Gangga Town Overview
In Chinese: 岗嘎镇
In Pinyin: Gǎng Gā Zhèn
Administrative Division Code : 542324101
Post Code : 857000
Calling Code : 0892
The Prefix of Motor Vehicle License Plate : 藏D
The Prefix of Citizen Identity Card Number: 542324
Overview of Gangga Town
Gangkar Town (岗嘎镇）is a town under the administration of Tingri County. During the years between 1960 and 1968, Gangkar Town was the seat of Tingri County Government. In July, 1968, the Tingri County Government was moved back to Shegar Town. Now Gangkar Town is also known as “Old Tingri” (老定日）.
Gangkar Town (Old Tingri) has 27 village committees, administrating 34 natural villlages. Gangkar Town has a total population of 6368 with Tibetans as the main inhabitants as well as Han and Hui. The economy of Gangkar Town is focused on agriculture, animal husbandry and tourism.
Highlights of Gangga Town
The Monument of Mount Everest National Nature Reserve(珠穆朗玛峰国家级自然保护区纪念碑)
12 Monasteries: a Gelug monastery which was completely destroyed but is being restored.
Spectacular Views: It is known for its spectacular views of Mount Everest, Mount Lhotse, Mount Makalu, and Cho Oyu, which comprise four of the six highest mountains in the world.
Spectacular Views of Gangga Town
Old Tingri is also one of the perfect place to view Mt.Everest and other high mountains. Every year over one thousand tourists visit Mt.Everest Preserve Zone through the Old Tingri. Old Tingri (Gangkar Town) is about 60km southwest of Shegar Town, the seat of Tingri County.
Transportation of Gangga Town
Old Tingri (Gangkar Town) has a convenient transportation with the National Highway 318 passing through the town. Old Tingri (Gangkar Town) is the important place for those who travel overland from Zhangmu Fort or from Shigatse to Zhangmu. The Old Tingri (Gangkar Town) has a yak transport team offering transport service for mountain climbers. Now there are 11 family inns in the town.
