People take part in an interactive game at the Yingtianmen site museum of the National Archaeological Site Park of Sui-Tang Luoyang City at night in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province, Aug. 11, 2023. (Xinhua/Lu Peng)

During her summer vacation, Gao Yong'e had just one day in Xining, capital city of Qinghai Province in northwest China, and she knew exactly where she was going to go: the Tibetan Culture Museum.

"I wanted to spend the day learning and experiencing the rich and diverse traditional culture of my country," said the 31-year-old, who hails from Anhui Province in east China.

In the museum, Gao's camera raced to capture the array of treasures - from Tibetan costumes to glass incense bottles, and even the ancient coins that once traversed historic trade routes. Inspired by the sheer beauty and historical significance, Gao clicked away in a blur.

The Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum boasts a collection of more than 50,000 works, spanning Tibetan medicine, literature, calligraphy, folk culture, art, and astrology. Many items are national-level cultural relics.

"The number of visitors to the museum has reached a historic high during the summer vacation. In July alone, nearly 200,000 people visited the museum, while the daily flow of tourists reach over 6,000 since August," said Dorje Gyal, deputy director of the museum.

"We hire out all the audio guides within an hour of opening each day, and there is an overwhelming demand for guided tours," he added.

Aside from exhibitions, the museum also features interactive activities, such as thangka painting and traditional costume photo booths.

Sun Xinyi and her mother made the museum their final stop after enjoying the breathtaking natural landscapes in the plateau province. "The unique Tibetan culture is an important part of our Chinese culture, therefore, we should learn and understand it well," the nine-year-old said.

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