Huge Cypress Nature Reserve in Bayi Town, Nyingchi County, is a complete forest of huge cypress trees. The giant cypress, also called Yarlung Tsangpo cypress for being peculiar to the river area, are commonly seen along the Yarlung Tsangpo River and the lower reaches of the Nyang River. On the slope southwest of the Pagqi Village about 10km southeast of Bayi Town is a green, luxuriant forest of giant cypresses. The largest tree is over 2,500 years old, 50 meters high, and 18 meters thick. As the largest and oldest tree in the forest, it is believed to be the 'life tree' of Tonpa Shenrab, founder of Bon. The cypress forest is venerated as a holy land by the local Bonpos, and throughout it you can see colorful prayer flags hanging from the trees, as well as piles of mani stones.

Huge cypress forest records a natural history of several thousand years, and is highly valuable in the studies of plants, climate, geographical and geological conditions, hydrology, air pollution and human activities during the past millennia.

Getting There:
At Bayi Town, you can take direct coaches to Nyingchi County and stop at the Pagqi Huge Cypress Nature Reserve. The usual charge is CNY 5 per person. Hiking is permitted.

Admission Fee: CNY 10