A peaceful lake in Nyingchi, southeast of Tibet. "Nyingchi" means "the Grand Seat of the Sun" in the Tibetan language. It is famous for its green mountains and clear water. (Photo: tibet.cn) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, April 4 -- "Nyingchi" means "the Grand Seat of the Sun" in the Tibetan language. It is famous for its green mountains and clear water. The Himalaya and Tangula Mountains wind their ways from west to east like two colossal dragons.

    The city of Nyingchi, lying in the southeast of Tibet, is in the embrace of these mountain ranges. Nyingchi is also called "the Switzerland of Tibet" and "the Jiangnan of Tibet."

    March in Nyingchi is a breath of spring. Many plants are already in full bloom.