The azure sky and white clouds over Gonggar Airport in Lhasa look as if they came straight from a travel ad for Tibet, almost unbelievable in the vibrant intensity of their colors.

The scenery and customs of Tibet vary widely, depending on the season and the locale. But at any time, in any area, visitors are bound to be enchanted by the pure air, astonishing beauty and rich traditional culture.

This album features the people and places of Lhasa, Xigaze and Nyingchi in late autumn. The photographs were selected from more than 1,000 that were taken over a 20-day period in autumn 2004.