In March, spring returns to the earth, and blooming flowers send the message to the earth. Everyone knows that flowers in regions south of the Yangtze River are charming. But a small amount of people know that the scenery of spring on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is also very beautiful. Different from other prefectures of Tibet, the Nyingchi Prefecture in Tibet is famous for flowers. In Nyingchi Prefecture, forests, clouds, blue sky, white glaciers, green lakes and white snow mountains set off each other and form wonderful sceneries. In March and April in each year, peach blossoms in Nyingchi Prefecture come into full blossom. These peach blossoms show grand beauty when they are set against snow mountains and glaciers. It is indeed "Region of South of Yangtze River in Tibet".
For travelers who admire the beautiful scenery of Tibet and fear high altitude sickness, Nyingchi Prefecture is just like a tailor made best travel destination for them. The picturesque Nyingchi means "throne of the sun" in Tibetan language. It is located at the east section of Tibet, the down reach of Yarlung Zanpo River in Southeastern Tibet. The average altitude of Nyingchi Prefecture is 3000 meters, and the lowest altitude is only 152 meters. In Nyingchi Prefecture, there is enough oxygen. For travelers who living in low altitude areas, it will be very pleasant to stay in Nyingchi. Furthermore, the average temperature of Nyingchi in winter is above zero degree, and the average temperature in summer is 20 degree. Hence, the climate of Nyingchi Prefecture is fairly mild in winter and rather cool in summer.
The most beautiful thing in Nyingchi is vast forest and colorful flowers. Among various beautiful flowers in Nyingchi Prefecture, the most famous is peach blossom. From middle of March to early of April in each year, peach blossoms cover all over the mountains and plains and stretch into river valley. At the place where is about 5 kilometers away from southeast of Nyingchi county town, there is a peach blossom valley surrounded by mountains on three sides, and with water resource at higher place. There, surrounding plants are flourishing and green in the four seasons of one year. In the valley, there is stream which is so limpid that you can see the bottom. In March and April of each year, large scale peach blossoms bring a grand and beautiful spring to Nyingchi.
The Gala Peach Blossom Village in Nyingchi County is also ideal place to enjoy peach blossoms. Rows of blooming peach blossoms look like patterns on green carpet when they are set against terraces of green wheat. The Gala Peach Blossom Village is located at the bank of Niyang River. It is about 10 kilometers away from Bayi Town.
If you have Nyingchi Tour in March, you can enjoy the scene of perfect combination of blooming peach blossoms and towering snow covered peak. It is like to experience cold winter and warm spring at the same time. You will feel like staying in paradise when enjoying the scenery of Tibet and regions of North of Yangtze River.