1-Day Qamdo Adventure: Glaciers, Lakes & Temples

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by Henry

May 8, 2024 · 1 min read

Qamdo 1 Day Itinerary

Embark on a one-day journey through the breathtaking landscapes of Qamdo, where nature and spirituality intertwine. Begin your adventure at the majestic Laigu Glaciers, nestled in Laigu Village, Basu County. Allocate three hours to immerse yourself in the stunning vistas of ice and sky, where the glaciers offer a silent testament to nature's grandeur. Next, let the serene waters of Ranwu Lake captivate your senses. Located in the southwest corner of Qamdo City, this tranquil haven is a perfect spot to reflect and unwind for an hour. Conclude your day with a visit to the sacred Qiangbalin Temple, a spiritual oasis in the heart of Daji Street Community, Karo District. Spend two hours exploring the rich cultural tapestry and architectural marvels of this revered site. With Trip.com, your Qamdo itinerary is not just a day trip—it's a journey through the essence of Tibet's natural and cultural splendor.

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1 Day in Qamdo Itinerary: Day 1

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Laigu Glaciers

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Begin your Qamdo adventure with a visit to the breathtaking Laigu Glaciers. Nestled in Laigu Village, Basu County, this natural wonder is a must-see destination. As the first stop of the day, allocate around 3 hours to immerse yourself in the stunning vistas of ice and snow. The Laigu Glaciers are a testament to nature's artistry, with their massive ice formations and the serene environment offering a perfect backdrop for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Attraction Info

  • Laigu Village, Basu County, Qamdo Prefecture
  • Suggested tour duration: 3-4 hour
  • Open from 9:00am-6:00pm
40 min,24.24 km
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Ranwu Lake

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After the icy splendor of the glaciers, your next stop is the tranquil Ranwu Lake, located in the southwest corner of Qamdo City. Just an hour at this serene spot is enough to capture its beauty and refresh your spirit. The lake's crystal-clear waters reflect the surrounding snow-capped mountains, creating a picturesque setting that feels like it's straight out of a painting. It's a place where the sky, water, and earth converge in harmony, making it an ideal spot for contemplation and relaxation.

Attraction Info

  • In the southwest corner of Qamdo City, Ranwu Township, about 90 kilometers away from Baima Town, the county seat
  • Suggested tour duration: 1-2 hour
  • Open 24 hours
7 h 5 min,363.56 km
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Qiangbalin Temple

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Conclude your day with a spiritual journey to the Qiangbalin Temple. Situated in the heart of Chamdo City on Daji Street Community, this sacred site requires around 2 hours to explore. As one of the most revered temples in the region, Qiangbalin is not only a center of spiritual life but also a treasure trove of Tibetan art and architecture. The intricate murals, ancient scriptures, and the peaceful ambiance provide a profound ending to your day's exploration in Qamdo.

Attraction Info

  • Daji Street Community, Karo District, Chamdo City
  • Suggested tour duration: 2 hour
  • Open 24 hours

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Laigu Glaciers
Laigu Glaciers
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Highlights:
Many glaciers surrounding Laigu Village have formed many ice lakes in front of the village. Due to the different geology and soil composition of different glaciers, each ice lake will reflect different colors. There is a large ice lake floating on the ice lake. Big and small icebergs. Between the end of the glacier and the glacial lake, the broken glacier reveals a layer of blue ice tens of meters high. In Laigu Village, you can see Meixi Glacier, Yalong Glacier, Ruojiao Glacier, Dongga Glacier, Xiongjia Glacier and Niuma Glacier. Because all these glaciers surround Laigu Village, they are collectively called Laigu Glaciers ( Note: Due to the changing seasons of glaciers, the viewing period of each glacier is different, and the scenery seen at different times is different.) Among them, the Yalong Glacier, which is 12 kilometers long at the eastern end of Gangrigabu Mountain, is more majestic. It is more than 6,000 meters above sea level. The main peak extends to the edge of Laigu Village at an altitude of about 4,000 meters. The simple village road along the Ranwu Lake, even if you have reached the ancient village, the Laigu Village with more than 70 households still maintains the original Tibetan village style of half farming and half pastoralism. The houses in the village are relatively scattered, subdivided into several smaller villages and settlements such as Shatuna, Lanage, Qu'e, and Ranmu. The distance between the villages is two to three kilometers, and there are fields between the small villages. ridge.
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Ranwu Lake
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Ranwu Lake is located in Basu on National Highway 318. It is the main source of the Palong Zangbo River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra, with a length of about 25 kilometers. The whole lake is in the shape of a long and narrow river valley, with a width of 12 kilometers. To the north of Wuhu Lake is the famous Laigu Glacier, which extends to the lake. Whenever the snow and ice melt, the snow water is poured into the lake, so that there is always a rich source of water here. Ranwu Lake is surrounded by a large meadow of green grass, covered with bright wolf poisonous flowers, blue lake water and snow-capped peaks, forming a beautiful scenery. Depending on the season, the lake water also presents several colors such as blue or green, with many rocks and small islands interspersed among them.
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72 Curves of Nujiang River
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The 72nd turn of the Nujiang River is located in the Basu County in the Qamdo region, and is located between the Changdu Bangda and Basu on the southern Sichuan-Tibet line, also known as "the 99th turn of the Sichuan-Tibet". The 72nd turn of the Nujiang River is not a scenic spot, but almost all passers-by will stop for a while and enjoy the surrounding mountains when they reach the commanding heights of the road. The Nujiang River 72 turns westward from Bangda, climbs Yela Mountain with an altitude of about 4,658 meters, and then circles down to the Nujiang Canyon with an altitude of about 3,100 meters. The relative height difference is nearly 1,500 meters, and the winding road is about 12 kilometers. As the only way to go through the south Sichuan-Tibet line, the road is narrow and the slope is steep. For many riders or riders, it is precisely because of its danger that it is more challenging. Pedestrians passing by this road every year are full of sigh.
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Sapushen Mountain
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Sapu Sacred Mountain is located in Puzonggou, Yangxiu Township, Ruxian County. It has been standing here for thousands of years. It is one of the sacred mountains of Bon religion in Tibetan Buddhism. The Sap Sacred Lake is formed by the melting of ice and snow on the mountain for thousands of years. It extends from the foot of the mountain and is divided into two parts. It is close to the glacial lake at the foot of the mountain and does not melt all year round. The other part is the main lake. The water is clear and clean. Every year, a grand lake-turning and blessing event is held near the Sap Lake. In midsummer, the top of Sapu is covered with snow and snow, surrounded by rain and fog, and the bottom of the mountain is red and green, and the water and grass are lush. Due to the deep valley and inconvenient transportation, this breathtaking glacier has always been hidden in the boudoir and little-known, and it better retains its original atmosphere.
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Zizhu Temple
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"Zizhu" is a literal translation of Tibetan pronunciation, meaning the top of six mountains, and religiously symbolizes the sixth degree of Paramita. It is said that the Zizhu Temple was founded by the Tibetan king Muchizanpo. In the era of the living Buddha Luodan Nyinpo, the Zizhu Temple was expanded once, and the scriptures were engraved and the Buddha statues were shaped, and the Zizhu Temple began to take shape. Entering the era of Lama Gawanglanga, the monastery's esoteric and esoteric study system was further standardized and institutionalized. Under the hard work of the living Buddhas and masters of the Zizhu Temple in the past dynasties, the Zizhu Temple had an important impact on the later religious development in Qamdo in terms of building scale, number of monks, system of learning scriptures and style of dancing gods. Especially after Buddhism dominated most of Tibetan areas, Bon religion survived in the area centered on Zizhu Temple, which made Zizhu Temple enjoy a high reputation among Bon temples. Until now, most of the residents in this area still believe in Bon religion, and Zizhu Temple has also become a special holy place for Bon culture.
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