At three scenic spots around Shudu Lake, local Tibetan villagers sell barbecue corn, potato and meat and drinks to visitors.

Zaxi Pecu says they were all from Luorong village near the lake. Located within the park, it has 30 families or more than 150 residents.

He says village families run their barbecue businesses, in turns - one family, one day, one scenic spot.

"The business depends on both the season and which spot you go," the 30-year-old says. "On the worst day, I can barely earn 300 yuan."

Last year, his family earned 10,000 yuan from tourism and keeps 20 yaks. "I failed to get a job at the park because I only graduated from primary school," he says. "Now we ask our children to work hard at their studies, so as to find a job at the park in the future."

(China Daily November 11, 2008)