Nyingchi Travel Information

Nyingchi Travel Information – Natural Landscapes in Nyingchi

Under the influence of the Indian Ocean monsoon climate, Nyingchi Prefecture enjoys a moderate climate with abundant rainfall and pleasant temperature. Located at the middle and lower reaches of Yarlung Zangbo River, Nyingchi covers a total area of 0.117 million square kilometers. Nyingchi is praised as the Switzerland on Tibet Plateau for its picturesque natural landscapes.

Most tourists willing to enjoy different natural landscapes on Tibet Plateau would like to pay a visit to Nyingchi. On the way to Nyingchi from Lhasa, tourists making a Tibet tour will have the chance to appreciate the fascinating Niyang River Valley scenery. The forests on both banks of Niyang River will present different colors for visitors in different seasons. Besides, tourists could appreciate different flower landscapes in different seasons. The breathtaking azalea flowers cover the Segyira Mountain from the foot to the top between middle June and late June. Tourists making a Tibet tour in June could enjoy a unique mountain landscape composed of yellow, white, purple, red, light red and pink azalea flowers at Segyira Mountain.

The period between June and September is the peak tourism season of Nyingchi Prefecture and a large number of visitors would rush to Nyingchi for sightseeing during that period every year. In autumn, the golden field, colorful forests, snow-capped mountains and clean lakes in Nyingchi Prefecture compose an impressive picture. Hence, Nyingchi is the must-visit place for tourists especially interested in photographing. Generally, it takes about 3 days to visit the natural highlights in Nyingchi.

Nyingchi Travel Information - Best Season for Sightseeing in Nyingchi

In fact, Nyingchi Prefecture is suitable for sightseeing all year around. The period between March and November is widely regarded as the best season for sightseeing in Nyingchi. The peach blossom landscape in Nyingchi in April attracts a large quantity of visitors both at home and abroad every year. To better explore the charm of Nyingchi, some of the tourists would like to avoid visiting Nyingchi between July and September.

The noted Baksumtso Lake is at its best state in autumn. The beautiful autumn leaves by the lake always make tourists be reluctant to leave. Baksumtso Lake has been selected as a great summer resort by visitors who've been here. For tourists being worried about the possible high altitude sickness, the period between August and October is the best time to visit Tibet since the oxygen content in the air would be relatively higher than the other seasons.

Nyingchi Travel Information – Transportation and Accommodation

The basic service facilities in Nyingchi could meet the basic demand of tourists. Bayi Town in Nyingchi and Lhasa are connected by an asphalt road. Tourists could get to Nyingchi from Lhasa in few hours. Besides, the road is rarely influenced by the weather condition in winter. There are different levels of hotels and guesthouse in Nyingchi. The 4-star standard hotels in Bayi Town could provide tourists high quality service and good rest environment. For tourists willing to do some trekking activities in the remote mountain areas in Nyingchi, it is necessary to prepare sleeping bag and some solid food to cope with the limited accommodation.