Over the 34 years since 1980, Tibet has received a total of 1,679 foreign mountaineering teams comprising 17,248 individuals, generating an economic income of 323.62 million yuan.
Tibet is the core area of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with an average altitude of over 4,000 meters. It is home to five peaks above 8,000 meters, more than 70 peaks above 7,000 meters, and even more peaks above 6,000 meters, offering uniquely favorable conditions for mountaineering activities.
In recent years, Tibet has continuously adapted to new developments in mountaineering and has made beneficial explorations in the growth of the mountaineering industry. At present, the foundation and momentum for the industrialization of mountaineering have begun to take shape, with both economic and social benefits steadily increasing.
The sports authorities in Tibet have intensified efforts to popularize amateur mountaineering, organizing two mountaineering events annually in spring and autumn. To date, 12 such events have been successfully held, and facilities such as the Yangbajing High-Altitude Training Base and the Himalayan Mountaineering Museum have been established.
(Xinhua News Agency)