How is Drachen in Xizang recovering after the 7.0-magnitude earthquake? I headed to the county the day after the quake to visit Maru and Gangchen, the townships that were hit the hardest. At nearly 4,800 meters, nights are bitterly cold, but stoves and hot Tibetan meals bring warmth and comfort.
By early November, electricity was gradually being restored, all residents needing relocation had moved into temporary prefab homes, and some students had transferred to Lhasa to resume classes.
