main cities of tibet: lhasa , shigatse , shannan , tingri , nakchu , ngari , nyingchi , tsedang , zhangmu , chamdo
nyingchi is situated in the lower reach of the yarlung tsangbo river with a mild and moist climate at an altitude of 3,000 meters. the region has a concentration of monba and lhoba ethnic community with very unique customs. the yarlung tsangbo river cuts through the himalayas, forming the grand yarlung tsangbo canyon, the deepest in the world, at the foot of mt.namjagbarwa. the medong nature reserve is famed for its great variety of rare species of plants. the tsayu area with semi-tropical climate and vegetation is popular with nature loving travelers. lake basumtso and other unique scenery of natural wonder are also popular tourist attractions.