Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon Travel Guide

The Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon is 504.6 kilometers long and has an average depth of 2268 meters. It is the world's deepest canyon and is known as 'the last secret territory of mankind' and 'the keyhole that opens the door of the Earth'. In Tibetan, 'Yarlu' means coming from the sky, and 'Zangbo' refers to the river, so the meaning of Yarlung Zangbo River is 'the river that comes from the sky'. Tibet has a total of five 5A tourist attractions, and this is one of them. · 💴【Ticket】 When visiting the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, what you usually purchase is a ticket + sightseeing bus ticket, which costs 240 yuan per person. The main way to tour the scenic area is by sightseeing bus, which stops at four stations. By following the route of the sightseeing bus, you can basically visit all the attractions without backtracking. · ⛺【Must-see Attractions】 Following the order of the sightseeing bus stops: 1. Daduka Cultural Square: Here you have to climb a small hill where you can see the starting point of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon. There are many prayer plaques on the mountain, and if you wish to pray for blessings, you can hang one. 2. Millennium Poplar: Legend has it that this poplar tree was planted by Songtsen Gampo and Princess Wencheng 1000 years ago, and now it stands tall and majestic! Walking around the big poplar tree can help you receive blessings for a beautiful love. 3. Namjagbarwa Viewing Platform: There is a coffee shop where you can sit and drink coffee while waiting for the mysterious face of Namjagbarwa Peak to appear. It is rare to see Namjagbarwa, and I didn't manage to capture it. 4. Canyon Rapids Intimate Water Platform: Here you can see the grand canyon up close and also gaze at Namjagbarwa. There is also a hot spring area where you can soak your feet. Many beautiful Gesang flowers bloom along the roadside, a truly beautiful sight. · 🧡【tips】 1. The altitude of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon is around 3140 meters, and it generally does not cause altitude sickness. Be careful not to run or jump, and walk slowly when climbing the first small slope. 2. There is a restaurant in the visitor center, which serves buffet-style meals where you can dine. 3. There are also many beverage shops and souvenir shops in the visitor center, with free stamping available. If interested, you can buy a postcard and collect stamps.