1,000 tourists visit Lapcha to enjoy view of Mount Kailash

This year, more than 1,000 domestic and international tourists have visited Lapcha in Namkha Rural Municipality-6 in Nepal to enjoy panoramic views of Mount Kailash and Manasarovar Lake.

Bibaha Panchami festival celebrated today

The Bibaha Panchami festival is being observed nationwide today with prayers and reverence towards Lord Ramchandra and Goddess Sita.

Tourist stay duration shortened, poor roads, high airfare blamed

The period from October to December is considered the peak tourism season.

Gharbas Gaun emerges as hub for study and observation

Amaltari Maddhari Community Homestay, recently declared as a Gharbas Gaun (Homestay Village), has rapidly gained recognition as a prominent destination for educational and observational tourism, attracting visitors eage…

PM Oli to visit Lumbini today

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is visiting Lumbini today to participate in the convocation ceremony of Lumbini Buddhist University in Rupandehi.

Kaligandaki Corridor linking Lumbini and Muktinath

The Kaligandaki Corridor provides a direct route between India and China.

Captured tigers to be released to the wild

The seven enclosures at Chitwan National Park are currently filled with tigers.

Migratory birds arrive in Chitwan from China, Russia and other nations

With the onset of the winter season, migratory birds from as far as Mongolia, China, Siberia, Russia and other countries have been spotted in three rivers in Chitwan district.

Migratory birds start flocking to Kailali-Kanchanpur's wetlands

With the onset of snowfall in northern hemisphere, the wetlands in Kailali and Kanchanpur district have started receiving increasing numbers of migratory birds lately.

Jungle safari reopens for public in Shuklaphanta

The Shuklaphanta National Park in Kanchanpur district has been reopened for jungle safari from Thursday.

Over 30,700 foreign tourists visit Annapurna Circuit in a month

A total of 30,732 foreign tourists visited the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP), specifically the Annapurna Circuit, during the month of Asoj (mid-September to mid-October).

Five bodies of Russian climbers retrieved from 7,000m on Dhaulagiri

The bodies of five Russian climbers who perished on Mt. Dhaulagiri on October 7 have been retrieved from 6,900 meters this morning.

Dawa Yangzum Sherpa becomes first Nepali woman to summit all 8000ers

Dawa Yangzum Sherpa from a remote village in Dolakha has achieved what no other Nepali woman has before

Tourists visiting Mustang increase

The arrival of tourists has, of late, increased in Mustang.Touristic areas like Muktinath Temple, Kagbeni, Korola Point, Lomanthang, Sinja Jong Cave, Jomsom, Dhumwa Lake, Thini, Marfa and Lete are witnessing a surge in p…

Mt Manaslu records season's first summit as climbing route opens

At least six rope-fixing Sherpas from the Seven Summit Treks successfully stood atop Mt Manaslu on Wednesday afternoon becoming the first team to climb the world's eighth highest peak in the autumn season, according to e…

Beautiful China: Tibetan Tourism Promotion Conference Highlights Cultural and Spiritual Journeys

The Beautiful China:Tibetan Tourism Promotion Conference kicked off today

World Heritage Swoyambhunath Premises

Avalanche risk in Annapurna Base Camp trek

The Annapurna Base Camp, also known as the Annapurna Sanctuary trek, is one of the most famous treks in Nepal. It offers views of mountains as well as a rich cultural experience. Still, like most treks within the altitud…

Over 700,000 tourists visit Nepal in eight months

Over 700,000 tourists have visited Nepal in the last eight months.

Home stay services started in Pakhathar

Home stay service has been launched in Pakhathar of the Dhorpatan Hunting Reserve that straddles East Rukum, Baglung and Myagdi districts.

147 nests of rare vultures recorded in Sudurpashchim Province

A total of 147 nests of rare vultures including white-rumped vultures and slender-billed vultures have been recorded in Sudurpashchim Province.

Thinley wins Boccalino d’Oro prize at Locarno Film Festival

The movie ‘Shambhala’, directed by Meen Bahadur Bham, has won an award in the 77th edition of the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.

Nepal Culture Promotion Center inaugurated in Beijing

he Embassy of Nepal in China hosted an inauguration ceremony for the Nepal Culture Promotion Center and a launching ceremony for the “Belt and Road

Public holiday in Kathmandu Valley on Sunday

The government has announced a public holiday in the three districts of Kathmandu Valley on Sunday,

Chitwan National Park sees increase in tourist arrivals last fiscal year

he number of tourists visiting Chitwan National Park increased in the fiscal year 2023/24 compared to the previous fiscal yea

Horgos Int'l Border Cooperation Center ushers in peak of border tourism

A tourism bus is pictured at the Horgos International Border Cooperation Center on the China-Kazakhstan border in Horgos, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 26, 2024.

Tacheng City promotes accordion culture, tourism in NW China's Xinjiang

Children dance by the melody of accordions at a square in Tacheng City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 24, 2024. Once an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, Tacheng City, traditionally a mu…

Foreign travelers benefit from China's relaxed entry policies

Travelers pass through customs at Beijing Daxing International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, July 18, 2024. With easier entry policies, including a 144-hour visa-free transit policy that expanded to 37 entry port…

Water cutting ceremony ends Kataragama Esala festival

The Esala festival in Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala ended after the water cutting ceremony last morning at Jeewamali ferry in Menikganga. The Kapurala performing the rite was brought to the venue of the ceremony in a pal…

First Monday of Shrawan Invites Crowd of Devotees in Pashupatinath

According to the lunar calendar of the month of Shrawan in the year 2081, today marks the first Monday, which is considered auspicious for worshipers, especially women observing fasts, to visit Pashupatinath for darshan …

Magar community preserving Naumati Baja in Tehrathum

Naumati Baja, a set of traditional Nepali folk instruments, is disappearing.

Yak festival to be held in Taplejung

Preparations have been made for Tokpegola Tourism and Yak Festival in Taplejung.

China's largest beer festival opens in Qingdao

The "summer carnival" will run for 24 days with a variety of activities held at the two venues in Laoshan District and the Xihai'an (West Coast) New Area of the city.

"China In The Eyes Of Mila" – The Charm of Chengdu: A Dreamlike City Weaving Tradition and Modernity

The" China In The Eyes Of Mila" segment of South Asia Network TV has consistently aimed to showcase the unique charm of various regions in China. This time, let us follow Mila's footsteps into the Land of Abundance—Chen…

China's cultural charm, ease of travel attract global tourists

Earlier in July, a British family of five concluded their three-month tour of China. Describing the journey as "epic," they shared their treasured moments through videos with people around the world, garnering numerous "…

Maldives attracts over 76k tourists so far in July

Maldives has welcomed over 76,000 tourists so far in July, indicating a notable 11.8 percent increment compared to the corresponding period last year.

Palestinian artist translates dire reality in war-torn Gaza into artworks

In a small corner of a refugee tent draped in clotheslines of outfits and bags of daily essentials, Palestinian artist Basel al-Maqousi sits hunched over a big sketchbook, quickly putting on page one after another displ…

Manakamana cable car to remain closed for 50 days

The Manakamana cable car will remain closed for the next 50 days from today.

Summer programme immerses students in traditional arts, music, and dance

The Department of Culture and Dzongkha Development (DCDD) concluded its two-week summer programme, which was designed to engage students in traditional Bhutanese culture and provide a digital detox during their summer br…

Tourist destinations across China see surge in visitors during peak summer tourist season

An aerial drone photo taken on July 14, 2024 shows tourists visiting a national wetland park in Xinghua City, east China's Jiangsu Province. Many tourist destinations across China have recently seen a surge in visitors a…

34th Naadam festival kicks off in China's Inner Mongolia

The Naadam festival kicked off here on Sunday. Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means "games" in the Mongolian language. It often comprises wrestling, archer…

Their Majesties attend Mongolia’s Naadam festival

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck, attended the Naadam celebrations at the National Stadium in Ulaanbaatar as the …

"Cliff shuttle trains" to provide unparalleled travel experience in east China

Can you imagine taking a shuttle train along a cliff, instead of trekking hours to the top of a mountain, looking for a perfect camera angle? Such a heart-stirring scene will soon turn into reality.

‘Yartung Festival’ begins with star shooting game

The ‘Yartung Festival’ (archery) a major event in the Mustang region, began in Manang on Tuesday.

World civilizations forum opens in China's Nishan

The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations kicked off on Wednesday with the theme of Traditional Culture and Modern Civilization. The forum aims to provide solutions to better address global challenges and promote the …

Tourists visit scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in China's Chongqing

Tourists visit the scenic spot of Dazu Rock Carvings in southwest China's Chongqing, July 7, 2024.

Large number of cetaceans witnessed in S China's Hainan

Fraser's dolphins swim in the waters east of Hainan Island, south China, July 6, 2024. A marine biodiversity expedition team has recently witnessed a large number of cetaceans in the waters east of Hainan Island, includi…

Insufficient budget poses challenges for wildlife

Budget inadequacy has posed challenges to efforts for the conservation of forest and wildlife at the Chitwan National Park (CNP).

Restoration project of Jiankou section of Great Wall underway in Beijing

Archaeologists arrive at an archaelogical site at the Jiankou section of the Great Wall in Beijing, capital of China, July 2, 2024.

Mountain Tourism Thrives In Nepal

Mountain tourism is a significant sector of the global economy, constituting 15-20 per cent of tourism worldwide, with annual revenues ranging from 70 to 90 billion US dollars. It ranks second only to coastal tourism in …

Dialogue in Hungary aims to boost Europe-China tourism recovery

A Europe-China tourism dialogue opened in Budapest on Thursday, aiming to speed up the recovery of tourism between the two sides.

Tourist arrivals increase in June

Nepal welcomed 76,736 tourists in June 2024, marking a 6.21 per cent increase compared to their numbers in June 2023 and 2.47 per cent from their numbers in June 2019.

Art workshops and exhibition, targeting farmers begins

The ‘Kisan’ (Farmer) watercolour workshop and exhibition, dedicated to ordinary working farmers, has begun at the Nepal Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in Naxal.

Russian Buddhist Monastery In Lumbini

Buddha, born in Nepal, spread his teachings throughout Asia, with followers of Buddhist philosophy now found worldwide. Interestingly, Europe's first Buddhist temple is located in Saint Petersburg, Russia's former capita…

Rickety NSU building a shabby show years after earthquake

Owners of the curio and other shops which are in operation in the open-air souvenir market of Basantapur Dabali near the rickety building of the liaison office of the Nepal Sanskrit University (NSU) have been in constant…

Nepal's tourism promotion event held in Bangkok

The Embassy of Nepal in Bangkok and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) organized a Tourism Promotion programme in Bangkok of Thailand on Thursday.

Ancient stone bridges under well protection in east China's Zhejiang

Wanshan Bridge in Shebei Village of Xin'an Town, Deqing County, east China's Zhejiang Province. Deqing County is home to seven ancient stone bridges which are listed as major cultural heritage sites under state-level pr…

Bhutan Government aims to earn Nu 14B to 15B from tourism in 13th FY Plan

The government aims to generate revenue of Nu 14 billion to Nu 15 billion in the 13th Five-Year Plan from tourism.

Nepal-America International Film Festival underway in US

The 7th edition of the Nepal-America International Film Festival (NAIFF) is taking place at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center and Greenbelt Cinema in Maryland.

Lankadeepa Aloka Pooja commences today

Lankadeepa Poson Aloka Pooja illumination in Thanthirimale Rajamaha Vihara organized by Wijeya Newspapers Ltd will be held on June 21, 22 and 23.

Religious observances on Poson Poya

The Buddhist devotees were seen engaging religious activities at Gangarama Temple on Poson Full moon poya day. Poson Poya is an annual festival held by Sri Lankan Buddhists celebrating the arrival of Buddhism in Sri Lank…

Birth-giving migratory journey of Tibetan antelopes in Xizang

Tens of thousands of pregnant Tibetan antelopes start their migration around May every year for birth-giving and would return with their calves in late July. Their natural enemies including wolves and bears are always th…

Landslide puts Limbu Museum at risk

A historical Limbu Cultural Museum in Mamangkhel of Sirijangha Rural Municipality-6 in Taplejung district has been damaged by a landslide that descended from above due to continuous rainfall.

Tourism top priority for Gandaki

Gandaki province has given top priority to the development of the tourism sector.

All doors of Pashupatinath temple open

All the four doors of Pashupatinath temple were opened today at 4:00 am.

Young Americans soak up history, culture on central China exchange tour

A group of young Americans and Chinese people has completed an adventurous summer journey in central China's Hubei Province, immersing themselves in the ancient traditions and modernity of Chinese culture over an action-…

Trashigang dzongkhag looks to ecotourism

Trashigang dzongkhag will be promoted as a community-based ecotourism destination in the 13th Plan. This is the dzongkhag administration’s plan for the next five years.

Rs. 700 billion invested in Pokhara’s tourism

With Pokhara being declared the tourism capital, a new ray of hope has emerged in the tourism sector. Alongside this, investments in tourism are also on the rise. The tourism sector, which was sluggish for a while due to…

More than 1.5M Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimage

Muslim pilgrims have been streaming into Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca ahead of the start of the Hajj later this week, as the annual pilgrimage returns to its monumental scale.

China sees 110 mln domestic tourist trips during Dragon Boat Festival holiday

China saw 110 million domestic tourist trips made during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, up 6.3 percent from the same period last year, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said Monday.

Dragon boat races held across China to mark Duanwu Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as Duanwu Festival, is a traditional holiday in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar and fell on Monday this year.

Tourists visit Riyue Tan scenic spot during holiday of Dragon Boat Festival

June 9, 2024 shows the scenic spot of Riyue Tan, or the Sun Moon Lake, during the holiday of the Dragon Boat Festival, also called Duanwu Festival, in Nantou County, southeast China's Taiwan.

Ancient well discovered at Khayardanda of Rupandehi district

An ancient well has been discovered at Khayardanda in Devdaha Municipality, Rupandehi. The well, constructed using traditional bricks is three and a half feet deep.

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef hosts reef cleaning initiative

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, a luxury tourist property under the Sun Siyam Resorts portfolio, on Wednesday hosted a reef cleaning event commemorating World Environment Day.

Why are foreign tourists heading to China now？

Recently, more and more foreign tourists are flocking to China. Popular tourist attractions in the country such as Shanghai Disneyland Resort and Oriental Pearl Tower are swarming with international tourists.

Embassy of Nepal in China Connect Tour Operators and Hoteliers for Tourism promotion

The Embassy of Nepal in Beijing, in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board and Hotel Association of Nepal (HAN), organized a tourism promotion event under the theme "Tourism Promotion and Sales Mission 2024" in Beij…

USD 15 SDF for first 15,000 Bangladeshi tourists

The first 15,000 Bangladeshi tourists visiting Bhutan every year can pay a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of USD 15 a day starting June 2, the government has announced.

Scenery of Yellow River in Yinchuan, NW China

Drone photo taken on May 30, 2024 shows a section of the Yellow River in Yinchuan, northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The Yellow River, China's second-largest river after the Yangtze, is dubbed the "mother …

Night view of paddy fields in Heilongjiang, NE China

This photo taken on June 2, 2024 shows a paddy fields park in Fujin City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. Rice transplanting is almost over in China's major grain production province Heilongjiang, known as the c…

Village in Beijing develops tourism relying on Great Wall resources

Shixia Village in Yanqing District of Beijing was first built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and was once an important pass in the north of Juyongguan section of the Great Wall.

UK-China arts event celebrates rich history, cultural exchanges

An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London.

Int'l cultural industries fair sees fruitful cooperation

Over 4,000 investment and financing projects were showcased and traded on-site at a cultural industries fair that concluded on Monday in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen.

A close look at 20th Int'l Cultural Industries Fair in Shenzhen

A child visits a 3D exhibition area during the 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, May 24, 2024. The 20th ICIF opened on Thursday in the sout…

A glimpse of int'l cultural industries fair in Shenzhen

For the first time, the five-day event has set up an international cultural trade exhibition, with an exhibition area covering 20,000 square meters.

Int'l cultural industries fair opens in south China metropolis

The 20th China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) opened on Thursday in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen.

CNP arrests six on charge of trafficking rhino horn

The Chitwan National Park (CNP) has arrested six people on the charge of their involvement in trafficking in rhino horns. One of the accused is absconding.

Tiger entering human settlement captured

A tiger from Chitwan National Park (CNP) that was about to attack domesticated animals in a human settlement was captured on Tuesday.

Lake Namtso to enter tourism season in Xizang

Locals dance at a bonfire party celebrating the melting of frozen water of Lake Namtso in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 18, 2024.

Forbidden City and Palace of Versailles: witnessing Sino-French cultural exchanges

An exhibition jointly held by the Palace Museum and the Palace of Versailles, focusing on the exchanges between China and France in the 17th and 18th centuries, kicked off on April 1 in Beijing.

Over 10,000 visitors witness 188 base jumps from Lotus Tower

More than 10,000 local and foreign visitors witnessed a total of 188 base jump events held during the last three days at the Lotus Tower.

Sirish ko Phool Changes Scenario of Kathmandu City

Spring dances at its peak in Baishak. With the spring, the roads of Kathmandu has turned purple as the flowers of Jacaranda decorates the city with its blossom.

Jigme Pelden Dorji aims to summit Everest by May 19

Kathmandu-Jigme Pelden Dorji, 24, will do the nation proud if he succeeds in summiting the Everest by May 19. He will be the first Bhutanese to scale the 8848-metre Everest.

Buddha’s lifestyle portrayed on canvases in Devdaha

A two-day workshop concluded in Devdaha Municipality, Rupandehi, on Saturday.

Raato Machhindranath Jatra begins

The procession of the Red Machhindranath chariot, regarded as the biggest cultural and religious event of Patan, Lalitpur, will begin on Saturday.

Gastronomy festival on Seine marks 60th anniversary of China-France ties

French scallops with pineapple, Brittany lobster with fried rice, and mille-feuille of red fruits with Bourbon vanilla are just a few of the signature dishes featured at a Sino-French gastronomy festival, set aboard a bo…

International Buddhist Seminar in Lumbini from May 4

A two-day international has been started at Lumbini Buddhist University in Lumbini fr4om today.

Chinese hotpot gains popularity in Paris

Customers dine at a hotpot restaurant in Paris, French, on April 21, 2024. In recent years, the city of Paris has witnessed a growing popularity of the Chinese hotpot.

People enjoy May Day holiday across China

People of Miao ethnic group perform Lusheng dance at a plaza in Jianhe County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, May 1, 2024.

Tourism Minister to fix new visa system issues by May 7

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando has pledged to address technical issues of the new visa system by May 7. This comes amid concerns of potential losses of 230,000 tourist arrivals and US$ 425 million in tourism earnings fo…

Students in UK wowed by time-honored cultural treasures of China

Gazing down on spectators, with impressive noses and daunting staring eyes, bronze masks and figures displayed during a digital tour of Chinese artifacts have wowed British school students.