Nyingchi City (Bayi Town)
Bayi Town is the seat of Nyingchi at about 3,000 m, humid and comparatively oxygen-rich, and often used as a low-altitude acclimatization base after arriving in Tibet. Hotels, restaurants and supplies cluster along the Nyang River.
Overview
Quick facts about Nyingchi City (Bayi Town)
Bayi Town is the seat of Nyingchi at about 3,000 m, humid and comparatively oxygen-rich, and often used as a low-altitude acclimatization base after arriving in Tibet. Hotels, restaurants and supplies cluster along the Nyang River.
| Type | Business District |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1 hours |
| Opening hours | Open all day |
| Good to know | The lowest and greenest of Tibet's prefecture seats — useful as a first or last stop. |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Taxi drop-off: Hotel forecourts along the main street
- Bus: City buses and shared taxis run through the district
Hotels near Nyingchi City (Bayi Town)
Sorted by walking or driving distance when we have it; otherwise hotels we use in the same city.
Best time to visit
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