Tibet in eyes of foreign journalists

Note: Great changes have taken place in Tibet since the Reforming and Opening-up policy was adopted in China in 1978. Marvellous Tibet is attracting more and more visitors and journalists, from home and abroad, particularly after the completition of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway. Here are some of the stories by foreign journalists who have just been to Tibet in which they have showed the image of Tibet. In "Tibet in Eyes of Foreign Journalists," Chinaview.cn will continue to print more stories by foreign journalists so as to help viewers to have a better picture of Tibet and the life of the Tibetans. Lhasa - The Heart and soul of Tibet    Being the capital of Tibet Autonomous region, Lhasa is the political, economic, cultural, communication and transportation center for the entire region. It has a recorded history of more than 1,300 years. Great changes have taken place in the city of Lhasa since the reforms and opening up policy of China since 1979.    Full Story-->> On the Tibet-Sichuan Highway    It had rained all night in Lhasa and the earth was wet and cold. From the mountains a pleasant breeze blew as I drove towards Nyingchi on the Tibet-Sichuan Highway. My destination was the famous Lamaling temple and the confluence of the Brahmaputra, known as the Yarlung Zangbo in Tibet, and its tributary, the Niyang river.   Full Story-->> China to build airport for easy access to Kailash-Mansarovar    With China's plan to build an airport and better infrastructure in the Ngari region for easy accessibility to Kailash-Mansarovar, and its accomplishments in upgrading tourist facilities i n the Tibet Autonomous Region, Tibet will be the number one tourist destination for Indians.    Full Story-->> Tibet makes the most of limited freedom    At 76, Luosang has seen it all! Tibet old and new. In fact, he hasn't just seen it; he has played his part in the dramatic makeover of the mystical land of romantic imagination.    Full Story-->> Tibet wants rail, road links with India    As its internal transport infrastructure expands rapidly, Tibet is looking forward to eventual rail and road links with India and other neighboring countries to promote greater cross-border trade and tourism.    Full Story-->> Pilgrims to Holy Mountains to Get Better Facilities    Pilgrims to holy Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar lake can look forward to better amenities under a plan to be implemented by authorities in the Tibet Autonomou Region (TAR) OF china.   Full Story-->> Many Roads to China's Tibet Policy    China's strategic focus on road-building has by no means come to an end after improving the connectivity between TAR and China. China's new road-building promise to transform the geopolitics of inner Asia by making Lhasa the fulcrum of trade and transportation between central Asia, Western China, the subcontinent, including Myanmar.  Full Story-->>  Tibet on Trade Track    Tibet is keen to follow the rest of China in opening up to the world. That could mean a new turn in China's relations with India, since all of the 3,500-km border between the two countries runs along the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR).  Full Story-->>  The New Face of Tibet     Tibet has undergone mind-boggling changes and her mesmerizing beauty defines the Roof of the World. with the Chinese policy of "opening up", this landlocked Autonomous Province of China is no longer the hidden kingdom that so charmed and mesmerized the early western travelers that they risked their lives to reach Lhasa and have a glimpse of the famous Potala.  Full Story-->> Bengal Ring in Tibet Call    "Go tell the world that we want investment to come and we offer them all facilities. Our party will do everything for development." Familiar stuff for someone from Buddhiadeb Bhattacharjee's Bengal. The scene is in the remote corner of eastern Tibet, some 400 km from Lhasa.  Full Story-->> Rails that Touch the Skies    China, the land of the Great wall, one of the great miracles of world, is all set to astonish the world with yet another miracle. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway line is to be realized in March 2006 as the tallest railway line in the world. And it would sure be a technological marvel.  Full Story-->> Golden Roof Shining in the Sun    Potala Palace stands as if it grew with the mountain peak. The grand interiors housed 13 stories bear almost anything. Buddhist sculptures, places for worship and meditation, antiques and curios heralding the rich and age-old heritage of Tibet.  Full Story-->>