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Introduction to Gangba County, Tibet, China
Gangba County is located in the southern part of Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region of China, at the northern foot of the Himalayas, with an average altitude of about 4,700 meters, making it one of the high-altitude border counties in Tibet. The county is mainly engaged in animal husbandry and boasts unique Tibetan culture and natural landscapes, such as the ancient fortress of Gangba, the Truden Nyima Glacier and natural geothermal hot springs. Gangba County is also an important area along the China-India border, with a significant strategic location. The local climate is cold and dry, and the population is predominantly Tibetan, maintaining a traditional nomadic lifestyle and Tibetan Buddhist beliefs.
Natural and Human Characteristics
The natural beauty of Gamba County is magnificent, and the Truden Nyima Glacier is regarded as a holy place, attracting trekkers and pilgrims. The locality is famous for the Gamba sheep, a highland breed of animal with delicious meat, which is a specialty agricultural product of Tibet. Culturally, the Gangba Tibetan Opera and religious festivals such as the Wango Festival reflect deep Tibetan traditions. Tourism is still developing due to the high altitude and remote location, but is suitable for adventure and cultural heritage enthusiasts to visit.
gangba Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-02-25
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