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Artistic days in Lhasa

May 11, 2026Source: CGTN

Weland Museum of Contemporary Art, in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN
Weland Museum of Contemporary Art, in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN
A contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN
A contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN
A contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN
Inside view of a local contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN
Inside view of a local contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN
CGTN reporter Ali reading a Tibetan newspaper in a local contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN
CGTN reporter Ali talking with musician Yunggie Ma in a local contemporary art space in Lhasa City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. /CGTN

In Lhasa, artistic living is not a performance — it's a way of life.

Young locals sip coffee by large windows overlooking the Potala Palace, basking in the golden sunlight of the "City of Sunshine." Nearby, contemporary art spaces showcase bold new works by Tibetan artists, while cozy cultural shops filled with highland-inspired creations invite you to browse books, enjoy a quiet drink or find unique handmade souvenirs.

Here, ancient heritage and modern creativity flow together effortlessly. Slow-paced, culturally rich and deeply inspiring — this is the vibrant artistic soul of Lhasa.