(1) Historical geography

Ngari was called Yangtong in ancient times. The Xiangxiong Kingdom was established in the 4th to 5th century, later becoming a territory of Tubo.

In 1956, the Ngari Sub-commissioner's Office was established; in 1960, the Ngari Regional Commissioner's Office was established; in 1968, the Ngari Regional Revolutionary Committee was established, and in 1979, the Ngari Regional Administrative Office was established. 

The Ngari area is located in the west of Tibet and the southwestern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is about 700 kilometers long from east to west, and about 680 kilometers from north to south.

Countries such as India and Nepal are adjacent to the area, and cover an area of 337,170 square kilometers, with an average altitude of more than 4,500 meters, and are referred to as "the roof of the world's roof" and "the plateau on the plateau".

There are many mountains in the territory, and it is known as "the ancestor of ten thousand mountains and the source of ten thousand waters". The famous Mount Kailash is regarded as a "sacred mountain" by many religious sects. In addition, there are scenic spots such as the Ruins of the Guge Kingdom, the Zanda Forest, and the Bird Island of Bangong Lake.

(2) Population division

As of the end of 2024, the total population of the region was 123,300.

There are seven counties in the whole region, namely Burang, Rutog, Zada, Gar, Gerze, Ge'gyai and Tsochen, with jurisdiction over 37 townships and 145 administrative villages.

(3) Economic and social development

In 2024, the region's gross domestic product reached 10.6 billion yuan.