Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, President of the State, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, led a central delegation and arrived in Lhasa by special plane to attend the celebration activities for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Xi Jinping and others were warmly welcomed by people of various ethnic groups at the airport and in Lhasa city.

Tibet Autonomous Region

The Tibet Autonomous Region is a high-altitude plateau in China, historically known as the center of Tibetan Buddhism and the former seat of the Dalai Lamas. It was incorporated into the Yuan dynasty in the 13th century and is today an autonomous region within the People’s Republic of China. The area is renowned for its unique culture and breathtaking Himalayan landscapes, including the iconic Potala Palace.

Lhasa

Lhasa is the historic capital of Tibet and a major site of Tibetan Buddhism. Its most iconic landmark is the Potala Palace, a vast fortress and monastery that was the winter residence of the Dalai Lamas. The city has served as the religious and political center of Tibet for centuries.