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.
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。
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.
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。
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.
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。