Why are tourists flocking to Tibet in record numbers? More than three millions people have visited Tibet – setting new records and drastically increasing the influx of tourist dollars, according to a recent article on Australia news source news.com.au.
The reason? A new railway and airport. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway opened in July 2006, bringing with it more international visitors as well as domestic travellers. The area now has three airports – soon be four – with flights rising by 20% over the summer.
However, not everyone is happy about this new influx of people. Activists worry that tourism and new businesses could affect Tibet’s distinctive Buddhist culture.
China expects visitors to Tibet to increase to six million per year by 2010.
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