Zhangmu Town
Zhangmu Town Overview
Chinese Name: 樟木镇 English IPA: Zhāngmu Zhen Location: Shigatse City of Tibet Autonomous Region Population (city): More than 3,000 Language: Mandarin, Tibetan language Zip code: 858400 Tel code: (+86) 08076 Time zone: UTC+8
Located in Nyalam County on the Nepal-China border, Zhangmu, about 776 km (482 mi.) away from the capital of Tibet Lhasa, (also as Dram in Tibetan Language or Zham in Nepali) is a customs town and port of entry acrossing the Bhote Koshi River from the Nepalese Town of Kodari with an altitude of 2,300 meters above sea level. Zhangmu has mild and humid subtropical climate, which is a rarity for Tibet, which is supposedly owed to nearby Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. Visitors come mainly for climbing up the lofty mountain, appreciating the heavenly sights, or pilgrimage at its holiness. However, for the particular location, Zhangmu Town itself can form an interesting array of scenery for the visitors.
Highlights of Zhangmu Town
▪Zhangmu Port: Located at the Sino-Nepal border of the south of the Himalayas, it is the only land trade port in Tibet
▪Liuquan Waterfall: It’s a quiet and comfortable place with blue sky, white clouds like a paradise.
▪Mt.Himalaya: The Himalayas inhabited by 52.7 million people are spread across five countries: India, Nepal, Bhutan, China and Pakistan, with the first three countries having sovereignty over most of the range.
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Zhangmu Town Attractions
Zhangmu Town borders Nepal to the south. Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge is only 10 km away and another 100 km's drive will lead you into Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. Different from other dry and cold areas in Tibet, Zhangmu is mild and humid because of its subtropical climate. The Zhangmu Port of Zhangmu Town, borders Nepal in the east, south and west, is the throat of the Sino-Nepal Friendship Highway with 736 km to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet and [...]
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Zhangmu Town Tours
Being one of the top destinations in Tibet, Zhongmu will never let you down. Zhangmu Tour is one of the attractive tours in Tibet, which can provide tourists with stunning views in Tibet. It couldn't be better to tour Zhangmu when travelling in Tibet. We provide some types of tour packages for visiting Zhangmu Town including these famous attractions at the best price. You can spend a leisure time around Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge and immerse yourself in the strong Buddhist atmosphere by visiting [...]
Climate & When to Go
The climate in Zhangmu is warm and temperate. There is significant rainfall throughout the year in Zhangmu. Even the driest month still has a lot of rainfall. The average temperature in Zhangmu is 18.1 C. The average annual rainfall is 1,569 mm. The driest month is December. There is 48 mm of precipitation in December. Most precipitation falls in April, with an average of 200 mm. ‣ Best Time to Visit Zhangmu Summer and autumn are the best seasons to visit Zhangmu as the temperatures are [...]
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Transportation
Zhangmu Town lies in the southern piedmont of the median Himalayas, about 776 km (482 mi.), away from the capital of Tibet Lhasa. It also borders Nepal to the south. Sino-Nepal Friendship Bridge is only more 10 km(6 miles) away and another 100 km (62 miles)'s drive will lead you into Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. After the completion of the Sino-Nepal Road, it has become the most welcome attraction for visitors and traders. How to Get to Zhangmu Town By Plane There are [...]
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Festivals and Activities
Tibetan Zhangmu Festivals are traditionally based on lunar calendar. Most of the Tibetan festivals on the Tibetan plateaus are deeply influenced by Buddhism or rich ancestral culture. During the festivals, all the people wear traditional costume and perform different traditional dances and ritual activities. Festival is the best way to experience the diverse culture and tradition of the local and their ethnic affinity. Festivals in Zhangmu 1. Tibetan New Year Tibetan New Year is the Tibetan people's traditional festival, and the most solemn festival. Shigatse not only celebrates the Farmers' Year on December [...]
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Travel Tips
Located in Nyalam County on the Nepal-China border, Zhangmu, about 776 km (482 mi.) away from the capital of Tibet Lhasa, (also as Dram in Tibetan Language or Zham in Nepali) is a customs town and port of entry acrossing the Bhote Koshi River from the Nepalese Town of Kodari with an altitude of 2,300 meters above sea level. Zhangmu has mild and humid subtropical climate, which is a rarity for Tibet, which is supposedly owed to nearby Mount Everest, the highest [...]
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Useful Maps
Located in Nyalam County on the Nepal-China border, Zhangmu, about 776 km (482 mi.) away from the capital of Tibet Lhasa, (also as Dram in Tibetan Language or Zham in Nepali) is a customs town and port of entry acrossing the Bhote Koshi River from the Nepalese Town of Kodari with an altitude of 2,300 meters above sea level. Zhangmu has mild and humid subtropical climate, which is a rarity for Tibet, which is supposedly owed to nearby Mount Everest, the highest [...]
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Zhangmu Town Accommodation
Where to Stay in Zhangmu Town Zhangmu Town, "Noisy Tibetan Mountain Town", which is the only way passing through Lhasa to Kathmandu, is a town under the jurisdiction of Nyalam County, Shigatse in Tibet. There are many hotels around Zhangmu Town. My Mysterious Tibet will provide the best hotels for you. The recommended hotels as follows: 1. Name: Ruixing Hotel(瑞兴旅馆) Add: West 150 meters of the Junction of Tuanjie road and Yingbin Road, Nyalam County, Shigatse(日喀则市聂拉木县团结路与迎宾路交叉口西150米) 2. Name: Zhangmu Hotel(樟木旅馆) Tel: (0892)8742390 Add: Tuanjie Road, Zhangmu [...]
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