SW China's Qamdo stages cultural festival themed on ancient Tea Horse Road

People perform a "King Gesar" dance during the opening ceremony of a culture and arts festival themed on the ancient Tea Horse Road in Qamdo, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 15, 2025. Qamdo used to be a key stop along the ancient Tea Horse Road, a trade route which dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907) and spans multiple regions. [Photo/Xinhua]