Biri Sacred Mountain Boardwalk
比日神山
A sacred-mountain trail on the north side of Bayi Town, where wooden boardwalks and prayer flags lead uphill, with views over Nyingchi's urban area and the Niyang valley.
Biri Sacred Mountain lies on the north side of Bayi urban area. Local Tibetan believers walk around it to pray for blessings, and 'Biri' means 'mountain like a yak calf' in Tibetan. A wooden boardwalk and viewing platforms have been built on the slope. You can walk up from the city, with prayer flags, mani stone piles and pine forest along the route. From the platform you can overlook Bayi Town, the Niyang River and distant snowy peaks, and the view is especially beautiful as the city lights come on in the evening. A round trip takes about 1.5 to 2 hours and is free. It suits a relaxed acclimatization activity on your first day in Nyingchi. The climb gains about 300 meters in altitude, so newcomers should go slowly. Note: Walk clockwise around the mountain. Do not touch or step over prayer flags and mani piles. The boardwalk is slippery after rain.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Bayi Town (Nyingchi City)
- Niyang Pavilion
- Giant Cypress Park (King Cypress)
- Millennium Walnut King
- Gala Peach Blossom Village
- Tsomu Jiri Lake
- Lamaling Monastery
- Kading Valley