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Tholing
Toding · Ngari Diqu · China
Tholing, also called Zanda, is a town and the seat of Zanda County, Ngari Prefecture, in the west of Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China. The town was the former capital of Guge Kingdom in western Tibet. Now it is an isolated military town. It has a well laid out new street, a post office, and telecommunication facilities. The Tholing Monastery, established in 997 AD, is in the suburbs of the town, in the Grand canyon of the Langchen Tsangpo. Historically, it was an important monastery; the second dissemination of Buddhism in Tibet emanated from it.
Read more — WikipediaThe best months to visit are June.
July is the hottest month, with highs around 21°C (69°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around -15°C (6°F).
The wettest month is July, with rain on about 13 days.
April is the sunniest month, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 0°
- Humidity
- 30%
- Wind
- 1 km/h NW
- Gusts
- 13 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1026 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 08:45 / 20:06
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Tholing
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | -2° | 0° | 5° | 11° | 16° | 20° | 21° | 20° | 17° | 11° | 5° | 1° |
| Average low | -15° | -13° | -7° | -3° | 1° | 6° | 9° | 8° | 4° | -3° | -9° | -13° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 65 | 59 | 69 | 30 | 21 | 36 | 138 | 130 | 78 | 24 | 17 | 33 |
| Rain days | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 6.3 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 7.4 | 5.7 | 5.4 | 6.8 | 7.8 | 7.4 | 6.4 |
| Daylight (h) | 10.3 | 11 | 11.9 | 12.9 | 13.7 | 14.2 | 14 | 13.3 | 12.3 | 11.3 | 10.5 | 10.1 |
| Humidity (%) | 52 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 51 | 61 | 72 | 74 | 66 | 54 | 49 | 47 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Go score | 33 | 31 | 32 | 49 | 62 | 76 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 53 | 39 | 37 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Updated: About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Tholing, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Poor | Fair | Fair | Fair | Poor | Poor |
| Hiking | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good | Poor | Fair | Fair | Good | Poor | Poor |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Tholing: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Chinese Yuan
CNY · ¥
1 USD ≈ 6.686 CNY
- Languages
- Chinese
- Calling code
- +86
- Meal, casual restaurantCN¥76.00≈ $11.00
- CappuccinoCN¥19.00≈ $2.90
- Beer (0.5 l)CN¥28.00≈ $4.20
- Bottled water (1.5 l)CN¥8.80≈ $1.30
- Taxi, 5 kmCN¥53.00≈ $8.00
- Public transport ticketCN¥10.00≈ $1.50
- Mid-range hotel, per nightCN¥660≈ $99.00
Estimated from China’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 48% of US levels.
- Jan 1New Year's Day
- Feb 6Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
2 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M5.1 (2026).
How to get to Tholing
Nearest airports
- NGQNgari Gunsa AirportShiquanhe73 km
- DEDDehradun Jolly Grant AirportDehradun (Jauligrant)211 km
- KUUKullu Manali AirportBhuntar254 km
- PGHPantnagar AirportPantnagar274 km
- IXCShaheed Bhagat Singh International AirportChandigarh300 km
- MZSMoradabad AirportMoradabad308 km
Distances
- Beijing3,409 km 59 h 06 · 5 h 01
- Shanghai3,932 km 68 h 09 · 5 h 41
- Chongqing2,566 km 44 h 28 · 3 h 56
- Chengdu2,308 km 40 h 01 · 3 h 37
- Guangzhou3,419 km 59 h 16 · 5 h 02
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Hotels in Tholing
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
Climate in Tholing
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tholing?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Tholing is June.
What is the weather like in Tholing in October?
In October, Tholing averages a high of 11°C (52°F) and a low of -3°C (26°F), with 24 mm of rain on about 2 days.
What is the rainiest month in Tholing?
July, with rain on about 13 days.
What is the nearest airport to Tholing?
Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ), about 73 km away.
What power plugs are used in China?
Plug types A, C, I, at 220 V.
What currency is used in China?
Chinese Yuan (CNY).
What is the emergency number in China?
110.
Is China safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Exercise increased caution. UK travel advice: No travel warnings.
What time zone is Tholing in?
Asia/Shanghai (UTC+8).