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Air routes in Tibet reach 120
Recently, with the open of Lhasa-Hongyuan-Minayang flight route, air routes in Tibet reach 120, according to information from Civil Aviation Administration of Tibet Autonomous Region.
120 air routes operating in Tibet
A total of 120 air routes are now operating in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, since the latest route linking Lhasa with Hongyuan and Mianyang in the region's neighboring province of Sichuan opened, local authorities said.
Lhasa’s visitor throughout exceeds 3.5 million during Shoton Festival
Lhasa, capital city of southwest China’ Tibet Autonomous Region has received more than 3.5 million visitor throughout during the traditional Shoton Festival, a year-on-year increase of 3.38%, achieving a tourism revenue of 1.162 billion yuan, a year-on-ye
Potala Palace launches live broadcast of Yogurt Festival
A live broadcast of the ongoing Shoton Festival, also known as Yogurt Festival was launched in the Norbulingka, the summar palace of the Dalai lamas by the Potala Palace on August 20.
NW China's Qinghai channels funds to support tourism recovery
Northwest China's Qinghai Province has allocated special funds worth 250 million yuan (about $36 million) for its cultural and tourist industries since their resumption, the local government said.
Village tourism promoted to eliminate poverty in NW China's Qinghai
After the relocation is completed in 2017, Deji Village, relying on its location advantages, explores poverty alleviation and rural revitalization strategy including village tourism and cultural promotion, at the same time, photovoltaic industry is introd
Risking lives for a few likes
A section of the national road number 315, passing through Qinghai province, is famous for its beautiful landscape. Green meadows and wild flowers along the long drive are enough inspiration for many passengers to alight from their cars, take in the breat
Tourists enjoy leisure time in Lunang Township of Tibet
Locals wave to tourists at a resort in Lunang Township, Nyingchi, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, July 26, 2020. Lunang is described as an oxygen bar with alpine beauty comparable to that of Switzerland. Tourists flock to the township to e
Tibet leads tourism sector so far this year
The Tibet autonomous region received more than 8 million tourists in the first half of this year, representing the best rebound rate nationally, the region's tourism authorities said recently.
Profile: 4,000-km bike ride to Tibet with 4-yr-old daughter
For Dou Haobei, who runs a clothes shop in south China's Guangdong Province, the outbreak of COVID-19 has offered him a chance to carry his four-year-old daughter to Tibet on a bicycle, a journey that he had long dreamed of.
Chongqing opens flights to Nyingchi and Daocheng
Chongqing Airline launched two flights on July 13 and 14 between Southwest China's Chongqing municipality, Nyingchi city in Tibet autonomous region and Daocheng county in Southwest China's Sichuan province.
Trip.com inks deal to promote Tibet tourism
Trip.com Group, China's largest online travel agency, has inked a strategic cooperation deal with Xigaze in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region to promote local tourism, the group said.
Mining old sites
The country is seeking to promote its industrial heritage through tourism.
Jokhang Temple in Tibet reopens as epidemic wanes
The Jokhang Temple in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region reopened to the public Thursday after being closed for more than five months, due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
Qinghai section of Golmud-Korla railway begins operations
The Qinghai section of a railway connecting Golmud in Qinghai province to Korla city in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region started operation on Tuesday, according to China State Railway Group.
Main structure completed in Nyingchi station of Lhasa-Nyingchi railway
The main structure of the Nyingchi railway station in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region was completed Saturday, marking new progress in the construction of a major railway linking regional capital Lhasa and Nyingchi.
Potala Palace in Tibet reopens as epidemic measures are eased
The Potala Palace in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region reopened to the public on Wednesday after being closed for more than four months due to the COVID-19 epidemic.
Meili Snow Mountain National Park closes after heavy rain, snow
Bad weather forced authorities to close Meili Snow Mountain National Park in Deqin county, Southwest China's Yunnan province, on Tuesday.
Bus service, cement roads to become universal at end of year
Bus services will be available at all townships and administrative villages where conditions allow by the end of this year as part of the country's poverty alleviation efforts, a top transport official said on Tuesday.
Tibet sees over 50,000 air passengers during May Day holiday
Airports in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region saw 517 flights landing and taking off during the five-day May Day holiday, according to the regional civil aviation department.
Iconic salt lake reopens to public
An iconic salt lake in northwest China reopened to the public on Sunday.
Tibet Airlines to increase domestic routes
Tibet Airlines will launch 18 new air routes on May 3 to provide more convenient travel services to Tibet autonomous region, Tibet Daily reported.
5G networks reach 'roof of the world'
With the north side of Qomolangma recently covered by 5G networks, netizens can now enjoy livestreaming videos from the world's highest mountain.
Tibet Airlines to launch 18 new air routes in summer
Tibet Airlines plans to add 18 air routes this summer to provide more options for passengers and promote tourism in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, according to the company.