Zhanang Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

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.

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✨ . 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

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! 🌸✨

The loneliest temple in Tibet (Rito Temple)

A must-visit in this lifetime❗❗ The loneliest temple in Tibet (Rito Temple) is located on a small island in the middle of Yamdrok Lake 📍Rito Temple This is also the loneliest temple There is only one monk Who has been guarding here since the moment of his birth Some people say he is lonely But I say he is happy

The loneliest temple in the world

The Rito Temple on the Yang Lake in Tibet has a history of more than 600 years, which is earlier than the construction time of the Beijing Forbidden City . Yangzhuo Yongcuo, also known as Yang Lake, is mostly located in Langkazi County, Shannan City, Tibet, with a lake surface altitude of more than 4400 meters. The Rito Temple is located on a peninsula on the north shore of Yang Lake, surrounded by water on three sides. The small island is surrounded by water on three sides, and only a small road connects to the opposite bank. Everyone who comes here is attracted by the beautiful scenery here, even the toilet shows you the beautiful scenery A blue lake, a temple! Indulge in a person's world, enjoy the tranquility and freedom brought by loneliness, there is a different taste in my heart

I heard that in the Qingpu practice, the merits and demerits are outstanding. In the Qingpu, the six-character truth is better than reading hundreds of times elsewhere, and the day in Qingpu is better than practicing one year elsewhere. That is because there are legends that the masters of Lotus Masters opened up the Qingpu Holy Land and practiced in this place, including the Red Song Dezan Tibetan King who also practiced in the green rock cave of Qingpu. Slowly, it became a hidden sanctuary of Tibetan Buddhism.

Minzhulin Temple, also known as Minzhulin Temple, is located in Zhacao County, Shannan. It is one of the six temples of the Nyingma School of the Tibetan Buddhism Red Church. In addition to the magnificent temple, the number of stupas is the best. It was first built in the end of the 10th century AD. It is famous for its Tibetan calligraphy and Tibetan medicine. Interested friends can visit and purchase Tibetan incense. The temple is surrounded by mountains and the traffic is inconvenient. It is recommended to drive by car or chartered.