Namling

Town in Tibet, People's Republic of China

Namling

རྣམ་གླིང་ · 南木林镇

Town

Namling

Location in the Tibet Autonomous Region

Coordinates (Namling Town government): 29°41′06″N 89°06′04″E﻿ / ﻿29.6850°N 89.1012°E﻿ / 29.6850; 89.1012
Country| People's Republic of China
Autonomous region| Tibet
Prefecture-level city| Shigatse
County| Namling
Population

• Major Nationalities

| Tibetan
• Regional dialect

| Tibetan language
Time zone| UTC+8 (China Standard)

Namling or Namlingxoi (Tibetan: རྣམ་གླིང་; Chinese: 南木林镇; pinyin: Nánmùlín Zhèn) is a town and seat of Namling County in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, about 72 kilometres (45 mi) by road northeast of Shigatse (the second largest town in Tibet), north of Dobjoi.

## Geography

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The town is located at an altitude of 4683 metres (15,367 feet), at a bend in the Tsangpo River.[1] The township of Namling covers an area of 391 square kilometres (151 sq mi) and has a population of about 7000 people.[2] Several forts can be seen along the hills above the river valley and one fort is the Namling Dzong.[1] Vegetation in the area is sparse today, almost devoid of any vegetation looks like a desert country. Fossils (assessed to be of 15 million years age) unearthed here reveal that leaves, willows, alders, maples, rhododendrons and conifers existed here.[3] The village is situated on a cone-shaped hill.[4]

## Education

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Namling has developed in recent times into a regional educational centre, overlooked by the Bureau of Education.[5] In 1993, the Namling County Schools Project received funding from the US-based Boulder-Lhasa Sister City Project. The schools of this project achieved the best results in 1994, in Tibet.[6]

## Notable landmarks

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Namling Dzong is a prominent fortress in the area, which has been likened to European castles along the Rhine.[1] In the early 17th century, the 5th Dalai Lama founded the Ganden Chökhor monastery in Namling, reached via a chain bridge; it was the first of thirteen monasteries of his era.[7] There were 300 monks at the monastery in 1908.[4] It was the seat of the Teshu Lamas.[8]

## Villages

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The township contains the following villages:[2]

* Ren'ou Village (仁欧村)
* Xuedui Village (雪堆村)
* Gangba Village (岗巴村)
* Qiawa Village (恰娃村)
* Gangga Village (岗嘎村)
* Xuemai Village (雪麦村)
* Gabu Village (嘎布村)
* Kong'a Village (孔阿村)
* Miru Village (米如村)
* Baimadang Village (白玛当村)
* Jilong Village (吉龙村)
* Dalong Village (达龙村)

## References

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1. ^ a b c Lesdain, Count De (1 January 1996). From Pekin to Sikkim: Through the Ordos, the Gobi Desert and Tibet. Asian Educational Services. p. 294\. ISBN 978-81-206-1046-0. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
2. ^ a b "Namling". Cfguide.com. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
3. ^ Searle, Mike (March 2013). Colliding Continents: A geological exploration of the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Tibet. Oxford University Press. p. 297\. ISBN 978-0-19-965300-3. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
4. ^ a b Scottish Geographical Magazine (Public domain ed.). Royal Scottish Geographical Society. 1908. pp. 150–. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
5. ^ 周爱明 (2004). 西藏教育/英文版/中国西藏基本情况丛书. China Intercontinental Press. p. 104\. ISBN 978-7-5085-0570-1. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
6. ^ Bass, Catriona (1998). Education in Tibet: Policy and Practice Since 1950. Zed Books. p. 129\. ISBN 978-1-85649-674-2. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
7. ^ Hale, Thomas (January 2000). A Light Shines in Central Asia: A Journey Into the Tibetan Buddhist World. William Carey Library. pp. 51–. ISBN 978-0-87808-350-3. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
8. ^ Holdich, Thomas Hungerford (1 December 1996). Tibet the Mysterious. Asian Educational Services. p. 97\. ISBN 978-81-206-1146-7. Retrieved 26 January 2013.

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Township-level divisions of Shigatse

Samzhubzê|

* Chengbei Subdistrict
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* Bênxung Township
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* Jangdam Township
* Lhain Township
* Nar Township
* Nyamo Township
* Nyirixung Township
* Qugboxung Township
* Qumig Township

Bainang County|

* Gadoi town
* Luojiang town
* Bazai Township
* Dongxê Township
* Düjung Township
* Gabug Township
* Mag Township
* Qangdoi Township
* Qunub Township
* Wangdain Township
* Zhaxar Township

Dinggyê County|

* Gyangkar town
* Ri'og town
* Zhêntang town
* Dinggyê Township
* Dozhag Township
* Gojag Township
* Kyungzê Township
* Qab Township
* Sar Township
* Zhaxigang Township

Gyangzê County|

* Gyangzê town
* Chêngring Township
* Dagzê Township
* Gyinkar Township
* Jagkyêr Township
* Jangra Township
* Kangcho Township
* Kardoi Township
* Karmai Township
* Lungmar Township
* Narong Township
* Nyangdoi Township
* Ralung Township
* Rasog Township
* Rinang Township
* Rixing Township
* Zangka Township
* Zhongzê Township
* Zêqên Township

Gyirong County|

* Dzongka town
* Kyirong Town
* Drakna Township
* Gungtang Township
* Trepa Township
* Salep Township

Kamba County|

* Kamba town
* Changlung Township
* Kurmê Township
* Lungro Township
* Zhig Township

Kangmar County|

* Kangmar town
* Gala Township
* Kamru Township
* Nai'nying Township
* Nyingrungdoi Township
* Nyingrungmai Township
* Samarda Township
* Sapügang Township
* Xoinchêng Township

Lhazê County|

* Lhazê town
* Quxar town
* Chau Township
* Liu Township
* Mangpu Township
* Püncogling Township
* Qoima Township
* Rêsa Township
* Xiqên Township
* Zhaxigang Township
* Zhaxizom Township

Namling County|

* Namling town
* Car Township
* Dagna Township
* Dagzê Township
* Dobjoi Township
* Êma Township
* Gyamco Township
* Karzê Township
* Lhabupu Township
* Mangra Township
* Numa Township
* Pundam Township
* Qum Township
* Ratang Township
* Rindü Township
* Sogqên Township
* Tobgyai Township

Ngamring County|

* Kaika town
* Sangsang town
* Amxung Township
* Comai Township
* Dargyü Township
* Darog Township
* Dobê Township
* Goin'gyibug Township
* Kairag Township
* Kunglung Township
* Nyigo Township
* Qu'og Township
* Riwoqê Township
* Rusar Township
* Xungba Township
* Yamo Township
* Zazê Township

Nyalam County|

* Nyalam town
* Zham town
* Boro Township
* Mainpu Township
* Nailung Township
* Surco Township
* Yarlêb Township

Rinbung County|

* Dê'gyiling town
* Chagba Township
* Kangxung Township
* Moin Township
* Partang Township
* Pusum Township
* Qêwa Township
* Ramba Township
* Rinbung Township

Saga County|

* Gya'gya town
* Changgo Township
* Dênggar Township
* Lhagcang Township
* Ro'gyog Township
* Targyailing Township
* Xarru Township
* Xungru Township

Sa'gya County|

* Gêding town
* Sa'gya town
* Chagjug Township
* Lalho Township
* Mabja Township
* Molha Township
* Sai Township
* Xaigar Township
* Xongma Township
* Xongmai Township
* Zhaxigang Township

Tingri County|

* Ganggar town
* Xêgar town
* Chamso Township
* Cogo Township
* Gyaco Township
* Nyixar Township
* Kaimar Township
* Painji Township
* Qudêng Township
* Qulho Township
* Rongxar Township
* Zagor Township
* Zhaxizom Township

Xaitongmoin County|

* Kagar town
* Capu Township
* Chuzhig Township
* Cobxi Township
* Dagmoxar Township
* Danagpu Township
* Lêba Township
* Moibaqêqên Township
* Namoqê Township
* Nartang Township
* Nyangra Township
* Qêqung Township
* Qingdü Township
* Rinqênzê Township
* Rungma Township
* Tarding Township
* Tongmoin Township
* Zêxoi Township

Yadong County|

* Pagri town
* Xarsingma town
* Gyêru Township
* Kambu Township
* Shangyadong Township
* Tüna Township
* Xiayadong Township

Zhongba County|

* Paryang town
* Bodoi Township
* Gêla Township
* Gyêma Township
* Horba Township
* Labrang Township
* Lunggar Township
* Nagqu Township
* Painqi Township
* Parjang Township
* Rintor Township
* Yagra Township
* Qonkor Township

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Shigatse (Xigazê)

County-level
divisions|

| District|

Samzhubzê

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Counties|

* Bainang
* Dinggyê
* Gamba
* Gyantse
* Gyirong
* Kangmar
* Lhatse
* Namling
* Ngamring
* Nyalam
* Rinbung
* Sa'gya
* Saga
* Tingri
* Xaitongmoin
* Yadong
* Zhongba

Settlements|

* Bangxing
* Cazê
* Chagna
* Congdü
* Dêlêg
* Dhingri
* Gyantse
* Lhatse
* Lingma
* Mêmo
* Nailung
* Namling
* Nyalam
* Pama
* Pazhug
* Pagri (Phari)
* Raka
* Ramba
* Rongbuk Monastery
* Rongxar
* Samzhubzê
* Surco
* Shelkar
* Zhangmu

Landmarks|

* Changmoche Monastery
* Chokorgyel Monastery
* Daklha Gampo
* Donggar Monastery
* Dorje Pakmo
* Drongtse Monastery
* Garju Monastery
* Manmogang Monastery
* Menri Monastery
* Milarepa's Cave
* Narthang Monastery
* Ngor
* Palcho Monastery
* Ralung Monastery
* Sakya Monastery
* Shalu Monastery
* Tashilhunpo
* Tsi Nesar
* Shigatse Mosque

Geography|

| Lakes|

* Ang Laren Lake
* Dajia Lake
* Jiesa Lake
* Renqingxiubu Lake
* Taruo Lake
* Samdang Khamsang
* Bukhangri

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Rivers|

* Yarlung Tsangpo
* Nangchu River
* Kangru Chhu

Mountains|

* Everest
* Nathu La Pass
* Shishapangma

Glacier|

* Jombo Glacier
* Karola Glacier
* Zurkar Glacier

Disasters|

* 2025 Tingri earthquake

Transport|

* Shigatse Peace Airport
* Lhasa–Shigatse Railway
* China–Nepal Railway
* Dazhuka Railway Station
* Denggu Railway Station
* Jiqiong Railway Station
* Kadui Railway Station
* Rinbung Railway Station
* Shigatse Railway Station
* China–Nepal Friendship Highway
* Gyirong Port
* G219
* G318
* S203
* S204
* S206
* S304
* S307

Economy & Development|

* Bainang Vegetable Production Base
* One River, Two Rivers Project
* Shigatse Photovoltaic Power Plant
* Manla Water Conservancy Hub Project
* Laluo Water Conservancy Project
* Xianghe Water Conservancy Hub Project

Hotels & Parks|

* Shigatse Hotel
* Gyangtse Hotel

Sciences|

* Ngari Networking Project

Cultures|

* Mount Qomolangma Cultural Tourism Festival

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