# Nanyigou Valley (南伊沟)

Nyingchi, Tibet Autonomous Region · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/nanyigou-valley
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Entrance ticket ¥110; sightseeing bus ¥90
- **Opening hours:** 8：30—18：30
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Getting there:** Can be reached by chartered vehicle from Bayi Town
- **Good for:** Hiking & Outdoors, Photography, Nature

## About Nanyigou Valley

Nanyigou Valley is an important birthplace of the mysterious Tibetan medicinal culture and is known as the ‘Valley of the Tibetan Medicine King’. Legend has it that the ancestor of Tibetan medicine once practised healing and taught disciples here. The valley is not only beautiful but also home to the little-known Lhoba culture. Its scenery and customs are unique, earning it the reputation of a mysterious ‘Shangri-La’.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 583. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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