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Kulagangri Snow Mountain Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Have you been to the pleasing Kula Kangri?
Kula Kangri is located in Lhozhag County, Shannan City, Tibet, standing on the main ridge of the middle Himalayas. The silver snow peaks are reflected in the azure holy lake, which is indescribably gentle and quiet.
Surrounding attractions:
1. Pumoyongtso
The Kula Kangri seen from Pumoyongtso stretches for thousands of miles, protecting Pumoyongtso. The sharp lines divide the blue of the lake and the sky, the scenery is pure and rich in layers, perfectly interpreting the beauty of 'combining rigidity and softness'.
2. Baima Lintso
The Baima Lintso on the south slope of Kula Kangri, the snow is white, the lake is frozen in winter, flowers are everywhere in summer, and the colors are colorful in autumn. Every season is charming and makes people linger.
3. Jiejiutso
Jiejiutso hidden in the boudoir of Kula Kangri, the blue-green water surface presents a unique milky white, clean and pure, pleasing to the eye, is the best shooting point for Kula Kangri snow mountain.
Zhuowalong Temple Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
The Luozhuo Wolong Temple was built by Master Marba, and the mountain temples blended together. The Lusangpu Pilgrimage Route in the foothills is our way forward.
Entering the temple, there are many naturally formed practice holes. We followed the Lama all the way, and many caves have nectar.
The most amazing thing is the picture of Marba's wonderful dreams.
Samye Monastery Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
In Shannan, C city of Tibet, lies the life you yearn for!
Speaking of Shannan, most people may not be familiar with it, but when it comes to Tibet, everyone knows. Shannan is the C city of Tibet, where there is stunning natural scenery, full of mystery and beauty. If you come from afar to meet Tibet, don't miss it here!
⚠Small tips
✔Gongga Airport is about 65 kilometers away from Lhasa city, you can take the airport bus to Lhasa Gongga Airport bus stop
✔Do not exercise vigorously when you arrive in the plateau area, it is not recommended to take a bath on the same day, and do not drink alcohol! Pay attention to altitude sickness
✔To go to the Shannan area, you need to apply for a border defense certificate for free in advance at the place of household registration, and fill in the area as "Shannan area" or "all over Tibet"
Attractions recommendation
✅Samye Monastery
This is the first temple in Tibet, located in Zhanang County, Shannan City. Its architectural style is unique, with rich murals and historical background. There are white, red, black, and green Buddha pagodas built around it, the colors are very beautiful, you can make a wish! And it is placed at a high place at home for blessing.
⚠Please keep quiet during the visit and respect local culture and religious beliefs.
✅Yamdrok Lake
One of the three major lakes in Tibet, Yamdrok Lake, is known as the Thousand Island Lake on the plateau, 💦beautiful lake, clear water, surrounded by majestic mountains, is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. At different times of sunlight, the lake will show different colors, extremely rich blue, dreamlike, like a blue gem.
⚠The wind is strong by the lake, please keep warm; at the same time, do not throw garbage at will, protect the environment.
✅Rito Temple
This is a temple located on the top of the peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides, 💦deep on the north shore of Yamdrok Lake, known as the loneliest temple-Rito Temple, rarely known to outsiders, the temple is at the highest point of the peninsula, when you reach Rito Temple, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Yamdrok Lake.
⚠This is a great place to watch Yamdrok Lake.
✅Puma Yumco
Here is the dreamy blue ice, ⛰the Puma Yumco will freeze a thick layer of ice in winter, under the sunlight, the ice surface sets off the blue of the lake, making you feel like stepping on Lake Baikal, taking pictures📷 is very out of the picture.
✅Kula Kangri
Known as one of the "Four Great Sacred Mountains" in the central region of Tibet, 🏞with an altitude of 7538 meters. Kula Kangri stands on the main ridge of the middle section of the Himalayas, and the entire snow mountain is composed of three peaks. There are 6 peaks over 7000 meters standing with Kula Kangri, which is very spectacular
⚠Best climbing season: April, May and September, October
👍Food recommendation
Tibetan Tsampa: One of the special foods in Tibet, with a unique taste
Barley Wine: A delicious wine brewed from barley, with a mellow taste and a long aftertaste
Butter Tea: One of the traditional drinks in Tibet
Tibetan Roasted Lamb Chops: Fragrant, you must try the authentic roasted lamb chops
If you like Tibet, why not come to Shannan for a tour, it is a niche travel destination, you will not regret coming here
Samye Monastery
Samye Monastery, also known as Sangye Monastery or Universal Monastery, is located in Samye Town, Zhanang County, Shannan Region of the Tibet Autonomous Region, at the foot of Mt. Habu on the north bank of the Yarlung Tsangpo River.
Samye Monastery was established during the 8th century in the Tibetan Empire period and is the first monastery in Tibet where monks were ordained. The architectural layout of the monastery is based on Buddhist cosmology, with the central temple combining Tibetan, Han Chinese, and Indian styles, which is why Samye Monastery is also known as the 'Monastery of Three Styles'. There are currently over 50 monks residing in the monastery.
Main structures: Zhuzhou, White Stupa, Black Stupa, Red Stupa, Green Stupa
Ticket price: 40 yuan
Opening hours: 9:00——16:00
Mount Kailash | Even beginners can easily master it, with a guide included
Even beginners can easily master it, with a guide included. After waiting for more than half a year, it has finally returned! It is an entry-level high-altitude trekking route in Tibet, and also one of the few routes in Tibet that is friendly to novices.
So what exactly is the Mount Kailash trek like?
Mount Kailash has an elevation of 7554M and is one of the peaks in the Himalayas in Tibet. It is also one of the four sacred mountains traditionally revered by the Tibetan people.
Route overview:
Scenery index: 5 stars
Difficulty index: 2 stars (without camping)
Trekking distance: 30 kilometers
Average altitude: 4700M
Best trekking time:
March-May, the spring snow season, with a high possibility of snowfall. The snow scenery and the rhododendrons in May are the main attractions at this time.
June-August, when wildflowers bloom sporadically, set against the clear lake water and the distant snow-capped mountains, one might feel as if they've stepped into a world created by Hayao Miyazaki.
September-October, the snow mountains and golden forests intertwine beautifully, as if walking through an oil painting.
November-February, the exclusive blue ice season, where one can indulge in the beauty of sapphires, especially at Puma Yumco.
Beautiful sights:
5 sacred mountains: Mount Kailash + Yala Shampoo + Gurla Mandhata + Kangrinboqe + Dala Ri
5 sacred lakes: Yamdrok Lake + Puma Yumco + Baima Linco + Zhegu Co Three Lakes + Jiejiu Co
Recommended route
D1: Gather in Lhasa from all over the country
D2: Lhasa - Samye Monastery - Yumbulagang - Zhegu Grassland - Comai
D3: Comai - Kajiu Monastery - Sêrxü
D4: Sêrxü - Co Yu Village - Baima Linco - Co Yu Village
D5: Co Yu Village - Gurla Mandhata - Zhegu Co Three Lakes - Co Yu Village
D6: Co Yu - Jiejiu Co - View Mount Kailash - Sêrxü - Lhozhag
D7: Lhozhag - Puma Yumco - Yamdrok Lake - Lhasa
Equipment suggestions
Travel equipment: 40-60L large backpack/suitcase, about 25L small backpack, thermal water bottle, sleeping bag (spare), photography equipment, etc.;
Suggested clothing: windbreaker, down jacket or fleece, hiking boots or trekking shoes, long-sleeve sweatshirt, long pants, T-shirt, thermal underwear, undergarments, socks, etc.;
Sun protection: sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, magic scarf, hat;
Personal common medicines, toiletries, ID card (minors without an ID card need to bring a household registration book), border pass.
I am Muzi, meeting a different self on the road. If you are ready, remember to beep me! Follow me to see a different Western China!
One Day Tour to the South of Tibet Lhasa→Samye Monastery→Changzhu Monastery→Dorje Drak Monastery
At 6 am, on the street right opposite the Jokhang Temple, you can see the buses going to various monasteries on the side of the street.
Samye Monastery is over 3400 meters above sea level.
Lhasa→Samye Monastery one-way trip is 60 yuan, buy the ticket on the bus.
Buses depart when full, approximately arriving at Samye Monastery around 8:40 am.
After arriving at Samye Monastery, you can buy a return ticket for the same day, with the return time at 1:30 pm.
Next to the bus station, there is the Samye Monastery Restaurant, offering Tibetan noodles, sweet tea, and other delicacies. You can have breakfast at the Samye Monastery Restaurant.
Samye Monastery is the first monastery in Tibet that has the three treasures of Buddhism: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.
Highlights: The main hall's first floor has the statue of Guru Rinpoche. The second floor has a retreat room (requires climbing a ladder) and a treasure museum (with Guru Rinpoche's demon-subduing seal).
On the second floor of the main hall, you can get a cloth strip stamped with Guru Rinpoche's demon-subduing seal. The stairs inside the main hall are steep, so be careful.
The incense inside the monastery is very good, and you can buy some to take back.
The bus back to Lhasa departs at 1:30 pm, and the ticket is 60 yuan.
It stops at Changzhu Monastery and Dorje Drak Monastery on the way.
Changzhu Monastery highlights: On the first floor, the most inner hall, to the right of the entrance, is the eloquent Tara. On the second floor, the main hall has a Guanyin made of pearls.
After leaving Changzhu Monastery, head to Dorje Drak Monastery, which is built on a hillside and requires climbing. Those with poor physical strength can wait below.
Note: Bring a mask, as the wind in the south of Tibet is strong in the afternoon, and there is a desert in the south of Tibet, which can cause sandstorms in the afternoon.
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In Shannan, C city of Tibet, lies the life you yearn for!
Speaking of Shannan, most people may not be familiar with it, but when it comes to Tibet, everyone knows. Shannan is the C city of Tibet, where there is stunning natural scenery, full of mystery and beauty. If you come from afar to meet Tibet, don't miss it here!
⚠Small tips
✔Gongga Airport is about 65 kilometers away from Lhasa city, you can take the airport bus to Lhasa Gongga Airport bus stop
✔Do not exercise vigorously when you arrive in the plateau area, it is not recommended to take a bath on the same day, and do not drink alcohol! Pay attention to altitude sickness
✔To go to the Shannan area, you need to apply for a border defense certificate for free in advance at the place of household registration, and fill in the area as "Shannan area" or "all over Tibet"
Attractions recommendation
✅Samye Monastery
This is the first temple in Tibet, located in Zhanang County, Shannan City. Its architectural style is unique, with rich murals and historical background. There are white, red, black, and green Buddha pagodas built around it, the colors are very beautiful, you can make a wish! And it is placed at a high place at home for blessing.
⚠Please keep quiet during the visit and respect local culture and religious beliefs.
✅Yamdrok Lake
One of the three major lakes in Tibet, Yamdrok Lake, is known as the Thousand Island Lake on the plateau, 💦beautiful lake, clear water, surrounded by majestic mountains, is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. At different times of sunlight, the lake will show different colors, extremely rich blue, dreamlike, like a blue gem.
⚠The wind is strong by the lake, please keep warm; at the same time, do not throw garbage at will, protect the environment.
✅Rito Temple
This is a temple located on the top of the peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides, 💦deep on the north shore of Yamdrok Lake, known as the loneliest temple-Rito Temple, rarely known to outsiders, the temple is at the highest point of the peninsula, when you reach Rito Temple, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Yamdrok Lake.
⚠This is a great place to watch Yamdrok Lake.
✅Puma Yumco
Here is the dreamy blue ice, ⛰the Puma Yumco will freeze a thick layer of ice in winter, under the sunlight, the ice surface sets off the blue of the lake, making you feel like stepping on Lake Baikal, taking pictures📷 is very out of the picture.
✅Kula Kangri
Known as one of the "Four Great Sacred Mountains" in the central region of Tibet, 🏞with an altitude of 7538 meters. Kula Kangri stands on the main ridge of the middle section of the Himalayas, and the entire snow mountain is composed of three peaks. There are 6 peaks over 7000 meters standing with Kula Kangri, which is very spectacular
⚠Best climbing season: April, May and September, October
👍Food recommendation
Tibetan Tsampa: One of the special foods in Tibet, with a unique taste
Barley Wine: A delicious wine brewed from barley, with a mellow taste and a long aftertaste
Butter Tea: One of the traditional drinks in Tibet
Tibetan Roasted Lamb Chops: Fragrant, you must try the authentic roasted lamb chops
If you like Tibet, why not come to Shannan for a tour, it is a niche travel destination, you will not regret coming here
Self-driving to Shannan, Tibet, not taking the usual tourist route
Mountains and seas have their own return dates, and life has its own encounters. A trip that says go and go, self-driving to Shannan, heading north all the way, chasing the footsteps of freedom🗻🌬️.
📍The first place to introduce is our first stop-Rito Temple in Langkazi County, Shannan, Tibet. This temple is located on a small island on the north bank of Yamdrok Lake, surrounded by a vast expanse of blue lake. A solitary island extends to the lake surface, and the highest point of the island is a lonely temple. The scenery that blends with the lake is really beautiful! 🏞️😍
🚗Departing from Rito Temple, we continue to drive north to Yang Lake. This lake is located in Langkazi County, Shannan, Tibet, about 70 kilometers southwest of Lhasa. 🌊🚙
📍Yang Lake, Yamdrok Yumtso is affectionately called Yang Lake by people. It is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet. This clear and blue lake is like a piece of pure jade left by nature in the world. Only those who really arrive know how beautiful it is. Yang Lake is located in Langkazi County, Shannan, Tibet, about 70 kilometers southwest of Lhasa. It is known as the three sacred lakes of Tibet together with Namtso and Mapang Yumtso. If you are in Lhasa, you can also participate in a local day trip to visit Yang Lake.
🌞The self-driving tour of Shannan, Tibet is a pursuit of adventure and freedom. Let us drive the vehicle and head north, getting closer and closer to the footsteps of freedom. Don't miss this opportunity, set off bravely! 💪🚗💨
Experience freedom and adventure on this magical land of Shannan, Tibet, and enjoy the gifts of nature. Such a journey is full of surprises and beautiful memories! 🌸✨
Here are the nine most worthwhile domestic travel destinations with few people for healing
The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays are approaching
It's always good to see the mountains and seas🌊
Today, I'm going to recommend to my friends
Nine beautiful and less crowded domestic travel destinations for healing✨
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1⃣️ Inner Mongolia Wulan Hada Grassland
There is a healing grassland in Inner Mongolia Wulan Hada🖼️, and there are also several very spectacular volcanic relics. Running in the volcano crater is like entering a cartoon world✨
2⃣️ Xiapu Sipu Archipelago
The beautiful islands that are not inferior to foreign islands🏝️, Hongpu Island and Dongpu Island are the most worthwhile
3⃣️ Xinjiang North Ring Line
The desolate desert, the forest of the grassland like the green leaf fairy tale🌲, and the continuous snow mountains and lakes🏔️, can all be encountered in North Xinjiang✨
4⃣️ Tibet Yamdrok Lake
The beautiful lake road of the jade-like Yamdrok Lake is full of surprises along the way✨
5⃣️ Dali Hai West Ecological Corridor
No matter the seasons change, the scenery of Dali Ecological Corridor is always so healing. Wandering by the Erhai Lake, time also slows down
6⃣️ Dunhuang Devil City
Walking on the road of Dunhuang Devil City, with the continuous Yadan and Gobi on the side, there will be a sense of insignificance✨
7⃣️ Weihai Brews Beach
The beautiful beach of the giant ship and the seagulls, walking on the windmill dam, you can slowly feel the romance of this coast🌊
8⃣️ Shenzhen Dapeng Coast
The beaches in Shenzhen are not only Xiamomeisha and Dongxichong, but also many beautiful and less crowded beaches at the end of Dapeng's competition and at the foot of the observatory✨
9⃣️ Fujian Pingtan Island
Riding an electric bike along the island road, you can encounter the healing sea view of Pingtan Island, and there are many beautiful roads where you can see the sea🛣️
A sight you have to see to believe! 🌍
This lake is one of the prettiest I’ve seen in my life and is regarded by some as the most beautiful lake in the world. Yamdrok Lake is located near Shigatse in the Tibet Autonoumous Region. It stretches 130km in length and is also known as the green jade lake for its smooth surface and color hues from the reflection of the sunlight.
If you are living in China, you can travel to Tibet with a tour company! We used JoyTours and they were wonderful.
#travellater #explore #campingglamping #beautiful #bucketlist #summervacation #wintergetaway #tibet #yamdroklake #stunningview
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Mount Kailash | Even beginners can easily master it, with a guide included
Even beginners can easily master it, with a guide included. After waiting for more than half a year, it has finally returned! It is an entry-level high-altitude trekking route in Tibet, and also one of the few routes in Tibet that is friendly to novices.
So what exactly is the Mount Kailash trek like?
Mount Kailash has an elevation of 7554M and is one of the peaks in the Himalayas in Tibet. It is also one of the four sacred mountains traditionally revered by the Tibetan people.
Route overview:
Scenery index: 5 stars
Difficulty index: 2 stars (without camping)
Trekking distance: 30 kilometers
Average altitude: 4700M
Best trekking time:
March-May, the spring snow season, with a high possibility of snowfall. The snow scenery and the rhododendrons in May are the main attractions at this time.
June-August, when wildflowers bloom sporadically, set against the clear lake water and the distant snow-capped mountains, one might feel as if they've stepped into a world created by Hayao Miyazaki.
September-October, the snow mountains and golden forests intertwine beautifully, as if walking through an oil painting.
November-February, the exclusive blue ice season, where one can indulge in the beauty of sapphires, especially at Puma Yumco.
Beautiful sights:
5 sacred mountains: Mount Kailash + Yala Shampoo + Gurla Mandhata + Kangrinboqe + Dala Ri
5 sacred lakes: Yamdrok Lake + Puma Yumco + Baima Linco + Zhegu Co Three Lakes + Jiejiu Co
Recommended route
D1: Gather in Lhasa from all over the country
D2: Lhasa - Samye Monastery - Yumbulagang - Zhegu Grassland - Comai
D3: Comai - Kajiu Monastery - Sêrxü
D4: Sêrxü - Co Yu Village - Baima Linco - Co Yu Village
D5: Co Yu Village - Gurla Mandhata - Zhegu Co Three Lakes - Co Yu Village
D6: Co Yu - Jiejiu Co - View Mount Kailash - Sêrxü - Lhozhag
D7: Lhozhag - Puma Yumco - Yamdrok Lake - Lhasa
Equipment suggestions
Travel equipment: 40-60L large backpack/suitcase, about 25L small backpack, thermal water bottle, sleeping bag (spare), photography equipment, etc.;
Suggested clothing: windbreaker, down jacket or fleece, hiking boots or trekking shoes, long-sleeve sweatshirt, long pants, T-shirt, thermal underwear, undergarments, socks, etc.;
Sun protection: sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, magic scarf, hat;
Personal common medicines, toiletries, ID card (minors without an ID card need to bring a household registration book), border pass.
I am Muzi, meeting a different self on the road. If you are ready, remember to beep me! Follow me to see a different Western China!
The Covenant of Blue Ice | The First Mysterious Sheep Herding Festival of Pumoyong Tso
| The First Mysterious Sheep Herding Festival of Pumoyong Tso. Focus on the millennium folk customs, looking for the most beautiful blue ice!
I believe that anyone who has seen the documentary 'The Third Pole' will not be unfamiliar with the Sheep Herding Festival of Pumoyong Tso.
㊙️On the east bank of Pumoyong Tso, there is a 'highest administrative village in the world'--Tuiwa Village (altitude 5070)
Because of the high altitude, the local villagers are mainly pastoral.
Due to the cold winter and high altitude, the original grassland can no longer provide enough food for the sheep, but there is a rich grassland on the island in the heart of Pumoyong Tso, so every February, when Pumoyong Tso is frozen, the villagers will drive the sheep to the island. Wait until the next year before Pumoyong Tso is thawed, and then drive the sheep back to the village. This pastoral method has been continued for a thousand years.
Sheep Herding Festival: February 1, 2024
Address: Next to Tuiwa Village, Pumoyong Tso
⚠️Precautions:
1️⃣You need to apply for a border defense certificate to go to Pumoyong Tso
2️⃣The ice surface is very slippery, remember to bring ice claws
3️⃣The ice surface reflects strong ultraviolet rays, remember to do sun protection
4️⃣The temperature of the ice surface gradually decreases, you can stick some warm baby on the sole of your shoes and body
I love so much the divine scenery I saw
Sayram Lake, known as the 'Baikal Lake of China', is a dazzling gem of Tibet. Every winter, the lake freezes into ice, presenting a stunning blue ice spectacle, which would be a great pity to miss. Nature seems to favor this lake especially, the frozen lake surface blooms with dazzling blue light, the light and shadow change layer by layer, reflected in the ice surface, the texture on the ice surface is crisscrossed, as if the craftsman cut this dazzling sapphire with unparalleled craftsmanship, every angle is breathtakingly beautiful.
Admission is free all year round, the altitude is 5010 meters, the best viewing season is from December to February each year, the entire lake surface will freeze into thick ice, you can walk directly on the ice surface, if the weather is good, you can see blue ice, green ice, the cracks and bubbles in the ice are clearly visible.
Tips:
1. Border pass: Because Pumoyongtso is located in the border county, you need to apply for the Tibet border pass in advance, and the border pass specifies .
2. In February each year, when the ice layer is thickest, the annual migration of the Duiwa village sheep flock will be staged, which is very shocking.
3. Pumoyongtso's location is relatively remote, it is recommended to find a reliable local group to go, safety first.
4. It is recommended to bring a hat, scarf, gloves, sunglasses, be sure to keep warm.
2023-10-10 Sichuan Yunnan Tibet Xinjiang Gansu Qinghai Sichuan
2023-10-10 Today I left the heart of Yang Lake. As soon as I left the heart of Yang Lake, I heard that this scenic spot was closed. The reason is unknown, it's just closed. Today I will go to Pumoyongcuo. Pumoyongcuo is the largest freshwater lake in Tibet, with an altitude of 5010 meters. Tourism accommodation is being developed here. The scenery along the way is beautiful. We walk and take pictures. Continue to Yalong County. On the way, we pass through Duoqing Lake. Duoqing Lake is also a wetland park. There are many wild geese nesting here. The scenery is really beautiful. We walk along the 562 National Road and see Zhuomulaji Snow Mountain. Zhuomulaji Snow Mountain is very close to the road. If the weather is good, you can see the sunset golden mountain. We didn't arrive at the hotel to rest until more than nine o'clock in the evening.
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