Salt pans in Tibet attract tourists

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

Located at the border between southeast Tibet and north Yunnan Province, Markam is famous for well salt produced from its local salt wells. The history of the salt industry of Markam dates back to 1200 years ago in Tang Dynasty (AD 618 - 907). The salt pans in Tibet attract tourists, too.

At present, there are around 3454 salt fields in Markam, producing 1,500,000kg of salt each year. The product has become an important source of income for local people.

Local people dig wells on hills along the Lancang River, and carry out brine water from deep within the rock bedding, from which salt crystallizes after days of evaporation.

These salt pans with ancient flavor and the unique local lifestyle of the community are also a great attraction for domestic and overseas tourists to Tibet.

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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