Insurance against altitude sickness was introduced on Tuesday in northwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, a move designed to enhance the health and safety of tourists visiting the plateau region, Xinhua reported.

The insurance covers compensation for accidents, medical bills for altitude-related afflictions, as well as funeral expenses, said Wang Songping, deputy head of the region's tourism bureau.

Tourists arriving in Tibet can pay 50 yuan each (7.9 U.S. dollars) or 100 yuan each which will grant them insurance for a period of 15 days with a maximum compensation of 100,000 yuan or 200,000 yuan respectively.

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