Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyo

Overview

The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, located in Milin County, Linzhi Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, is recognized as the world's largest and deepest canyon. With a total length of 504.6 kilometers and a maximum depth of 6,009 meters, it boasts an average depth of 2,268 meters. This natural wonder is formed due to the rapid uplift of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the combined effect of mantle upwelling in the region.
Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyo

Advantages

Unique Landscape: The canyon features a spectacular U-turn and serves as the largest water vapor channel on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It offers breathtaking scenery characterized by its height, depth, moisture, tranquility, length, danger, uniqueness, and beauty.
Rich Biodiversity: Influenced by warm and moist air currents from the Indian Ocean, the annual precipitation in the southern section of the canyon reaches up to 4,000 millimeters, making it one of the most biodiverse regions globally.
Cultural Significance: The area is inhabited by ethnic groups such as the Monba and Tibetan, and the Namjabarwa Peak is revered as the "Father of All Mountains in Tibet" in Tibetan Buddhism.

Ticket Price

Adult Ticket: From ¥150 onwards.
Winter Promotion: Free appointment tickets with sightseeing bus fee at ¥90 per person.

Opening Hours

Opening Time: 09:30.
Closing Time for Entry: 18:00.
Operating Hours: 09:30 - 18:00.

Discount Policies

Children: Aged 6 (not included) to 18 (not included) can enjoy a 50% discount on tickets and need to purchase sightseeing bus tickets.
Winter and Spring Tourism Season Discounts: Various discounts and promotions are available during the winter and spring seasons.

Transportation

Self-driving: From Linzhi City, it takes approximately 1.5 hours to drive to the destination, covering a distance of about 80 kilometers.
Public Transport: Take the passenger bus from Linzhi Passenger Transport Center to Pai Town, with two daily departures at 9:00 am and 2:00 pm (additional departures during peak seasons). The ticket price is ¥65 per person.
Taxi/Didi Chuxing: Taxis or ride-hailing services can be taken from Linzhi City or Pai Town to the nearby entrance of the grand canyon.