Tibet's Lhokha reopens outdoor tourist sites

"Reopening some tourist sites is one of the city's 10 measures for the resumption of work and production, as threat from the COVID-19 epidemic diminishes, and we will work hard to make sure that tourists are safe from the coronavirus while enjoying the tourism sites," Luo said.

According to the bureau, the city also will push the time of the Winter Tour Campaign this year to May 15, instead of March 15. The campaign normally starts on Nov 15 and runs to the March 15. It offers various discounts for tourists during the period.

At an average altitude of 3,700 meters, Lhokha is known as the birthplace of Tibetan culture and the Tibetan people. It is home to many firsts, including Tibet's first palace, first monastery, first castle and first village.

It is also a tourist destination famous for the Yardrok Yutso Lake, the Samye Monastery, the Mondroling Monastery and Tombs of the Tibetan Kings.