二 车出隧道，雪势不减，参天的松柏挂满雪花，层层叠叠，绵延无尽。越野车盘旋而下，一个急弯紧接着 又一个急弯，伴着刹车片间歇性的吱哑声，方向盘在唐师傅的手里仿佛跳起舞来。 "下车"，迎着一股清冽的空气向隧道口走去。这里海拔约3700米，雪花纷飞，两旁是几乎齐人高的雪 墙，穿过这条隧道，从海拔3600多米隧道出口再盘旋而下，就是"隐藏着莲花的地方"——墨脱。 一 十多年前，去西藏工作的人们大都有个心愿——进墨脱去看看！不仅因为墨脱与青藏高原绝大多数的高 寒地方不同，是西藏的小江南，是生物多样性的宝库和民族文化的百花园，还因为墨脱地处雅鲁藏布大 峡谷深处，是一座"高原孤岛"，是当时全国唯一没有通公路的县。每年大雪封山长达7个月，物资运输 全靠人背马驮，对当地1万多名门巴族、珞巴族群众而言，走出大山是奢望；而对外界，走进墨脱，则 是探险。 墨脱地处印度板块和亚欧板块交界处，周边分布着6条断裂带，地质构造复杂，新构造运动活跃；同时 墨脱还处于印度洋暖湿气流的迎风坡，年均降水量3000—4000毫米。活跃的地质运动和频繁的降雨让墨 脱成为世界上地质条件最不稳定、气候最特殊的区域之一。曾有交通专家概括墨脱公路的六个"中国之 ...

Core Viewpoint - The construction of the Motuo Highway has transformed Motuo County, the last county in China to have road access, enabling economic development and connectivity for the local ethnic communities, particularly the Menba and Luoba people [1][4][29] Group 1: Infrastructure Development - The Motuo Highway took over 50 years to construct, with multiple design plans before its completion in October 2013 [4] - Travel time from Linzhi to Motuo has been reduced by over 90% since the highway opened [7] - Future infrastructure projects include a new road connecting Motuo to Chayu County, expected to be completed by the end of 2025, and the expansion of existing roads [27] Group 2: Economic Impact - The highway has enabled the Menba and Luoba communities to transition from isolation to modern economic participation, significantly improving their living conditions [9][29] - The introduction of tea cultivation in Motuo has led to the establishment of 103 tea planting bases covering 19,000 acres, making tea a key income source for locals [23] - The tourism sector is booming, with over 600,000 visitors expected in 2024, generating nearly 400 million yuan in revenue [25] Group 3: Community Transformation - The Menba community has seen a shift from traditional lifestyles to modern housing and employment opportunities, with many villagers moving to new homes near the highway [9][19] - Young returnees, like Robu Ciren, are leveraging modern agricultural techniques to cultivate fruits, significantly increasing their income and benefiting the local economy [17][19] - The development of new business models, such as "enterprise + village collective + farmers," has enhanced the tea industry and created new economic activities like tea tourism [25]

Core Viewpoint - The construction of the Motuo Highway has transformed Motuo County, the last county in China to have road access, enabling economic development and connectivity for the local ethnic groups, particularly the Menba and Luoba people [1][3][20]. Infrastructure Development - The Motuo Highway took over 50 years to complete, with the final design being realized in October 2013, significantly reducing travel time from Linzhi to Motuo by over 90% [4][18]. - The highway has facilitated the construction of additional roads, including a new road from Motuo County to Chayu County, expected to be completed by the end of this year, and ongoing projects to enhance local transportation infrastructure [18][20]. Economic Impact - The highway has enabled local residents to transition from isolation to modern economic activities, with the Menba and Luoba people experiencing a significant improvement in their livelihoods [3][20]. - The introduction of tea cultivation in Motuo, which began after the highway's completion, has led to the establishment of 103 tea plantations covering 19,000 acres, becoming a key source of income for local families [14][18]. - The tourism sector is booming, with projections of over 600,000 visitors in 2024, generating nearly 400 million yuan in revenue [18][20]. Social Changes - The relocation of Menba villagers from old, precarious homes to new houses near the highway has improved living conditions and employment opportunities through local crafts [3][6]. - Young returnees, like Robu Ciren, are leveraging modern agricultural techniques and internet resources to cultivate fruits like dragon fruit, significantly increasing their income and contributing to local economic growth [10][12].

Core Insights - The development of the barley industry in Jiangzi County has become a pillar industry for local economic growth, with an output value of 148 million yuan in 2024, representing a 66% year-on-year increase [1] - The average disposable income of rural residents in Tibet is projected to reach 21,578 yuan in 2024, an increase of 8.3%, which is 1.7 percentage points higher than the national average [1] Group 1: Industry Development - The barley industry in Jiangzi County is diversifying into deep processing products, including snacks like barley popcorn and various types of baked goods [1] - The tea industry in Motuo County has seen significant growth, with 103 tea gardens established covering 19,000 acres and 11 processing factories capable of handling 40,000 jin of tea leaves daily [2] Group 2: Technological Advancements - The Tibet Agricultural and Animal Husbandry Academy is improving yak breeding techniques, reducing the average age of yaks at market by 2 to 3 years, thus enhancing farming efficiency [3] - A technology system for barley, yaks, and forage has been established to promote high-quality development in the unique agricultural sector of Tibet [3] Group 3: Social Impact and Income Generation - The honey production project in Shannan City has helped over 6,200 households increase their annual income by approximately 1,400 yuan each [4] - The high-standard farmland construction project in Shigatse City has generated an income of 57.26 million yuan for local residents since 2024 [4] - The average income of the poverty-stricken population in Tibet is expected to grow by over 12.5% in 2024 [4]