History of Nyingchi
Nyingchi is one of the important cradles of ancient Tibetan civilization having been settled as early as four or five thousand years ago. It was under domination of the Tupo Kingdom for two hundred years (7th century to the 9th century). Since its liberation in 1951, it has moved away from its long past as a feudal society.

What to see in Nyingchi?
Nyingchi is noted for its verdant mountainous terrain and clear waterways. The Himalayan and Tangula mountains wend their way from west to east to join the Hengduan Mountains. Because of the large number of river valleys and alpine gorges, the region is sometimes referred to as the 'Switzerland of Tibet'.
Traveling in Nyingchi,  you can also feel the magnificent plateau beauty by visiting The Grand Canyon of Yarlung Tsangpo, Yarlung Tsangpo River, Benri Mountain and Midui Glacier. The Grand Canyon of Yarlung Tsangpo is the deepest canyon in China with vast unspoiled forests including wild peach trees and original Tibetan villages. The deepest point of the Canyon is 6,009 meters, and the average depth is 2,268 meters. A hike to Pagsum Lake also can be waved into the experience here

Yarlung Tsangpo River	Mount Namcha Barwa	Midui Glacier Scenic Area
Pagsum lake	Benri Mountain	Motuo County

When to visit Nyingchi?
Due to the high Indian Ocean winds, the area enjoys temperate semi-humid weather. This climate promotes the growth of lush, green forested areas. Milder weather prevails most of the year but the winters are cold with average temperatures of 32F. October through April is probably the ideal period to visit although winter months can be cold. May though September the weather is warmer; however, this is also the region's rainy season. 

How to get to Nyingchi?
By Air: Nyingchi Mainling Airport is 12 kilometers from Mainling's county seat of Mainling and 72 kilometers from Nyingchi (Linzhi) County. Currently, there are direct flights to/from those cities containing Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Lhasa, Qingdao, and Shenzhen. In the near future, the airport will also operate direct flights to/from major domestic cities including Shanghai, Xi'an, Hangzhou, and Xiamen.
By Bus: Buses leave Bayu Town in Nyingchi County for Lhasa daily at 8:30 a.m. There is now a planned road from Bomi and Motuo to Nyingshi. Construction is expected to start in 2008 and be completed in two years.

Nyingchi Travel Tips
Local Highlights: The Niangbu Lasu Festival is held in Kongpo Gyamda County on the tenth day of the 'horse year' on the Tibetan calendar. It features sacrificial rites as well as horse and yak racing and singing and dancing performances. The Kongpo New Year Festival, also in Kongpo Gyamda, is held on October 1. It is filled with such entertainment as ethnic singing and dancing, horse racing and archery contests.
Special Local Products: Chinese herbal medicines; Menba wooden bowls; bambooware; pottery and fruits such as oranges, apples and grapes.

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