What are the small towns on the border of Tibet? Introduction to the small towns on the border of Tibet
Tibet, as a place that is always said to be a place that must be visited once in a lifetime, has so much beauty and sacredness. Even the small border towns here are full of mystery and beauty, which makes it so beautiful. People can't help but look at the scenery here.
So, next, let’s take a look at what border towns there are in Tibet and what the scenery of these border towns is like!
1. One of the border counties at the junction of the three countries-Pulang
Pulan is part of the Ali Prefecture of Tibet, China. It is located in the southwestern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the southern part of the Ngari region, the canyon area on the south side of the Himalayas and the junction of China, India and Nepal.
It is located between 80°27″-82°30″ east longitude and 30°00″-31°13″ north latitude. Puran, which belongs to Ali in Tibet, China, is the southwest gateway of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and a "place surrounded by snow-capped mountains" in the Ali region.
Pulan is adjacent to Nepal and India. It has been an important town for economic, cultural and religious exchanges between Ali and Nepal and India since ancient times. It is also a foreign trade channel and one of China’s 12 border counties with three countries. 1. China’s border trade and land transportation ports.
It is also one of the two border ports in the Tibet Autonomous Region and is a national second-class port. It is close to India and Nepal. There are 21 border crossings and National Highway 219 running from east to west, connecting Shigatse City. There are many county roads and rural roads, and the transportation is convenient. Pulan County is about 10 kilometers away from the China-Nepal border in the south and 398 kilometers away from Shiquanhe Town in the north, and is connected by rural and rural roads.
2. "A mountain has four seasons, and the weather is different in each season" - Chayu
Chayu (cha
yu) County, one of the three corners of southern Tibet (Also known as Menyu and Luoyu), it belongs to Linzhi City in Tibet and is located in the southeast of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It borders Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province and Zuogong County, Qamdo City to the east, Medog County (Luoyu) to the west, and Medog County (Luoyu) to the north. Lianchang City, bordering Myanmar and India to the south, covers an area of 31,659 square kilometers.
Chayu County has typical mountain canyons and mountain valley landforms, and a unique subtropical climate, creating Chayu's magical natural landscape of "one mountain has four seasons, and the weather is different in each season", and has won the title of "Tibet Little Jiangnan" "The reputation of "Cuona"
3. The frost-free period is only 42 days a year - Cuona
Cuona means "the front of the lake". It belongs to Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, and is a county under the jurisdiction of Shannan City. It is located at the southern end of the Tibet Autonomous Region, at the southern foot of the Himalayas, between 91°28′-94°22′ in the east and 26°25′-28°27′ in north latitude.
It borders the Indo-occupied Luoyu region to the east, Bhutan to the west, and India to the south.
It is one of the border counties of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The county covers an area of 34,979 square kilometers (the actual controlled area is about 10,094 square kilometers). Cona County is the hometown of Tsangyang Gyatso and has rich tourism resources.
The Himalayas run across the territory of Cona. The southern Indian-occupied area has a subtropical mountain semi-humid and humid climate, and the central and northern Himalayas have a plateau alpine climate. The annual sunshine hours are 2589 hours, the annual frost-free period is only 42 days, the annual average temperature is -0.6℃, and the weather is cold all year round, making it a typical alpine county.
4. The big cliff in the south - Luozha
Lozha, which means "the big cliff in the south" in Tibetan, is named after it is located at the southern foot of the Himalayas and belongs to Tibet. Shannan City in the Autonomous Region is adjacent to Tsome County and Tsona County in the southeast, Nangkazi County in the northwest, and the Kingdom of Bhutan in the south. It is one of the border counties of the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Loza County has unique natural landscapes, including the 1,000-meter-high Lerangou Waterfall, the highest peak in Shannan, the famous domestic and foreign climbing spot Kulagangri Peak, and the primeval forest with subtropical characteristics in the southern part of the county. Scenic area.
Lozha ("Big Cliff in the South" in Tibetan) is named after it is located at the southern foot of the Himalayan Mountains. The Jiangnan-style scenery of Tibet is mainly found in Lakang Town and Lajiao Township in the southeast of the county. The main cultural landscapes within the territory include Sekhar Gutuo Temple, Lalong Temple, Kajiu Temple, Zhuowalong Temple, Langmulang Lhakang (Lozakuding Temple), Luozha Cliff Carvings, Tubo Period Tombs, etc.
5. Gyirong, the main thoroughfare for exchanges and trade with Nepal
Gyirong is located in the southwest of the Tibet Autonomous Region and southwest of Shigatse City. It is adjacent to the Kingdom of Nepal to the south and southwest, and to the north It is bounded by the Yarlung Zangbo River and adjacent to Saga County, and to the east is bounded by Nyalam County. Located at the southern foothills of the Himalayas, it is known as the "Himalayan Back Garden". 2600 meters above sea level. The main river, Gyirong Zangbo, flows through the country to exit Nepal.
Since ancient times, it has been an important route for exchanges and trade between Tibet and Nepal.
Gyirong County is one of the areas with relatively unique natural conditions at the same latitude in Tibet. The natural ecological environment structure is complex. It is a lake basin grassland zone in the north, a lake basin valley zone in the middle, and an alpine valley zone in the south. There is the 8,012-meter-high Shishapangma Peak in the territory; there are the magical Peku Lake, White Lake, Black Lake, Red Lake and Ice Lake; there are lush virgin forests; and the water temperature is as high as 60-70 degrees Celsius. There are more than 10 hot springs.
6. The famous ruins of the Guge Dynasty - Zada
Zada was originally the territory of the Zabudang and Daba sects. In October 1956, the two sects merged and the Zada Sect office was established. Zada County was established in May 1960 and is under the jurisdiction of Ali Prefecture.
The famous Guge Dynasty ruins in the territory are national key cultural relics protection units.
Zada County, which is still under the jurisdiction of Ali, is located in the west of the Tibet Autonomous Region and the Xiangquan River Basin, bordering Himachal Pradesh in India to the west, Punjab, India to the south, Kashmir to the north, and Japan to the north and northeast. Tu and Gar counties are connected to Pulan County in the east and are one of the border counties.
The famous Guge Dynasty ruins in the territory are national key cultural relics protection units. Zada means "the place with grass downstream" in Tibetan.
There are many mountains on both sides of the Xiangquan River, winding for dozens of miles, forming a unique landform structure. There are more than 400 caves left by Tibetan ancestors in the earth forest, forming a complex of ancient buildings mainly in the Xiangquan River Basin.
7. Surrounded by rolling snow-capped mountains - Gangba
Gangba is located in the southwest border of my country, in the southern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, at the northern foot of the middle Himalayas, and close to the roof of the world - Mount Everest. The county is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. It is adjacent to Yadong, Bailang, Dingjie and other counties, and borders the Sikkim Snow Mountain to the south.
Gangba County has convenient transportation. The Lhasa-Lhasa Railway has been completed and operated. The distance between Gangba County and Shigatse City is 307 kilometers. You can take a train to Lhasa from Shigatse Railway Station.
8. Tibet's "Xishuangbanna" - Medog
Medog County is a relatively remote county in southeastern Tibet. It is located in the southeast of the Tibet Autonomous Region, on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, and Memba lives in it. , Lhoba and other ethnic minorities.
Medog, located at the southern foot of the Himalayas, adjacent to India, means "hidden lotus". The word "Medog" means flower in Tibetan. It can be seen that some people have compared Medog to a "flower" a long time ago.
Indeed, Medog is not only rich in resources, but also has beautiful scenery, spring-like weather all year round, and a pleasant climate. It is full of vast forests, blooming mountain flowers, mountain lakes, and rapid waterfalls. It is known as the "Xishuangbanna" of Tibet. In the past, Medog was also known as "Baima Gang" and was a holy land of lotus.
9. Tibet Xiaojiangnan—Yadong
Yadong County is located on the southwest border of the motherland, at the southern foot of the middle section of the Himalayas. It borders Bhutan in the winter and India in the west. , Tibetans, Hans, Jia and Sherpas live in the territory, as well as some expatriates from Bhutan, Nepal and other countries.
Yadong County has beautiful mountains and clear waters, a mild climate, abundant water resources, and rich products. It is known as the "Little Jiangnan of Tibet".
In these small border towns, the scenery here is so charming, as if Tibet has always been like this. No matter where it is, every scenery has its own mystery and characteristics, and it will not It's the kind of place that makes people think it's too boring or exaggerated. The scenery here is both shocking and tranquil.