Lhasa mountains to be upgraded with latest round of afforestation

"Besides making Lhasa a more ecologically livable place for people, the afforestation also provides job opportunities, and nearly 1 billion yuan has been paid to workers involved in the project," said Li.

Jamtso, a professor from Tibet University, said that when she came to work in Lhasa ten years ago, she found it difficult to find a hiking spot, but thanks to the afforestation project of the city in recent years, now both the locals and tourists choose to hike in the city's Nanshan Park.

"From the park, we can have a better view of the whole city, especially the beauty of the Potala Palace, and it has become a hot spot for both tourists and locals," said Jamtso.

"The huge ecological value is great, but even more importantly us local residents have gained more happiness and satisfaction by seeing trees on the mountain slopes," she added.