Homestay business boosts border town's development in China's Tibet

STORY: Homestay business boosts border town's development in China's Tibet DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: LHASA, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the town 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG FAN, Head of Gyirong Town 3. various of homestays 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Tibetan): NYIMA WANGDU, Resident of Ne Village STORYLINE: Homestay business has brought prosperity to Gyirong, a small border town in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The town, situated at an altitude of over 2,800 meters, has a mild climate. The unique, magnificent scenery has made it a popular destination for tourists. To give full play to its advantages, local governments have increased investment to develop the tourism industry. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): YANG FAN, Head of Gyirong Town "Gyifu Village has invested over 10 million yuan (about 1.45 million U.S. dollars) to build homestays for 19 households. Besides, the county government has invested another 10 million yuan to improve infrastructure in the village