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World's highest expressway opens to traffic

World's highest expressway opens to traffic

The world's highest expressway, running between the city of Nagchu and Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, went into operation on Saturday, with the opening of the final 227-km section between Nagchu and Yangbajain, acco

Tourism continues rebound despite sporadic local outbreaks

Tourism continues rebound despite sporadic local outbreaks

Although recent sporadic COVID-19 outbreaks are hindering China's tourism industry during the summer vacation season, the sector will see robust growth when the virus gets under control, based on its strong domestic demand, Economic Daily reported.

New railway to further boost tourism in China's Tibet

New railway to further boost tourism in China's Tibet

A new railway that began operations last month in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region linking regional capital Lhasa with the city of Nyingchi is expected to contribute to strong tourism development as it brings convenience to visitors.

Changes in Gamtog Village

Changes in Gamtog Village

The hotel business is getting better and better. Now my hotel’s annual income can reach 20,000-30,000 yuan (3102-4653 US dollars),” Nyima Tsering said.

Bullet train debuts on new railway in Tibet

Bullet train debuts on new railway in Tibet

The first electrified railway in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region opened on June 25, 2021, linking regional capital Lhasa with the city of Nyingchi, as Fuxing bullet trains enter official operation on the plateau region.

Tibet sets sights on huge boost in tourism by 2025

Tibet sets sights on huge boost in tourism by 2025

The Tibet autonomous region expects to receive 61 million tourist visits and achieve an annual revenue of 64 billion yuan ($10 billion) from tourism by 2025, according to local authorities.

Tibet launches seven

Tibet launches seven "red tourism" routes

China's Tibet Autonomous Region has launched seven "red tourism" routes, covering historical sites of revolutionary significance, to celebrate its 70th anniversary of peaceful liberation.

China's Tibet to build three new airports

China's Tibet to build three new airports

The Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China will build three new airports, a move to further improve the region's comprehensive transport system, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).

Climbers required to get permits for tallest peaks in Tibet region

Climbers required to get permits for tallest peaks in Tibet region

Climbers targeting peaks above 5,000 meters in the Tibet autonomous region, including the north side of Qomolangma — the world's highest mountain, which is known as Mount Everest in the West — now have to apply for a permit, according to a rule issue

Scenic area of No.1 Glacier in Lhasa Valley opens

Scenic area of No.1 Glacier in Lhasa Valley opens

The scenic area of No.1 Glacier in Lhasa Valley (KoKhyung Gangri Glacier) has officially opened in April, and the Lodoi Peak Snow Mountain climbing project was also officially launched.

Tibet Airlines opens first direct flight from Jinan to Shigatse

Tibet Airlines opens first direct flight from Jinan to Shigatse

At 2:00 pm on March 29, as an A319 passenger plane from Tibet Airlines slowly landed at Shigatse Heping Airport, the first direct flight from Jinan, Shangdong province to Shigatse was launched successfully.  

Tibet approved for series of airport projects

Tibet approved for series of airport projects

The National Development and Reform Commission recently approved funding for a series of major airport construction projects in the Tibet autonomous region, Tibet Daily reported.

Qinghai’s Chaka Salt Lake scenic spot opens

Qinghai’s Chaka Salt Lake scenic spot opens

On March 2, reporters learned from the Qinghai Chaka Salt Lake Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd. that the scenic spot is scheduled to officially open on March 2 to welcome tourists. In 2021, tourists for Chaka Salt Lake scenic spot should take online

Tibet Airlines to increase domestic air routes

Tibet Airlines to increase domestic air routes

Tibet Airlines announced last week that it will launch 20 new routes starting on Sunday to provide more convenient travel services to the Tibet autonomous region.

Tibet hopping with tourist over the holidays

Tibet hopping with tourist over the holidays

More than 310,000 tourists visited the Tibet autonomous region over the Lunar New Year holiday, an increase of 40.6 percent year-on-year, Tibet Daily reported on Thursday.

Tibet sees tourism boom over holidays

Tibet sees tourism boom over holidays

More than 310,000 tourists visited the Tibet autonomous region over the Lunar New Year holiday, an increase of 40.6 percent year-on-year, according to the regional department of tourism development.

Visiting Tibet’s unique scenery in winter

Visiting Tibet’s unique scenery in winter

The Tibet Autonomous Region is an important world tourist destination with beautiful natural scenery, rich history and culture, and sincere folk customs. In recent years, with the promotion of the “Tibet Winter Tour” by the tourism department, tourists ha