Region improves quality, speed of services

Authorities have upgraded amenities and reduced the time taken to issue travel permits to foreign visitors

Editor's note: As the People's Republic of China prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary on Oct 1, China Daily is featuring a series of stories on the role regions have played in the country's development and where they are today.

As of this month, tourists from overseas will find it easier to visit the Tibet autonomous region as a result of simplification of the approval procedures for travel permits, according to the region's tourism development department.