Tibet’s historic sites facing strain from domestic tourism boom

Source: China – South China Morning PostTourism is booming in Tibet as more Chinese travel in-country because of the coronavirus pandemic, posing risks to the region’s fragile environment and historic sites.The number of visitors is limited to 5,000 per day at the Potala Palace, the former home of the Dalai Lamas. Balancing tourist demand with the need to minimise wear and tear on the massive hillside structure is a constant challenge, said Gonggar Tashi, the head administrator.“The biggest challenge for us is the contradiction…Read More

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