Bayi Town (Nyingchi City)
བྲག་ཡིབ།
The city center of Nyingchi on the banks of the Niyang River, at an elevation of about 2,900 meters, and a base for acclimatization, lodging and trips to Basum Tso and Nanyigou.
Bayi Town is the seat of the Bayi District government of Nyingchi City and the city's urban center. It was built in the 1950s by the People's Liberation Army during construction of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, which gave it its name. The town stretches along both banks of the Niyang River at an elevation of about 2,900 meters. Its climate is mild and humid, making it one of the most suitable cities in Tibet for newcomers to adjust to the altitude. The busiest commercial streets are around Guangdong Road and Zhujiang Road, where you can find restaurants serving Sichuan, Tibetan and Cantonese food, plus Nyingchi specialties such as stone-pot chicken, Tibetan pork and matsutake mushrooms. The riverside promenade along the Niyang and Shuangyong Square are good for evening strolls. To the north, the Biri Sacred Mountain boardwalk offers views over the whole town, and about 20 km to the east are the World Cypress Park and Gala Peach Blossom Village. Transport: Nyingchi Mainling Airport is about 50 km from the city. Nyingchi Station on the Lhasa–Nyingchi Railway is near the urban area. The city has buses and taxis, while trips to nearby sights usually rely on charter cars or shared rides. Note: Hotel prices rise noticeably during the Peach Blossom Festival. In the rainy season, check for landslide reports on National Highway 318 and nearby roads.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Biri Sacred Mountain Boardwalk
- Millennium Walnut King
- Niyang Pavilion
- Giant Cypress Park (King Cypress)
- Gala Peach Blossom Village
- Tsomu Jiri Lake
- Lamaling Monastery
- Kading Valley