Culture on top of the world

At the event, six scenic counties — Markham, Bomi, Metog, Tsona, Dingri and Burang — were highlighted, offering a diverse range of natural wonders in the region, such as snowcapped mountains, vast grasslands, deserts, lakes, canyons and glaciers.

All are along the national highway G219, the longest such route in the country, spanning more than 10,000 kilometers.

Tibet welcomed 288.4 million visitors from home and abroad from 2012 to 2022, generating tourism revenue of nearly 375.3 billion yuan ($52.41 billion).