《Introduction of the Chinese cities- Nyingchi》

Nyingchi Region is located in the southeast of Tibet, Nyingchi looks just like heaven on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Nyingchi is one of the important cradles of ancient Tibetan civilization. As early as four or five thousand years ago, ancestors of Tibetan began to live and work on this vast land. "Nyingchi" means "the Grand Seat of the Sun" in the language of Tibetan. It is noted for its green mountains and clear water. The Himalaya and Tangula Mountains wind their ways from west to east like two colossal dragons and join the Henduan Mountains in the east.

  Nyingchi Region is located in the southeast of Tibet, Nyingchi looks just like heaven on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau. Nyingchi is one of the important cradles of ancient Tibetan civilization. As early as four or five thousand years ago, ancestors of Tibetan began to live and work on this vast land.

"Nyingchi" means "the Grand Seat of the Sun" in the language of Tibetan. It is noted for its green mountains and clear water. The Himalaya and Tangula Mountains wind their ways from west to east like two colossal dragons and join the Henduan Mountains in the east. The city is in the embrace of these three mountain ranges. Nyingchi is also called "the Switzerland of Tibet" and "the Jiangnan of Tibet" (Jiangnan means the fertile and prosperous area in the south of the Yangtze.)

Nyingchi Prefecture, previously Tibetan Kongpo area, this land is situated in the lower reach of the Yarlung Tsangbo River. A considerable allotment of lakes, glaciers and waterfalls makes the region chock full of breathtaking natural wonders.

Area Code: 0894

Zip Code: 850400

Area: Nyingchi covers an area of 117,000 square kilometers.

Geography: The prefecture contains the Namjagbarwa Peak, and the Yarlung Zangbo Great Canyon, located in Medog County, which attracts significant tourism and geoscientific and biological study to the area.

Population: Nyingchi has a population of 159,200, which includes many ethnic groups and Tibetan is its main body.

Administrative Division: The two counties of Zayü and Mêdog are considered by the Chinese government to be Tibetan territory and thus under Chinese jurisdiction, however they are de facto under control by India and make up large swathes of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Climate: This climate in Nyingchi is uniquely mild and wet at an altitude of 3,000 meters, bordering India and Burma to the south and Yunnan Province to the east.

Nyingchi has an annual average rainfall of 650mm, 2,0222 hours of sun lighting, 180 days without frost and a yearly average temperature of 8.7 degree Celsius. The average winter temperature is above zero degree Celsius, and the average summer temperature 20 degree Celsius.

Nyingchi is situated at the north bank of Yarlung Zangbo River, lower reaches of Niyang River, at the southeast part of Tibet. The terrain here is dangerously steep with river valleys. The average altitude is 3000 m with relative height difference of 2200 – 4700 m. Nyingchi is the prefecture with lowest altitude in Tibet. Niyang River slowly flows though the county surrounded by mountains. There is abundant rainfall and the climate here is very comfortable. The mountains here are extending from east to west, higher altitude in north and lower in south, which has great height difference.

The climate here is complicate with great vertical changes, forming coexistent variety of climatic zone: tropical climate, subtropical climate, temperate climate, boreal climate, humid climate and semi-humid climate. The annual precipitation of Nyingchi is around 650 mm, annual temperature is 8.7℃, with annual sunlight 2000 hrs and 180 frost-free days. It boasts fertile lands and rich resources. The average temperature of winter in Nyingchi is above 0℃, while summer’s average temperature is 16℃. The four seasons here are distinctive, and the summer is not so hot and winter is not so cold. But every May to Sep. is the rainy season. Lots of rainfall is easy to cause landslide, debris flow, collapse and other natural disasters.

Best time to visit Nyingchi:

The best time to visit Nyingchi is Sep. to Oct. each year. Every May to Sep. is the rainy season. Lots of rainfall is easy to cause landslide, debris flow, collapse and other natural disasters. Rainy season is not the good choice especial while travel from Sichuan-Tibet Highway.

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Try to Avoid domestic travel seasons

Try to plan your Nyingchi tour to avoid the peak holidays. Because they are popular with Chinese tourists, Nyingchi attractions become more crowded in these periods.

The most crowded seasons in China are Chinese Spring Festival (usually in late Jan or early Feb.), International Labor Day (May 01 to 03) and National Day (Oct 01-07). Spring Festival and the National Day golden week are the most crowded time for travelling.