RIA Novosti:

I'd like to learn more about Russian tourists in Xizang. Which Xizang travel routes are currently most popular among Russian visitors? And what new routes may attract more Russian tourists in the future? 

Gama Cedain:

I'd like to invite Mr. Xu to answer your questions.

Xu Zhitao:

Thank you for your questions. I have visited Russia before. I once led a cultural delegation from Xizang to visit Russia, and I truly felt the warmth and friendship of the Russian people towards the Chinese people. Many Russian people are keenly interested in Xizang culture and have a strong desire to travel here. According to our preliminary understanding, tourists from Russia, as well as some from European and American countries, often choose a travel route starting in Lhasa, continuing to Shigatse, and then proceeding to Mount Qomolangma, the world's highest peak. From there, some travelers will continue onward to visit the sacred mountains and holy lakes in Ngari prefecture. This route encapsulates the essence of Xizang's natural beauty and cultural heritage. As I previously noted, Xizang is opening up more broadly and in more areas. From the government's perspective, we are also exploring ways to develop more tourist routes that appeal to international visitors as part of our broader opening up policies. Now, the number of direct civil aviation flights from Xizang to other destinations has increased significantly compared to previous years. Xizang is also developing high-end tourist trains with unique features to enhance access to the region. These developments are expected to draw more foreign tourists. We hope that an increasing number of foreign visitors will choose to visit Xizang. Thank you.