Is Motuo, recommended by Hu Ge, really worth visiting?
It was once the only county in China that required a ticket for entry, and it was also the last county in China to be accessible by road. With snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and ancient villages, every scene is breathtaking. It is Tibet's Motuo~
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How to get to Motuo?
🚗Self-driving: Currently, the Zhamo Highway is the route to enter Motuo, but the road is closed to traffic after 8 p.m., and Motuo implements a single-exit, double-entry policy, for example, exit only on the 1st, and entry only on the 2nd.
🚌Bus: There is currently only one bus from Nyingchi to Motuo, which can be taken from Bayi Town in Nyingchi (departs at 8 a.m.)
⚠Attention: ✔A border pass is required for Motuo, as well as an ID card, otherwise entry is not allowed
⏰Best time to travel: April to May and September to November each year
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About Motuo
Motuo, which means 'flower' in Tibetan, is a county under the jurisdiction of Nyingchi City in the Tibet Autonomous Region and is the only county in China that hangs on the southern slope of the Himalayas. For a time, there was a fee to enter, but as of March 16, 2023, Motuo has announced the cancellation of the entrance fee.
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🔥Must-visit attractions
Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
The world's largest canyon, with dense rivers and lakes, marshes, snow-capped mountains, and glaciers, offers many magnificent and strange sights. Every year from March to April, the canyon is filled with dense wild peach forests, and from above, one can see the endless torrent of the river and the peach blossoms 🌸, which are incredibly beautiful.
Guxiangtang Great Bend
This is a signature spot of the Yarlung Zangbo River, and because it looks like a lollipop from above, it has this cute name. From the viewing platform, you can see the banana forests and the Yarlung Zangbo River, with very picturesque scenery.
Galongla Snow Mountain
Known as the 'sacred mountain,' its magnificent peaks and snow-covered summits are breathtaking. 🏔 There is also a Galongla Heavenly Pond on the snow mountain, like a pearl set at an altitude of 4700 meters, very clear. The Galong Temple near the Galongla Tunnel is also worth a visit.
Namjagbarwa Peak
With its steep peak shape, sharp mountain tips, and huge, pointed triangular peak body soaring into the clouds, it is awe-inspiring.
Mirage Viewing Platform
Here you can witness the sunrise 🌅 over the Yarlung Zangbo River, view the cloud sea of Motuo, admire the clouds and mist of the Yarlung Zangbo River, and take in the panoramic view of Motuo county.
Gelin Village
Motuo's popular village, a must-visit, where it is spring all year round, like a 'Shangri-La' hidden deep in the canyon. Not only is it the best angle to view Namjagbarwa Peak, but it also has the tallest Bhutan pine in China, a must-visit spot.
When you arrive in Motuo, you can't help but exclaim: 'There is such a beautiful place in this world!'
The rushing Yarlung Zangbo River is surrounded by snakes. The southwest monsoon collides with the cold air of the snow-capped mountains, creating endless fog on the mountainside, so the canyon is often cloudy and foggy, and the lush vegetation is hidden between the clouds and mist. Meet all the fantasies of "Wonderland."
The magnificent scenery of the big turn of the fruit pond is the friend who has seen it. It is seen by all. Here, the whole picture is spectacular. From the local perspective, there are local beautiful scenery, and there is a Tibetan two-way Banna.
Arriving in Meduo County, you need to pass the check-in card and enter the county after registration. Maybe it was a coincidence today, the whole city had to be out of power at 10 pm. In order to hurry up and take advantage of the dark to watch another attraction - Guoguotang big turn. Metuo's most famous attraction is the big turn of the fruit pond, which is the Yarlung Zangbo River in the fruit pond. The local is also called the snake curve. The big turn of the fruit pond is named after the fruit pond because it overlooks like a lollipop. The rushing Yarlung Zangbo River suddenly turned like a snake, the rare landscape was breathtaking, the rain and mist in the canyon were like a fairyland; the flourishing vegetation was hidden between the rain and mist, beautiful. Metall is a wonderful county town in China, and is not allowed in and out at 7 pm and is not allowed until 8 am.
I was planted by a friend. I came for the first time today. It was the same as my friend described. It was very good!
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Good place, good scenery, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon life must punch in once