Get to know Nangxian
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- Administrative area
- County · 县
- Part of
- Nyingchi
- Chinese name
- 朗县
- Local areas
- County guide
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 4,120.00 km²
- Population · 2020
- 17,648
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
Chillies and local sauces
Chillies have been cultivated here for a century. The local Xiaoniujiao variety (小牛角) is particularly well known: fresh peppers are firm, pungent and aromatic, while dried ones are bright red with moderate heat. Alongside dried chillies and chilli powder, local processed foods include roasted-chilli sauce, mixed green-and-red chilli sauce, and sauces combining peppers with yak meat or diced chicken.
Apples and walnuts
Apples and walnuts are other local products. Apple varieties include Huangxiangjiao (黄香蕉), Hongyuanshuai (红元帅) and Gala (嘎啦). Lhasa Daily describes the fruit as crisp, juicy and sweet-tart. Much of the apple-growing described by Lhasa Daily takes place in household courtyards.
Sources for this guide
朗县人民政府网 · Nang County Government, republishing Lhasa Daily
Original English written from the listed sources and checked sentence by sentence against quoted extracts by a separate reviewer. Updated 2026-09-27.
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 ↗
Explore Nangxian
Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Plan your visit
Getting there
Nangxian is about 140 km in a straight line from central Nyingchi. Search for 朗县 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
Where to stay →More in Nyingchi
Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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