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1. Ways to Travel - Take a train to Lhasa and join a tour group: A tour leader will guide the group along the Linla Expressway, passing through the Mila Mountain Tunnel at an altitude of 4700 meters. - Fly to Nyingchi: Convenient, but a bit expensive during peak season. - Rent a car/self-drive: Suitable for experienced drivers with a guide. - Take a train to Lhasa and then to Nyingchi (not recommended): The train ride is quite long, taking about 4.5 hours, and it's far from the city center. 2. Itinerary and Scenic Routes - For first-time visitors, renting a car or self-driving is not recommended. It's better to join a tour group, which will handle ticket issues. Here are three options: - Bus tour: Generally includes shopping stops, cheaper but crowded, usually a group of 25 people, with strict time control, and some people may not be punctual. - Small car tour: 4-8 people in a small group, fewer people, fewer issues, more fun, and a good guide can take you on an in-depth tour. - Carpooling/chartering: You can customize your itinerary, but it's more expensive. - Nyingchi route attractions: - Three-day tour recommendation: - Itinerary attractions: - D1: Lhasa - Xinchuo (forest hiking) - Sangtong Pasture - Basongcuo, stay overnight at Basongcuo. - D2: Basongcuo - Lulang Forest - Grand Canyon - Namjagbarwa Peak - Suosong Village, stay overnight at Suosong Village. - D3: Suosong Village - Niyang River Scenic Belt - Kading Valley - Lhasa. 3. Recommended Attractions and Pitfalls to Avoid - Recommended attractions: - Basongcuo: A 5A scenic spot, also a green gem on earth, embedded in the mountain canyon, dazzling. - Yani Wetland: A green wetland with intertwined rivers along the Niyang River, surrounded by clouds on distant mountains. - Xinchuo: An unpolished natural realm, a paradise for hikers and those who love a tranquil atmosphere. - Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon: Summer has waterfalls, trickling streams, diverse scenery in the valley, a great place to show kids the landscapes from their textbooks. - Namjagbarwa Peak: The golden mountain top at sunrise, but in summer, it's rarely seen due to thick clouds. The third viewing platform of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon also offers a view of the main peak, but summer clouds are thick. - Lulang Forest: Picturesque, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lush forests. - Buddha Palm Sand Dunes: A niche and magical landscape where you can see desert, snow mountains, rivers, and forests simultaneously. - Pitfalls to avoid: - Various viewing platforms: To protect passengers, there are various artificial railings, which can feel out of place with the scenery. Joining a tour group often means encountering such situations, making it hard to capture natural photos. - Tibetan Folk Village: You can experience Tibetan family life, with Zhuma making barley cakes and butter tea. Initially thought to be a cultural experience, but every Zhuma's grandfather is a miracle doctor, explaining the benefits of Tibetan silver, ending with a visit to a Tibetan silver shop. - Kading Valley: Not recommended nor a pitfall, it has waterfalls and beautiful mountain scenery, but the artificial traces are heavy, making photos feel out of place. Young people might not be interested. 4. Weather and Clothing - Weather: Nyingchi's July and August are rainy seasons, with unpredictable mountain weather, and weather forecasts are unreliable. - Clothing: - Suitable temperature: Generally between 12 to 24 degrees Celsius. - Clothing recommendations: Jackets like windbreakers (no need for raincoats), bring a hat as sunny days have strong UV rays to avoid sunburn. Despite the rain, it's very dry, causing nosebleeds, so keep moisturized and bring erythromycin ointment for relief. Summer and autumn clothes are recommended, such as short sleeves, long pants, and skirts. Mornings are cooler, so bring a jacket to stay warm and avoid catching a cold initially. Note: Whether at attractions or in villages, there are children or Zhuma selling bead strings. You can support them, but don't give money directly, as it will attract many others asking for money, even rummaging through your bag. Next time, we'll cover how to enjoy the four viewing platforms of the Yarlung Zangbo River, so stay tuned.