China reopens Tibet to Tourists

After a nearly 5 week ban, China will reopen Tibet to foreign tourists. Tourists were barred from visiting Tibet in late February before the 50th anniversary of a failed rebellion against Chinese rule. Security was stepped up in the Tibet Autonomous Region and border areas. They report that Tibet's current stability has increased tourism.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/31/world/asia/31tibet.html?_r=1&ref=asia