Follow the peach blossom to Nyingchi

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Among all the unadorned beauty, Linzhi is especially known for its spring peach blossoms. In March, peach blossoms spread across gorges all the way to join the lofty snow-capped mountain peaks. [Photo: sina.com]



Linzhi, or Nyingchi, often referred to as the throne of the sun in Tibetan by locals, is indeed where the sun rises every day compared to other places in Tibet.

Located in the lower reaches of Yarlung Zangbo River of the southwestern Tibet Autonomous Region, Linzhi is blessed with a semi-humid climate and fascinating scenery. The Himalayan and Tangula mountains wend their way from west to east to join the Hengduan Mountains. Because of the large number of river valleys and alpine gorges, Nyingchi is sometimes referred to as the 'Switzerland of Tibet.'

Among all the unadorned beauty, Linzhi is especially known for its spring peach blossoms. In March, peach blossoms spread across gorges all the way to join the lofty snow-capped mountain peaks.

Basum Lake is one of the best known tourist attractions in Linzhi. Tucked inside the alpine gorge, the sapphire-like lake reflects the surrounding snow mountains, as well as inhabited diverse wildlife.

Setting your foot on Linzhi, you will be amazed by the well-preserved original forestry, cypresses that can grow up to thirty meters, and hundreds of rare flowers.

Linzhi is inhabited by many ethnic minority people like Menba and Luoba, and their living custom and religions still maintain a strong minority flavor.

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