Located in the western part of Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR), southwestern China, and at the center of the Changtang Plateau on the northern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Nagri Prefecture covers a vast stretch of land with a sparse population. But it is home to a dozens of holy lakes and mountains in Tibet such as the Mt. Kailash and the Mapam Yumco Holy Lake. The region still remain mysterious and untouchable for its high elevation and remote location. The following are photos we collected to present you the breathtaking scenery and real life in Nagri.

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Kelzang Wangbu, abbot of the Xianbolin Monastery in Nagri, western Tibet Autonomous Region, looks into the distance from the peak of the Dalaga Mountain. [Photo/www.lifeweek.com.cn] The Xianbolin Monastery is located in the west of Nagri County and the Peacock River.