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Ancient Living Relic of Tibet

The 3000-Year-Old Cypress

The 3,000-year-old cypress tree in Nyingchi is China’s oldest cypress. It stands 50 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of 6 meters.

Location
Pagyi Village, Nyingchi
Height
50 Meters
Trunk Diameter
6 Meters
Age
3000+ Years

Overview

Near Pagyi Village in Nyingchi—Tibet’s “Switzerland”—grows China’s tallest and oldest cypress tree, more than 3000-year-old living relic. Standing 50 meters high with a 6-meter diameter, it’s so massive that 21 people holding hands can just encircle its trunk!

Cypress Grove

Thousands of smaller cypresses cluster around this ancient giant, forming a serene grove. Government-supervised experts tend to them gently, ensuring their undisturbed growth.

They’ve confirmed the tree belongs to the Yarlung Tsangpo cypress family, tying it to Tibet’s long natural heritage.

Experience

Wandering the grove, you’ll feel the quiet magic of standing beside a tree that’s witnessed centuries of Tibetan life, whether it’s locals pausing to admire it or travelers snapping photos.

This ancient cypress isn’t just nature’s wonder; it’s a warm, tangible piece of Tibet’s soul, perfect for slowing down and savoring the region’s gentle beauty.

Plan Your Visit

For detailed information about The 3000-Year-Old Cypress and Tibet tours, feel free to contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com . Our expert team will help create a memorable Tibet travel experience based on your interests and preferences.

1: Tibet Travel Permit

Without Tibet Travel Permits, you cannot enter Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region), China, but it is not difficult to obtain the permit, registered company like TRW, it can be easily obtain it for you if your Tibet Tour has been confirmed with a legit registered local travel company.

2: Alien Permit

Alien Travel Permit (ATP) is an additional permit which is required if your itinerary is in Gyirong, Kailash, Ngari and EBC in western part of Tibet,Tsedang,Nyinchi, Ranwo Lake, Basum Lake, Sakga or Shalu Monasteries in Shigatse area,

3: Military Permit

The Military Permits as you can see from the word, this permit is related to military department, thus, this travel document is mainly issued by the military authority in Tibet, in fact, this permit is compulsory for entering to any border regions between China and neighboring countries. Military permits are required for visiting following places in Tibet apart from TTP.

  • Ali (Far Western Tibet)
  • Guge Kingdom (Far Western Tibet)
  • Gyirong (New Border to Nepal)
  • Lake Manasarovar (Near Mt. Kailash in Far Western Tibet)
  • Kailash (Western Tibet)
  • Nyima country (Border country between Ali and Nakchu Prefecture)
  • Cochin

NOTE: This permit can apply only from Lhasa, Tibet, you don’t have to worry about it as our company (TRW) will obtain such permits on your behalf and you just need to cooperate by sending your scanned copies of China Visa/TGV and Passport to your travel consultant. If you want to know more details about Tibet Travel Permits, you can contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com Our professional travel consultants will reply to you with their extensive knowledge and rich Tibet tour experiences

Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is the basic required permit to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), every foreign travelers must need Tibet Travel Permit to enter to Tibet along with your Chinese Visa or Tibet Group Visa. Though it seems very hard or confusing, it just takes few simple steps, and your travel agency will do the rest.

Tibet Travel Permit is mainly obtained from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, Tibet, which contains the tourist’s information and confirmed itineraries.

According to the latest Chinese regulations for foreign visitors, passports must have a validity of six months (at least) to apply for a Chinese visa. This requirement also applies when traveling to Tibet along with Tibet Travel Permit.

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