Get to know Seni District
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- Administrative area
- District · 市辖区
- Part of
- Nagqu
- Chinese name
- 色尼区
- Local areas
- District guide
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 16,196.45 km²
- Population · 2020
- 104,490
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
A mountain of changing forms
The district government likens the southern view to a king on a throne, the western view to a leaping silver lion, the eastern view to a crystal tower and the northern view to a silver curtain. Local religious belief identifies the mountain’s deity as a protector of Buddhist teachings, with surrounding peaks and lakes as attendants.
Monastery and sacred gorge
Barong Monastery (跋绒寺) stands in Barong Valley (跋绒谷) at the mountain’s foot and belongs to the Barom Kagyu tradition (跋绒噶举). Nearby Zhuoma Gorge (卓玛峡谷) has abundant vegetation and religious remains, including old temples, chapels and meditation caves.
Sources for this guide
景点之桑丹康桑雪山 | 色尼区人民政府 · Seni District Government News Network
那曲“四色极地”：卓玛峡谷 | 色尼区人民政府 · Seni District Government News Network
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 Seni District
Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Places to explore around Seni District
Nagqu Grassland · Plan your visit
Getting there
Seni District covers the centre of Nagqu. Search for 色尼区 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
Where to stay →Build your route
Start with Nagqu Grassland. The linked place guides have entrance and visit details.
Continue with Nagqu →More in Nagqu
Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
Photo: Nagqu Grassland · Source photographer · License not provided. EXIF orientation normalized; resized without changing aspect ratio; converted to WebP. No subject edits.
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