The little-known sacred mountain of Sapukonglagabo! A must-see destination

Sapukonglagabo is located in Puzonggou, Yangxiu Township, Biru County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. It is the highest peak in the eastern section of the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains, with an altitude of about 6,956 meters. Here is a guide to Sapukonglagabo: Preparation - Documents: If you are going to a specific area, you need to apply for a border pass. - Clothing: The climate is changeable, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so you need to prepare warm clothes such as down jackets and windbreakers. - Medicine: Altitude sickness is common in high-altitude areas, so you need to prepare anti-altitude sickness medicine such as Rhodiola in advance. - Food: There are limited dining options in the scenic area, so you can bring your own dry food, self-heating food, water, etc. - Equipment: You can bring portable oxygen bottles, umbrellas, sleeping bags, etc. Transportation - Self-driving: You can drive from cities such as Lhasa, via Nagqu, Biru County, and Yangxiu Township to Sapukonglagabo, but the road conditions are complicated. It is recommended to drive a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle and prepare snow tires, anti-skid chains, tow ropes, etc. - Car rental: Renting a car is more convenient and safer, and the driver is familiar with the road conditions. - Shuttle bus + car rental: First take the Nagqu-Biru shuttle bus from Nagqu Bus Station, and after arriving in Biru County, rent a car to and from the Sapukonglagabo Scenic Area. Tickets and opening hours - Tickets: Peak season tickets are CNY 100, and off-season tickets are CNY 50. The ticket prices are for reference only and are subject to the actual disclosure of the scenic area on the day. - Opening hours: The scenic area is open from 09:30 to 18:30, but please note that the scenic area is currently closed. Attractions - Main peak of Sapukonglagabo: The shape of the mountain is unique, forming an equilateral triangle, like a white pyramid, covered with snow all year round, majestic and spectacular. - Sacred Lake of Sapukonglagabo: Formed by the melting of the millennium ice and snow of the sacred mountain, it is divided into a glacier lake and a main lake. The lake water is clear and blue, complementing the sacred mountain. Accommodation - Local homestays: You can experience the local customs, but the conditions are relatively simple, such as the Tibetan homestay with beds next to the inner lake. - Hotels: Biru Jiexiu Hotel in Baiga Township is a good choice. Food recommendations - Tibetan butter tea: With a strong Tibetan flavor, it can warm the stomach. - Highland barley cake: Unique taste. - Yak meat: Tender meat, you can taste yak dishes cooked in various ways. Precautions - Respect local religions and customs. - Pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter. - Pay attention to your physical condition and take measures in case of altitude sickness. - There are brown bears in the scenic area, so pay attention to safety.