Nyingchi Main Bazaar
Nyingchi's main bazaar concentrates Sichuan and Tibetan restaurants plus speciality shops, unusually well supplied for the Sichuan–Tibet highway. Seasonal matsutake, lingzhi and local mushrooms are the draw.
Overview
Quick facts about Nyingchi Main Bazaar
Nyingchi's main bazaar concentrates Sichuan and Tibetan restaurants plus speciality shops, unusually well supplied for the Sichuan–Tibet highway. Seasonal matsutake, lingzhi and local mushrooms are the draw.
| Type | Commercial Street |
|---|---|
| Altitude | 3,000 m (9,843 ft) |
| Visit length | About 1.5 hours |
| Opening hours | Shops ~09:30–21:00; street open all day |
| Good to know | Try the seasonal mushroom dishes from July to September. |
How to visit
Practical advice from our Lhasa team.
- Taxi drop-off: Nearest drop-off at the street entrance
- Bus: City buses stop at the district edge
Hotels near Nyingchi Main Bazaar
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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