Origin of the name Ali – the west Tibet

“A Li” also “Ali”, it is pronunciation of Tibetan language, it means territory, possession, landgrave, princedom. This land was called “Xiang Xiong” till 9^{th century.}

In chinese history book, its name was different in different dynasty. In Tibetan history book record, this land surrender to Tu Po Kingdom ever since the descendant of Zan Pu king of Tu Po kingdom came to this land which was originated belongs to Xiang Xiong 18 political regions