Nyingchi Attractions, Top Things to Do in Nyingchi

Located in the southeast of Tibet, Nyingchi is one of the hot tourist destinations with majestic and stunning natural views. With an average altitude of less than 3000 meters, Nyingchi is crowned as "Throne of the Sun in Tibetan" or "the Last Heaven in the World". Nyingchi is always regarded as the best place for photographers because of the mild climate and the magnificent views of green mountain slopes, snow-capped peaks, and crystal-clear rivers.

The beauty of Nyingchi lies everywhere. Wandering in the valley, by the river, on the mountain, no matter where you are, Nyingchi can leave a deep impression in your mind. Here is a shortlist of Nyingchi attractions, which may help you explore this fairy tale land easily: Yarlung Tsangpo River, Namcha Barwa, Pagsum lake, Midui Glacier, Benri Mountain, Lulang Forest, etc.

Yarlung Zangbu Grand Canyon is also a great place to see mysterious Namcha Barwa Mountain.

Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon

As the longest and deepest canyon in the world, Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is the best place for travelers to see the mysterious Namcha Barwa. The highlight of this canyon is the bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo River.

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Tashigang

Tashigang, with its pigs and chickens roaming free, is made up of a handful of large stone Tibetan block homes, six of which have been converted into fabulous family guesthouses.

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Niyang River

Niyang River is a major river in southwest Tibet and the longest tributary of the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley.

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Namcha Barwa Mountain

Crowned as the “The most beautiful snow mountain in China”, Namcha Barwa is located in Nyingchi Prefecture, Tibet. It keeps a mysterious veil to the public due to the heavy clouds surrounding by. Seeing the face of Namcha Barwa is the ultimate dream for most travelers.

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Draksum-tso is a holy lake surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

Draksum-tso Lake

Draksum-tso Lake, and particularly its monastery island, Tsodzong Monastery, is a photographer’s dream.

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Lamaling Temple

About 30km south of Bayi is the attractive Lamaling Temple, which was the seat of the exiled Dudjom Rinpoche.

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Shuba Ancient Fort

Shuba Ancient Fort is situated in the Gongbogyamda County, about 55 km away from the county seat. It was constructed with stones and wood in Tang Dynasty, even 300 years earlier than the worldly famous Potala Palace.

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Lulang Forest

Known as the fairyland with scenic beauties that gods live in, Nyingchi Lulang Forest is a typical plateau-mountain meadow with the high altitude about 3700 meters, 15 km long and 1 km wide.

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Midui Glacier

Midui Glacier is regarded as 1 of the 6 most beautiful glaciers in China by China National Geography Magazine. It's located about 100 kilometers east of Bomi County, Nyingchi Prefecture, Tibet. Midui Glacier is the world's lowest glacier as well as one of the three Marine glaciers in China.

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