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Explore Tibet
tibet Destination
Nyangchi |
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Nyangchi
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Introduction : |
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Nyangchi,"throne of the sun" in Tibetan is located in southeast Tibet,where
the Himalaya Mountains and Nyainqentanglha Mountains extend from west to
east,like parallelhuge dragons,to join the Himalaya Mountains in the east.
It is adjacent to Yunan and Qamdo to the east and northeast, Naqu to the
north, Lhasa to the west and Shannan to the southwest. It is a neighbor to
India and Myanmar to the south with a border as long as 1,006.5 km.
Nyinggchi area, with a total area of 117,000 sq km and a population of more
than 140,000 has 7, countries under its jurisdiction : Nyingchi, Mainling,
Gongbo'gyamda, Medog, Bome, Zaya and Nang. With green mountain slopes,
snow-capped peaks and crystal-clear rivers, Nyingchi looks just like
heaven on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. |
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-: Facts & Figures :- |
| Area |
117,000 sq km. |
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| Population |
140,000 |
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Climate : |
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Nyangchi is in the Eastern Tibet, it has a dramatically different climate
from the rest of Tibet. There is heavenly rain in from early June to
September. Snowfall starts in October. The best time to travel March,
April and early May to November. |
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Tourist Attraction : |
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Basumco Lake :
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Lake Basumco :
Basumco
means "Water of Aquamarine". It is stunning highland lake lying 90 kms
west of Kongpo Gymdo Country. Basum has another Tibetan name, Tsokou,
which means "green water". Besides offering awesome views, many glaciers
on the upper reaches of the lake provide it with a constant supply water
of fresh water. The lake surface is on average about 3,538 meters above
sea level. The lake covers an area of 25.9 sq km, and from the surface the
deepest part is about 60 meters deep. The blue, limpid lake water and the
verdant mountain around the lake combine into a charming scene. The Lake
is fully decorated with snow capped mountains and the primitive forest
decorated with a little island. This lake, together with the delicate
temple on the island, is regarded sacred by the Red Sect of Tibetan
Buddhism, attracts many pilgrims every year. |
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Namjabarwa Peak : |
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The Yarlung Zangbo River has a big turn at the junction of the four
countries. To the east of the turn stands Namjabbarwa Peak.The peak is
7,782 meter high, and is the 15th highest peak in the world. It reflects
an obvious vertical landform in Indian Ocean. In its valley its tropical
rain forest and above the snow line, it is a snow fall. |
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Lake Ra'og Coi : |
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The lake is 3,800 meters above sea level. The Lake is 26 kms long and one
or five grows ancient Salix Mongolica. The Parlung Zangbo River originates
from here. Around the lake are green postured and fields, like an area in
the south of the Yangtze River. |
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Gyaxing Valley Waterfall of Curtains :
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Gyaxing Valley 20 kms away from the Paggar Monastery. The waterfall is 25
meters high and drops from the top of the cave in three curtains. around
the cave grow ancient vines. The cave is quiet and zigzags. in addition,
there are three hot springs in the valley and their water is effective in
curing many kinds of diseases. |
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Zayu Landscape : |
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Zayu is located in the southeast part of the Tibet Plateau. Zayu has an
area of 16,000 sq km, and is less than 2,500 meters above sea level at
average. The country has warm climate year round and has a beautiful
landscape. The wildlife includes otter, stone marten, leopard and lesser
panda. |
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Pungri Holy Mountain : |
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Pungri Holy Mountain is to the southeast of Nyangchi Country on the
northern bank of the Yarlung Zangbo River. It is one of the mountain
respected by Bon believers. It takes three days to walk around the holy
mountain at least. And visit to the monasteries around it, it takes seven
days. |
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Hotels in Nyangchi : |
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three Star Hotel in Nyangchi -
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Nyangchi Hotel |
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