Nyingchi Driving Tour - One of the Most Livable Cities in Tibet, China - 4K
Nyingchi, which belongs to the Tibet Autonomous Region, was called "Gongbu" in ancient times. It is transliterated as "Ni Chi" in Tibetan, which means "sun throne". It is located in the southeast of Tibet and is known as "Jiangnan of Tibet" and "Pearl of the Snowy Region". It has a total area of 114,870 square kilometers. It is adjacent to Lhasa, Shannan, Nagqu, and Qamdo in the autonomous region, and Yunnan outside the autonomous region. It borders India and Myanmar, with an average altitude of 3,100 meters. As of September 2023, it has jurisdiction over 1 urban district, 5 counties, 1 county-level city, 56 townships (towns, streets), and 504 villages (communities). It is inhabited by 35 ethnic groups and the Lhoba, including Tibetans, Han, Monba, and Lhoba, with a permanent population of 238,900.
Linzhi City belongs to China's hydropower resource-rich area. It has the largest virgin forest area in China and is the most typical area of biodiversity in the world. The theoretical hydropower reserves are 143 million kilowatts and the forest coverage rate is 47.6%. Linzhi is an international ecotourism area, a global tourism demonstration area and an important world tourism destination. It has the ancient and simple Gongbu culture and the different styles of Menluo folk customs and the customs of the Qiang people. It has a large number of natural landscapes such as the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, Mount Namjagbarwa, and Basongcuo. It has historical sites such as the Taizhao Ancient City and the Millennium Castle Group, and red relics such as the Yigong General Building and the Bomi Red Building.
In 2023, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Linzhi City will be 23.566 billion yuan, an increase of 9.5% over the previous year.
Alias: Gongbu
Administrative division code: 540400
Administrative division category: prefecture-level city
Area: Tibet Autonomous Region
Geographic location: southeastern Tibet Autonomous Region
Area: 114,870 km²
Subordinate areas: 1 urban district, 5 counties, and 1 county-level city
Telephone area code: 0894
Postal code: 860000
Climate conditions: marine monsoon climate
Population: 238,900 (2023)
Famous attractions: Taizhao Ancient City, Lado Zang Lake, Guxiu Temple, Benri Mountain, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, Nanga Bawa Peak, Basongcuo
Airport: Nyingchi Milin Airport
Railway station: Nyingchi Station
License plate code: Tibetan G
Regional GDP: 23.566 billion yuan (2023)
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