Gala Peach Blossom Village
嘎拉村
The main venue of the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival, where over a thousand wild peach trees stand beside the Nyang River, framed by distant snow peaks and barley fields. It is only 20 minutes from the city.
Gala Village lies in Bayi District of Nyingchi City, only about 5 km from the city center in Bayi Town. On the southern slope above the Nyang River, more than 1,200 wild plateau peach trees grow, most of them over a century old. Their trunks are thick, and their blossoms are deeper and denser than those of peach trees in inland China. They bloom together from late March to early April. The village is the main venue of the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival and the easiest place in Nyingchi to see the blossoms. The scenic area charges an admission fee of about 30 yuan during blossom season and features wooden walkways, viewing platforms, and activities with Tibetan villagers, including horseback riding, Tibetan costume photography and linka picnics (a traditional Tibetan outing). On the festival opening day, there are performances of Gongbo Tibetan singing and dancing and whip-arrow competitions. Tips: the soft morning light is ideal for photographing peach blossoms with the snow peaks, while in the afternoon you can rent tables and chairs on the grass under the trees and enjoy sweet butter tea. Gala's peach blossoms are known for their density and striking tree shapes. For the classic shot of snow peaks with blossoms, Bomi Peach Blossom Valley and Suosong Village are even better, and they can be combined with a visit here. Note: the blossom season lasts only about two weeks and depends on that year's temperatures, so check the official Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival announcements before you go. On weekends during peak season, crowds are heavy and parking is difficult, so taking a taxi is recommended. At about 2,900 meters above sea level, Gala is a good first activity for acclimatizing after arriving in Nyingchi.
Opening hours
Flowering season 08:30–18:30
Nearby sights
- Giant Cypress Park (King Cypress)
- Niyang Pavilion
- Biri Sacred Mountain Boardwalk
- Bayi Town (Nyingchi City)
- Millennium Walnut King
- Lamaling Monastery
- Tsomu Jiri Lake
- Yani National Wetland Park