Get to know Xaitongmoin County
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- Administrative area
- County · 县
- Part of
- Xigazê
- Chinese name
- 谢通门县
- Local areas
- County guide
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 13,964.95 km²
- Population · 2020
- 45,573
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
Rock shapes inside Suobu
The explored part of Suobu Cave extends for about 200 metres. Broad spaces alternate with narrow, winding passages, and the rock formations resemble birds and other animals. Other forms are likened to a prayer seat, a stupa and columns; ice columns and natural openings add further variety. The cave occupies the northern main peak of a landscape described in local religious imagery.
Danada’s river confluence
Danada stands where the Tang River (塘河) meets the Yarlung Tsangpo River (雅鲁藏布江). Its fertile soil supports fruit and vegetable growing in agricultural demonstration greenhouses. Rugui Village (如贵村) has shaded orchards at the village edge, while Rugui Orchard Linka (如贵果园林卡) contains apple and pear trees and tents for countryside recreation.
Sources for this guide
谢通门县人民政府·游在谢通门 · Xaitongmoin County Government
谢通门县人民政府·游在谢通门 · Xaitongmoin County Government
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 Xaitongmoin County
Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Xaitongmoin County 谢通门县
Plan your visit
Getting there
Xaitongmoin County is about 65 km in a straight line from central Xigazê. Search for 谢通门县 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
Where to stay →More in Xigazê
Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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