Dunhuang-Golmud railway to start operation in December
A new railway linking Dunhuang city, Northwest China's Gansu province, and Golmud Qinghai is scheduled to be put into operation in December, authorities said Thursday. ..
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Discounts give push to Tibet tourism
Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region is a major attraction for tourists from around the world, but it saw fewer visitors during winter, with tourism-related businesses remaining shut months. ..
“Tibet Winter Travel Season” officially begins
According to official information from Tibet Autonomous Region, October 15, 2019 through March 2020 the third round of “Tibet Winter Travel Season”, a market promotion preferential tourism policies, have ..
Tibet's Shuanghu County suspends tourism services for better ecological recovery
Shuanghu County has suspended tourism services relevant to the Purog Kangri glacier since June 1, 2018 to ensure better ecological recovery there.
'China's Switzerland' sees big tourism push
Surrounded by thick forests and millennia-old snow-capped peaks, Lunang town in Nyingch city, dubbed "China's Switzerland", is attracting more tourists thanks to its efforts build an ..
Air route to link Tibet, Hong Kong
Lhasa-based Tibet Airlines will start a direct flight service between Lhasa and Hong Kong on Nov 1, the first between the two cities, according to Tibet Business Daily.
Potala Palace offers free entry until March
Tourists can book a ticket for free on the very day when they visit World Heritage site Potala Palace in Lhasa, capital of Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, from Tuesday to March 15, according notice ..
In pics: plateau scenery of southwest China's Tibet
Aerial photo taken on Oct. 3, 2019 shows the plateau scenery of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region.
One-day tour booms in Tibet
In the first half of year, number tourists traveling to Tibet for a one-day tour surged 34.9 percent year on about 6.17 million, accounting 46 total tourists, according regional tourism development bu ..
Tibet receives more tourists during Mid-Autumn Festival holiday
Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region received a total of 910,021 tourists during the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday starting Friday, up 18.2 percent year on year, local tourism authorities ..
New plateau airport in SW China completes construction
Terminal construction of a new plateau airport in Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan Province, was completed Wednesday, marking the completion Gesar Airport. ..
What Makes Tibet the Ultimate Travel Destination in Asia?
Tibet is one of the most remarkable destinations in the world, and for many travelers, the Tibet Tours takes them well out of their comfort zone.
Five Interesting Facts about Tibet
Most people around the world have heard of Tibet, land high mountains, permanent snow, and Buddhism. However, there are a lot facts about Tibet that most rarely know, even fewer understand. From weather to ..
World's highest-altitude aquarium opens to public in Qinghai
The world's highest-altitude aquarium opened to the public in Northwest China's Qinghai province on the weekend, attracting more than 8,000 visitors, according to the aquarium.
Flight to resume between Chengdu, quake-hit Jiuzhaigou
Sichuan Airlines will resume operating the flight between Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Province, and Jiuzhaigou, where a 7.0-magnitude quake hit forced closure Jiuzhaigou National Park, UNESCO ..
Region improves quality, speed of services
As of this month, tourists from overseas will find it easier to visit the Tibet autonomous region as a result simplification approval procedures for travel permits, according region's tourism development ..
Tourism breathes new life into quake-stricken Tibetan city of Yushu
Vultures circle the sky burial site near a camp base by Batang River in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Region, NW China’s Qinghai province, as region prepares for an ancient and honorable ritual feast involving human ..
Pandas new tourist attraction in China's plateau city
Four giant pandas have already attracted 140,000 tourists in their first month after arrival at Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wild Zoo Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai Province. ..
In pics: post office themed "Holy Mountains and Lakes" in China's Tibet
Qian Yaping, a tourist from central China's Hubei Province, puts postcard into mail box of the post office themed "Holy Mountains and Lakes" at foot Mount Kangrinboqe in Pulan County Ali Prefecture, southwest ..
Ticket reservation required for visit to Potala Palace
According to the Potala Palace Management Office, visitors to the Potala Palace are required to book tickets one day in advance starting from July 21, 2019.
Tibet attracts over 13m tourists in H1
China's southwest Tibet autonomous region received more than 13 million visitors in the first half of 2019, a year-on-year increase 20 percent, according to Tourism Development Department. ..
World's highest aquarium starts trial operation in Qinghai
The world's highest aquarium opened for trial operation in Northwest China's Qinghai province Thursday.
Tourists visit Qinghai Lake in northwest China
Photo shows tourists visit scenic spot of Qinghai Lake in northwest China’s Qinghai Province on July 12.
New tourist park to open at China's Chaka Salt Lake
A new tourist park at Chaka Salt Lake in northwest China will open on Thursday, local tourism authorities said.
17th Mt. Qomolangma Cultural Tourism Festival opens
On June 18, the 17th Mt. Qomolangma Cultural Tourism Festival commenced in Shigatse City of southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.