Bitu Township, Zuogong County, Changdu City, Tibet Autonomous Region

Bitu Township

Zuogong County, Changdu City, Tibet Autonomous Region governs the township and seven village committees, namely Bitu village, zalang village, buran village, Diba village, Shaba village, Jialang village and Longxi village.

Bitu township was set up in 1960, the commune was changed in 1970, and the township was restored in 1984. Located in the southeast of the county, 114 kilometers away from the county. It covers an area of 1023.32 square kilometers and has a population of 2397 (2017).

The total population is 2397 (2017).

Historical evolution

Bitu township was established in 960, the commune was changed in 1970, and the township was restored in 1984.

administrative division

Zuogong County, Changdu City, Tibet Autonomous Region governs the township and seven village committees, namely Bitu village, zalang village, buran village, Diba village, Shaba village, Jialang village and Longxi village.

geographical environment

It is located in the southeast of Zuogong County, Tibet Autonomous Region, 114 kilometers away from the county.

natural resources

Bitu township is rich in natural vegetation, with a wide coverage of virgin forest, including Picea, Abies, Taxus and other rare tree species. It is the main producing area of Tricholoma matsutake in Zuogong county. On the north slope of Meili Snow Mountain in Bitu Township, there are Yunnan golden monkey, red panda and other national key protected animals.

Population nationality

By the end of 2010, there were 394 households and 2233 people in the township. In November 2015, there were 2455 people in the township. total population 2397 (2017)

rural economy

It is a semi agricultural and semi pastoral Township, planting highland barley, wheat and rape, and Grazing Yak, cattle, goats and sheep.

Infrastructure construction

On September 10, 2014, Zuobi highway was started, with a total length of 136.181km, subgrade width of 5.1m (4.5m in some sections), asphalt concrete pavement of 4.5m, design speed of 20km / h, and contract period of 36 months. On June 1, 2016, Bitu Township Jiaying village Dingtuo natural village highway issued a bidding notice, with a total length of 3.15 km, a design driving speed of 20 km / h, a subgrade width of 4.5 m, a pavement width of 3.5 m, and a pavement of 10 cm thick natural gravel.

Culture and education

On June 1, 2015, the Central Primary School of Bitu Township in Zuogong county held activities to celebrate the June 1 Festival, including the national flag raising head-on relay race, rope skipping race, shuttlecock kicking race, etc.

Ecological and environmental protection

In July 2017, Bitu township of Zuogong County granted grassland ecological subsidies to seven administrative villages under its jurisdiction. A total of 804578.9 yuan in 2016 and 795998.8 yuan in 2017 were distributed, benefiting 435 households.

Spiritual civilization construction

On June 18, 2016, Bitu Township held the "my village story" speech competition, in which 7 village representatives participated. in March 2017, the village working teams of Bitu Township organized the masses to celebrate the "3.28" anniversary of the liberation of one million serfs in Tibet. The activities included raising the national flag, singing the national anthem, comparing the old and new societies, carrying sandbags, performing arts and other activities. in August 2017, Bitu township of Zuogong county held the village level speech contest of "how to repay the kindness of the party", in which more than 40 people participated.

Local specialties

Bitu Tibetan Pig

after natural crossbreeding between Tibetan and wild pigs, Bitu Tibetan Pig has low fat content, thin skin, delicious meat, oil but not greasy, and rich nutrition.

natural landscape

Meri Snow Mountain

Meili Snow Mountain, known as the deepest mountain in Southwest China, is located on the border of Yunnan and Tibet. It is composed of 13 snow mountains with an altitude of more than 6000 meters, known as "Prince thirteen peaks". Its main peak, Kawagebo peak, is 6740 meters above sea level, which is known as "father of snow mountains". The top of Meili Snow Mountain is covered with snow all year round. The mountainside is shrouded with clouds and fog, and the transparent glacier goes down. many people know and appreciate Meili Snow Mountain from the viewing platform of Feilai temple and wunongding. As everyone knows, the north slope of Meili Snow Mountain is in Bitu Township, Zuogong county. The original forest coverage rate has reached more than 85%, and there are all kinds of rare species in the world's plateau. In recent years, the world's endangered tree species Taxus, golden monkey, red panda and other national key protected animals have been found here, shuttling through the forest. The forest is vast, green, and the brook is murmuring, which makes people feel like a fairyland. Meili Snow Mountain has four door gods: the first is chaduoji zhega mountain on the south line of Sichuan Tibet highway (National Highway 318); the second is ZhuRan mountain which is closely connected with ZhuRan gorge in the east of Zuogong city; the third is winter mountain near zayupabala Lake; and the fourth is Dora mountain. Among them, the holy mountain in winter is around zayupabala lake, also known as the white conch mountain, which is about 5000 meters high. The rocks are all white. The peaks are conical and straight into the sky. At the foot of the mountain, trees such as cypresses and pines need to be hugged by several people. The top of the ancient trees, which are several feet high, stretches in a flat blanket shape, full of mysterious and beautiful legends.

Yuquhe Grand Canyon

After a long run, Yuqu river flows into Nujiang River in Bitu Township with three consecutive 180 degree turns, forming a beautiful landscape. It is 160 kilometers away from Zuogong county. The mountain is high and the valley is deep here. The water is fast at the corner. The river is 20-80 meters wide. Sometimes it flies straight down and sometimes it is as quiet as a girl. on both sides of the river, there are cliffs, towering ancient trees, green grass and flowers on the top of the mountain. It is a good place for tourists to drift, explore and sightseeing. In terms of humanities, the relics, caves and rock paintings of Bitu temple and the snow mountain around Meili are the main ones. The ancient tea horse road is a well-known ancient international trade channel. It is divided into three roads: Sichuan Tibet Road, Yunnan Tibet Road and Qinghai Tibet Road (Ganqing Road). It is not only a way to surpass the humanistic spirit, but also a carrier of history and culture. Jialang village, Bitu Township, Zuogong County, is a member of the ancient tea horse road and the last caravan post station on the road. The scenery and local food along the way Bit by bit, it inherits the story of the horse gang. With the change of time, on the ancient tea horse road created by the ancients thousands of years ago, most groups of horse gangs have disappeared, the crisp and melodious camel bells have gone away, and the fragrance of tea grass from ancient times has dissipated. However, the caravan still remains in Jialang village, which is the main means of transportation for local people. Jialang village, located in Bitu Township, Zuogong County, is the main line of Yunnan Tibet tea horse ancient road. It also uses horses as the main means of transportation and "post station" with reception function. Although the road from Jialang village to Bitu Township and Zuogong county has long been completed, the villagers are willing to drive the caravan to Deqin County, Diqing Prefecture, Yunnan Province, to buy and sell materials. They bring local walnuts, apples, Cordyceps, Tricholoma matsutake, Fritillaria and livestock to Deqin County. After they sell them, they bring the daily necessities such as flour, rice, oil and so on back to the village. The masses of Jialang village are passing on the history and culture of the caravan from generation to generation through their efforts Jialang means "Avenue". In ancient times, as a major trading port of the gaxia government, it was a place where thousands of merchants gathered. Today, as the only way to Meili Snow Mountain, it is a place where worshippers and foreign donkeys gather. Thousands of believers and tourists come here every year, making the "post station" still prosperous. Jialang village has a pleasant climate, rich in apple, walnut, pomegranate, drunk pear, orange, peach, apricot and other fruits, Taxus and other valuable tree species, Cordyceps sinensis, Tricholoma matsutake, Fritillaria, Hericium erinaceus, Swertia, Boletus and other rich forest resources, parrot, grouse, snow chicken, long tailed eared pheasant, Yunnan golden monkey, red deer, bear and other hundreds of wild animals live here, which is a personal and cultural heritage Beautiful village with natural harmony and beauty.

Travel Tips

The main route of Chama Ancient Road (Zuogong section) is: 1. Meili Snow Mountain Longxi (the southernmost administrative village of Zuogong county), Jialang Bitu Zayu Zuogong County tiantuo (Dongba), Meiyu Basu and Changdu in Deqin, Yunnan. 2. Meili Snow Mountain - Yanjing - Jialang - Bitu - Zayu - Zuogong County - tiantuo (Dongba) - Meiyu - Basu and Changdu in Deqin, Yunnan.