In Geling Village of Medog County in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, the morning air of spring is filled with the sweet aroma of freshly picked tea sprouts.
The village started tea plantation in 2018 and now the tea industry has improved the lives of its people.
Geling Village was once inaccessible due to its rugged terrain and dense forests. However, the opening of the Medog Highway in 2013 significantly improved connectivity and opened up opportunities for economic growth.
With more than 75 percent of the county's land covered by forests, Medog is dubbed a "natural animal and plant museum," making it an appealing destination for tourists.
Last year, an upgrade of the village's infrastructure was completed to facilitate tourism, with the construction of an observation platform overlooking the tea garden.
The village received more than 15,000 visitors in 2022, generating comprehensive tourism revenue of over 600,000 yuan (86,660 U.S. dollars) and creating more than 30 jobs for the villagers.
Produced by Xinhua Global Service
