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 according to local authorities. ..
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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 same period last year, local authorities said Friday. ..
Tibet to launch tourist route featuring countryside experience
A tourist route around Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, will be launched to offer countryside experiences, according to local tourism authorities.
Tibetan villagers attract tourists with opera shows
The Tashi Choten community in the Tibet autonomous region is renowned for preserving one of Tibet's unique opera schools.
Tourism boosts rural vitalization in Tibet
Summer is hot in most parts of China but Nagqu, a city with an average altitude more than 4,500 meters southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, sees the temperature cool down to as low three degrees Celsius. ..
World's highest expressway opens to traffic
The world's highest expressway, running between the city of Nagchu and Lhasa, capital Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, went into operation on Saturday, with opening final 227-km section ..
Tourism continues rebound despite sporadic local outbreaks
Although recent sporadic COVID-19 outbreaks are hindering China's tourism industry during the summer vacation season, sector will see robust growth when virus gets under control, based on its strong ..
In summer, tourists hit peak numbers in Tibet
Every year, summer is peak season for tourism in the Tibet autonomous region, and it's booming right now, China News Service reported.
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 strong tourism development as ..
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
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 ..
China maintains COVID-19 prevention on Mt Qomolangma, reports zero infections
China is taking strict measures to prevent COVID-19 infections on Mount Qomolangma, and has reported zero so far the north side of mountain since climbing season began in early April. ..
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 local authorities. ..
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 peaceful liberation. ..
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 Civil Aviation Administration of (CAAC). ..
Climbers required to get permits for tallest peaks in Tibet region
Climbers targeting peaks above 5,000 meters in the Tibet autonomous region, including north side of Qomolangma — world's highest mountain, which is known as Mount Everest West now have to apply for a permit, ..
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 April, and the Lodoi Peak Snow Mountain climbing project was also launched. ..
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 Jinan, Shangdong province to was launched successfully. ..
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
On March 2, reporters learned from the Qinghai Chaka Salt Lake Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd. that scenic spot is scheduled to officially open on 2 welcome tourists. In 2021, tourists for should take ..
Tourists swarm in Tibet as annual peach blossom festival opens
An annual peach blossom festival on Saturday opened in the city of Nyingchi, Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, with number tourists surging from previous year. ..
Nyingchi to Lhasa line to open by the end of June
A railway linking Nyingchi and Lhasa in the Tibet autonomous region is expected to open by the end of June, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday.
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.
Man in Qinghai committed to protecting and preserving Tibetan architectures
Nyima is seen inside a traditional Tibetan building in Lemda Village, Lab Township of Chindu County, Yushu Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province, March 9, 2021. Nyima, 40 years old, ..
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.