The train is also putting Nagqu spring water, from 5100 meters above sea level, on the map.

The 500-million-yuan bottling plant project owes its existence to the train.

The venture is a model of outside investment in the region. And General Manager Jiang Xiaohong, who's from Xinjiang, says she's really impressed with the Tibetan way of life.

Jiang Xiaohong said, "They really stress harmony, tolerance and kindness. It's because of their religious belief. When they find you did something wrong, they seldom yell at you and they will point it out in a peaceful way."

With more visitors, the Bakhor street in Lhasa is packed day and night.

Living right by, 71-year-old Tsering Drolma says their life hasn't been affected much. She can get more kinds of vegetables, but prices haven't changed much as the train also brings more people.

Her 20-year-old granddaughter says the train can bring people in from outside to see what Tibet is really like. And she's looking forward to taking the train to visit her sister, who's at college in Xi'an.

The train brings more visitors, business opportunities, and economic development. Above all, it further increases understanding between Tibet and the outside world, which only adds to the vitality of the Tibetan culture.

Editor:Du Xiaodan