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The first high-speed rail train with a theme of tourism in Tibet debuts at the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, east China, Aug. 25, 2020. The charm of Tibet makes this region a mainstay of many a bucket list. Although tourism across the world has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic this year, Tibet remained a popular tourist destination, thanks in part to the effectiveness of its epidemic prevention and control measures. In the first three quarters of 2020, the region saw over 32 million tourist arrivals and its tourist revenue totaled about 33.5 billion yuan (5.1 billion U.S. dollars), powered by a recovery of tourism in the first six months. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)

Locals wave to tourists at Lulang Township in Nyingchi City, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 26, 2020. The charm of Tibet makes this region a mainstay of many a bucket list. Although tourism across the world has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic this year, Tibet remained a popular tourist destination, thanks in part to the effectiveness of its epidemic prevention and control measures. In the first three quarters of 2020, the region saw over 32 million tourist arrivals and its tourist revenue totaled about 33.5 billion yuan (5.1 billion U.S. dollars), powered by a recovery of tourism in the first six months. (Xinhua/Zhang Rufeng)

Tourists ride motorcycles near Sapu Mountain in Ngachu, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 11, 2020. The charm of Tibet makes this region a mainstay of many a bucket list. Although tourism across the world has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic this year, Tibet remained a popular tourist destination, thanks in part to the effectiveness of its epidemic prevention and control measures. In the first three quarters of 2020, the region saw over 32 million tourist arrivals and its tourist revenue totaled about 33.5 billion yuan (5.1 billion U.S. dollars), powered by a recovery of tourism in the first six months. (Xinhua/Jigme Dorje)

Users of "Tibet Tour", an app offering travel information about Tibet, visit Lake Yamzhog Yumco, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, June 20, 2020. The charm of Tibet makes this region a mainstay of many a bucket list. Although tourism across the world has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic this year, Tibet remained a popular tourist destination, thanks in part to the effectiveness of its epidemic prevention and control measures. In the first three quarters of 2020, the region saw over 32 million tourist arrivals and its tourist revenue totaled about 33.5 billion yuan (5.1 billion U.S. dollars), powered by a recovery of tourism in the first six months. (Xinhua/Cao Pengyuan)

Tourists pose for a photo at Mount Qomolangma scenic spot, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, May 5, 2020. The charm of Tibet makes this region a mainstay of many a bucket list. Although tourism across the world has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic this year, Tibet remained a popular tourist destination, thanks in part to the effectiveness of its epidemic prevention and control measures. In the first three quarters of 2020, the region saw over 32 million tourist arrivals and its tourist revenue totaled about 33.5 billion yuan (5.1 billion U.S. dollars), powered by a recovery of tourism in the first six months. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)