Song Xinhua, a photographer with Qingdao Evening News, who has frequently traveled around the country to take aerial photos, said he was impressed by the rich flora and fauna in Yushu.

"Mountains, rivers, grasslands and forests – Yushu has a diversity of natural resources on offer," he said.

During the forum, Yushu also hosted a number of activities to entertain visitors. A parade of arts and culture was one of the highlights.

A horse-racing festival, held on July 25, was one of the biggest seen in the Tibetan area in Northwest China.