“Tree of the Earth” in Ngari Prefecture

The Tree of the Land in Ngari, Tibet, is located on the southern bank of Dongcuo Lake in Quedeng Village, Dongcuo Township, Geze County, Ngari Prefecture, in the heart of the northern Tibetan Plateau, about 80 kilometers from Geze County, near the 2860th milestone of National Highway 216. This is a natural geological wonder formed by the erosion of flowing water. Over a long geological evolution, intermittent water flow eroded and deposited sediment on the surface, gradually sculpting the shape of this “towering tree”—the traces of water erosion form the trunk and branches, and even the branching points are clearly visible, with distinct textures. Viewed from the air, it resembles a forest of small trees up close, while from a distance it appears as a single, lush tree, lifelike and vivid. This landscape, a masterpiece of nature, has become a unique scenic spot on the Ngari Plateau, attracting travelers along National Highway 216 through northern Tibet to stop and admire it.