Zhangmu port

Zhangmu port is currently the largest open port from China to the South Asian subcontinent. It is located in the south slope of the middle part of Himalaya mountain, bordering Nepal in the East, South and West. It is the throat of China Nepal highway, a national first-class highway. Zhangmu port is 736km away from Lhasa and 120km away from Kathmandu. It is the main channel for political, economic and cultural exchanges between China and Nepal. Facing the hinterland of Nepal, the smooth China Nepal highway has brought the development and prosperity of Zhangmu border trade market, and geographically formed the connection from Zhangmu port to Shigatse, Gyangze, Lhasa and even domestic brother provinces. Port climate is good, 2400 meters above sea level, 1700 meters at the head of friendship bridge. Port traffic is convenient, energy, communications and other infrastructure basic security, customs, banks, industry and commerce, joint inspection, public security and other administrative agencies sound. Zhangmu town has a permanent population of more than 3000 people, more than 20 foreign trade and border trade companies, and an average daily floating population of about 1000 people. The annual trade volume of commodities has exceeded 200 million yuan. It radiates to Tibet and its neighboring provinces internally and Nepal and its neighboring countries and regions externally. It is the largest border trade center port in Tibet at present. Zhangmu is located on the slope of the valley at the southern foot of the middle Himalaya on the border between China and Nepal, with an altitude of 2300 meters. It is a small town built on the mountain. The surrounding natural environment is very beautiful. Modern buildings and some old wooden houses are scattered on both sides of the road. Zhangmu is a subtropical area with humid climate and pleasant scenery. Its buildings are mainly small buildings with two or three floors, made of stone, wood and brick. Because Zhangmu town is built according to the slope, there are many turns in the streets. The layout of the houses in the whole town is relatively random, the height is obviously scattered, and the layers are close to each other, all connected by the streets and stone steps. Most of the roofs have small gardens and tin roofs, and all kinds of Wind Horse flags, luck trees and so on are all over the roofs, which make the whole town colorful and eye-catching in the surrounding green mountains, green waters and white clouds. As a very busy trading port, the town is full of traffic and is often congested. On both sides of the road, there are hundreds of shops, dealing in all kinds of goods. You can see a lot of goods from India, Nepal and other places. Besides the Tibetans and Hans, there are also many Indians and Nepalese. Tourists and businessmen of all colors come and go. In October 2008, the customs had moved to Qiaotou of friendship bridge (joint inspection building at Zhangmu port). Bank: there are Bank of China, Agricultural Bank of China and people's Bank of China at Zhangmu port. Transportation: there is a bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa on Thursday in winter, and return to Zhangmu town on Tuesday next week. There is a bus from Shigatse to Zhangmu every day. If it's Nepal, there is a 10 yuan fare from friendship bridge to Zhangmu town. Accommodation: Zhangmu Hotel, Caiyuan Hotel, Jiaotong Hotel, Hongqiao Hotel (former reception office), Baima Hotel (2 stars). The standard room is 100 yuan per room, and the price will fluctuate with the tourist season. Secondly, there are many small hotels, but they are not open to foreigners. The traffic is very convenient. There are more than 50 taxis in the town, and the whole town costs 10 yuan per taxi. In Hongqiao Hotel, there are many Toyota 4500 to Lhasa, the ticket price is about 350. Diet: there are many snack bars in the town, with northeast and Sichuan flavors. The consumption of noodles is 8-10 yuan per bowl, which is slightly more expensive than Lhasa.

Zhangmu port

Zhangmu port: located at the bottom of zhangmugou, Zhangmu Town, Nyalam County, on the Sino Nepal border at the southern foot of the Himalayas, it is a national first-class land trade port. More than 1000 Sherpas in Tibet mainly live here. Zhangmu town has a permanent population of more than 3000 people, more than 20 foreign trade and border trade companies, and an average daily floating population of about 1000 people. The annual trade volume of commodities has exceeded 200 million yuan. It radiates to Tibet and its neighboring provinces internally and Nepal and its neighboring countries and regions externally. It is the largest border trade center port in Tibet at present. Around Zhangmu port nature reserve. Relationship: Yadong Port in the East and Jilong port in the West.

At the bottom of the beautiful zhangmugou nature reserve.

position

Zhangmu port: located at the bottom of zhangmugou, Zhangmu Town, Nyalam County, Xigaze, Tibet, on the south slope of the middle section of the Himalayas, bordering Nepal in the East, South and West. It is the throat of China Nepal highway, the national first-class highway. It is 736km away from Lhasa and 120km away from Kathmandu. It is the main channel for political, economic and cultural exchanges between China and Nepal, and is the southward link between China and Nepal The largest open port in the subcontinent. Zhangmu port is facing the hinterland of Nepal. The smooth China Nepal highway has brought the development and prosperity of Zhangmu border trade market, and geographically formed the connection from Zhangmu port to Shigatse, Gyangze, Lhasa and even domestic brother provinces. Port climate is good, 2400 meters above sea level, 1700 meters at the head of friendship bridge. Port traffic is convenient, energy, communications and other infrastructure basic security, customs, banks, industry and commerce, joint inspection, public security and other administrative agencies sound. It is only 90 kilometers away from Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, so many foreign tourists take it as the gate for them to enter or leave Tibet. In Zhangmu, there is the 14th highest peak in the world, mount Xixiabangma, with an altitude of 8012 meters. There are dense virgin forests, peculiar glaciers, dozens of lakes, as well as many places of interest for sightseeing.

Zhangmu is located on the slope of the valley at the southern foot of the middle Himalaya on the border between China and Nepal, with an altitude of 2300 meters. It is a small town built on the mountain. The surrounding natural environment is very beautiful. Modern buildings and some old wooden houses are scattered on both sides of the road.

Around Zhangmu port nature reserve. Relationship: Yadong Port in the East and Jilong port in the West.

Transportation and accommodation

Transportation: Zhangmu has a bus to Lhasa on Thursday in winter, and returns to Zhangmu town on Tuesday next week. There is a bus from Shigatse to Zhangmu every day. If it is Nepal, there is a 15 yuan fare from friendship bridge to Zhangmu town.

Accommodation: Zhangmu Hotel, Caiyuan Hotel, Jiaotong Hotel, Hongqiao Hotel (former reception office), Baima Hotel (2 stars). The standard room is 100 yuan / room, Jinxin Hotel (with hot water, WiFi, car returning to Lhasa, etc.), Tianlong Hotel (25 yuan to 40 yuan / person, with WiFi), etc. The price will fluctuate with the tourist season. Secondly, there are many small hotels, but they are not open to foreigners. The traffic is very convenient. There are more than 50 taxis in the town, and the whole town costs 10 yuan per taxi. In Hongqiao Hotel, there are many Toyota 4500 and business cars to Lhasa, and the ticket price is about 350.

climate

Zhangmu is a subtropical area with humid climate and pleasant scenery. Its buildings are mainly small buildings with two or three floors, made of stone, wood and brick. Because Zhangmu town is built according to the slope, there are many turns in the streets. The layout of the houses in the whole town is relatively random, the height is obviously scattered, and the layers are close to each other, all connected by the streets and stone steps. Most of the roofs have small gardens and tin roofs, and all kinds of Wind Horse flags, luck trees and so on are all over the roofs, which make the whole town colorful and eye-catching in the surrounding green mountains, green waters and white clouds. As a very busy trading port, the town is full of traffic and is often congested. On both sides of the road, there are hundreds of shops, dealing in all kinds of goods. You can see a lot of goods from India, Nepal and other places. Besides the Tibetans and Hans, there are also many Indians and Nepalese. Tourists and businessmen of all colors come and go.

At the end of the street is the Chinese customs, which is the right place for tourists to visit Nepal. Thousands of meters away is the friendship bridge at the junction of China and Nepal. At the customs gate, you will find a lot of money changers gathered. Whenever there are travelers, they rush up with calculators and lots of paper money.

Camphor wood, a small border town with green hills and trees, stands out with red buildings. This is not only the unique scenery of Zhangmu, but also reflects the rapid prosperity of the poor and backward Zhangmu town in the past.

Camphor is located in the southern slope of the Himalayas with subtropical marine climate characteristics, humid climate, green mountains, four seasons such as spring. The whole town is built on the mountain, and the houses are built on both sides of the same mountain highway Zao Zhong Ni highway, with an average altitude of 2200 meters. Zhangmu town covers a total area of 70 square kilometers, almost no flat land can be found, and the slope of the whole town is between 30 degrees and 45 degrees. Walking on the streets of Zhangmu, there are all kinds of beautiful buildings on both sides: foreign hotels, foreign trade buildings, posts and telecommunications buildings, Tibetan reception offices and so on. The most eye-catching is a villa like red brick buildings, these similar western style buildings, almost all belong to the private ownership of Zhangmu residents. Most of the owners of the red mansion have opened different sizes of shops downstairs. All kinds of goods in the shop include perfume, cosmetics boxes and all kinds of woven fabrics from India and Nepal, and more are children's toys, clothing, shoes and other general merchandise in the mainland.

scenic spot

port

The main commodities imported from Zhangmu port are China's rice, flour, pepper and perfume. The commodities exported to Nepal are wool, tea, salt and Tibetan medicine. The total volume of border trade at Zhangmu port reached 32061 tons, and the total value of border trade reached 337 million yuan. The reporter was deeply impressed by the richness and commercial prosperity of Zhangmu town. Night fell, Zhangmu town lights, countless lights scattered among the trees. Looking up from the Sino Nepal friendship bridge, it looks like stars in the sky. The melodious songs of the song and dance hall make camphor wood full of exuberant vitality.

Chinese PinYin : Zhang Mu Kou An