Picture shows farmers from suburbs of Lhasa, capital of Tibet, sell their homemade brightly-painted "dou" -- a measuring vessel made of wood at the market of Tibet. Abundant traditional special products are stockpiled at the market of Tibet for the upcoming traditional Chinese Spring Festival and Tibetan New Year, both falling on Feb. 14, 2010. (Photo: CNR.CN) Photo Gallery>>>

Flourishing auto-market in Lhasa

    BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhuanet) -- "Who says those premium cars are gentlemen's option only. Look, I'm driving a new Buck Regal now." Yangji, a young Tibetan woman in Lhasa, cannot hold back on her excitement while turning the key to her new red sedan.

    More and more Lhasa citizens are able to afford private vehicles. Stylish cars can be seen running from time to time on the road in downtown Lhasa. Full story