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Yi Gong Zang Bu Wenquan

Nyingchi Prefecture, Tibet, China
Yi Gong Zang Bu Wenquan
Location
Nyingchi Prefecture, Tibet, China
Water type
sulfurous
Temperature
38 °C
pH
6.5

Water profile

Thermicity
Neutral
38 °C
LowHigh

Soothing — neither hot nor cold, perfect balance.

Mineralisation
Bio-active
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Rich in active gases or metals — a strong mineral character.

Buoyancy
Standard buoyancy
LowHigh

Soft water — natural, classic buoyancy.

SoufreSulfuresSulfates

Yi Gong Zang Bu Wenquan is a naturally sulphurous geothermal spring in the Yigong Tsangpo river valley in the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China, where one of the most biologically diverse and spectacular gorge landscapes on earth meets the geothermal activity of the eastern Himalayan rim. The Yigong Tsangpo valley, a transition zone between the Tibetan Plateau and the subtropical forests of Arunachal Pradesh, is home to a remarkable concentration of plant and animal species and a landscape of extraordinary geological dynamism, including landslides, glacial lakes, and geothermal springs. The hot spring provides warm, naturally sulphurous mineral water in one of the world's most spectacular and biodiverse river gorge environments.

Insider tip — Yi Gong Zang Bu Wenquan sits in the lush Nyingchi region of eastern Tibet, often called the Switzerland of China for its forested valleys and azure rivers. The sulfurous spring bubbles up near the Yilong Zangbo tributary, surrounded by towering Himalayan cypress and rhododendron forest. The milky-white mineral water is reputed by locals to ease joint pain and respiratory ailments. Spring and autumn visits coincide with spectacular floral blooms and dramatic valley mists.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is the water?
The water is neutral here, around 38 °C — a perfect balance, neither too hot nor too cold.
What type of water is found here?
This spot features sulfurous water.
What is the best season to visit?
The most favourable period for this spot is: Toute l'année (idéal automne-hiver).