Tibet's holy lake attracts tourists, enriches villagers
09:37, October 26, 2009

Jigme, resident of Xungba Village, passes the guest room that his family owned in Burang County of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Oct. 23, 2009. Lake Mapan Yumco, which is worshipped as the sacred lake by Tibetans, attracts a lot of tourists from May to Oct. every year. Farmers and herdsmen living in Xungba Village alongside Lake Mapan Yumco achieve prosperity by providing convenient services to tourists. (Xinhua/Purbu Zhaxi)【1】 【2】 【3】