Ngari


Ngari is known as the "roof of the roof of the world" and the most "Tibetan" part of Tibet. It is situated in the western region of Tibet. This is the land of the Himalayas with great snowcapped mountains, lakes, grasslands and lots of space.

Because Ngari’s general terrain is high in the north and south and low in the middle. Ngari has therefore been described as “on the roof of the world and at the head of waters”. Here, there are rolling mountains and vast stretches of field. Lakes dot the vast territory.

As with most Tibetan regions, there are many natural and historic sites of interest located here. The most important of these sights is Mt. Kailash, Lake Manasarova, the Guge Ruins and the Toding Temple. These are some of the holiest sights in Tibet and are imminently important in the religious lives of the Tibetan people.

Ngari has the advantages of vast stretches of territory and affluent resources. It has abundant reserves of boron, and the proven reserves of quality salt lake deposits reach 970,000 tons. The unique and fantastic landscape and culture of Ngari strongly appeal to the increasing number of domestic and overseas tourists.

In the meantime, Ngari has quickened its pace in studying the use of solar energy. The development and utilization of such clean energy has not only protected the ecological environment of Ngari but also makes people realize that humans and nature can live harmoniously at a higher level.