Its complex physiognomy consists of high peaks, deep valleys, snow mountains and grasslands. The northwest part of Chayu is higher than the southeastern side. The town is 2,360 meters above the sea level while the average latitude of the whole county stays at about 2,800 meters. The lowest place, the Rima Village of the Township of Xiachayu, is only 1,400 meters. 60% covered by forest, Chayu boasts a number of rivers like the Nu River, the Chayu River and Qingshui River etc. that mostly originates from the snow mountains.
Chayu Nyingchi Prefecture is situated in the heart of such famous scenic zones as the Meili Snow Mountain, the Arzha Glacier, the Ranwu Lake and the Ziba Valley National Nature Reserve etc. From the ancient time it has been a pleasant place for residence and enjoyed a reputation as the immortal land in the human world and “the Jiangnan of Tibet”.
The county boasts a variety of tourist attractions that includes forests, waterfalls, lakes, grasslands, glaciers and snow mountains. Its abundant species, complex topography, unique climate give rise to the formings of many scenic spots such as the Jigong hot spring, the Dongcong Cold spring and the Ziba valley National Nature Reserve. As a shining pearl on the snowy Tibet Plateau, Chayu is obviously a top choice for explorers and photographers.
Location
The County of Chayu lies in the southeast of Tibet, 900 km from Lhasa and 500 km from Bayi. It borders with Yunan in the east, with Bomi, Basu and Zuogong Changdu Prefecture in the north, with Motuo in the west and with Burma and India in the south Chyu (250 km long and 180 km wide) has a land area of about 31,659 square kilometers. Its national borderline with India is 400 km in length and with Burma 188 km. There are six townships and 114 villages in the county.
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