The Tibet Autonomous Regional Authority has reported that Tibet is a well-liked vacationer vacation spot for its distinctive pure landscapes and ethnic tradition. Final yr, Tibet welcomed 55.17 million home and international vacationers, producing a tourism income of 65.1 billion yuan. This represents a rise of 83.7 p.c and 60 p.c, respectively, setting a brand new report.
The area hosted almost 20,000 international vacationers. Within the first quarter of this yr, over 4,300 foreigners additionally visited Tibet. Tourism has genuinely develop into a flourishing business.
As an illustration, Cuogao Village in Nyingchi Metropolis, dwelling to 108 households and 438 villagers, relied on logging as their main supply of revenue up to now. Nevertheless, final yr, the village’s tourism revenue alone reached 2.36 million yuan, with the per capita revenue of the villagers reaching 27,000 yuan. This surpassed the typical per capita revenue of rural residents within the area by 7,000 yuan.
In agriculture and animal husbandry, Tibet’s main output elevated by 14.9 p.c final yr, and its grain output remained above 1 million tons for 9 consecutive years. The deal with scientific breeding, which includes using superior breeding strategies and genetic choice to advance the standard and effectivity of livestock, together with yak breed purification and rejuvenation, has considerably shortened the time it takes to slaughter yaks, often called the ‘Plateau Boat,’ and has improved financial advantages.
Moreover, personal enterprises have been launched to provide yak bones in China and use them nicely, contributing to the sustainable improvement of the native economic system and the preservation of the native tradition.
Xu Zhitao, vice chairman of the Tibet Autonomous Area, emphasised the distinctive cultural experiences that await vacationers in Tibet. He highlighted the magnificent pure surroundings and the harmonious coexistence between the Tibetan folks and nature, making Tibet an distinctive vacationer vacation spot. Through the thirteenth 5-Yr Plan interval, Tibet welcomed a staggering 158 million vacationers, 2.3 instances greater than the twelfth 5-Yr Plan interval. Final yr alone, Tibet noticed an 83.7 p.c enhance in home and international vacationers. Zhitao expressed confidence in attaining greater than double-digit progress in tourism by 2024, promising much more distinctive cultural experiences for guests.
Whereas Tibet faces particular challenges in tourism improvement, akin to the necessity for extra handy transportation infrastructure and additional integration of tradition and tourism, these are being addressed confidently. As an illustration, Tibet’s excessive altitude, averaging over 4,000 meters, does trigger issues about altitude illness amongst home and international vacationers. Nevertheless, the area is dedicated to offering scientific explanations about altitude illness and addressing the issues it could trigger, guaranteeing the protection and luxury of all guests.
