Tibet to promote winter tourism in 3 major scenic spots

Tibet will focus on promoting its three world-class scenic spots, namely, the Potala Palace, Mt. Qomolangma and the Yarlung Zangbo Canyon, in a move to spur the winter tourism.

Photo shows the Potala Palace, considered symbol of Lhasa, capital  of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, against the moonlight  at dusk. [Xinhua Photo]

During the promotion period from November to March 31,2010, Tibet's tourism administrative departments will coordinate with other tourist sectors such as tourist agencies, hotels and airlines in introducing services at lower prices based on the three world-class tourist attractions, said Wang Songping, deputy director of the Tibet's Tourism Bureau.

Wang added: "The Guangdong Office of the China International Travel Service and the China Eastern Airlines have opened the air route from Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, to Nyingchi in southeastern Tibet with a fairly low ticket price. Meanwhile, entrance tickets for scenic sites in Lhasa, Nyingchi and Xigaze will drop by 50 percent during that period."

Winter tourism in Tibet is believed to give visitors experience different from in golden seasons. The "holy city" of Lhasa in the winter is always bathed in sunshine; tourists need not bother to endure the crowdedness in the peak season and buy tickets more conveniently.