Chamdo
Sitting at the confluence of the Jinsha, Lancang, and Nu rivers in eastern Tibet, Chamdo is a large city traditionally known as the "Pearl of Eastern Tibet" and the historic gateway to the region from the east. Set within the Hengduan Mountains, it serves as the political, economic, and cultural centre of eastern Tibet, a role it has held since the late Qing dynasty. Scenic mountain viewpoints surround the city on all sides.
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- Population760,966
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 18 km11 mi
Nearest airports
Chamdo: quick answers
Where is Chamdo?
Chamdo is in Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
How do you get to Chamdo?
The nearest airport is Bangda (BPX), about 2 hr 5 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Chamdo?
The warmest month is July, averaging 12°C54°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at -10°C14°F. The wettest month is July, with about 157 mm6.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Chamdo?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 museums, 16 restaurants, 2 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.