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Overview of Zuogong County
Zuogong County is located in the eastern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, belonging to the city of Chamdo, and is situated between longitude 97°06′-98°36′E and latitude 28°30′-30°30′N. The county covers an area of about 11,700 square kilometers. The county covers an area of about 11,700 square kilometers, with an average altitude of about 3,800 meters, and has a plateau temperate semi-arid climate. Zuogong is an important passing place of Sichuan-Tibet Highway (National Highway 318) and a transportation hub connecting Tibet and Sichuan.
Natural and Human Characteristics
Zuogong County is located in the middle reaches of the Nujiang River, with a terrain dominated by high mountains and canyons, and possesses natural landscapes such as the northern slopes of the Meili Snow Mountain and the Grand Canyon of the Nujiang River. The area is dominated by Tibetans, preserving the traditional Tibetan Buddhist culture and folk activities, such as mountain-turning and horse-racing festivals. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, with barley and yak farming being important industries.
Tourism and Transportation
Zuogong is an important stopping point for Sichuan-Tibet route tourism, with attractions including Dongba Minjiu and Tiantuo Monastery, etc. National Highway 318 passes through the whole territory, and the county town is about 200 kilometers away from the downtown area of Chamdo, and about 1,000 kilometers away from Lhasa. The best time to travel is from May to October, need to pay attention to plateau reaction prevention.
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Today is 2026-02-27
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