Tourists flying high on 'the roof of the world'

Visitors are flocking to Tibet, one of the world's remotest holiday destinations, as a result of massive investment in the region's transportation infrastructure, report Luo Wangshu in Xigaze and Xin Dingding in Beijing.

Editor's note: China is marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Tibet autonomous region. In the coming weeks China Daily will bring you in-depth reports about developments in the region in the past half-century, focusing on culture and religion, environmental protection and eco-tourism.

Driving in Tibet was once considered a dangerous line of work. So much so, that the locals still tie brightly colored flags signaling "good luck" to cables and rocks on the peak of every mountain and hill.