Villagers in Sertengkha village of Lhari county in the Nagchu city of the Xizang autonomous region now enjoy improved living conditions thanks to the government's housing improvement project. [Photo by Palden Nyima/chinadaily.com.cn]

Sertengkha village of Lhari county in the Nagchu city of the Xizang autonomous region has undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to the government's housing improvement project.

Theteen patti gold mod village once was called a muddy village, as herders kept their yaks very near their houses, and it was easy to dirt their homes when it rained or snowed.