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Tibet improves infrastructure to boost tourism

Tibet improves infrastructure to boost tourism

Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region pooled more than 500 million yuan (about 76.2 million U.S. dollars) into tourism infrastructure projects to boost its tourism industry in 2021, said the regional tourism development department Wednesday.

Cruise on Lhasa River, enjoying a different Lhasa

Cruise on Lhasa River, enjoying a different Lhasa

The Lhasa River is regarded as the “Mother River” of Lhasa City. It is called “Jiqu” in Tibetan, meaning River of Happiness in Chinese. The river originates from the southern foot of Mt. Nyainqentanglha and finally flows into the Yarlung Zangbo River.

New paved roads linking Tibet's regions together

New paved roads linking Tibet's regions together

Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region will invest 21.6 billion yuan ($3.4 billion) in its transportation and traffic sector this year, according to the region's traffic and transportation department.

Zoo free for tourists born in the year of tiger

Zoo free for tourists born in the year of tiger

The Qushui Zoo in Lhasa City has resumed its opening on March 20. The opening hours are from 10:00 am to 18:30 pm every day. Local residents in Qushui County can enjoy free tickets with ID cards, according to information from the zoo recently.

Qinghai Plateau welcomes flower blooming season

Qinghai Plateau welcomes flower blooming season

At the end of March, after experiencing a long and severe cold season, the temperature of the Yellow River Basin in the eastern part of the Qinghai Plateau with lower altitudes began to rise, and the “flower viewing season” is coming.

Bookmark this guide for peach blossom viewing in Bome, Nyingchi

Bookmark this guide for peach blossom viewing in Bome, Nyingchi

In March, the fairyland of Bome, Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region is about to usher in “the most beautiful spring in China”, as peach blossoms bloom in the valleys and fields. The flowers can be dark pink or light pink. Today, we’ll recommend you several

Tibet's ice and snow economy is gaining momentum

Tibet's ice and snow economy is gaining momentum

In the early morning of February 5, the ancient city of Lhasa was already covered in white by the first snow following the beginning of spring. The snowflakes were still falling. The citizens of Lhasa walked out of their homes one after another, enjoying

Tibet's ice and snow economy is gaining momentum

Tibet's ice and snow economy is gaining momentum

In the early morning of February 5, the ancient city of Lhasa was already covered in white by the first snow following the beginning of spring. The snowflakes were still falling. The citizens of Lhasa walked out of their homes one after another, enjoying

Winter Games held in Nagqu, Tibet

Winter Games held in Nagqu, Tibet

On February 8, in the just-concluded Beijing Winter Olympics cross-country skiing individual sprint (free technical) qualifying competition, athlete Tsering Zhandui from Xiaqu Town, Ruxian County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region, scored 3:03.22, compl

Tibet tourism doubles in last five years

Tibet tourism doubles in last five years

The Tibet autonomous region received more than 41 million tourists last year, and tourism revenues exceeded 44 billion yuan ($7 billion), according to an announcement at an annual meeting of the regional people's congress recently.

Tibet's highway mileage hits 120,000 km

Tibet's highway mileage hits 120,000 km

Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region has constructed 120,000 km of highways, according to the fifth session of the 11th People's Congress of Tibet.

First ski mountaineering invitational tournament in Tibet kicked off

First ski mountaineering invitational tournament in Tibet kicked off

The 100-day countdown to the Beijing Winter Olympics has further ignited public enthusiasm for ice sports. On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the successful holding of the Tibet Mountaineering Congress, the athletes were invited to the first invit

Short-distance tours becoming popular option as outbreaks persist

Short-distance tours becoming popular option as outbreaks persist

Chinese travelers are learning to appreciate the beauty of their hometowns and neighboring regions as they increasingly take short-distance tours, which are becoming popular due to travel disruptions caused by sporadic outbreaks of COVID-19.

Tibet sees tourism boom in first three quarters

Tibet sees tourism boom in first three quarters

About 36.89 million domestic and overseas tourists visited southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region in the first three quarters of this year, up 15.2 percent year on year, according to local authorities.

National Day holiday tourist arrivals rise in Tibet

National Day holiday tourist arrivals rise in Tibet

Nearly 2 million tourists visited Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region during the weeklong National Day holiday, a rise of 12.5 percent from the same period last year, local authorities said Friday.

Tourism boosts rural vitalization in Tibet

Tourism boosts rural vitalization in Tibet

Summer is hot in most parts of China but Nagqu, a city with an average altitude of more than 4,500 meters in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, sees the temperature cool down to as low as three degrees Celsius.