Photographers from China and abroad as well as university and foreign exchange students have responded enthusiastically to the "Charming Tibet" photography contest, sponsored by China Tibet Online, since it was launched on September 11. The contest has received a total of more than 2,000 submissions, the content of which fully reflects Tibet’s social and economic development, natural scenery, folk customs, and cultural history. The photographs are both distinctive and contemporary and have a high artistic level.

Currently, voting on the collection of photographs has already been completed. Experts from the China Photographers Association and Tibet Photographers Association examined the photographs before making the final decisions. The winners of the grand prize, first prize, second prize, third prize, and outstanding have now been publicized.

Grand Prize

"Little Lama Draws Water" by Liu Ying

First Prize

"Tibetan Children" by Zheng Jianwen

Second Prize

"Spirits of Northern Tibet" by Liu Aihua

"Having Fun" by Tang Jun

"Long Stream of Prayers" by Xu Huixiang

Third Prize

"Dawn Illuminating Everything" by Tang Jun

"Living Buddha" by Zhang Jianchuan

"The Charm of Milk Tea" by Li Tao

"Hardworking Mother" by Li Tao

"Dawn at the Fortress" by Han Xiaofei