Six decades ago, the Xizang Autonomous Region in the Chinese mainland was defined by isolation. Crisscrossed only by narrow trails, goods and mail relied on foot caravans and yaks to navigate the harsh plateau.
Today, a vast network of highways carves through snow-capped peaks, a high-altitude railway threads across frozen permafrost, and modern airports link remote valleys to global routes. This rapid evolution has shrunk travel times from days to mere hours.
The infrastructure boom isn't just about bridges and tarmac; it's catalyzing trade, boosting tourism and fostering cultural exchange across thousands of meters above sea level. Local entrepreneurs are tapping new markets, while digital nomads and travelers explore ancient monasteries without the months-long journey of the past.
In just 60 seconds, witness how strategic investment and engineering feats have turned one of the world's most challenging landscapes into a model of connectivity and progress.
Take a minute to see Xizang's transportation miracle in motion.
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Xizang in 60 seconds: From isolated land to connected plateau
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