Ever wondered how life is changing on the Roof of the World? In 2024, the Xizang region of the Chinese mainland reached new heights across the board! 🚀
GDP Skyrockets: At 276.5 billion yuan, Xizang's GDP is now 155 times what it was in 1965—an average annual growth of 8.9%. 📈
Roads to Discovery: Highways now stretch over 125,000 km, weaving through mountains and valleys and connecting remote towns. 🚗
Clean Water for All: Rural tap water coverage jumped to 68.7%, bringing vital H2O to more families. 💧
Take Off: An expanding air corridor with 183 routes now links 78 cities, making the plateau more accessible than ever. 🛫
Tourist Boom: Over 320,000 visitors explored Xizang's unique culture and landscapes in 2024. 🌄
Cultural Heritage: Home to 1,700+ Tibetan Buddhist sites and 46,000 monks and nuns, Xizang's ancient beliefs thrive. 🧘♂️📿
More Income, Longer Lives: Per capita income hit 31,358 yuan (rural residents 21,578 yuan), and life expectancy rose to 72.5 years. 💰❤️
Education & Language: A 97.86% completion rate for nine-year compulsory education and 8,300 full-time Tibetan language teachers mean more dreams taking root. 📚🎓
Guarding Nature: Over half of Xizang's land is under ecological protection, with 47 nature reserves covering 33,800 sq km at Mount Qomolangma National Nature Reserve. 🌳
From booming cities to ancient monasteries, Xizang's 2024 story is all about growth, connection, and conservation on the world's highest plateau. 🌏✨
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
