This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Qinghai-Xizang Railway's full operation. Twenty years ago, a train whistle echoed across the snow-covered plateau, ending Xizang's history without rail access.
Over the past two decades, the railway has not only served as a vital economic lifeline that connects the plateau with the rest of China, but also reshaped the lives of millions.
Watch the video to discover how the "sky road" has changed the plateau over the past 20 years.
7月1日，青藏铁路迎来全线通车20周年。20年前，一声火车鸣笛划破雪域长空，从此，“坐上火车去拉萨”不再是想象。二十载雪域飞驰，翻越昆仑，穿越冻土，这条“天路”不仅打通了雪域高原的交通动脉，更铺就了雪域高原的奋进之路。戳视频，感受青藏铁路带来的时代巨变。（AI智绘工作室）
