On August 29th, the news conference on the program of " Sichuan High Altitude Areas Rescue, Insurance and Security System for Tourists and Accidental Insurance for tourists" was held in Chengdu, where the program of accidental insurance for tourists and travelling assistance in high altitude areas was officially launched.

　　This program is set to provide tourists with services of travelling insurance, medical care, personal security, road rescue and medical assistance in high altitude areas. Based on it, our province is to build the tourism rescue, insurance and security system which can provide travelers to the Sichuan plateau with international-level protection and rescue, further escorting tourism  in this area.

　　Officials from Provincial Tourism Development Commission said that this initiative program will make up for the short board of the plateau tourism security and attract more tourists at home and abroad to enjoy the engrossing landscape in high-altitude areas including some Sichuan ethnic areas.

　　During the conference, the People's Government of Shiqu County in Ganzi and Chengdu Huamei International Travel Agency respectively bought 1000 pieces of insurance of travel accident in high altitude areas for the first 1000 tourists to Shiqu from September 1st.