In Gansu, tourism rises as trash disappears

Ongoing environmental regulation in the Gannan Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Gansu province has begun to take effect and is spurring tourism in the region.

Regulations were enacted by the prefecture's government in 2015, when the area was listed as a State-level demonstration area for holistic tourism.

The rules focus on proper waste disposal, aiming for a garbage-free prefecture across its 45,000 square kilometers.