Tag Archives: China

Rosy outlook for Tibet’s tourism industry

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Ghale Treks

LHASA, Tibet – Southwest China’s Tibet autonomous region reported a 23.7% hike in tourist arrivals in the first three months of this year, heralding a rosy outlook for the plateau’s tourism industry in the Year of the Water Dragon. Tibet … Continue reading →

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Beijing office to boost Visit Lumbini Year

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Ghale Treks

The Promotion Office of Visit Lumbini Year (VLY)-2012 has been set up in Beijing, the Capital of China. The Office established with the support from the Yunjutemple Charity Foundation was inaugurated amidst a ceremony last Wednesday. Culture Minister Gopal Kiranti, … Continue reading →

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China pressure Nepal to revise Everest height

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Ghale Treks

China has continued to pressure Nepal to recognize the height of Everest as 8,844.43m instead of the accepted present height of 8,848m. If the Chinese had their way, the Everest elevation would come down by 3.57 metres. The highest point … Continue reading →

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