Region Map of Niru Village in Shangri-La City
Geographic Location
Niru Village is located in Luoji Township (洛吉乡), Shangri-La City, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It lies in the northeastern part of Shangri-La and is one of the core areas of the “Three Parallel Rivers” World Natural Heritage Site. Surrounded by mountains, Niru Village has an average altitude of approximately 3,000 meters and belongs to a high-altitude cold mountainous region.
Surrounding Areas
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East: Borders Dongni Township (东尼乡) in Daocheng County (稻城县) and Exi Township (俄西乡) in Muli County (木里县), Sichuan Province, separated by a river.
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South: Connected to Yanluo Village (岩洛村) in Luoji Township (洛吉乡), Shangri-La City.
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West: Adjacent to Jiantang Town (建塘镇), Shangri-La City.
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North: Borders Yading Township (亚丁乡) in Daocheng County (稻城县), Sichuan Province, and Geza Township (格咱乡) in Shangri-La City.
Key Areas and Attractions in Niru Village (尼汝村)
Niru Village Center
The main residential area consists of three village groups: Nizhong (尼中), Baizhong (白中), and Pula (普拉). These settlements preserve traditional Tibetan houses and ways of life.
Nanbao Pasture (南宝牧场)
Located in the northern part of Niru Village at an altitude of about 4,000 meters, Nanbao Pasture is one of Shangri-La’s finest alpine pastures. It is approximately 2 km from Niru Village.
Rainbow Waterfall (七彩瀑布)
Situated in the upper reaches of the Niru River (尼汝河), this waterfall glows with rainbow-colored light under the sunlight. It is about 3 km from Niru Village.
Dingru Lake (丁汝湖)
A glacial alpine lake with crystal-clear waters, Dingru Lake is located southeast of Niru Village, approximately 5 km away.
Sile Lake (色烈湖)
Situated northeast of Niru Village, Sile Lake features emerald-green waters and stunning scenery. It is about 6 km from the village.
Niru River (尼汝河)
Flowing through Niru Village, the Niru River is known for its clear waters and abundant fish. Walking along the river offers views of idyllic landscapes and natural beauty.
Transportation Guide
Public Transport
Take a bus from Shangri-La City to Luoji Township (洛吉乡), then transfer to a rural bus heading to Niru Village.
Self-Driving
Drive from Shangri-La City along National Highway 214 to Luoji Township, then follow the rural road to Niru Village. The total distance is approximately 120 km, with a travel time of about three hours.
