Liu Shasha (L) learns to play a string instrument at Nange history museum in Nange Villge of Batang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 5, 2024.

Liu Shasha, 27, is from Shijiazhuang of north China's Hebei Province. In the summer vacation in 2019, Liu Shasha followed her teacher to Litang County of Sichuan Province to carry out social practice and participated in the design of a few local museums. This was her first visit to the western Sichuan plateau, which left a deep impression on her.

After graduating from college, she worked in Shijiazhuang for a period of time, but the experience in Litang kept lingering in her mind, so she returned to western Sichuan and continued to participate in the research and design of local cultural buildings.

In 2021, she came to Batang County, more than 100 kilometers away from Litang, and established her own design company. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Chu Jiayin)

Liu Shasha (R) talks with a cafe owner in Batang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 5, 2024.

Liu Shasha, 27, is from Shijiazhuang of north China's Hebei Province. In the summer vacation in 2019, Liu Shasha followed her teacher to Litang County of Sichuan Province to carry out social practice and participated in the design of a few local museums. This was her first visit to the western Sichuan plateau, which left a deep impression on her.

After graduating from college, she worked in Shijiazhuang for a period of time, but the experience in Litang kept lingering in her mind, so she returned to western Sichuan and continued to participate in the research and design of local cultural buildings.

In 2021, she came to Batang County, more than 100 kilometers away from Litang, and established her own design company. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Chu Jiayin)

Liu Shasha (R) works in her office in Batang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 5, 2024.

Liu Shasha, 27, is from Shijiazhuang of north China's Hebei Province. In the summer vacation in 2019, Liu Shasha followed her teacher to Litang County of Sichuan Province to carry out social practice and participated in the design of a few local museums. This was her first visit to the western Sichuan plateau, which left a deep impression on her.

After graduating from college, she worked in Shijiazhuang for a period of time, but the experience in Litang kept lingering in her mind, so she returned to western Sichuan and continued to participate in the research and design of local cultural buildings.

In 2021, she came to Batang County, more than 100 kilometers away from Litang, and established her own design company. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Chu Jiayin)

Liu Shasha operates multimedia equipment at Nange history museum in Nange Villge of Batang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 5, 2024.

Liu Shasha, 27, is from Shijiazhuang of north China's Hebei Province. In the summer vacation in 2019, Liu Shasha followed her teacher to Litang County of Sichuan Province to carry out social practice and participated in the design of a few local museums. This was her first visit to the western Sichuan plateau, which left a deep impression on her.

After graduating from college, she worked in Shijiazhuang for a period of time, but the experience in Litang kept lingering in her mind, so she returned to western Sichuan and continued to participate in the research and design of local cultural buildings.

In 2021, she came to Batang County, more than 100 kilometers away from Litang, and established her own design company. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

Liu Shasha poses for a photo at Nange history museum in Nange Villge of Batang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 5, 2024.

Liu Shasha, 27, is from Shijiazhuang of north China's Hebei Province. In the summer vacation in 2019, Liu Shasha followed her teacher to Litang County of Sichuan Province to carry out social practice and participated in the design of a few local museums. This was her first visit to the western Sichuan plateau, which left a deep impression on her.

After graduating from college, she worked in Shijiazhuang for a period of time, but the experience in Litang kept lingering in her mind, so she returned to western Sichuan and continued to participate in the research and design of local cultural buildings.

In 2021, she came to Batang County, more than 100 kilometers away from Litang, and established her own design company. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

Dake makes coffee in a cafe in Balang Sumdho Village of Kangding City in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 28, 2024.

Born in 1997, Dake grew up in Balang Sumdho Village, where people have relied on herding for generations. In recent years, the village has begun to develop the tourism industry, and young people started returning to the village one after another, including Dake.

Through continuous learning in making coffee, Dake created buttered latte featuring local characteristics. Together with his wife, Dake works as a barista in a cafe on the observation platform of Balang Sumdho Village. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

Dake makes coffee in a cafe in Balang Sumdho Village of Kangding City in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 28, 2024.

Born in 1997, Dake grew up in Balang Sumdho Village, where people have relied on herding for generations. In recent years, the village has begun to develop the tourism industry, and young people started returning to the village one after another, including Dake.

Through continuous learning in making coffee, Dake created buttered latte featuring local characteristics. Together with his wife, Dake works as a barista in a cafe on the observation platform of Balang Sumdho Village. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Chu Jiayin)

Dake (R) and his wife work in a cafe in Balang Sumdho Village of Kangding City in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 28, 2024.

Born in 1997, Dake grew up in Balang Sumdho Village, where people have relied on herding for generations. In recent years, the village has begun to develop the tourism industry, and young people started returning to the village one after another, including Dake.

Through continuous learning in making coffee, Dake created buttered latte featuring local characteristics. Together with his wife, Dake works as a barista in a cafe on the observation platform of Balang Sumdho Village. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Chu Jiayin)

Dake poses for a photo in Balang Sumdho Village of Kangding City in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Oct. 28, 2024.

Born in 1997, Dake grew up in Balang Sumdho Village, where people have relied on herding for generations. In recent years, the village has begun to develop the tourism industry, and young people started returning to the village one after another, including Dake.

Through continuous learning in making coffee, Dake created buttered latte featuring local characteristics. Together with his wife, Dake works as a barista in a cafe on the observation platform of Balang Sumdho Village. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

Gyume Namkha mixes mineral pigments for painting Thangka at his workshop in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Located at an average altitude of about 3,500 meters, Maisu Town is famous for traditional Tibetan craftsmanship such as Thangka painting, pottery and wood carving.

Post-90s Thangka artist Gyume Namkha began to learn Thangka painting from his father at the age of 6. Through inheritance and innovation, he added modern elements to form his own unique style and promote Thangka culture. Today, there are 41 painters and students in the Thangka workshop opened by Gyume Namkha. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Gyume Namkha paints Thangka at his workshop in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Located at an average altitude of about 3,500 meters, Maisu Town is famous for traditional Tibetan craftsmanship such as Thangka painting, pottery and wood carving.

Post-90s Thangka artist Gyume Namkha began to learn Thangka painting from his father at the age of 6. Through inheritance and innovation, he added modern elements to form his own unique style and promote Thangka culture. Today, there are 41 painters and students in the Thangka workshop opened by Gyume Namkha. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Gyume Namkha shows his Thangka work at his workshop in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Located at an average altitude of about 3,500 meters, Maisu Town is famous for traditional Tibetan craftsmanship such as Thangka painting, pottery and wood carving.

Post-90s Thangka artist Gyume Namkha began to learn Thangka painting from his father at the age of 6. Through inheritance and innovation, he added modern elements to form his own unique style and promote Thangka culture. Today, there are 41 painters and students in the Thangka workshop opened by Gyume Namkha. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Gyume Namkha (R) gives instruction to an apprentice at his workshop in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Located at an average altitude of about 3,500 meters, Maisu Town is famous for traditional Tibetan craftsmanship such as Thangka painting, pottery and wood carving.

Post-90s Thangka artist Gyume Namkha began to learn Thangka painting from his father at the age of 6. Through inheritance and innovation, he added modern elements to form his own unique style and promote Thangka culture. Today, there are 41 painters and students in the Thangka workshop opened by Gyume Namkha. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Wang Xi)

Dawa (L) and his mother record a video in Jiawa Town of Litang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Born in 1999, Dawa grew up in Jiawa Town, Litang County. After graduating from college, Dawa returned to his hometown from Chengdu and became a tour guide. He usually records his daily life on the phone and posts it on social media. At the end of 2023, Dawa and his family started e-commerce live-streaming business to promote local products. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Chu Jiayin)

Dawa works in his shop in Jiawa Town of Litang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Born in 1999, Dawa grew up in Jiawa Town, Litang County. After graduating from college, Dawa returned to his hometown from Chengdu and became a tour guide. He usually records his daily life on the phone and posts it on social media. At the end of 2023, Dawa and his family started e-commerce live-streaming business to promote local products. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Chu Jiayin)

Dawa displays products for live-streaming sales in Jiawa Town of Litang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Born in 1999, Dawa grew up in Jiawa Town, Litang County. After graduating from college, Dawa returned to his hometown from Chengdu and became a tour guide. He usually records his daily life on the phone and posts it on social media. At the end of 2023, Dawa and his family started e-commerce live-streaming business to promote local products. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Chu Jiayin)

Dawa (L) and his mother record a video in Jiawa Town of Litang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Born in 1999, Dawa grew up in Jiawa Town, Litang County. After graduating from college, Dawa returned to his hometown from Chengdu and became a tour guide. He usually records his daily life on the phone and posts it on social media. At the end of 2023, Dawa and his family started e-commerce live-streaming business to promote local products. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

Dawa (L) and his father make preparation for live-streaming in Jiawa Town of Litang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Born in 1999, Dawa grew up in Jiawa Town, Litang County. After graduating from college, Dawa returned to his hometown from Chengdu and became a tour guide. He usually records his daily life on the phone and posts it on social media. At the end of 2023, Dawa and his family started e-commerce live-streaming business to promote local products. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Xu Bingjie)

Dawa poses for a photo in Jiawa Town of Litang County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Born in 1999, Dawa grew up in Jiawa Town, Litang County. After graduating from college, Dawa returned to his hometown from Chengdu and became a tour guide. He usually records his daily life on the phone and posts it on social media. At the end of 2023, Dawa and his family started e-commerce live-streaming business to promote local products. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Chu Jiayin)

Dawa Drolma (R) introduces a young artisan to audience during an event in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, May 17, 2024.

Located at an average altitude of about 3,500 meters, Maisu Town is famous for traditional Tibetan craftsmanship such as Thangka painting, pottery and wood carving.

Dawa Drolma was born in a Tibetan family of craftsmen dedicated to copper casting for about 200 years in Maisu. After studying business abroad, Dawa returned to her hometown and launched a workshop with her brother to make traditional copper figurines and cultural and creative products.

Supported by local authorities, their workshop continues to expand, and the products gain popularity at home and abroad. Dawa also organizes fairs, sessions and exhibitions to promote local traditional crafts. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Dawa Drolma (R) talks with a workshop owner in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 4, 2024.

Located at an average altitude of about 3,500 meters, Maisu Town is famous for traditional Tibetan craftsmanship such as Thangka painting, pottery and wood carving.

Dawa Drolma was born in a Tibetan family of craftsmen dedicated to copper casting for about 200 years in Maisu. After studying business abroad, Dawa returned to her hometown and launched a workshop with her brother to make traditional copper figurines and cultural and creative products.

Supported by local authorities, their workshop continues to expand, and the products gain popularity at home and abroad. Dawa also organizes fairs, sessions and exhibitions to promote local traditional crafts. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Dawa Drolma works at her workshop in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 4, 2024.

Located at an average altitude of about 3,500 meters, Maisu Town is famous for traditional Tibetan craftsmanship such as Thangka painting, pottery and wood carving.

Dawa Drolma was born in a Tibetan family of craftsmen dedicated to copper casting for about 200 years in Maisu. After studying business abroad, Dawa returned to her hometown and launched a workshop with her brother to make traditional copper figurines and cultural and creative products.

Supported by local authorities, their workshop continues to expand, and the products gain popularity at home and abroad. Dawa also organizes fairs, sessions and exhibitions to promote local traditional crafts. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Dawa Drolma poses for a photo at her workshop in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Located at an average altitude of about 3,500 meters, Maisu Town is famous for traditional Tibetan craftsmanship such as Thangka painting, pottery and wood carving.

Dawa Drolma was born in a Tibetan family of craftsmen dedicated to copper casting for about 200 years in Maisu. After studying business abroad, Dawa returned to her hometown and launched a workshop with her brother to make traditional copper figurines and cultural and creative products.

Supported by local authorities, their workshop continues to expand, and the products gain popularity at home and abroad. Dawa also organizes fairs, sessions and exhibitions to promote local traditional crafts. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)

Dawa Drolma prepares products for delivery at her workshop in Maisu Town of Dege County in Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Nov. 3, 2024.

Located at an average altitude of about 3,500 meters, Maisu Town is famous for traditional Tibetan craftsmanship such as Thangka painting, pottery and wood carving.

Dawa Drolma was born in a Tibetan family of craftsmen dedicated to copper casting for about 200 years in Maisu. After studying business abroad, Dawa returned to her hometown and launched a workshop with her brother to make traditional copper figurines and cultural and creative products.

Supported by local authorities, their workshop continues to expand, and the products gain popularity at home and abroad. Dawa also organizes fairs, sessions and exhibitions to promote local traditional crafts. Nowadays, many young faces with different jobs, such as barista, e-commerce livestreamer, designer, traditional craftsman etc., have injected new vitality into the development along the Sichuan-Xizang highway. (Xinhua/Shen Bohan)