The "Shanxi Brands China Tour" comes to Lhasa in the Tibet autonomous region on Nov 5. It’s the seventh stop of the event during 2016. The event aimed to promote Shanxi brands and culture in the region and broaden the international market for Shanxi products as Tibet borders on several south Asian countries, such as India and Nepal. [Photo/sx.people.com.cn]

A chef slices noodles from dough while riding a unicycle at an exhibition in Lhasa on Nov 5. There were many cultural and arts performances demonstrating the culture and history of Shanxi province, such as ballads, noodle-making demonstrations and Chinese paper-cutting, in the hope of furthering cultural communication between Shanxi and the Tibet autonomous region. [Photo/sx.people.com.cn]

Visitors browse and ask for details of goods from Shanxi at the exhibition in Lhasa. Twelve Shanxi companies displayed more than 200 kinds of products, including daily necessities and handicrafts. Mature vinegar, Wenxi fried cake, and other Shanxi specialties attracted groups of locals to the event. Shanxi exhibitors also negotiated with eight major supermarkets and companies in Lhasa to advance business cooperation through the event. [Photo/sx.people.com.cn]