Giant Cypress Park (King Cypress)
巴结巨柏
A native grove of giant cypresses endemic to Tibet, where the 'King Cypress' is over 2,500 years old, about 5.8 meters in trunk diameter, and revered as a sacred tree by Bon followers.
The World Cypress Park is in Bajie Village, about 8 km southeast of Bayi Town. It is one of the core areas of the national giant cypress nature reserve, where hundreds of giant cypresses (Cupressus gigantea), endemic to Tibet, grow on hillsides along the Niyang River. The largest, known as the 'World Cypress King,' stands about 50 meters tall with a trunk diameter of about 5.8 meters, and is estimated to be over 2,500 years old. Its trunk is hung with prayer flags and khatas. Local legend holds that it is the tree of life of Tonpa Shenrab Miwoche, founder of Bon, and Bon believers often come here to circumambulate it and pray for blessings. Walking paths loop around the ancient cypress grove, and a visit takes about an hour. Admission is about 30 yuan. Getting there: a taxi from Bayi Town takes about 15 minutes, and it can be combined in the same day with Gala Peach Blossom Village and Yani Wetland. Note: Ancient trees are nationally protected plants, so do not climb them, carve them or strip their bark. Circle the trees clockwise.
Opening hours
09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Niyang Pavilion
- Biri Sacred Mountain Boardwalk
- Gala Peach Blossom Village
- Bayi Town (Nyingchi City)
- Millennium Walnut King
- Tsomu Jiri Lake
- Lamaling Monastery
- Yani National Wetland Park