Tag: Conserving Glaciers
Ban on Xinjiang glacier access by 2020
February 12 (TravelAndy): China has decided to ban tourism activities on the Xinjiang glacier, in a bid to conserve the fast eroding glacial layer, said reports.
By 2020, China hopes to put an end to glacier tourism and encourage holiday resorts, which will allow tourists to view the snow clad regions from afar.
Chinese government has requested support from all other countries, to execute ban on all glaciers that are located along the ancient Silk road route. Continue reading Ban on Xinjiang glacier access by 2020