Tibet to develop hiking routes to its "isolated island"

　　BEIJING, July 29 -- Tibet Tourism Co., Ltd. are to develop a few hiking routes for tourists to the Medog County, southeastern Tibet's Nyingchi Prefecture.

　　Dubbed as an "isolated island" on the Tibet plateau, Medog is China's last road-less county. With abundant mountains, rivers and waterfall, the county attracts a larger number of tourists. However, the tough journey discourages visitors as it is located in the hinterland of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon.

　　A tourist takes a picture of a waterfall in Medog County, southeastern Tibet's Nyingchi Prefecture, in this undated file photo. Tibet Tourism Co., Ltd. are to develop a few hiking routes for tourists to the Medog County. (Xinhua Photo)

　　According to the tourism company, the routes will help tourists come into the canyon and Medog from the Pai Township.

　　In addition, the company plans to develop professional rafting routes in the rafting section of the Nyang River and entrance of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon for rafting enthusiasts.

　　The company will also build camps on the routes to Medog and hire professional guides and carriers to offer security and medical services for tourists.