Qinghai-Tibet railway facilitates local tourism
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-06-14 14:09
The launching of Qinghai-Tibet railway will promote local tourism
development, said an official with China National Tourism Administration (CNTA).
The tourism resources along the railway are very rich, with different
geography, biology and ethnic culture. There are world famous canyon, snow
mountains, lakes and plateau, with 35 percent of rare wild animal species of the
nation. Its unique history, culture, and scene attracted tourists from home and
abroad.
A part of Qinghai-Tibet railway. The launching
of the railway will promote local tourism development, said an official
with China National Tourism Administration (CNTA).
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While due to the lack of transportation methods, the tourism growth were
restricted. Currently, there are only two ways traveling into Tibet, by highway
or by air. Aviation transportation were affected by the frequency and capacity
of the aircraft, with high cost for travelers. Highways were comparatively
dangerous for travelers.
When the railway is finished, the bottleneck of infrastructure will be
improved, providing new opportunities for tourism industry.
Official with the CNTA said railway is convenient, fast, safe, comfortable,
with low cost. When railway joins in competing for travelers, the other
transportation methods will also lower cost.
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