepen the integration of culture and tourism. With a more open attitude and a wider variety of tourism products, we invite visitors from around the world to explore the thousand-year-old Tibetan culture and experience the unique charm of Shannan. This will further contribute to Tibet’s development as a world-class tourist destination, infusing Shannan’s energy into the revitalization of the ‘Tibetan Origin Treasure’ in the new era.”

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