Giant Cypress Forest in Nyingchi
It is here in Bajie village that a giant cypress Nature Reserve was built. Here all luxuriant cypresses are grown in a grove, the biggest being over 4.46 meters in circumference and 46 meters in height.
The projection of the cypress shade covers an area of more than one mu. According to survey, this cypress has a history of 2,000-2,500 years and is named ‘the sacred cypress’ and local people protect it. It is said that this cypress is the soul of the Bon ancestor Sherab Miwoche. That is why a lot of prayer flags are always hung over these ancient giant trees. In the forest, there are also many stone carvings of prayers are piled and many pilgrims from afar come to pay homage.