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Authorities have published a long-term plan for the tourism industry's sustainable development on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, which aims to retain the same blue-sky and plateau views even after years of development. The scheme (2006-20) plans to develop the region along the Qinghai-Tibet Railway into a top-quality tourist destination, which it is hoped will attract some 3 million tourists each year, staying for an average of seven to 12 days by 2020. But tourism administrators say the development should not be achieved at the cost of the environment, said Yang Kaizhong, an economist and professor with Peking University who heads the planning team, supported by the China National Tourism Administration. As a preventive move, Yang's team has defined "no entry", "entry limit", "free entry" and "encouraged entry" sections in the region. Related readings: 20B yuan to be invested for Tibet eco-protectionBus accident kills to 14 in ...

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