During the 11th Five-Year Plan (2006-2010), the construction of key projects in Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) not only has boosted Tibet's self development but also has given a strong impetus to the "fast track" of its economy, according to sources from the Development and Reform Commission of TAR.
The investment of 188 key projects including the Nyingchi Airport and the Ngari Gunsa Airport hit 137.8 billion yuan during the 11th Five-Year Plan.
Industries such as tourism, green beverage as well as Tibetan medicine have boomed, which contributes a lot to TAR.
key projects have brought great profit. As estimated, TAR's GDP increased 12.4% annually in the past four years and this year it is expected to exceed 50 billion yuan.
