Ancient Lhasa city gets face-lift

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

Recently, the ancient Lhasa city gets face-lift with the support of Lhasa city Government. 1.2 billion yuan (196 million U.S. dollars) is invested to upgrade infrastructure in the old urban areas.

Covering an area of 1.33 square km, the old urban areas of Lhasa has a population of 80,000 and boasts the famed Barkhor Street, featured by bustling businesses, tourists and cultural sites, and the Jokhang Temple, one of the major monasteries and a World Cultural Heritage site in Tibet. The Barkhor Street and the Jokhang Temple are the must-see sites for Lhasa tours.

The face-lift project will cover upgrading of water supply, drainage, pipelines, electrical lines and street lamps, as well as the building of heating facilities, preservation of buildings with Tibetan architecture styles, and improvement of sanitation services.

"To protect the ancient temples and street, the government and cultural relics preservation authorities had joint hands to work out a delicate and scientific renovation plan, so that we can eliminate safety hazards and protect the religious sites," said Chimed Tsering, deputy head of the Chengguan District government.

The Barkhor Street, with a history dating back to the seventh century, was originally a dirt road and was later built into a road with stone surface, said Dorje, deputy head of the Barkhor Street neighborhood committee.

The renovation plan was raised early in March and the face-lift project is scheduled to be completed by the end of July next year. The project will be significant for the protection of the ancient city. A pristine, neat and beautiful Lhasa will appear in the future as long as the renovation can maintain its traditional style.

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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