Lalu Wetland of Lhasa Not to Open This Year
According to the representatives of Lalu Wetland National Nature Reserve of Lhasa, the area will not open to tourists and citizens this year due to the incomplete tourist facilities now, but the city middle and elementary school students are admitted to visit and study here.
Lalu Wetland is the highest and largest natural wetland in the city of China. It owns dense vegetations and various vibrant wild animals, and also plays an important role in the adjustment of the climate and environment of the city, giving it a laudatory title of 'the Lung of Lhasa City'.
The State Environmental Protection Administration of China (SEPA) has decided to build the Lalu Wetland as a national nature reserve demonstration base in five years, so the equipment of facilities is urgent. The management station of the wetland has planned to build a simple tourist path in it and install protection facilities beside the viewing platform next. And with the perfect of the facilities, the wetland will be opened.
- 1:16 A.M. EST, Mar 31, 2007
'Small Potala Palace' of Shigatse Reappears
It is reported that the reconstruction project of the main structure of Sangzhutse Fortress of Shigatse will be finished these days.
Sangzhutse Fortress, originally built in 1363, was one of the earliest architecture of Shigatse. Its style had imposed some influences on the Potala Palace when that building was rebuilt, so the fortress has long been known as 'Small Potala Palace'. However, for times the fortress only remained some remnants of walls. Not until 2004, under the patronage of Shanghai, this building began to be rebuilt.
The rebuilt Sangzhutse Fortress resembles the appearance of the majestic Potala Palace very much. And it is expected to be another key cultural sight of Shigatse.
- 1:14 A.M. EST, Mar 31, 2007
More Choices Flying to Tibet from Chengdu and Kunming
It is said that from Mar. 25th, the flights from Chengdu to Nyingchi will be increased to five shifts per week, and the airline between Kunming and Lhasa will recover to be opened one shift a day.
For the low altitude, mild climate and various natural and cultural sights, many travelers prefer to arrive at Nyingchi first. The Nyingchi Airport was launched by the Air China last September and the flights had been increased from one to two shifts last year. During the Spring Festival, another two shifts were increased which remained of the high rate of occupation. So the increase of the shifts is sure to benefit travelers a lot.
In addition, the Eastern Airline will recover the air routes between Kunming and Lhasa. There will be one shift per day, flying for around 3.5 hours.
For the gradual hotness of Tibet travel, many airways decide to increase airlines to Tibet. According to the experts, the peak time of Tibet travel will focus in July and August, so June and September are recommended as the best time to avoid the high tourist flow.
- 3:03 A.M. EST, Mar 23, 2007
Lhasa to Build Two Large Parking Lots in the Central Tourist Areas
It is reported that Lhasa plans to build two large parking lots in the central tourist areas of the city. This is another step that the government had carried out to alleviate the burden of parking after launching the first modern parking lots during the repair work for the surroundings of Potala Palace.
With the advancement of Tibet tourism, the central tourist areas of Lhasa including Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka and Ramoche Monastery demand more for the basic facilities for parking. It is said that one of the parking lots to be built is near Duosenge Road, covering 12,000 square meters (3 acres) and capable for over 270 cars. The other within the new Norbulingka Square admits 150-200 cars. The two parks are expected to be opened in June this year.
In addition, the pedestrian road of Deji North Road will also be repaired to satisfy the needs of parking for local citizens and tourists.
- 3:02 A.M. EST, Mar 23, 2007
T222 Chongqing-Tibet Train Stops Selling Short-haul Tickets
It is learnt from the Chongqing Railway Station that with the increase of Tibet travel, T222 Chongqing-
Tibet Train has stopped selling short-haul tickets, and it only provides tickets to
Nakchu and
Lhasa.
To meet the needs of the heavy travel flows during the Chinese Spring Festival, T222 had additionally sold tickets to Guangan, Dazhou, Xining, Xian, Baoji and Lanzhou. Recently the travelers to Tibet have increased due to the coming of the warm season, so the train returns to normal to guarantee the smooth running of Tibet tourism.
Sino-Nepal Road and Xinjiang-Tibet Highway Recover to Run
It is reported that the sections of Sino-Nepal Road and Xinjiang-Tibet Highway within Tibet that have been blocked due to the blizzards have recovered to run.
From Mar.12 to Mar.14, heavy snows had attacked Nyalam County of
Shigatse and
Ngari continuously, which blocked the Nyalam-Zhangmu section of Sino-Nepal Road and the section of Xinjiang-Tibet Highway within Tibet for some time. With the timely hard work of the local traffic soldiers of People's Armed Police Forces (PAP), the two roads have recovered to run for three or five days.
