Australian tourists rescued in Hoh Xil on Tibetan Plateau

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

Two Australians entered Haixi Mongolian-Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture by bicycles and then lost their way near the Zhuonai Lake in the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve on last Wednesday. Fortunately, the Australian tourists were rescued in Hoh Xil on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau on Sunday.

Local police immediately sent three rescue teams to search for them after receiving information. The two Australian tourists were found by Chinese rescuers Sunday afternoon after being stranded for five days in Hoh Xil on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, police said.

One suffered an injury on the right arm, but both are generally in good health, said Guo Haili, head of the public security bureau of the city of Golmud, Qinghai Province.

The two Australians were identified as Edward Tasman Game and Hamish Henry Reid, according to Guo.

Doctors with the rescue team treated the injured. Rescuers and the two Australians had arrived at a supply station in the Hoh Xil Nature Reserve, where they would stay overnight.

They were expected to return to Golmud late Monday, Guo added.

Rescuers found the two Australians at 1:40 p.m. Sunday after walking 40 km as the area is not accessible to cars.

Perched at an altitude of 4,500 meters, Hoh Xil encompasses China's largest area of uninhabited land. It is home to several species of endangered wildlife, including Tibetan antelopes.

If you wanna pay a visit to the Hoh Xil when travelling to Tibet, it is best at least to hire a local tour guide.

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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