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.

(China.org.cn May 25, 2012)

据新华社报道，为了保障进藏旅游者的身体健康和生命安全，西藏于本周二推出了一款高原反应疾病保险。

据西藏自治区旅游局副局长王松平介绍，这款保险产品保障内容既有意外保障，又有高原特定疾病的医疗赔付，还有丧葬费用补偿。

参保人员为所有进藏人员，保险期限为15天；保费分为50元、100元两类，最高人均保额分别达到10万元和20万元。