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Local government takes several measures to protect the fragile environment of Tibet Plateau in 2019. The tour itineraries in Mount Everest and Namtso Lake change accordingly.

The Tibet Tourism Administration issues a notice that the Entrance fees to Potala Palace, Tashihunpo Monastery, Palkor Monastery, Kumbum stupa and Baksum Tso Lake will be raised from June 1, 2012.

The 42-meter-tall Chinese Fortune Wheel, which contains a wheel of 26.285 meters in height and 10.22 meters in diameter, was recognized as the world largest prayer wheel by Guinness World Records on Saturday.

The population of Tibetan antelopes in Hoh Xil grew from about50, 000 in 1995 to 170,000 in 2012, as social awareness and the measures of environmental protection have been enhanced in recent years.

Qinghai Lake has been expanding for seven consecutive years and it turns to 4351.50 square kilometers after its complete thawing this year, according to Qinghai Academy of Meteorological Sciences.

This year’s the 10th of the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival was held in the “Peach Village” Gala Village in Nyingchi Prefecture on April 1st.

Eight lamas are awarded Gexe Lharampa, the highest academic degree in Tibetan Buddhism studies, at the Jokhang Monastery in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, April 13, 2012.

The Tibetan Mountaineering Assembly that features climbing expeditions, lectures and meetings will be held in Tibet from April 28 to May 6.

98.2 percent of the tourists are content with Tibet’s environment and service, while 73 percent are planning a second trip.

Palace’s Administration said recently, the Potala Palace would extend its opening hours during the peak season to meet the tourists’ demand. The opening time will adjust from 7:30a.m. to 4:40 p.m.

No Tibet Travel Permits are being issued for foreign travelers (including Hong Kong and Taiwan tourists) from 25th June to 30th July, 2011.

Sichuan Airlines has just made an overwhelming decision: Lhasa to Xian air tickets save up to 70% at the most. In Tibet, this kind of great discount is rare and unparalleled.

St. Regis Lhasa Resort, the first international luxury hotel in Lhasa and Tibet, has now opened up for business. Its opening ends Tibet’s history of no luxury hotels.

Xigaze Airport opened last Saturday, marking the launching of the 5th civil airport in Tibet. An Airbus 310 of Air China landed at Xigaze Airport at 9:50 am, Oct. 30, to mark the formal opening of the facility.

Lhasa women and Tibetan Buddhism pilgrims got together in Jokhang Temple and celebrated the traditional Tibetan "White Lhamo Festival" on November 21, 2010, which stands for October 15 in Tibetan calendar.

Tibetan people celebrated their traditional annual festival "Buddha's Return Day" on Oct. 29, 2010, that is Sept. 22 on the lunar calendar of the Tibetans.