[2024 Nyingchi Attraction] Travel Guide for Yarlong Tsangpo River (Updated Oct)
Rivers
Address:
Milin County, Nyingchi City
Opening times:
Opens at 07:00-18:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-3 hours
Yarlung Zangbo River Travel Guide | See the sunrise on the golden mountain and be lucky for a whole year.
🌲 Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon is
A famous world landscape in Tibet, China,
It is called the Potala Palace and Mount Everest
Tibet's three world-class scenic spots. 🧚🏻♀️
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Deserts, rivers, canyons, 🏔️ snow-capped mountains, forests,
Tundra, meadows, 🌊 lakes and other natural landscapes,
It's simply a fairyland kingdom of plants and animals. 🍃
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🚗【Transportation】Self-driving:
About 80 kilometers from Nyingchi City, about 1.5 hours
Arrive at Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon Scenic Area by bus
Take the Bayi to Pai Town at the Nyingchi Passenger Transport Center
Passenger dedicated line (2 shifts per day, 💰65
9 o'clock every morning and 2 o'clock in the afternoon)
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🏨【Accommodation】
4-star 🈶 Himalayan Grand Canyon Hotel,
There are also Himalayan Namjagbarwa Tent Hotel,
Songzanlin, 🌸 Peach Blossom Rhyme and other high-end homestays,
There are many foods in Pai Town and Suosong Village,
It is recommended to book in advance during the peak tourist season.
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🌈【Attractions】
When you arrive at the Grand Canyon, you must not miss the Namjagbarwa Peak
🌅 Sunrise on the Golden Mountain, and 🉑 experience local folk culture.
Recommended check-in points: Potala Palace, Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon,
Mount Everest, Ali, Jokhang Temple, Namtso,
Yanghu, Basongtso. 💕
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💰【Cost Information】
Scenic spot ticket: 150 (valid for three days,
Including the south and north lines of the scenic area)
Sightseeing car: 90 (rolling departure, south/north line,
If you go to both sides, buy two sightseeing cars)
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⏰【Play time】
The best time to play in the Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon is
Summer and autumn, there are 💐 azaleas in June-July,
Tahuang, which only opens once in a lifetime, is colorful in October,
National Day is a good time to watch the scenery.
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⚠️【Precautions】
High-altitude areas, strong ultraviolet rays, pay attention to high anti and sun protection🌞,
🉑 Take Rhodiola in advance, don't run and exercise vigorously.
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Tibet Self-Drive Tour Guide | The best scenery in the secret land of Medog is all on the road
Before coming to Tibet, there was a mysterious place that always attracted me
That is the mysterious Medog
I've seen a lot of documentaries and guides
I really want to see it with my own eyes, so we came
🚗Self-drive route: 116 kilometers from Bomi to Medog
After passing through the Galongla Tunnel, it takes more than 3 hours to arrive
I originally thought that when we passed through the tunnel, we would see another primitive world, but it turned out to be a vast expanse of white
Because the fog was too thick, the visibility was less than 5 meters haha
After that, going downhill, we found that beyond the clouds indeed lies a forest canyon
There are several waterfalls, all with viewing platforms, and it's easy to park
And the best scenery is felt along this road experiencing the world-class highway drop of more than 3000 meters
🌳Because the surprise you're looking forward to might just be in front of you
Following the Medog road all the way down, the altitude gets lower and lower
We will see waterfalls, forests, canyons, lakes, villages
Finally arriving at Medog County, this county town that has everything
Main attractions:
✅Galongla Glacier, located just above the tunnel, surprisingly there is a green area under the glacier
✅Renqingbeng Monastery: Said to be the most popular temple in Medog, hidden in the subtropical jungle, unfortunately, we didn't go because of the heavy rain
✅Lotus Pavilion: The highest point in the county town, it is a museum for understanding the history and cultural heritage of Medog
✅Guoguotang Big Turn: The road is currently under construction 🚧, you need to buy a ticket for 60 and take a local's 🏍️ to get there, we didn't go either
✅Gelin Village: Also the best place to view the Namjagbarwa Peak! However, it's difficult to see during this season
In fact, in Medog, you can only see all the beautiful scenery within two days if you are extremely lucky 🍀, because the transportation is inconvenient and it's very hidden, there are many legends about this place!
We have regrets this time, and can only look forward to meeting again next time
‼️Self-drive tips:
·Bring your border pass and ID card
·Don't drive fast on narrow roads, often encountering large trucks
·Accommodation in Medog county town is relatively expensive, it's best to book in advance, there are many Sichuan restaurants, because there are many Sichuan people here
·Entry on even-numbered days and exit on odd-numbered days of the month
·The best route time should be from March to May
Sophia48 Collins.
Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon (Part I)
The Yarlung Zangbo River is the longest plateau river in China, located within the Tibet Autonomous Region, and is also one of the highest rivers in the world, originating from the Himalayas in southwestern Tibet. The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon at the great bend of the river is the world's deepest and longest canyon, certified by the China World Records Association with two world records: the world's deepest canyon and the world's longest canyon.
Victoria Ellington
Is Motuo, recommended by Hu Ge, really worth visiting?
It was once the only county in China that required a ticket for entry, and it was also the last county in China to be accessible by road. With snow-capped mountains, waterfalls, and ancient villages, every scene is breathtaking. It is Tibet's Motuo~
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How to get to Motuo?
🚗Self-driving: Currently, the Zhamo Highway is the route to enter Motuo, but the road is closed to traffic after 8 p.m., and Motuo implements a single-exit, double-entry policy, for example, exit only on the 1st, and entry only on the 2nd.
🚌Bus: There is currently only one bus from Nyingchi to Motuo, which can be taken from Bayi Town in Nyingchi (departs at 8 a.m.)
⚠Attention: ✔A border pass is required for Motuo, as well as an ID card, otherwise entry is not allowed
⏰Best time to travel: April to May and September to November each year
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About Motuo
Motuo, which means 'flower' in Tibetan, is a county under the jurisdiction of Nyingchi City in the Tibet Autonomous Region and is the only county in China that hangs on the southern slope of the Himalayas. For a time, there was a fee to enter, but as of March 16, 2023, Motuo has announced the cancellation of the entrance fee.
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🔥Must-visit attractions
Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
The world's largest canyon, with dense rivers and lakes, marshes, snow-capped mountains, and glaciers, offers many magnificent and strange sights. Every year from March to April, the canyon is filled with dense wild peach forests, and from above, one can see the endless torrent of the river and the peach blossoms 🌸, which are incredibly beautiful.
Guxiangtang Great Bend
This is a signature spot of the Yarlung Zangbo River, and because it looks like a lollipop from above, it has this cute name. From the viewing platform, you can see the banana forests and the Yarlung Zangbo River, with very picturesque scenery.
Galongla Snow Mountain
Known as the 'sacred mountain,' its magnificent peaks and snow-covered summits are breathtaking. 🏔 There is also a Galongla Heavenly Pond on the snow mountain, like a pearl set at an altitude of 4700 meters, very clear. The Galong Temple near the Galongla Tunnel is also worth a visit.
Namjagbarwa Peak
With its steep peak shape, sharp mountain tips, and huge, pointed triangular peak body soaring into the clouds, it is awe-inspiring.
Mirage Viewing Platform
Here you can witness the sunrise 🌅 over the Yarlung Zangbo River, view the cloud sea of Motuo, admire the clouds and mist of the Yarlung Zangbo River, and take in the panoramic view of Motuo county.
Gelin Village
Motuo's popular village, a must-visit, where it is spring all year round, like a 'Shangri-La' hidden deep in the canyon. Not only is it the best angle to view Namjagbarwa Peak, but it also has the tallest Bhutan pine in China, a must-visit spot.
When you arrive in Motuo, you can't help but exclaim: 'There is such a beautiful place in this world!'
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Nyingchi, Tibet - Wild Peach Blossoms Under the Snowy Mountains
✅In late spring, March, in the southeast of Tibet, purple splendor like a dream, the peach blossom realm, Nyingchi is about to welcome its most beautiful spring! From mid-March to early April each year, the thousand-year-old wild peach forests in Nyingchi, Tibet, will bloom in patches.
Must-visit attractions‼️
🌸Pomoi Peach Blossom Valley ⏰Early blooming period: around March 10th, Peak blooming period: March 15th-25th
China's largest peach blossom valley, not only blooms the earliest but also boasts tens of thousands of wild peach trees, stretching for dozens of kilometers of peach blossoms at the foot of the snowy mountains
Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
⏰Early blooming period: around March 20th
Peak blooming period: March 27th-April 10th
✨Large swaths of wild peach blossoms are set between the canyons and mid-mountain, and at sunset, you can see the golden glow of the Namcha Barwa peak
Sosong Village
⏰Early blooming period: around March 20th
Peak blooming period: March 30th-April 15th
✨Located within the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon scenic area, this small mountain village is filled with highland barley, peach blossoms everywhere, and snow-capped mountains adding charm🏔 Here you can also get a close view of Namcha Barwa and wait for a splendid golden glow of the mountain at sunset🌄
Gala Peach Blossom Village
⏰Early blooming period: around March 15th
Peak blooming period: March 22nd-30th
✨Known as 'Nyingchi's number one peach blossom village,' Gala Village is the main venue for the Peach Blossom Festival, with over 500 acres of peach forests at the foot of the mountains, looking like a pink auspicious cloud.
Basong Co Scenic Area
⏰Early blooming period: around March 30th
Peak blooming period: April 9th-20th
✨Basong Co is a place in the Nyingchi area where the flowers bloom relatively late, mostly distributed near National Highway 318
Little tips:
Tibet is mostly high-altitude areas, so be sure to act according to your capacity to ensure health, pay more attention to keeping warm, and try to drink hot water.
The road conditions in the Nyingchi area are quite good, self-driving is recommended for a stronger experience, and you can enjoy the natural scenery along the way.
Essentials include sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, short boots, sports shoes, etc.!
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The Linzhi Peach Blossom Festival in Tibet guide takes you into the Peach Blossom Land from the books
These treasure spots in Linzhi, Tibet are so beautiful😭
Taking you into the Peach Blossom Land from the books~
Exclusive romance of Tibet~
📍【Suosong Village】
Location: Located in Milin County, Linzhi City, Tibet Autonomous Region
Ticket🎫: 150r/person (half price for undergraduates and below)
It is said that this is a lesser-known treasure spot in Tibet, and the scenery here is really breathtaking. Now is the season to see peach blossoms. Listening to the incessant flow of the Yarlung Zangbo River, and seeing the peach blossoms fluttering in the wind, it's really healing! It feels like purifying one's soul!
You can also check in at the nearby Namcha Barwa Peak!
📍Little Orange Campsite
Location: Located next to the Tibetan Heart Return
Here you can also choose to pitch your own tent, and the view from here is pretty good! It's really suitable for a picnic with a few friends, chatting and feeling the wonderful atmosphere brought by nature, it feels like the whole person has relaxed. Remember, this place is very photogenic, so don't forget to bring a camera and take more pictures
📍Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon
How can you miss the best time to view Namcha Barwa Peak, I really suggest everyone to stay in Suosong Village for one night, you can see the starry sky, and also see Namcha Barwa, it's simply delightful. Leaning on the bank of the Yarlung Zangbo River, you will have a different feeling!
Ticket🎫: 150r
Sightseeing car🚗: 90r
📍Namcha Barwa Peak:
It is one of the highest peaks in the Linzhi region of Tibet, known as the 'Father of Tibetan Mountains'. Due to its huge altitude difference, Namcha Barwa Peak has formed a magnificent natural scenery, which is a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
📍Gala Peach Blossom Village
Every spring, the peach blossoms here bloom, forming a splendid sea of flowers. Here, you can enjoy the beautiful peach blossoms and feel the breath of spring.
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Back from Tibet, and the rambling begins
Youth has no price tag, getting injections all the way to Lhasa, the impromptu Tibet trip of two sisters.
Day1-2: A routine of hotel and hospital.
Day3: Barkhor Street and its surrounding areas, indulging in various recommended eateries and fun places suggested by outsiders to outsiders.
Day4: Planned to visit Potala Palace and the Heaven Post Office, as well as Medicine King Mountain, but ended up being brainwashed by an auntie right after lunch into taking a limited one-day 'Tibetan beauty' photo shoot. Originally planned for the last day, by the time we finished choosing photos, all the attractions were closed, leaving us to casually enjoy the night view.
Day5-6: A two-day tour in Nyingchi, can't remember the names of all the places we visited, just know we stayed by the Yarlung Tsangpo River, with a view of Mount Namjagbarwa from the window, a sight not often seen by many, not sure if it counts as 'sunlit golden mountain'.
Day7: What a coincidence, it was November 1st, the start of winter travel in Tibet, with most attractions free of charge. Saved 200 yuan visiting Potala Palace, climbing up to the 13th floor was indeed tiring, but the guided tour was really interesting. The exit leads to the Heaven Post Office and the song 'A'Diao', just a pity that Medicine King Mountain was temporarily closed for renovation. Started visiting popular snack shops, ending up with a mouth ulcer.
Day8-11: A four-day tour to Mount Everest, had planned an additional five-day tour to Namtso, but it was closed due to snowfall during those days. Left some regrets, will visit again when the 'Gate of the Holy Elephant' is open. Along the 318, first visited Yamdrok Lake, a blue that can't be captured by a phone, followed by Karola and others, hung prayer flags, scattered Lungta, stayed in Shigatse, took the classic tourist photo at Everest, got my scalp wind-chapped while squatting for the 'sunlit golden mountain'. It's a pity that the base camp was canceled, where's the promised stargazing and wild disco? The 108 bends in the mountain road could confuse me, casually snapping photos at Qilin Gorge.
Day12: Back to Lhasa, indulging in hotpot and meat, leisurely strolling around
Day13: Leisurely lunch, then the ✈️ back to Shenzhen in the afternoon.
In summary, if you don't go to Tibet, you'll always long to go; when you're in Tibet and not feeling well, you can't wait to go home. So, before entering Tibet, you really need to plan well and rest well. If you ask me if I want to go again, at least not in the near future. If I do, it would be a self-driving trip to Ali!!!
Traveler sTales
Nyingchi: A Peach Blossom Paradise on the Snowy Plateau
In the distant snowy plateau, there is a land blessed by the heavens, which is Nyingchi, Tibet, a place full of mystery and vitality. Nyingchi, known as the 'Jiangnan of Tibet', is praised for its clear mountains and rivers, mild climate, and distinct seasons, making it more like a magical oasis compared to other regions of Tibet.
In spring, when the peach blossoms are in full bloom, Nyingchi turns into a pink ocean. The beautiful scenery of the blooming peach blossoms not only attracts thousands of tourists but has also captivated countless poets and scholars. The great Tang Dynasty poet Du Fu once dreamed of the peach blossoms of Nyingchi in his poems, and though he never set foot there, his heart had already taken flight. Here, every peach blossom seems to tell an ancient tale, narrating the changes of history.
Nyingchi is not only enchanting for its natural landscapes but is also one of the important birthplaces of Tibetan culture. The legendary stories of Pangu creating the world and Shennong tasting hundreds of herbs have left deep marks here. The predecessor of the Potala Palace, Tsongzanlin Monastery, is located here, witnessing the prosperity and development of Tibetan culture. Walking through the streets and alleys of Nyingchi, one can feel the strong religious atmosphere and ethnic characteristics everywhere. Every temple, every prayer flag, and every scripture speaks of the devotion to faith.
The natural beauty of Nyingchi is even more astonishing. The Yarlung Tsangpo River meanders here, with undulating mountains and swirling clouds, resembling a natural ink painting. Along the Nyang River, wildflowers are everywhere, the grass is green, and yaks and sheep graze leisurely by the river, presenting a peaceful and harmonious pastoral life. Every scene here is like a painting meticulously arranged by nature, bringing peace of mind and making one forget the troubles of the world.
GEORGE JIMENEZ
Two-day tour guide for Motuo, Tibet
Lotus Secret Realm - Motuo
Thanks to Zhang Qiling from 'Tomb Notes', we have added Motuo as a tourist destination in this trip.
Base: Bomi
Bomi is the starting point, with a double-entry and single-exit, entering Motuo on July 4 and leaving on July 5.
Passing through the Galong Tunnel and entering the territory of Motuo, Motuo is the last county town with a highway, and many people make this trip specifically to experience the Motuo highway. The winding and tortuous old highway, many sections of which have been washed away.
For the washed-away sections, it would be very difficult for a sedan to pass, and there are two sections of bad roads where the chassis of city off-road vehicles will be scraped. In addition, Motuo is rainy, with clouds and fog, so please do not drive too fast.
Main checkpoints on the road: waterfall, Buddha's handprint, car washing section (you can see banana trees all over the mountains on the road, and there are also small bananas with the special flavor of Motuo for sale on the roadside).
After arriving in Motuo, you can go around this small county town, which can be finished quickly.
Accommodation: Hotels in Motuo are relatively more expensive than in Bomi, we chose a hotel that costs 300 per night, the room facilities are okay.
Catering: Stone pot chicken and Menba hand-grabbed rice.
Main attractions after entering Motuo: Gogotang Big Bend - Yarlung Zangbo River Big Bend, Green Village, Renqin Temple.
Motuo is very close to the border line, and a border defense certificate is required, which can be obtained in Bomi.
⚠️: There are many locusts in Motuo, please be careful ⚠️