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1200 years old salterns in east Tibet

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS
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At present, there are about 3,000 pieces of 1200 years old salterns in east Tibet. Located at the Langcang River in Naxi Ethnic Village, Mangkam County of Tibet, the ancient folk custom and charming landscape in this saltern village attract many tourists in recent years.

 

Salterns in Tibet

Some tourists visit the salterns in east Tibet.

 

Villagers in the Naxi Ethnic Village still dry the salt in ancient ways, and it's a main pocketbook for them. According to the historical record, salt drying has started here since T'ang dynasty.
 
Salterns in Tibet
A villager is working in a saltern.
 
salterns in tibet
The salterns form a beautiful sight at the bank of Langcang River. 
 
Master Catherine Jigme

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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