At the end of March, while the rest of Tibet is still wrapped in silver and white, Nyingchi, in eastern Tibet, bursts into a breathtaking sea of peach flowers. In order to celebrate this grandeur of nature and advocate Tibetan culture, Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival has been held by local Tibetans and enthusiastic tourists since 2002. Since then, the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival has become a major attraction of spring tourism in Tibet, attracting countless tourists from home and abroad.

1. Highlights of Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival

The annual Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival showcases stunning pink peach blossoms and vibrant Tibetan cultural events together. During the festival, you can join in the Lantern Show, Tibetan costume party, and folk music festivities. There are also trilling performances, such as horsemanship, archery, wrestling, and stone-carrying competitions, which have a long history among local Tibetans.

Enjoy the peach blossoms and Tibetan culture at the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival.

While exploring local Tibetan villages, you will enjoy the unique pastoral scenery with pink flowers, taste delicious local food and drinks, and take a leisure hike around. A special photography exhibition will also be held during the Peach Blossom Festival, showcasing the beautiful landscapes and rich folk culture of Nyingchi.

2. The Best Time to Enjoy Peach Blossom in Nyingchi, Tibet

Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival is one of the best times to visit Nyingchi. The annual festival usually takes place from mid-March to early April, when the region is adorned with pink peach blossoms.

Generally, the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival lasts for 20 days each year, extending into late April, when peach blossoms are in full bloom. Based on past trends, the 2025 Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival is expected to begin in late March or early April, and we’ll share the exact date as soon as it’s officially announced.

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Below are the dates from previous Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festivals to help you plan your Nyingchi tour in 2025.

However, the peach flowers' blooming period varies based on altitude and region. In lower areas of Nyingchi, blossoms may appear earlier, while higher altitudes experience a delay. The whole peach blossom season in Nyingchi often lasts from mid-March to mid-April, but the flowering phase is slightly different. As you plan your Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival tour, take a moment to check the peak bloom times for a better travel experience.

3. Top Places to Enjoy Peach Blossom Festival in Nyingchi

Nyingchi peaches are mainly distributed along the Niyang River as well as the road from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Bayi town. Peach blossoms can be seen everywhere in Nyingchi, like the edge of the fields, the narrow alleys, etc. Here are some recommended places in Nyingchi with the best viewing spots of peach blossoms.

Top 1: Gala Valley, the Venue for Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival

Located in Bayi District, Gala Village is the venue for the annual Peach Blossom Festival opening ceremony. Nestled in the Niyang River Valley, Gala Village is surrounded by vast stretches of wild peach trees. With over 1,200 trees across 270 acres, it’s a stunning paradise for the sea of peach blossoms in spring.

The peach blossom season in Gala Village is usually about mid-March. After reaching the peak around March 18, peach blossoms begin to fade away in early April. The full-blossom period in Gala Village is much longer than in other places.

Peach blossom in Nyingchi Gala Village.

Best Time for Peach Blossoms in Gala Valley (Bayi District): March 15 - April 10
Classic Travel Route: Bayi Town - Gala Village - Kasimu Village - Daze Village - Nichi Village - Gala Village - Bayi Town.

Top 2: Bome Peach Blossom Valley, China’s Largest Peach Blossom Valley

Bome County is the first area in the entire Nyingchi region where the peach blossoms bloom, and Bome Peach Blossom Valley, also known as Bomi Taohuagou, features both the earliest blossoms and the largest peach blossom valley in China. Every spring, stunning swathes of ancient peach trees bloom along the Parlung Zangbo River, creating a breathtaking spectacle alongside local Tibetan villages and green fields.

The drive from Bomi Town to the valley also takes you through Runa Village and Qingduo Town, both perfect for enjoying the beautiful blossoms. Runa Village is 32 kilometers away from Bome Town. When driving through the G318 National Highway, you can appreciate lush peach flowers clustering on the river banks. Passing over Runa Village, you'll get to Qingduo Town. When spring comes, wild peach blossoms spread all over the mountains and plains, making the small town an island of peach blossoms.

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Best Time for Peach Blossoms in Bome County: March 10 - April 15
Classic Travel Route: Bome Town - Runa Village - Qingduo Town - Xumu Township - Bome Town - Songzong Town

Top 3: Suosong Village in Mainling County

Located in the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon Scenic Spot in Mainling County, Suosong Village is the best point to take great shots of majestic Namjagbarwa Peak with brilliant peach blossoms. The towering snow-capped mountain peaks and pink peach blossoms under the clear sky bring you into a fairyland.

Beyond Suosong Village, the entire Mainling County, located in the southwest of Nyingchi along the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, is home to countless peach trees. As you drive along the highway toward the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, you’ll see the pink blossoms lining the road, with snow-capped mountains in the background, making it feel like you’re in a pink wonderland.

Suosong Peach Blossom and Namjagbarwa Peak in Nyingchi.

Best Time for Peach Blossoms in Mainling County: March 20 - April 5
Classic Travel Route: Bayi Town - Nyingchi Mainling Airport - Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon - Suosong Village

Top 4: Gongbo’gyamda County

Gongbo'gyamda is located in the upper reach of the Niyang River. Some of the wonderful viewing points include Laru Village, Basum Tso Scenic Spot, and Xiuba Village. In addition, most of the peach blossoms in Gongbo'gyamda are clustering along the G318 National Highway.

Since Gongbo'gyamda has an average altitude of 3,500 meters, the flowering period starts much later than in other places. Peach trees often begin to bloom around March 25. The full-blossom period lasts from April 5th to 30th or so.

Enjoy the peach blossom in Gongbo'gyamda County in April.

Best Time for Peach Blossoms in Gongbo’gyamda County: April 5 - April 30
Classic Travel Route: Bayi Town - Bahe Town - Xiuba Village - Xiri Village - Linze Village - Gadan Village

4. More Attractions in Nyingchi for the Peach Blossom Festival Tour

Besides the peach blossoms, there is much more to explore in Nyingchi. For your next spring tour in Tibet, consider arranging a trip that includes some of the top attractions in Nyingchi.

Midui Glacier in Bome County

Midui Glacier is known as one of the most beautiful glaciers in China and one of the most important marine glaciers in the Tibet Autonomous Regio. It is famous for its unique natural landscape and rich ecological environment. If you visit Midui Glacier during the peach blossom season, you will appreciate the breathtaking scenery of delicate pink blooms framing the majestic white snow-capped mountains. Meanwhile, you can also experience Tibetan culture in the nearby Tibetan villages.

Midui Glacier is a popular attraction in Nyingchi.

Namcha Barwa Peak in Motuo County

Namcha Barwa Peak is the highest mountain in Nyingchi with an altitude of 7,782 meters. Located at the easternmost end of the Himalayas, it is the holy place of the ancient Bon religion in Tibet and is known as the ‘Father of Tibetan Mountains’. One of the best places to enjoy the view of Mount Namjagbarwa is Suosong Village in Mainling County. During the peach blossom season, the peach blossoms bloom in succession by the Yarlung Zangbo River, creating a unique landscape against the backdrop of the snow-capped Namcha Barwa peak.

Visit Namjagbarwa Peak in Motuo County.

Lulang Forest in Bayi District

Located on the G318 National Highway, Lulang Forest is about 80 kilometers away from Bayi town. Nestled amidst the Himalayas, it features towering forests, vibrant grassland, and stunning mountain views you won’t find anywhere else in Tibet.

Visit Lulang Forest in Nyingchi.

Basum Tso Lake in Gongbo’gyamda County

Basum Tso Lake, a famous scenic spot in eastern Tibet, is a sacred lake of the Nyingma Sect. Surrounded by snow mountains and primitive forests, it offers a serene atmosphere and stunning vistas, attracting visitors who seek both spiritual solace and natural beauty.

Basum Tso Lake in Nyingchi.

5. How to Get to Nyingchi and Plan a Smooth Travel Route

As the primary gateway to eastern Tibet, Nyingchi provides convenient access through high-speed rail, the G318 highway, and its airport, making travel to this stunning region easily accessible.

There is no doubt that taking a direct flight to Nyingchi Mainling Airport must be the most convenient and fastest way to travel from Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, and Beijing. But due to the limited flight routes, if you plan to fly to Nyingchi during the Peach Blossom Festival, you need to book your flight as early as possible.

There are direct flights to Nyingchi Mainling Airport from several cities in the mainland of China.

As an essential stop on the Sichuan-Tibet Highway (the G318 National Highway), Nyingchi is always a highlight of Chengdu to Lhasa overland tours. Many travelers start their journey in Chengdu, traveling along the scenic Sichuan-Tibet Highway to reach Nyingchi. After exploring the beauty of Nyingchi, they head west to Lhasa. Typically, a Chengdu Nyingchi Lhasa overland tour takes around 10 days.

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Alternatively, you can arrive in Lhasa first and then travel along the well-paved Lalin Expressway to Nyingchi, admiring the stunning peach blossoms en route. This can be your final destination in Tibet, allowing you to explore other regions of Tibet before departing from Nyingchi Airport back to the mainland of China.

Moreover, there is a Lhasa to Nyingchi high-speed train, offering another travel option. Once the Sichuan-Tibet railway is operational, you’ll even be able to take a bullet train directly from Chengdu to Nyingchi.

6. How to Dress for Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival

From late March to mid-April, Nyingchi experiences mild spring weather. Daytime temperatures typically range from 10°C to 20°C, while nights can be cooler, dropping to around 0°C to 5°C. There is less rainfall but bright sunshine in Nyingchi during early spring, which is a good time to enjoy peach blossoms.

Considering what to pack for a Nyingchi tour during the Peach Blossom Festival, it is essential to wear layers to adjust to changing temperatures during the day and night. It is suggested to wear comfortable shoes if you want to take a leisurely hike and explore the blossom fields.

Don’t forget warm accessories like a hat, gloves, and a scarf for cooler evenings, as well as sunglasses and sunscreen to protect against the strong sun at higher altitudes.

Wear warm coats when touring the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival in early April.

7. More Travel Tips for Enjoying the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival

With an average altitude of around 2,950 meters, Nyingchi has higher oxygen levels than Lhasa, making serious altitude sickness less likely. But you should still be careful not to do any intense exercise in the first few days after arriving in Nyingchi. Make sure to get plenty of sleep and stay relaxed to avoid altitude sickness.

The necessary travel documents for visiting Nyingchi include a Chinese visa, a Tibet Travel Permit, an Alien Travel Permit, and a valid passport. It's important to plan your trip ahead of time, as these documents can take a while to process. Booking your trip to Nyingchi at least 21 days in advance is highly recommended.

A Sample of Tibet Entry Permit.

While enjoying the beautiful scenery of peach blossoms, please pay attention to protecting the environment and respecting local culture, especially when you visit a local Tibetan family or monastery.

Every year, the Peach Blossom Festival is peak tourist season in Nyingchi. Both flights and local hotels are often in high demand. To ensure a smooth travel experience, it is advisable to book your trip as early as possible.

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Conclusion

The Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival is one of the most significant events in eastern Tibet each spring. Visiting during the festival gives you the chance to see the stunning pink peach blossoms blanketing the mountains and valleys, set against the backdrop of snow-capped peaks. You’ll also get to experience the folk culture and traditions of the local Tibetan villages. If you're planning a trip to Tibet in the spring, don't miss out on this amazing celebration of nature and culture in Nyingchi.