600,000 tourists travel to Tibet during the holiday

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

As a popular tourist destination among both domestic and overseas tourists, Tibet received a daily average of 80,000 tourists during the National Day holiday, local tourism authorities said. It means that around 600,000 tourists travelled to Tibet during the holiday.

Tourists visiting from Sept. 30 to Oct. 7 brought estimated revenues of 30 million yuan (4.7 million U.S. dollars) per day to the region, according to a press release issued by the region's tourism bureau on Saturday.

It said more than 79,000 domestic and foreign tourists visited Tibet on Friday, up 24 percent year on year. Tourism revenues for the day jumped up more than 33 percent year on year to 35 million yuan, the press release said.

More self-drive tours and bike tours have also been seen this year, it said.

Tibet on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau is emerging as one of the most popular travel destinations in China, particularly after more air and railway links were opened to make the high-altitude region more accessible for tourists. Taking a train to Tibet is especially popular among tourists to Tibet.

More than 430,000 people visited Tibet during last year's autumn holiday season, bringing 173 million yuan in tourism revenues.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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