Get to know Zogang County
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- Administrative area
- County · 县
- Part of
- Qamdo
- Chinese name
- 左贡县
- Local areas
- County guide
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 11,839.80 km²
- Population · 2020
- 46,608
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
Three turns before the Nu River
In Bitu Township, the Yuqu River (玉曲河) makes three successive half-turns before joining the Nu River (怒江). This scenic area lies about 160 kilometres from the county seat. Cliffs and tall old trees line the banks, while grass and flowers cover the mountaintops. The river varies from twenty to eighty metres wide, with rapid water at the bends.
Monasteries across the river
The three monasteries lie about forty-six kilometres from the county seat. Zogang Monastery (左贡寺) stands on Xiangbi Mountain (象鼻山) in Yazhong Village (亚中村). Tuka Monastery (土卡寺) and Tiantuo Monastery (田妥寺) occupy slopes on either side of Tiantuo Village (田妥村), facing one another across a river. Both have finely carved architectural details.
Entry & permits for Tibet (Xizang)
Foreign tourists need Tibet entry approval, commonly called a Tibet Travel Permit, and an organised visit arranged through a specialist travel agency in China. Confirm your approved route before booking transport. Requirements differ for Taiwan residents and for travellers using mainland or Hong Kong/Macao Chinese resident documents; check the document guide before you book.
Check the travel-document requirements →Policy scope verified: 2026-09-06. UK FCDO: China regional travel advice ↗ State Council Taiwan Affairs Office: Tibet entry approval ↗ Xizang Department of Culture and Tourism: Medog border permit notice ↗
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Zogang County 左贡县
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Getting there
Zogang County is about 175 km in a straight line from central Qamdo. Search for 左贡县 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
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Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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