Blossoming grape harvests in Xizang drive rural vitalization

In the picturesque Sangri county of Lhokha at Xizang autonomous region, perched at an average altitude of 3,600 meters, a flourishing grape cultivation sector is not only rewriting the narrative of agricultural modernization, but also emerging as a pivotal catalyst for rural vitalization.

Since 2011, leveraging the unparalleled geographical and climatic conditions of the Yarlung Zangbo River valley, Sangri embarked on the establishment of a high-altitude grape base.

This initiative — a collaborative effort between the county government, enterprises and support from researchers aiding Xizang — commenced with a grape trial harvest in the county's Tharma village.