Electricity will be available widely by year-end

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

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As we all know, Tibet is a remote place. In the past there was no electricity at most areas of Tibet. But with the government's efforts, electricity will be available widely by year-end. A solar power project is expected to bring electricity to villages in remote regions of Tibet autonomous region. Electricity will be provided to all rural Tibetans.

Liu Qinghong, an official with Tibet's Development and Reform Commission, said solar panels will be installed in 1,630 villages in Tibet by the year's end, bringing power for the first time to schools, monasteries, public venues and homes in remote Tibet.

The "Golden Sun" solar project, estimated to cost 1 billion yuan ($157.5 million), started in 2008. The government has pushed for full power coverage in Tibet by extending major grids, building small hydropower stations and installing solar panels in remote areas.

With the popularization of the electricity in Tibet, hotels or hostels in remote areas of Tibet are also expected to improve their condition. Thus, it is good news for tourists to Tibet.

If you travel to Tibet and wish to bring electric devices for use during your stay, a transformer, which can be bought in Tibet for CNY100-200, is necessary. Most of the hotels in Tibet have both 110V and 220V electrical outlets in the bathrooms, though in guest rooms usually only 220V sockets are available.

As the shape of a socket varies between countries, a portable plug adaptor may also be necessary. It can be purchased from travel stores (such as Franzus) or electronics stores (i.e. RadioShack, Best Buy) in your local countries. Also you can buy it in Tibet, China.

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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