Gertse Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Yanghu Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
A little rabbit that became famous due to 'National Geographic' magazine -- the Heart of Yanghu Lake
'National Geographic' magazine made it famous, but the difficult access means few people know about it.
The Heart of Yanghu is actually a geological soft layer collapse, surrounded by very loose soil. Do not drive near the collapse pit, and people should not go down to the lake, as it is unsafe and damages the scenery.
The most important point is not to go without a drone. The road is long and in poor condition, and without a drone, you can't really appreciate the beauty.
Here's the route for everyone, and some precautions to take.
【Self-driving Guide】
Navigation address: Continue north for 10km from Xiaricun, Langkazi County, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region!
Once you reach Xiaricun, do not enter the village. On the right side of the village entrance (near the grassland), there is an iron fence. Open the gate to drive in, and remember to close it, otherwise the local herders' sheep and cattle might get lost!
Follow the tire tracks straight ahead, and you will come to a second iron gate. Open this gate and then make sure to close it. (The gate has many wires, so it might be a good idea to bring gloves)
Continue following the tire tracks, and you will see the sign for the Heart of Yanghu. Along the way, you will come across a fork in the road blocked off with stones by a blogger who has been there before; do not follow the fork.
After driving about 3 kilometers, you will see a large expanse of Yanghu Lake. Continue driving along the edge of the lake below. There are two roads here, both with deep tire tracks, but remember not to drive on the upper road!
Yamdrok Lake is truly breathtaking! Highly recommend visiting when the weather is good
🎫Ticket Prices:
To view Yamdrok Lake, you need to pay 60 yuan for the Yamdrok Lake Viewing Platform, 5 yuan for the Langkazi Viewing Platform, and 20 yuan for the Samding Monastery entrance fee.
Photography Fees: A photo with a lamb costs 10-20 yuan; a photo with a yak costs 20-40 yuan.
㊙Tips: If you choose to take photos by the lake near Samding Monastery instead of directly at the Yamdrok Lake Viewing Platform, you don't need to pay the viewing platform entrance fee!
🉑Must-Visit Photography Spots
1. Gampa La Pass: Offers the best panoramic view of Yamdrok Lake, where you can see the S-shaped waterway area passing through the distant glaciers.
2. Samding Monastery: Known as the loneliest monastery in the world, the island where the monastery is located is like a gem guarded by the lake waters💎, and you can feel a 360° surround sensation on the island.
3. Karola Pass: Most visitors heading to Samding Monastery will pass through here, after which you can see the misty Yamdrok Lake.
4. Yongbu Dado Island: Known as the most beautifully singing island of Yamdrok Lake, the island is located in the central part of the lake and can only be reached by boat🛥.
5. Zhila Pass: Here you can overlook the shifting and changing lakeshore line, as if you've suddenly arrived at the Thousand Island Lake.
⚠Attraction Notices:
The altitude of the Lhunzhub Ri Viewing Platform is nearly five thousand meters; avoid running and strenuous exercise to prevent altitude sickness.
The viewing platforms and the Samding Monastery area are windy and cold; you need to wear thick clothes for warmth.
The ultraviolet radiation is strong in the plateau region; take sun protection🕶 measures to prevent sunburn.
Friends who are driving should pay attention to traffic rules and remember to drive safely, especially to slow down on mountain roads at bends.
Visitors can bring their own food🍊 and snacks, as shops and restaurants along the Yamdrok Lake are scarce.
Reaching Samding Monastery requires walking; it is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes👟.
If you have a drone, remember to bring it, as drone📸 photography is the best way to appreciate the beauty of Yamdrok Lake.
The indescribable beauty of Yang Lake
💙 Such pure blue, as if a touch of paint poured down from heaven, dyed the entire Yang Lake into a beautiful painting. Standing by the lake, I was shocked by this purity, and an indescribable emotion surged in my heart.
🌊 Such clear lake water, clear to the bottom, as if you can see every pebble and every water plant at the bottom of the lake. The lake is like a mirror, reflecting the blue of the sky, the white of the clouds, and the outline of the distant mountains, which is intoxicating.
🌞 Under the sun, the surface of Yang Lake is sparkling with ripples, like countless diamonds jumping, dazzling. This interlaced scene of light and shadow makes me feel like I am in a dreamlike world, forgetting the passage of time.
💭 The beauty of Yang Lake is really hard to describe in words. It is not only a visual enjoyment, but also a touch of the soul. Here, I found that tranquility and purity, and also found the most sincere awe and love for nature. I hope that everyone who comes to Yang Lake can be moved by this beauty and feel the magic and charm of nature.🌟🌊💙
Romantic journey to Yamdrok Lake
All the copywriting is not as romantic and shocking as the moment you really set foot on Yamdrok Lake. ❣️ One of the three major holy lakes in Tibet, Yamdrok Lake is poetic and picturesque, making people yearn for it.
"There is a kind of blue called Yamdrok Lake blue", this is absolutely right. Standing by the lake, the blue in front of you is deep and pure, as if it can wash away all the troubles of the world. The blue of Yamdrok Lake is the kind of blue that makes people fall in love at first sight, making people involuntarily intoxicated.
In the past, Tibet was a distant dream for me, a place that could only be imagined in my heart. But now, I have finally set foot on this magical land, turning the place I yearn for into footprints I have walked. This feeling is really indescribable in words.
Along the way, "one lake after another", I rushed to Yamdrok Lake in my heart. Here, I met the most beautiful scenery and also met the deepest part of myself. The wind blows gently, as if telling something. When I meet you, the wind has a shape, I am waiting for the wind, and also waiting for you.
The journey to Yamdrok Lake is not only a pursuit of beautiful scenery, but also a baptism of the soul. Here, I found my own tranquility and romance. I hope that every person who loves to travel can find their own beauty and touch in Yamdrok Lake. 🌟💙
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