Yajiang River Valley Viewing Platform

The Yajiang River Valley Observation Deck is located on the hillside of Gangbala Mountain in Jiangtang Town, Gonggar County, Shannan City, Tibet, at an altitude of 4,280 meters. It is the only way to Yamdrok Yumtso (Yamdrok Lake). As an important resting point on the winding mountain road from Lhasa to Yanghu Lake, it is famous for its broad vision and magnificent natural scenery. You can overlook the magnificent landforms of the middle reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley. The Yarlung Zangbo River rushes out of the mountains in this section, forming a winding and deep canyon. The mountains on both sides of the river valley are stacked, and the scenery varies in different seasons.The main body of the observation deck is a 4,280-meter-high stone monument engraved with Tibetan and Chinese. This place is not only a scenic spot for photography enthusiasts, but also a window to experience the Tibetan culture – the local handicraft market and the scene of fluttering prayer flags add cultural atmosphere to the natural landscape. As a microcosm of the integration of nature and humanity in Gonggar area, the Yajiang River Valley Observation Deck has become a classic starting point for exploring the Yarlung Zangbo River, the “Heavenly River” of Tibet, with its pure vision at high altitude and pristine Tibetan customs.