3-Day Self-Driving Guide to Nyingchi, Tibet! Free Tickets in Off-Season + Golden Sunlight on the Mountain

From November now until March 15 next year, most A-level scenic spots in Tibet are free of charge, highways are also free, fewer people and beautiful scenery, and you can easily catch the golden sunlight on the mountain, making it extremely cost-effective! Below is my real route + check-in tips, save it quickly! 👇 ______ 🚗 Itinerary + Check-in Guide Day 1: Airport → Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon → Suosong Village (stay) → Namjagbarwa Peak Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon + Namjagbarwa Peak 💡 Check-in spots: Peach Blossom Riverside: Although spring is the peak season for peach blossoms, the river is still crystal blue in winter, with snow-capped mountains as the backdrop, making photos absolutely stunning! Namjagbarwa Viewing Platform: Remember to wait during the free period to see the true face of “Shy Girl Peak”! The afternoon light is soft and the best time for photos. 🎫 Tickets: Free in off-season (original price 150 + 90 for sightseeing bus, now only need to make a reservation!) Suosong Village Accommodation 🏠 Recommendation: Choose a guesthouse facing Namjagbarwa Peak directly! There are many options, prices drop in the off-season, remember to book in advance! 🌄 Evening: Wait for the golden sunlight on the mountain from the guesthouse rooftop or village viewing platform! The air is clear in winter, and the chance to see it is very high! ______ Day 2: Suosong Village → Sejila Mountain Summit → Lulang Forest → Lulang Town → Nyingchi City Sejila Mountain Summit (not the mountain pass viewing platform) 💡 Secret spot: Drive to the mountain summit pass, the view here is wider than the lower viewing platform, you can shoot a full panorama of Namjagbarwa + sea of clouds! Be careful of black ice on the road, slow down. Lulang Forest 🌲 Activity: Hike along the wooden plank road, the snowy forest in winter looks like a fairy tale world! Tickets are free in off-season (original price 80 yuan) Lulang Town 📸 Photo spot: Tibetan wooden houses + prayer flags + snow mountain background, any shot looks like Nordic style! Arrive in Nyingchi City in the evening for accommodation, convenient for the third day’s itinerary. ______ Day 3: Nyingchi City → Basongcuo Lake → Bailang Valley → Return Basongcuo Lake 💧 Highlights: 5A-level holy lake, the lake surface looks like turquoise in winter! Must-visit spots include the lake island (praying at Cuozong Monastery’s prayer wheels) and Dachela Viewing Platform (overlooking the whole view) 🎫 Tickets: Free in off-season (original price 120 + sightseeing bus) Bailang Valley (snow mountain forest light hiking) 🚗 Route: About 2 hours’ drive from Basongcuo Lake, round trip about 50 km, road conditions are poor, all unpaved roads, a 4WD SUV is recommended. 🌿 Experience: Pristine snow mountain forest + glacier streams, currently undeveloped, very off-the-beaten-path, few people and peaceful like a secret realm! ______ 💡 Tips Nyingchi in the off-season is truly a treasure! Spend half the cost, and enjoy snow mountains + canyons + holy lakes all to yourself, and see the golden sunlight on the mountain to your heart’s content! Just go for it! 💬 If you have questions, hit me up in the comments.