Banbar Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

A sacred mountain in Tibet offers stunning views of snow-capped mountains and glaciers in winter

Location: Mount Sapu 💰Average cost: The ticket price is 150 yuan per person, half price for students (available on Xue Xin Wang), and you need to bring your ID. 👍Most recommended: It is recommended to stay in Yangxiu Township. There is a hotel with a good environment in the township government, about forty minutes away from Mount Sapu. If you choose to stay in the scenic area, after buying the ticket and entering, go straight to the bus stop. The bus runs every half an hour. It takes about ten minutes to get to the outer lake by bus. There are two guesthouses at the drop-off point, which are dormitory-style, and the beds are relatively small, 100 yuan per person. If you choose to camp, the outer lake is a good choice. The internet-famous bridge is also near the drop-off point of the outer lake. Secondly, don't bring food with a strong smell, it will attract bears. 🌟Highlights: The inner lake is more spectacular, the scenery is much better than the outer lake, there are also two guesthouses, you can see more snow-capped mountains, black soil and blue lake water, giving you the illusion of being in the North and South Poles. 🗓Itinerary: The internet-famous bridge is about a hundred meters to the left of the drop-off point, but the slope is very steep, it is recommended to walk a few more steps forward to bypass it. Secondly, the shooting angle of the internet-famous bridge is limited, it is more recommended to find an angle on the iron bridge above the internet-famous bridge. From this direction, continue to walk up the mountain to the inner lake, about five kilometers of mountain road, the altitude is nearly five thousand meters, people with good physical strength can try hiking. If you don't want to hike, there will also be local villagers at the drop-off point of the outer lake who will drive you into the inner lake for a fee of 100 yuan per person, free for the elderly, and you can bargain. It's about a twelve-minute journey, round trip. After they take you to the inner lake, they will wait for you at the original place (if you don't go far). Walk straight into the inner lake, cross the bridge, and there is a ridge ahead. It's a great place for photos, but there are few glaciers. 📝Tips: If you want to see the glaciers alone, it is not recommended to go in. Because there are many dogs and bears inside, be careful not to get close.

Discover the wonders of Sapu and experience a breathtaking fairyland!

✨Sapu, you are simply a paradise on earth😍! The pristine snow-capped mountains🏔️, the deep blue lakes💧, and the vast grasslands🌱, all come together to form a stunningly beautiful tapestry🎨! Every view is intoxicating😵, as if you are in a fairy tale world🌈! Here, time seems to stand still, everything is so peaceful and wonderful🥰! 🎉Sapu Travel Guide🎉 🚗Transportation: You can choose to drive yourself or hire a car🚗, which allows you to better appreciate the scenery along the way🌈. 🏔️Best Time to Visit: Summer (June to August) and autumn (September to November), when the weather is better and the scenery is more beautiful🥰. 📋Itinerary: Day1️⃣: Arrive at the Sapu scenic area, enjoy the scenery along the way, and check into a local inn🏨. Day2️⃣: Get up early to watch the sunrise over Mount Sapu🌅, then hike around to explore nearby attractions and experience the charm of nature💪. Day3️⃣: You can choose to camp by the lake🏕️, enjoying the tranquil night and the beautiful starry sky✨. 🍔Food Recommendations: There are unique Tibetan dishes such as butter tea and yak meat🥩, be sure to try them😋! ⚠️Precautions: 1. Be aware of altitude sickness and take preventive measures in advance💊. 2. Bring warm clothing as the temperature can vary greatly between day and night🧣. 3. Respect the local culture and customs🙏.

Crossing the sky, a pure pact with Mount Sapo

The May Day reopening, but it is not recommended to visit the secret destination of Tibet, Mount Sapo, because the starting point of the scenery is too high, which will make other attractions seem tasteless! ⛰【Travel Guide】 📍Detailed address: Puzong Gully, Yangxiu Township, Biru County, Nagqu, Tibet 🚗Transportation strategy: There is no public transportation, self-driving or carpooling and car rental are options, and the road conditions are not difficult to navigate 💰Ticket price: 100💰(reference from previous years) 🌟Seasonal selection: April/September-December: Super suitable for trekking, viewing snow-capped mountains, and lakes July-August: More precipitation, but it is the blooming season with flowers in full bloom January-March: The lake water is frozen, suitable for viewing snow-capped mountains and blue ice 📌Little Tips: ①Prepare for wind and cold on the plateau, bring a windbreaker, down jacket, and hiking shoes ②Wild animals are nearby, please pay attention to safety ③The road conditions from Yangxiu Township to Sapo are not good, it is recommended to choose a vehicle with a higher chassis (especially during the rainy season)

My goodness, where is this place? I want to go

The morning trip to Sapu The car drove just to the point where the snow-capped mountains are visible It was still dark Looking up, the towering snow mountains were within reach I decided to get off the car and slide down the hillside to the lakeside It might have been because it was dark Or perhaps the scenery was so stunning That slope was particularly steep Looking back at it on the return trip, I could hardly believe how I had made it down Walking along the lakeside, I saw the sunlit golden mountains, I saw the reflections on the lake surface I suppose I will never forget this in my lifetime · Mount Sapu

A day-long ice cave exploration + glacier trekking, truly unfiltered! I heard that the Kongga Ice Cave is the largest ice cave discovered in Tibet to date

I thought I would see magnificent blue ice, but in reality, the light inside the ice cave is quite dim, making it look greyish. Despite this, the landscape inside the ice cave still arouses a sense of freshness and curiosity. The inner walls of the Kongga Ice Cave are like fish scales, as if they've been scraped by an ice cream scoop. On the horizontal plane, the layered patterns are clearly visible. If you look closely, you'll find objects encapsulated within the ice, adding to the mystery of the ice cave. It's like a giant time machine, capturing every moment and allowing us to glimpse into that distant and mysterious world. The blue ice of the Xianggelila Glacier attracts many visitors. Glacier trekking is a great experience, tiring yet joyful! Walking on the ice, you can see white ice bubbles within the ice layers. The ice blocks in front of the mountain are like a huge sapphire embedded in the snow. When you cross over hills and slopes, you'll find ice caves that haven't fully solidified. You can even walk up to the massive ice walls and admire the natural wonders. 📍Location: Puyu Village, Bianba County, Changdu City, Tibet 💰Cost: No entrance fee, motorcycle 200 yuan/person, local guide 200 yuan 🚗How to get there: Self-drive/join a tour group ⏳Recommended duration of visit: 1 day 【Recommended ways to play】 1️⃣ Morning: Take a motorcycle to the vicinity of Kongga Ice Cave - Trek to the ice cave - Visit and take photos in the ice cave - Return by motorcycle 2️⃣ Afternoon: Xianggelila Glacier trekking 【Tips】 🌟Kongga Ice Cave is quite far away, it is recommended to take a motorcycle, the road is bumpy, remember to hold on tight 🌟It is advised to wear a safety helmet when visiting the ice cave to prevent ice from falling 🌟The Kongga Ice Cave is not very long, but there are many ice blocks on the ground, the path is difficult, and the light is dim 🌟For glacier trekking, it is recommended to hire a guide to avoid getting lost, safety first 🌟For glacier trekking, remember to bring ice claws, do not walk on thin ice, safety first 🌟Try to return before dark, safety first 🌟For accommodation, it is recommended to choose in Bianba County, where conditions are better

2024 Tibet North Ring Line: See blue ice and explore ice caves

Shangri-La Glacier is located in the eastern section of the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains, with an altitude of 4240 meters, a length of 9 kilometers, and a width of 1 kilometer. It takes 1.5 hours from Bianba County to the glacier. After getting off the car, walk along the frozen lake to several blue ice walls at the end of the ice tongue, there are multiple blue ice surfaces! The lake surface is wet and slippery, it's best to wear ice claws! After viewing the glacier and ice lake, return to the teahouse in Puyi Village One, wait for the motorcycles to go to Gongga Ice Cave, quickly drive through the fields, cross the iron bridge, pass through a bush along the edge of the pasture, enter the dried-up stone beach, arrive at the parking spot in 20 minutes, walk through tens of meters of stone road, reach the small entrance of the ice cave (or climb over two gentle slopes to reach the big entrance of the ice cave), walk about ten meters to see the blue entrance, beautiful! Gongga Ice Cave is at the other end of Shangri-La Glacier, about 165 meters long and about 15 meters high. The round-trip cost of the motorcycle is 200 yuan, to be paid after return. If you walk there, it's more than 3 kilometers one way, basically a flat stone road, not difficult to walk.

The Potala Palace in Tibet

Different views of the Potala Palace throughout the four seasons, the Potala Palace, located in Lhasa, Tibet, is a symbol of Tibetan Buddhism and a World Cultural Heritage. Its mystique comes from the uniqueness of its location and architecture, religious beliefs and legends, the mysterious power of the treasures within, the complex labyrinth layout, the history of monks' cultivation, and the unsolved historical mysteries. As one of the mysterious buildings, the Potala Palace displays a profound cultural and historical heritage.

Potala Palace - Lhasa must see

- Getting There - accessible from most places in Lhasa, get a taxi or ebike 🚕 🛵 - Notes - bring your passport as there are multiple security checks. no lighters, or vapes and no bottled water allowed inside. 🚬 also no pictures inside - be prepared to queue outside, so bring a hat 👒 to prevent sunburn Potala Palace is spectacular , the entire exterior is huge and you can get good photos from the Palace Square across the road. 🏯 take your time walking up the stairs. it's crowded inside but you can see the Dalai Lama's office, and various stupas from previous Lamas. take some small bills and leave donations for various Buddhas. #tibet #lhasa #monastery

Potala Palace - Tibet Autonomous Region

Getting there - Book with a tour group to get to Tibet. We used JoyTravel in China and they were wonderful. :) Take a moment to stop and catch your breath, the Potala Palace sits at an elevation of 3700 meters about 12,100 feet. We spent time hiking up and through each room. The many rooms of the palace were exquisite and it was such a treat to learn about the history of each location. Photography is not permitted inside, however, this made the experience seem even more special and we were able to take in the sights without any distractions. #travellater #explore #tibet #urbanexplorer #traveltheworld #palace #bucketlist #summervacation #wintergetaway

2022 NYE at Tibet

Planning a trip to Tibet? You will be most likely to start your journey from Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, for two reasons, easy to fly in from anywhere and to adjust your body to high altitude. While spending days in Lhasa must check out the Potala Palace before hitting the road to places like EBC (Everest Base Camp). Indulge yourself with rich culture and religious history, and be ready for an adventure! #tibet #2022 #lhasa #potalapalace #wondersofchina #adventuretrip

The small county town by the Nujiang River, with a vast territory, the snow mountain scenery is unforgettable

Tibet has always been called a mystery by people, because there are many places where few people set foot hidden on that vast plateau, because of the sparse population, they have preserved their most natural appearance. Biru County in Nagqu is hidden in the valley of the upper reaches of the Nujiang River, built along the river, with steep mountain scenery on both sides. There are too many worth visiting spots in this county town, the most famous of which is of course the skull wall of Damu Temple in the western suburbs. This is the living fossil of the local 'sky burial' culture, with skulls piled into walls, to be honest, it was a bit creepy when I first went. Sapu Mountain is located in Biru. This sacred mountain was discovered by donkey friends a few years ago, which attracted many tourists to explore. I especially like the lake water and meadows under the Sapu snow mountain, which gives people a feeling of paradise. It is said that there are primitive forests in the southeast of Biru County, but this trip was too hurried to go. Every visit to Nagqu is a new exploration in life, and I believe the next encounter will bring me more surprises.

The wall of Dam Temple is a wall made of human skulls. It is related to the celestial burial. There are very few people coming here. Some people are afraid of going to a lot of panic in the heart. A small temple is seen outside. Going up is very ordinary, there is no sense of story. The master of Dum Temple opened the door for us. Usually there are very few people coming here, so the general door is closed. Only when there are people coming, the master will come over and open the door. The pedestrian is the one to go here. Simon's. Open the door lock. In the small courtyard, the entire wall on the right hand side is covered with enamel, and the five-color prayer flags and some classics representing "the sky, the ground, the water, the fire, the wind" are hung directly opposite the wall. cloth. Every foot here should be careful, can't go away, although the slate is not big, it shines brightly, although it can't see the traces of the knife and axe, but here is the last chopping board of the corpse during the burial, so it is best It is to get around here, don't step on it. The large and small gimmicks on the wall, most of the lower skull are gone, the fragile nasal bones are eroded, leaving only the hard skull and sporadic teeth. Going out of the wall, rows of cockroaches still appear in front of me, silent for a long time, in fact, these have not made me afraid, life, the grass and the autumn, we will come to this world, will eventually return to the silence, Where do you come from, where to go...

Serling Tso | The largest devil lake in Tibet

Mysterious Serling Tso, a blue treasure hidden deep in the plateau, conceals a story from the legend. Here, legend and nature intertwine, intoxicating people. 🔮 Once there was a great demon named Serling, who was bloodthirsty and devoured thousands of creatures every day. The master of Lotus Life bravely chased the demon to the lake and sealed it in this lake, hence the name 'Devil Lake of Reflecting Power'. The legendary story is as deep as the lake, making people daydream. 🌅 Serling Tso is also the largest lake in Tibet and the second largest saltwater lake in China. Its surrounded mountains and mysterious legends add infinite charm to it. 🏞 Standing by the lake, the inner perception and the external scenery merge into one, as if communicating with the heaven and the earth. This is a station for the soul, a comfort of nature, making people feel infinite tranquility and power. · 🏞 Scenic Spot Strategy ❶ The huge Serling Tso Serling Tso has now become the largest lake in Tibet, and its vast area is breathtaking. Standing by the lake, it seems to be in a fairyland of lakes and mountains, and the magnificent view of the lake is refreshing. ❷ Accompanied by Tibetan Antelopes On the way to Serling Tso, you will pass through Daze Tso, Cha Gui Tso and other small Tso. And this area is also the golden area to encounter Tibetan antelopes. Near Daze Tso, we were lucky to meet a group of antelopes and had close contact with these lovely animals. ❸ Bird's eye view of the lake To find the best perspective of Serling Tso, you can climb the cliffs along the way. On this highland, overlooking the panoramic view of the lake, the infinite beauty is in sight. Cuo E Bird Island is on the other side of the lake, composing a magnificent picture together. To go to this cliff, navigate to Xuegaer, or you can walk close to the lake to feel the tranquility of the lake. ❹ Minimalist beauty Continue driving along the edge of the lake, you will find many places near the edge of Serling Tso. In the distance of the lake, there are no towering peaks, only low hills. Especially under the clear and cloudless sky, the picture of Serling Tso is more beautiful, revealing infinite tranquility in minimalism. 🚗 Practical Information To go to Serling Tso, you need to charter a car or drive by yourself, and the road conditions are good along the way. Please note that there are almost no catering facilities in this area, it is recommended to bring food and water in advance. In Serling Tso, you will experience a mysterious legend of Tibet and feel the magical beauty of the plateau. Whether you are pursuing ancient legends or feeling the beauty of nature, you will leave unforgettable memories here.🏔✨

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On October 4, 2023, I left Namtso today, took the 302 provincial road, passed through Barmtso, headed to Bange County, took the 317 national road after lunch, passed through Serling Tso, Serling Tso is the largest lake in the west, the weather today is really bad, along the 317 national road to Bange County, there are many different Tso, such as Chagu Tso, when I was about to reach Nima County, the rain stopped, the sun came out, coupled with the light of dusk, it formed a super beautiful sunset, tonight I will stay in Nima County.

【Annual Review】Do you know these niche attractions in Nagqu, Tibet?

❗️In 2023, we spent half a month self-driving in Nagqu, Tibet. Let's take a look at the attractions in Nagqu that impressed us. These seven places are worth exploring❗️ 1️⃣Sapu Sacred Mountain Pictures 1-2: 🌟Highlights: The highest peak in the eastern section of the Nyainqentanglha Mountains, the snow peak shape is a rare equilateral triangle, presenting different beautiful scenery in different seasons! 📍Detailed address: Yangxiu Township, Biru County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. 2️⃣Namco West Bank Picture 3: 🌟Highlights: On the west bank of Namco, you can see the shocking plateau scenery composed of lake water and the distant Nyainqentanglha snow mountain, and the key is that it is free here! 📍Detailed address: Namco West Bank, Bange County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. 3️⃣Bamco Picture 4: 🌟Highlights: It is a sister lake with Namco, although it is smaller in size, but when driving on National Highway 317, you will be brightened by the scenery of Bamco after a turn! 📍Detailed address: Next to National Highway 317, Bange County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. 4️⃣Serling Co Picture 5: 🌟Highlights: The largest lake in Tibet! On a sunny day, overlooking Serling Co from the high ground on the south side, you will understand the phrase "Don't look at the lake when you return to Tibet"! 📍Detailed address: Next to National Highway 317, Bange County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. 5️⃣Dangre Yongco Picture 6: 🌟Highlights: The deepest lake within the territory of our country! The blue of Dangre Yongco is a standard blue! 📍Detailed address: Wenbunan Village, Nima County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. 6️⃣Zhang Naico/Gomang Co Picture 7: 🌟Highlights: Every autumn, the lake water of the two lakes will show different colors, and you can experience the magical side of nature by driving through the highway between the two lakes! 📍Detailed address: About 40 kilometers south of Nima County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. 7️⃣Maidika Wetland Picture 8: 🌟Highlights: Natural alpine grassland wetland, many animals, the provincial road passing through the wetland is a classic off-road route! 📍Detailed address: At the junction of Biru County and Jiali County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region.

Seeing a topic, why must we go to Tibet in this lifetime?

In this world, there are always some places that can touch the deepest emotions of people's hearts, and Tibet is undoubtedly such a place. It's not just because it's the roof of the world, because of the world-renowned Potala Palace, because there are the highest and most snow-capped mountains in the world, because you can enjoy breathtaking natural scenery there, but also because there is the freedom and faith that countless people yearn for. The starry sky in Tibet is so deep, the brilliance of the sunrise on the golden mountain is so dazzling, and the colors of the sunset are so gorgeous. And those high mountains and lakes, whether it's Serling Tso, Namtso, or Yamdrok Lake and Mapang Yumco, are all picturesque, so beautiful that they take your breath away. Here, there is not only picturesque natural scenery, but also the most and most devout faith in the world. In this fast-paced society, people often lose themselves, and the purity and tranquility of Tibet, like a clear stream, can wash away the dust in people's hearts. However, why must one go to Tibet once in a lifetime? Perhaps everyone's answer is different. Some people are looking for their lost selves, some are looking for lost love, some are trying to escape the pressure of reality, and some are looking for a spiritual sustenance. But no matter what the reason, we are all in pursuit of that freedom and purity. We will tell ourselves, I want to go to Tibet, I want to see the world, I want to find an old friend under the snow mountain. When you pack your bags and step on this mysterious land, you will find that your heart becomes more peaceful, and you will feel that you are so harmonious with nature. You will re-recognize yourself, you will find your direction, you will understand what you really want. In Tibet, you will find that unbound freedom, you will find that inner peace and tranquility. So, no matter why you go to Tibet, no matter what you are going to face, please take this step bravely. Because only you can find your own answer, only you can find your own direction. Being born as a human, we all just want that unbound freedom, so, set off, go to Tibet, and re-recognize yourself on the journey.