Bomi Peach Blossom Valley
波密桃花沟
A 30-kilometre valley of wild peach trees running from Qingduo Town to Xumu Township. It is said to be the largest wild peach blossom forest in China, with snowy peaks and glaciers at the far end of the flowers.
Bomi Peach Blossom Valley lies around Qingduo Town in Bomi County. From the county seat of Zamu Town, the route heads northwest along a tributary of the Parlung Tsangpo. The peach trees extend from Galang Village near the county seat, through Qingduo Town, to Xumu Township, a total length of about 30 kilometres. Tens of thousands of wild peach trees grow here, and it is considered the largest peach blossom forest in China.
The main difference from the peach blossoms around Nyingchi city is the backdrop. On both sides of the valley rise snow-capped mountains and glaciers at 5,000 to 6,000 metres. Peach blossoms, Tibetan houses, barley fields and glaciers appear together, which is far more dramatic than Gala Village.
Highlights include Galang Village beside Galang Lake, where peach blossoms reflect in the water, a peach blossom viewpoint near Qingduo Town, and the “Peach Blossom World” deep in Xumu Township.
The usual way to explore is to drive yourself or hire a car from Bomi county seat. The round trip takes about 4 to 5 hours, with frequent stops for photos. You can also spend a night at a Tibetan homestay in Qingduo Town and see peach blossoms in the morning mist below the snow peaks.
The bloom usually runs from early to mid-to-late April, about a week later than in Nyingchi city. Outside the bloom, the valley still has glaciers and lakes, but it is not worth a special trip.
Admission: viewpoints and other paid spots cost about 30 to 50 yuan. Most of the route is free.
Notes: the valley is mostly rural roads and gravel tracks, which get slippery in rain or snow. Drive carefully in low-clearance vehicles. Bomi county seat sits at about 2,700 metres and is one of the most comfortable places to stay on the Sichuan–Tibet Highway.
The coordinates are estimates, so use the area around Qingduo Town as a reference.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Galang National Wetland Park
- Gang Spruce Forest
- Guxiang Lake
- Zhamu Central County Committee Red Building
- Galongla Tunnel (Zhamo Highway)
- Gawalong Lake