Resort at world's deepest canyon closes after Tibet quake
The resort at the entrance of Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon in Tibet, known as the world's deepest canyon, was closed to visitors after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the region.
Three people sustained minor injuries in the earthquake, with 3,000 houses damaged.
No tourist in the resort was injured.
The 504-km Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon, the Potala Palace and Mt. Qomolangma are considered Tibet's three world-class tourist destinations.
With a maximum depth of 6,009 meters, the grand canyon features a rich variety of unique species and plateau scenery.
Your Comment
Name E-mailRelated News
-
;
-
-
-
Tibetans celebrate New Year with outside help after strong earthqu
New Year celebrations have been proceeding as usual in the eastern part of Tibet Autonomous Region, where a strong earthquake struck before dawn Saturday.
-
-
-
-
Three injured following 6.9-magnitude earthquake in Tibet
Three people sustained minor injuries following a 6.9-magnitude earthquake that hit Nyingchi in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region at 6:34 a.m. Saturday.
-
-
-
-
An earthquake hits Tibet, no casualty reported
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Nyingchi in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region on the morning of Nov. 18, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), and no casualty has been reported.
-
Based in Lhasa, Tibet Vista is a Tibet travel agency that specialized in Tibet permit, and Tibet tours for both private and group travelers at a local price!
•4 Days Lhasa City Group Tour from USD 460 •8 Days Everest Base Camp Group Tour from USD 850 •15 Days Mt.Kailash Group Tour from USD 1780 •2016 Tibet Train Tours from Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Xining,etc
