[2024 Gongbo'gyamda Attraction] Travel Guide for Huxin Island (Updated Nov)
Lakes
Islands/Peninsulas
Address:
Gongbo Jiangda County, Nyingchi Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Life advice: If you come to Tibet, you must visit Basum Lake.
October is one of the best months to visit Tibet. The rainy season is over, the sun is shining, and the cool autumn air is relaxing. Basum Lake is especially beautiful! 😍
Here, snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, and ancient sites blend together like a natural palette.
In Tibetan, Basum Lake means "green water," which sounds appealing. 🌿
The "Daqiela Viewing Platform" is the top attraction in the scenic area. From here, you can see the entire island in the middle of the lake. It's so beautiful that you won't want to leave.
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🔥Must-visit places
✅ Lake Island: This is the legendary "Hollow Island." If you visit, be sure to stomp your feet and see if it's hollow. The island is full of vegetation and is a natural oxygen bar.
✅ Cuozong Gongba Temple: Located on the island, this temple has a long history, unique sculptures, and architecture. It's a great place to pray for blessings. 🙏
✅ If you like hiking 🚶🏻 and adventure, you're in luck! There are many hiking trails along the lake, where you can see a variety of wildlife and experience the wonders of nature. 🌿
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🔥Scenic area features
✅ Basum Lake Cruise: This is the only place in Tibet where you can experience sailing. 🚣♀ From the boat, you can see the island and the surrounding snow-capped mountains. The tranquility and mystery are refreshing. You can also hear the guide tell stories and legends about Basum Lake and experience its unique charm.
✅ Colorful Forests 🍁: In autumn, the forests of Nyingchi are full of colors: gold, orange, purple, dark green, and more. The colorful forests compete with each other, interspersed with snow-capped mountains and rushing rivers. Stroll through the colorful forests and enjoy the romantic autumn scenery.
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🔥Travel tips
1️⃣ Cost 💰
Tickets: CNY 120; Sightseeing bus: CNY 45
Cruise: CNY 180 (round trip from Lake Island to Child-seeking Cave or Forgotten Pier); New Lake Shuttle: CNY 150
2️⃣ Transportation: You can drive 🚗 or rent a car. It's about 126 km from Nyingchi City, a 2-hour drive to Basum Lake.
3️⃣ Accommodation: Basum Lake has the Himalaya Basum Lake Resort, Songtsam Basum Lake Linka Hotel, and more.
4️⃣ Travel routes
Visitors need to buy tickets for CNY 120 + sightseeing bus for CNY 45 (half price for seniors and students). Self-driving cars need to book accommodation in the scenic area to enter.
🈶 Two routes are available:
👉 Sightseeing bus route: Scenic area entrance - Daqiela Viewing Platform - Lake Island - Jeba Village - Return
👉 Sightseeing boat route: Scenic area entrance - Jeba Village - Lake Island - Child-seeking Cave/Forgotten Pier - Lake Island
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[Basum Lake] Snow-capped mountains, lakes, forests, light hiking
Basum Lake is a famous sacred lake of the Tibetan Red Sect, known as the "fallen turquoise", and the scenic area has many attractions such as Lake Island, Cuozonggongba Temple, Jieba Village, Cuogao Village, Xinco, Zhongco, etc.! Its best viewing season is autumn, with clear skies and light clouds, from the lakeshore to the mountains, the mountains are full of colorful forests, rich colors, quiet environment...</
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A green gem on earth.
A green gem on earth
After arriving in Lhasa yesterday, I took a short break. At 8:30 this morning, I took a chartered car to "Jiangnan in Tibet" Linzhi.
After driving more than 360 kilometers, I first came to the sacred lake inlaid in the deep canyon-Basongcuo. "Cuo" in Tibetan transliteration is a lake. Basongcuo Tibetan means "green water".
Basongcuo, shaped like a crescent moon, quietly lies in the high mountain canyon more than 3,000 meters.
Basongcuo is indeed like her characters, it is green, she is green without any impurities, like a piece of emerald. The lake is clear, and the mountains reflected on the lake are entangled with each other, clinging tightly. The green mountains around Basongcuo are like ink, and the clouds are misty. The lake water looks green at first glance, but if you look closely, it presents a variety of colors such as emerald, jade green, gem green, agate green, etc., with different shades and levels. It is fascinating and fascinating.
The water is horizontal, and the mountain is the peak of the eyebrows. The agility of the water, the stability of the mountains, the beauty of the mountains and rivers, is interpreted as a fairyland in the world in Basongcuo.
Due to lack of physical strength, I was unable to board the lake island of Basongcuo. The traveling companion said that the lake island is the core scenic spot of Basongcuo. The lush small island is dotted on the green water, overlooking the green mountains, the sky is blue and clear, the green mountains and white clouds reflect the lake, and the scenery is beautiful. The lake island is not only beautiful in natural scenery, but also because of its rich cultural and historical background, it is recognized as a tourist resort integrating natural landscape, cultural relics and leisure experience. It's a pity I didn't see it.
A day's itinerary, although most of the time is on the road, but the mountains and rivers along the way are a beautiful journey. It really is "the beauty of Tibet is on the road".
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Nyingchi Short Holiday Guide: A Series You Won't Regret
Dear friends, here comes the complete guide for a three-day trip to Nyingchi! Explore the highland secret realm and don't miss any beautiful check-in spots. Save it quickly!
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Attraction Recommendations:
Basum Tso ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Near Daqiela Observation Deck, Gongbo'gyamda County, Nyingchi City
- Opening Hours: May 1 - October 31, 08:30-20:30
- Duration: 1 day
- Recommendation: A famous sacred lake of the Red Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, with high religious status. The lake and mountain scenery are refreshing and delightful.
Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Pai Town, Milin County, Nyingchi Region
- Opening Hours: 09:30-18:00
- Duration: 1-2 days
- Recommendation: A world-renowned grand canyon with magnificent and diverse scenery inside. A must-visit for adventurers.
Namcha Barwa Peak ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Linzhi, Milin County, Nyingchi City
- Opening Hours: Open all day
- Duration: 2-4 hours
- Recommendation: The 15th highest peak in the world, often shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland.
Lulang Forest Sea ⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Lulang Town, Bayi District, Nyingchi City, along National Highway 318
- Opening Hours: 06:00-18:00
- Duration: 2-4 hours
- Recommendation: A dense and continuous green forest sea extending along National Highway 318, a great place to experience the charm of nature.
Lulang International Tourism Town ⭐⭐⭐
- Address: Lulang Town, Bayi District, Nyingchi City
- Opening Hours: Open all day
- Duration: 2 days
- Recommendation: The pastoral scenery of wooden houses and fences combined with the wildflower fragrance of alpine meadows, as if in a fairy tale world.
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Some Tips:
- September Climate: The temperature in Nyingchi in September is moderate, warm and comfortable during the day, and slightly cool at night. Remember to bring a light jacket. 🧥
- Customs and Etiquette: Respect the local Tibetan culture, do not touch prayer flags and religious items casually, and smiling is an ideal way to communicate. 😊
- Airport Transportation: There are shuttle buses from Nyingchi Airport to the city, or you can arrange a taxi in advance for more convenient travel. 🚖
- Photo Spots: Namcha Barwa Peak and Basum Tso are beautiful shooting locations. Don't miss the perfect moments of sunrise and dusk! 📸
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