Yadong Valley (Chumbi Valley)
亚东沟
A deeply cut valley on the southern slope of the Himalayas, with primeval forest, streams and wooden village houses. It is known as Tibet’s “little Jiangnan.”
Yadong Valley, also known as Chumbi Valley, is carved by the Yadong River, which flows down from about 4,300 m at Phari to roughly 2,900 m near the county town. Warm, moist air from the Indian Ocean keeps both slopes thick with fir, spruce and rhododendron forests, shrouded in cloud and mist, in stark contrast to the northern Tibetan plateau. You can enjoy the views by self-driving the road from the county town to Phari, or hike through the forests around Xiasima. Entry requires a border permit. During the rainy season, watch for rockfalls and landslides.
Opening hours
All day