Mr. Weiqiang, Director of the Regional Development and Reform Commission, shared at the conference that the 20.16 billion yuan investment is a strategic step to turn Tibet into an international cultural and tourism center. With this amount, the autonomous region will not only focus on preserving historical relics but also invest heavily in developing modern infrastructure, creating favorable conditions for tourists to explore and experience Tibetan culture.
Investment in planetariums, art museums and cultural centers clearly demonstrates the local government's determination to develop a diverse and rich culture.
"These projects will showcase the cultural achievements of the Tibetan region (China). From there, they will become a new driving force to promote the development of local cultural tourism," said the Director of the Weiqiang Regional Development and Reform Commission.
Hidden on the plateau, Tibet "fascinates" domestic and foreign tourists with its landscape, religious traditions, culture and unsolved mysteries.
Tibet is an autonomous region spanning 1.2 million square kilometers, accounting for 1/8 of China's territory, located on the Qinghai Plateau, on the southwestern border of China and bordering Myanmar, India, Bhutan, Nepal, Kashmir... With an altitude of over 4,000 meters, this place is known as the "Roof of the World" or "The Third Pole of the Earth".
Tibet is known for the majestic Mount Everest - the highest mountain in the world and the Tibetan Plateau, where the Yangtze River and the Yellow River both begin. Not only that, the highest plateau in the world also attracts tourists with its wonderful natural scenery and unique, mysterious culture, making Tibet tourism a dream for many people.
Tibet is striving to become an international cultural and tourist center.
Tibetan culture is influenced by the cultures of neighboring countries such as Nepal, India and Bhutan. But geographically, Tibet is nestled in the Himalayan plateau, which has created a cultural difference for this land.
Data shows that from January to September this year, Tibet welcomed more than 57 million domestic and international tourists, an increase of 15% over the same period in 2023. In addition, the total amount of money spent by tourists during their stay in the region exceeded 67 billion yuan, up 13% over the same period last year.
