Chinese Name: 阿里 (ā lǐ)
Population: 124,000
Area: 345,000 square kilometers (133,205 square miles)
Location: in the west of Tibet, southwest China
Administrative Division: 7 counties (Gar, Burang, Zada, Rutog, Ge'gyai, Gerze, Coqen)
Area Code: 0897
Zip Code: 859000
GDP (2019): CNY 6.24 billion (USD 0.90 billion)
Nationalities: Tibetan, Han, Hui
A Mountainous China’s Least Densely Populated Area
Ngari (Ali) stands in western Tibet Autonomous Region, southwest frontier of China. It neighbors Xinjiang to the north and Shigatse and Nachu to the east. Furthermore, it has a total frontier of 1,116 kilometers (693 miles) bordering upon India and Nepal in the south and Kashmir to the west.
Ngari is one of the least densely populated areas in the world. From the 10th century to the early 17th century, prosperous and powerful Guge Kingdom ruled here and promoted Buddhism, leaving many exquisite religious art works including wall paintings, sculptures and stone carvings. It built the first Buddhist temple in Ngari - Tholing Monastery. More than 300 caves and houses relics built in the mountains can be seen in the Ruins of Guge Kingdom. Besides, there are many mountain ranges in the territory, including the Himalayas and the Gangdese Mountains. The Mount Kailash is lionized by many religious denominations. The beautiful Lake Manasarova, Pangong Tso Lake and Lake Rakshastal also deserve a visit.
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