[2024 Tingri Attraction] Travel Guide for Mt Qomolangma Base Camp (Updated Oct)
Mountains
Mountain Climbing
Address:
Everest Road, Dingri County, Shigatse City
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Those planning to come to Tibet in June must see this
6⃣ June in Tibet, I would call it the best time to travel🎈! Not to mention the fewer people and beautiful scenery, it coincides with Tibet's rainy season, the air is more humid, and the oxygen content is at its highest throughout the year🫁, making it less likely to suffer from altitude sickness. During the day, temperatures usually range between 20 - 25 degrees Celsius, and at night, they are around 10 - 15 degrees, neither cold nor hot, making it an especially good season for visiting👏.
First, you need to choose a mode of transportation that suits you, based on your financial situation and time availability. Taking a plane✈ takes less time, while a train🚞 allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, but it requires more time.
June in Tibet is also during the traditional festival 'Saga Dawa Festival', which is one of the grander ethnic traditional festivals in Tibet. Various ceremonies and traditional dance performances are held during this period, and the festival usually lasts for a month🔥
🌟Attraction Recommendations
📍Potala Palace: Standing on the Red Hill, it is the highest palace in the world👍.
📍Jokhang Temple: The first Buddhist temple in Tibet, built by Tibetan King Songtsen Gampo. Every day, a large number of devout followers come to Jokhang Temple to prostrate and worship🙏.
📍Everest Base Camp: Located at an altitude of 5200 meters, it is one of the best places to view the world's 1⃣ highest peak - Mount Everest🏔.
📍Namtso: Known as 'Heavenly Lake', it is surrounded by beautiful scenery, with the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains stretching in the distance🌄.
📍Yamdrok Lake: Considered by locals to be 'turquoise earrings scattered by a goddess'. The lake water changes into a myriad of blue hues with the sunlight, which is breathtaking💙.
📍Sacred Mountain and Holy Lake Scenic Area: Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar in western Tibet's Ngari are the most popular tourist attractions, and June is also the best time to visit. Lake Manasarovar, one of the most beautiful high-altitude lakes in Tibet, is located at an altitude of 4718 meters within the Gangdise mountain range and is known as one of the 'three great holy lakes' of Tibet; while Mount Kailash is one of the most sacred Buddhist mountains in Tibet and a famous pilgrimage site🙏.
‼Precautions
⚠Ensure you get plenty of sleep the day before departure, do not catch a cold, and if you have a cold, it is not recommended to come to Tibet😷
⚠Do not bathe or wash your hair for the first two days after arrival, as the climate in Tibet has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and bathing can cause rapid evaporation of water, which can lead to a cold due to the quick loss of body heat❄
⚠The distances between various scenic spots in Tibet are long, so it's a good idea to carry some small snacks like chocolate, cola, beef jerky, etc., to replenish your energy🍫
⚠The outdoor UV rays are strong, and the sunlight is dazzling during the day, so it's best to bring sunscreen, a sun hat, and sunglasses🕶 to protect your skin and eyes.
⚠It is advisable to find a local tour group or leader in advance for a more worry-free experience🤗
⚠People with severe hypertension, heart disease, respiratory diseases, and other conditions not recommended by doctors should not travel to Tibet💊
Are you ready for a trip to Tibet😃
Aurora_Nightshade-34
5200m Everest Base Camp
pretty windy up here!!! from Shigatste, the second largest city in Tibet, I spent a day driving off road to finally get to the base of the Everest, on Mount Qomolangma…and from here to the base camp at 5200 meters above the sea level.
This is the North side of Mount Everest, that belong to China.
Quite a few yaks around, seems they enjoy the peace of this magical place!
#2023travelwish #lucaworldtraveler
Luca WorldTraveler
Third Pole of the Earth 🌎
Mt Everest Basecamp!
A must see if you're in Tibet, arrive and drop things off at your tent ⛺️ walk up to enjoy the view, ensure you check for a sunny day. 🌞
Stay around for the sunset 🌇
Enjoy the evening stargazing 🌟 #tibet #everest
Mathew - 杜海龙
Mt. Everest Base Camp: Tibet
Getting There - Book a tour to travel to Tibet. We used JoyTours in China and they were wonderful!
Attractions - Mount Everest…need I say more? 😂
Hotels - We stayed at the Rongbuk Monastery Guest House
This trip changed my life! What a bucket list item to check off. The altitude was intense but seeing the stars and watching the sunrise with a clear view of Everest is a memory I will keep with me for a lifetime. Go! Explore! Live in a way that your heart will be so full of memories when you take a look back ❤️
#travellater #travelinspiration #campingglamping #tibet #mounteverest #bucketlist #wanderlust #summervacation #nationalpark #naturalwonders #explore #travel
Allison Paige Abroad
Amazing trip to Tibet and Everest Base Camp
To get there, one must enlist the service of a tour company. They will take care first and foremost your permit to travel. One is recommended to acclimatize days before doing the actual trip around Tibet and heading to see the highest mountain in the world. We stayed at various 4-Star hotels in prior to heading to the base camp where we stayed at local tents with good heating system. The tent owner will take care of you including bedding and food. What an amazing experience!
#qomolangma #everestbasecamp #tibet
Everest Base Camp has a temperature of -10° at 1 am and a car ride from Shigatse for 8 hours. After three hundred twists and turns in three border checkpoints, it finally reaches Everest Base Camp. At first, the fog of the mountains and the peaks of Mount Everest cannot be reached. I noticed that until 22 o'clock, the fog dissipated, and I heard someone shouting that the sky was so beautiful. Then I wore a down jacket and a jacket with a tripod and a SLR to go out to shoot the stars. The starry sky of Everest is definitely one of the most beautiful stars I have ever seen. Shooting near zero, the dark night was illuminated by a flash of lightning, Everest was completely illuminated, and the majestic Mount Everest appeared in front of me for the first time. Thanks to the more frequent lightning, I was able to record differently. Everest.
Hedgehog_Slash.
Guide to Everest Base Camp Day Trip.
📆 Date: Choose a day according to your itinerary
⌛️ Time: Depart in the morning, return in the evening
📍 Attractions: Everest Base Camp, Gawula Pass, Rongbuk Monastery
♻️ Roundtrip Route: Dingri County, Shigatse City, Everest Road - Dingri, Shigatse
Morning:
1️⃣ Depart from Shigatse, Tibet in the morning and head to Everest Base Camp. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Himalayas along the way.
2️⃣ Pass Gawula Pass, the best spot to view five ❇️8000-meter peaks, including Everest.
Morning:
1️⃣ Arrive at Everest Base Camp and visit the monument and surrounding tents. Everest Base Camp is located at an altitude of ✅5200 meters, where you can experience the challenges of high altitude.
2️⃣ Visit Rongbuk Monastery near Everest Base Camp, a temple built at the foot of Mount Everest, where you can learn about local religious culture.
Lunch:
1️⃣ Enjoy lunch at a restaurant near Everest Base Camp and savor local specialties.
Afternoon:
1️⃣ Continue exploring attractions around Everest Base Camp, such as the Ice Towers and Cho Oyu Peak.
2️⃣ Visit alpine meadows and admire the unique natural landscape.
Evening:
1️⃣ Spend the night in a tent near Everest Base Camp and experience high-altitude camping life.
2️⃣ Enjoy the beautiful starry sky at night, with the Milky Way clearly visible.
Next Morning:
1️⃣ Watch the sunrise over Everest and admire the magnificent scenery of the world's highest peak.
2️⃣ Return to Shigatse City and end your Everest Base Camp day trip.
⚠️ Warm Tips:
1️⃣ Due to the high altitude of Everest Base Camp, it is recommended to take precautions and acclimatize to high altitude in advance.
2️⃣ Accommodation near Everest Base Camp is relatively simple, requiring some outdoor camping experience.
3️⃣ Pay attention to keeping warm and bring enough cold-weather clothing and anti-altitude sickness medication.
4️⃣ Follow park regulations, protect the environment, and do not litter.
William Mitchell 678_
Shigatse 5-Day Tour|Super Detailed Guide, Hurry and Save
Shigatse Five-Day Tour, Explore the Mystique of Tibet! An immersive experience, don't miss this super detailed guide, taking you through the highland charm. Come and see for yourself!
Itinerary:
Day 1: Lhasa River -> Gamba La Mountain -> Yamdrok Lake -> Karola Glacier -> Manla Reservoir
Travel along the Lhasa River, cross Gamba La Mountain, and arrive at the beautiful Yamdrok Lake. Then, visit the magnificent Karola Glacier and finally reach Manla Reservoir to enjoy a day of natural beauty.
Day 2: Gyatso La Pass -> Gawu La Mountain -> Makalu Mountain -> Lhotse Peak -> Everest Scenic Area -> Everest Base Camp
Cross Gyatso La Pass, pass by Gawu La Mountain and Makalu Mountain, view Lhotse Peak from afar, and finally reach the Everest Scenic Area and Everest Base Camp to feel the majesty and grandeur of the snow-capped mountains.
Day 3: Everest -> 108 Bends -> Longren Mountain -> View Lhotse Peak from afar -> View Jiemana Snow Mountain from afar -> Glacier No. 59 -> Qomolangma Snow Mountain -> Pass by Kongma Prairie -> Shigatse 4-Star Hotel
Depart from Everest, experience the winding road of 108 bends, and arrive at Longren Mountain. Along the way, view Lhotse Peak and Jiemana Snow Mountain from afar, visit Glacier No. 59 and Qomolangma Snow Mountain, cross Kongma Prairie, and finally rest at a 4-star hotel in Shigatse.
Day 4: Shigatse -> Namling -> Jiega Ri Sacred Mountain -> Cedonglin Lake -> Serling Lake (the largest devil lake in Tibet) -> Bango 2-Star Hotel
Depart from Shigatse, head to Namling, and visit Jiega Ri Sacred Mountain and Cedonglin Lake. Then, arrive at Serling Lake to feel the mysterious charm of the largest devil lake in Tibet. Finally, stay at a 2-star hotel in Bango.
Day 5: Bamu Lake -> Namtso Lake -> Nagen La Pass -> Nyenchen Tanglha Viewing Platform -> Northern Tibet Prairie
Visit Bamu Lake and Namtso Lake, cross Nagen La Pass, and arrive at Nyenchen Tanglha Viewing Platform to enjoy the scenery. Finally, cross the Northern Tibet Prairie and end this unforgettable Shigatse trip.
Essentials Before Departure: 🧳
👕 Clothing: Bring a lightweight down jacket and windproof coat. The temperature difference in Shigatse in September is significant between morning and evening, so be prepared.
👟 Footwear: Non-slip, warm hiking shoes are the best choice, as Shigatse has many outdoor spots waiting for you to explore.
🎒 Backpack: A lightweight and spacious backpack to carry your camera, water bottle, and snacks.
📷 Photography Equipment: Don't forget your camera and spare batteries. The scenery in Shigatse is worth capturing!
🪪 Important Documents: ID card, cash, and bank cards. Safety first when traveling.
💊 First Aid Supplies: High-altitude sickness medicine, cold medicine, and sunscreen. These could be your lifesavers.
Come to Shigatse and experience the unique Tibetan charm! Don't just be tempted, take action. Join a group tour with Ctrip and explore this mysterious land together!
Ruby Bouncy Nuzzle
6-day Shigatse Tour: Explore the Entire Region Without Pitfalls
6-day Shigatse Tour: Discover the Charm of Tibet! Experience the plateau's unique style, admire the majestic snow-capped mountains, and embark on this unforgettable journey with us!
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Route Suggestions:
Day 1: Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon - Mount Namjagbarwa
Explore the magnificent Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon and witness the mysterious veil of Mount Namjagbarwa, feeling the grandeur and mystery of nature.
Day 2: Gongdelin Grassland - Dagu Canyon Scenic Area
Stroll through the vast expanse of Gongdelin Grassland, then head to Dagu Canyon Scenic Area to appreciate the depth of the canyon and its picturesque scenery.
Day 3: Yamdrok Lake - Karola Glacier - Manla Reservoir
The waters of Yamdrok Lake reflect the blue sky, Karola Glacier showcases the beauty of glaciers, and Manla Reservoir holds a unique tranquility and beauty.
Day 4: Gyatso La Pass - Everest Scenic Area - Everest Base Camp
Cross Gyatso La Pass to enter the Everest Scenic Area, reaching Everest Base Camp, witnessing the majesty and sanctity of Mount Everest along the way.
Day 5: Gawu La Mountain - Makalu - Lhotse - Mount Everest - Cho Oyu
A journey through the continuous snow-capped mountains, from Gawu La Mountain to Cho Oyu, each peak has its unique story and scenery.
Day 6: Northern Tibet Grassland - Nagenla Mountain Pass - Namtso - Nyenchen Tanglha Viewing Platform
Gallop across the Northern Tibet Grassland, cross Nagenla Mountain Pass, arrive at the shores of Namtso Lake, and finally ascend the Nyenchen Tanglha Viewing Platform to take in the breathtaking views.
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**Notes**:
* Cuisine: Shigatse's Tibetan cuisine has a unique flavor. Try Tibetan pork and butter tea, which will surely leave you with unforgettable memories🍽️.
* Photo Spots: Everest Base Camp is a great place to take photos with the snow-capped mountains, creating lasting memories📸.
* Specialty Prices: When buying Tibetan medicine and accessories, compare prices and bargain as it's common practice. Don't rush to make a purchase💰.
* Altitude Sickness: Shigatse is at a high altitude, so it's recommended to bring Rhodiola and other medications to prevent altitude sickness💊.
* Respect Local Customs: When visiting temples, dress appropriately and avoid wearing revealing or offensive clothing👗.
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That's all for the Shigatse travel story. More exciting adventures await you. Don't forget to follow me to explore more travel secrets!🌈
AndreasHaugen
The Everest Base Camp Location: More Thrilling Than a Thousand Trips to Tibet!
✨🏔️No matter how many times you've dreamed of traveling to Tibet, nothing compares to the thrill of seeing that Everest Base Camp location in your social media feed!✨
👣After traversing countless mountains and rivers and witnessing the world's splendor, it wasn't until I saw that post that my heart was truly moved! Imagine standing at the foot of the world's highest peak, breathing in the thin yet pure air. The shock and emotion of that moment are beyond words!🌄
📸A single photo, a single location, yet it seems to transcend time and space, striking your soul with its sheer impact! This is not just a trip; it's a brave exploration of life's boundaries!🌟
Xiaoman Route:
D1 Nationwide to Nyingchi
D2 Nyingchi to Gongbo'gyamda to Lhasa
D3 Lhasa (City)
D4 Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake to Shigatse
D5 Shigatse to Everest Base Camp to Dingri County
D6 Dingri County to Shigatse
D7 Shigatse to Lhasa
D8 Lhasa to Nationwide
🎒So, don't let your dreams remain just dreams. It's time to plan your trip to Tibet, visit Everest Base Camp, and let your social media witness your close encounter with the roof of the world! Remember to bring plenty of courage and a heart full of curiosity about the world!💖
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Click the card below to start your journey of courage and explore Everest Base Camp together!⬇
xiaoman travel
99% of people miss the stunning starry sky and Milky Way at Yamdrok Lake
Life advice: You must come to Yamdrok Lake to see the starry sky and Milky Way at least once. It's so beautiful it will bring you to tears‼️
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When night falls, the lake is no longer the azure mirror of the day but transforms into a reflection of the vast universe. Countless stars✨ lightly dance on the water's surface, making you feel as if you are in the Milky Way. This is the ultimate romance the universe gifts us~
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🌌【Why recommend stargazing at Yamdrok Lake?】
✔️Yamdrok Lake has a pure environment with little light pollution and high atmospheric transparency, making it an excellent stargazing spot.
✔️Yamdrok Lake's altitude is 4441m, much lower than the 5200m of Everest Base Camp, making it less likely to cause altitude sickness, and the accommodation conditions are better, so your body won't suffer as much.
✔️Without the daytime crowds, you can enjoy the lake and the Milky Way in peace. If you stay at the Yamdrok Lake campsite, you can also experience both sunrise and sunset.
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📸【Starry Sky Photography Tips】
1⃣️Time: The best months for shooting in the Northern Hemisphere are generally from April to September. Avoid shooting around the 15th of the lunar month.
2⃣️Composition: Remember to include some foreground to avoid monotony. The foreground can be a characteristic tent, mountain peak, vehicle, person, etc.
3⃣️Photography Equipment: It's best to use a full-frame camera, but APS-C cameras and smartphones can also work. The larger the aperture, the better. Set ISO between 1600-3200 and shutter speed around 15-25 seconds.
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🌟【Yamdrok Lake Stargazing Tips】
1) The temperature drops at night, so be sure to keep warm and bring a thick coat.
2) You can bring some props to make shooting easier: flashlight, lantern, fairy lights, etc.
3) It is recommended to stay at the starry sky campsite in Yamdrok Lake⛺️, which is more convenient and comfortable, allowing you to "sleep with the stars and mountains as your companions."
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🌌Recommended Stargazing Route
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◎Six-Day Tibet Tour:
𝓓𝟏: Lhasa - Mila Mountain Pass - Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon - Suosong Village
𝓓𝟐: Sunrise at Mount Namjagbarwa - Gandenling Grassland - Dagu Canyon - Yamdrok Lake Starry Sky Camping
𝓓𝟑: Sunrise at Yamdrok Lake - Karola Glacier - Manla Reservoir - Shigatse
𝓓𝟒: Shigatse - Dingri - Gyatso La Pass - Everest Base Camp
𝓓𝟓: Everest Base Camp - Gyawu La Pass - Dingri - Nimu Grassland - Damxung
𝓓𝟔: Northern Tibet Grassland - Nagenla Mountain Pass - Namtso - Tashi Peninsula - Lhasa
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For any questions about traveling in Tibet, feel free to contact me.
Join me in exploring the heart of Tibet~
William890_Garcia
Three-day tour to Everest Base Camp
📌 The ticket office is very! very! very far from the scenic area! The shuttle bus takes an hour . It seems that private cars can drive into the first part of the journey because there are many villages, small shops, and accommodations there. However, private cars seem to be prohibited further in, and only scenic area vehicles are allowed?
📌 The imagined climb of Everest: snow-capped mountains🏔️, cold wind, down jackets, extreme challenges, life-and-death struggle with nature❌
The reality of climbing Everest: Everest Base Camp, flat ground, almost no climbing, not very cold but very windy, mountains with snow caps⛰️ are very far away⭕ (Climbing Everest is a project for the wealthy, Everest Base Camp is prepared for ordinary people, it's actually just to feel the atmosphere from afar)
📌 Altitude sickness issue: If you have already stayed in Tibet or the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau for a few days and have adapted, then coming to Everest should be no problem. Just bring a small oxygen bottle from the city, priced at 💰10-15, there's no need to buy those specialized oxygen bottles costing hundreds (no refunds whether they work or not, and you have to return them). As for military coats, if you go during the day, it's not that cold and you don't really need to rent one, you can save a lot of money. However, if your body is relatively weak, you can prepare one just in case.
📌 There are tents⛺ at Everest Base Camp where you can stay overnight, but you need to book in advance. They are large tents divided into shared and standard rooms, but it seems like they are just separated by curtains, with shared bathrooms.
📌 Shuttle buses run from 6:30 to 21:30.
📌 If you don't stay at Everest Base Camp, you can stay at the foot of the mountain (whether on the mountain or at the foot, it's still within the scenic area, and you can take the shuttle bus directly). There are homestays run by Tibetans with Tibetan characteristics, but the conditions are generally not very good. If you have high accommodation requirements, it might not be suitable (it's recommended to stay in newly built and newly opened hotels). When we went in, there were girls👧🏻 from other groups who couldn't get used to it and left directly. There is basically no decoration inside, very primitive, some rooms are separated by cardboard without bathrooms. The advantage is that you live with Tibetans and can see authentic Tibetan-style decorations (the conditions are really not good, but don't shout about it directly, because this is the living condition of many local Tibetans. Water resources are scarce, and the economic conditions are not developed. Even if you are not used to it, please don't say it directly in front of them, it will hurt them).
Hayes_Cynthia_58
Mount Everest Base Camp Guide!
💰 Prices have increased in summer, around 700
10:21 Arrive at Shigatse, around 10:40 gather at the train station parking lot 🅿️. First come, first served for seating, the journey takes nearly 8 hours in one day.
11:30 Process the border pass, bring your ID card, it takes about 5 minutes to complete. ⚠️ Be sure to keep the border pass safe, you won't be allowed in if it's lost.
12:00 Arrive at the place to collect coats and oxygen cylinders. Check if the group notice includes military coats and 3L oxygen bottles. A 3L bottle's two-day rental is 136, I returned mine directly.
⚠️ Safety first, about 5 people in our group experienced altitude sickness and used up most of the oxygen. I had already acclimatized in Tibet for a week and brought an extra bottle, two 800ml bottles were enough, and I only used one in the end. If you're not wearing cotton clothes, you can rent a military coat, be sure to wear a warm hat, a baseball cap will make your head hurt from the wind.
14:00 Lunchtime
15:00 Start crossing the 108 turns of Everest, this part can easily cause motion sickness. I put a motion sickness patch on my forehead and drank some herbal medicine. One of our teammates vomited during the turns.
18:00 Take the scenic area shuttle bus, bring your luggage 🧳
18:40 Arrive at Everest Base Camp, find your tent, place your luggage, collect instant noodles, and then go check in.
19:00 The altitude of the base camp is around 5000 meters, you'll still get out of breath after walking for a while. Breathe oxygen and drink warm water in time. ⚠️ If you're staying at the base camp overnight, don't queue for photos now, there are really a lot of people, at least a 40-minute wait ➕ and there are people maintaining order.
Around 20:40, the magical golden sunset on the mountains appears, remember not to hurry away, there will be deeper golden light later.
🚗21:30 The last shuttle bus down the mountain is at this time. If you have severe altitude sickness, you can choose to stay in the village at the foot of the mountain, at an altitude of about 4200 meters. I stayed at the base camp, where the standard rooms in the tents are actually separated, and the atmosphere in the big dormitory is quite good. Everyone sleeps in their clothes, and the air conditioning is turned off after midnight. Above this, don't think about taking a shower, the restrooms are like those mobile toilets at music festivals.
🎶22:00-23:00 The base camp will have a wild disco, with mobile phones flashing, it's really the look of youthful enthusiasm.
Day2️⃣01:00 After checking the rooms, the base camp turns off the lights, and you can go out to see the starry sky 🌃
07:00 Get up to watch the sunrise, this is when you can open the Everest monument, and there are fewer people, less than a 5-minute queue.
07:30-08:30 You can take the shuttle bus down the mountain in succession, usually taking the one at 8 o'clock
09:30 After everyone gathers, depart back to Shigatse train station, the route is the same as when you came, lunch at 12:00, arrive at Shigatse train station around 16:15. I recommend taking the 7 o'clock train back to Lhasa, the one at 4 o'clock is very risky. 🚞
Ramiro Doyle
Everest丨Work Pause, I Have an Appointment with Everest.
📷【Off-Road Group Tour】
🌄I am not afraid of being blocked by thousands of people, only afraid of surrendering to myself! Finally, Everest is in front of me. At this moment, I am above the world but below you!
🏔Who says traveling to Everest is always a soul in heaven and a body in hell?
Travel with us, encounter the most beautiful scenery of Tibet during the day, stay in luxurious local hotels at night, enjoy unlimited oxygen supply in the car, impeccable SLR cameras, drones, and outdoor tables and chairs, and experience the perfect blend of challenge and comfort. Redefine your Everest journey~
⛺Popular Photo Spots
🚗Yamdrok Lake: One of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the turquoise earring dropped by the goddess
🚗Mount Everest: The world's highest peak, the mountain is there, stay overnight at Everest, challenge yourself
🚗Namtso Lake: One of the three holy lakes in Tibet, the sapphire scattered on earth
🚗Karola Glacier: Filming location of the movie "Red River Valley", the huge glacier extends from the top of the mountain to just a hundred meters from the roadside
👉Itinerary:
D1: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Lakeside Viewing Platform - Karola Glacier - Manla Reservoir - Gyantse - Shigatse
D2: Shigatse - 5000 km Monument - Sakya Ancient City - Zhongla Mountain - Lhotse Viewing Platform - Border Sand Dune Road - Everest Base Camp
D3: Everest Scenic Area - Gawula Mountain (distant view of snow mountains) - Gyatso La Mountain - Shigatse - Lhasa
🏠Luxury Accommodation
Many friends are most worried about high altitude sickness and accommodation when traveling to Everest. They don't want to sleep in large shared tents, are prone to high altitude sickness, it's cold at night, poor hygiene, and can't rest well. Therefore, we carefully select oxygen-rich hotels to provide you with an unparalleled comfortable sleep experience.
🥇Shigatse Hilton Hotel
Opened in 2022, the top Tibetan-style hotel on the plateau, located in the center of Shigatse, with a superior geographical location, modern and fashionable design with rich Tibetan cultural characteristics, the hotel provides all-day diffused oxygen supply, making it a warm and comfortable place to stay during your plateau journey.
🥇Everest Pingcuo Kangsan Hotel
Opened in 2021, the best hotel in Everest conditions, luxurious interior, underfloor heating, 24-hour diffused oxygen supply, humidifiers, and other facilities are super complete, and there is a highly praised restaurant, braised fish, shrimp, crab... It is really an enjoyment to feast in the harsh conditions of Everest!
🍲Hot Pot
We have prepared a special Everest hot pot for you to relieve your travel fatigue.
🧡Little Tips
Bring a thermos cup, glucose/chocolate/snacks in your bag
Sunglasses are a must, the wind is so strong that you can't open your eyes
Wear thick clothes, put on gloves, Everest is particularly cold, otherwise, you will really freeze, the wind blows really hard.
The homeland is out of sight, but the same starry sky is above. Everest is no longer just the Everest in textbooks.
美麗華旅行社
I have written a 9-day guide to Tibet Ali for you
I have written a 9-day guide to Tibet Ali for you (live picture with tips)
Ali's small northern route 9-day itinerary
D1: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Karola Glacier - Manla Reservoir - Shigatse
D2: Shigatse - Dingri - Gawula Pass - Everest Base Camp
D3: Everest Base Camp - Shishapangma - Peiku Tso - Saga
D4: Saga - Mapam Yumco - Namnani Peak - Lang Co - Tarqin
D5: Tarqin - Mount Kailash - Zanda Clay Forest - Guge Kingdom
D6: Tarqin - Maquan River - Zhongba - Saga
D7: Saga - Daggar Fountain - Coqen - Dangra Yumco - Wunbun Village
D8: Wunbun Village - Nyima - Selincuo - Lake Wrong - Bangoin
D9: Bangoin - Namtso - Nagqu Pass - Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains - Lhasa
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Warm Tips
1⃣Altitude sickness: The average altitude in the Ali region is above 4500+, it is recommended for first-timers to Tibet to prepare oxygen bottles in advance and use them when feeling uncomfortable. It will not cause dependence, and Rhodiola is useless. It is best to have some glucose or candy in your mouth at all times.
⚠I had no altitude sickness throughout the journey, be careful not to jump around at high altitudes.
2⃣Food and lodging: Basically staying in county towns, clean hotels with electric blankets, private bathrooms, or floor heating, non-oxygenated rooms need to bring their own oxygen. Breakfast is mostly 20 yuan per person, lunch is Sichuan or Northeastern cuisine, not particularly delicious but filling.
⚠It is recommended to bring your own snacks to eat on the road, as meals may not be on time.
3⃣Restrooms: In the Ali region, due to limited conditions, many restrooms in the wilderness are dry toilets without water for washing hands.
⚠Those with a strong need for cleanliness may find it difficult to accept, be mentally prepared.
4⃣Attractions: Many attractions require tickets, but not necessarily for visiting various lakes on small paths; Everest Base Camp can stay at the foot of the mountain in a village at an altitude of 4200, which is more comfortable than tents on the mountain.
5⃣Other:
-The climate is very dry, prepare water, lip balm, and sunglasses for full-body physical sun protection.
-Traveling by car for 4-8 hours a day, prepare snacks and get enough sleep.
-Without Ali, there is no Tibet, although it is hard, it is very worthwhile. Pay attention to safety when self-driving, some dirt roads are not easy to travel, but overall the roads are very good. I wish everyone a happy time in Tibet! So far, it is my favorite scenic spot in China!!
StyleSavant
A person bravely explores Tibet: An eight-day real expense share
Tibet is really not a place to just go on a whim 🤬 Without preparation, you will definitely encounter pitfalls!!!
Tibet is suitable for travel all year round, but during the peak summer season, it's overcrowded and you have to queue up for attractions. It's recommended that sisters with time can set out in May-June 🌟 to avoid the peak season and have a full experience.
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⚠ About altitude sickness
Many friends worry about getting altitude sickness when entering Tibet. For first-timers to high altitudes, it's common to experience some degree of altitude sickness, which usually gets better after a few days. However, some may suffer more severely and should seek timely hospital treatment for oxygen and IV fluids. You won't know if you'll get altitude sickness until you're there, but don't worry too much. Take precautions and pay attention to the following points 👇👇👇, personally tested! They are very helpful in alleviating altitude sickness~
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⚠ Preventing altitude sickness
👇 Taking Rhodiola one week in advance can improve the body's tolerance to hypoxia.
👇 Definitely do not bathe or wash your hair in the first two days after arriving in Lhasa to avoid catching a cold which can worsen altitude sickness.
👇 Upon arrival at the plateau, avoid high-intensity, frequent exercise; walk slowly and rest often.
👇 Traveling in Tibet involves long car journeys, and high altitudes can deplete energy faster. Hunger can worsen altitude sickness, so always carry high-calorie snacks like chocolate/glucose to replenish energy in time.
👇 Be sure to keep warm, especially your head. Hats are essential as many attractions are quite windy.
👇 It's advisable to carry a thermos; drinking hot water in cold weather is really comfortable and also helps alleviate altitude sickness.
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⚠ Other Tips
☑ There are really many winding mountain roads in Tibet, especially the 108 turns near Mount Everest, which can easily cause motion sickness. Remember to prepare motion sickness medicine or patches.
☑ The ultraviolet rays in Tibet are very strong, so daily sun protection is necessary. Sunglasses and sun hats are indispensable.
☑ The air in Tibet is really dry, so it's important to stay hydrated and moisturized. Carry a lip balm; the inside of your nose can also get very dry and painful, so consider bringing nasal spray or erythromycin ointment.
☑ The Lhasa city area is not large, and you can travel freely.
Lhasa must-visits: Potala Palace, Barkhor Street, Jokhang Temple, Medicine King Mountain, Tibet Museum, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Sera Monastery, Nanshan Park. Other attractions in Tibet are far away, and since there are no direct buses to the attractions, it's recommended to join a local non-shopping tour group, which is very convenient and saves trouble! You can refer to the following itinerary~ The scenery is beautiful, and the experience is also very good.
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⚠ To experience the full panorama of Tibet, refer to 🔽🔽
1⃣: Lhasa → via Mila Mountain Pass → Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon → Sosong Village (fixed-point aerial photography)
2⃣: Distant view of Namcha Barwa → via Gongdelin Prairie → Monkey Platform or Changzhu Monastery
3⃣: Via Gangbala Mountain → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Manla Reservoir → Shigatse
4⃣: Dingri → via Jiacuola Mountain Pass → Everest Base Camp
5⃣: Via Gau La Mountain Pass → Dingri → via Nyemo Prairie → Damxung
6⃣: Via the Northern Tibetan Grassland → via Nagqu La Mountain Pass → Namtso → Damxung to Lhasa
LiamMcCormick21
Tibet Travel Photography | 5-Day Everest + Himalayan Border + Pumoyong Lake | 2-4 Person Group
Tibet Everest + Himalayan Border Line 5-Day Tour,
👉🏻Travel photography small group of 2-4 people📸📸
In just 5 days, from Lhasa to Shigatse, 🏔️from the east slope of Everest to Chentang Gully, from Ama Dablam to Pumoyong Lake, reaching Yamdrok Lake to play at the Thousand Island Lake.
❗So please save this note well!
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💤Recommended Itinerary
DAY1⃣️: Lhasa - Yamdrok Lake - Manla Reservoir - Shigatse
DAY2⃣️: Shigatse - 5000 km checkpoint - Gawula Pass - Everest
DAY3⃣️: Everest - East Slope of Everest - Dingjie Sand Dunes - Ama Dablam - Chentang Gully - Trek to Nine Eyes Hot Spring - Chentang
DAY4⃣️: Chentang - Chentang Scenic Area - Ama Dablam - Zhongba Yong Lake - Kangma
DAY5⃣️: Kangma - Pumoyong Lake - Lurila Viewing Platform - Yang Lake Thousand Island Lake - Lhasa
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🏨High Standard Hotel Reference
🔸Shigatse: Vienna, Holiday Meidi Hotel, Kunyi Starlight Hotel or similar
🔸Everest: Jinxi Deng Hotel or similar
🔸Chentang Gully: Chentang Gully Hotel, Yijiangnan Hotel, Gama Gully Hotel or similar
🔸Kangma: Venus Hotel, Kangding Hotel or similar
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Trip Highlights
✅Yamdrok Lake: One of the three holy lakes, like a sapphire, with cute yaks and lambs for photo ops
✅Everest Base Camp: A must-visit in life, looking up at the summit of Mount Everest
✅Chentang Gully: Tibet's Little Jiangnan, facing Nepal across the border, home of the Sherpa people
✅Zhongba Yong Lake: Tibet's greenest lake, looking like emeralds inlaid on the earth from afar.
✅Pumoyong Lake: A holy lake of the Bön religion, also known as 'China's Baikal Lake'
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🙌🏻About Travel Photography
🔹Small group of 2-4 people, hardcore off-road tank 300/BJ40 or similar
🔹Photographer leader leading the team, accompanying into scenic areas for guided photography
🔹Each person is gifted with 5 retouched photos, negatives + aerial photography materials all included
🔹Focused on young people's travel photography, only deep travel
LaurenNguyen456#
Four days from Lhasa to Everest Base Camp
DAY 1:
We set off from Lhasa, passing through the Karola Glacier, Manla Reservoir, and Tashilhunpo Monastery before settling down in Shigatse city.
The Tashilhunpo Monastery is really beautiful, with every detail inside being so intricate and the design so strong, the whole temple is very comfortable. I was also fortunate to enter the Grand Hall to watch the monks debate and take classes, which was a very lucky experience.
DAY 2:
Today, on the way to the Everest Base Camp, I had a barley popsicle and encountered the Tibetan people's barter day, which was such a surprise! It was very lively, all Tibetans, no extra tourists, it was really great! I bought some Tibetan incense bags and South Red Agate, both are good!
At the foot of Everest, I had a hot latte. Then at Everest Base Camp, we entered a tent and had a luxurious version of instant noodles in a very atmospheric setting.
I also fulfilled my 10-year dream of Everest, seeing the true face of Everest! 10 years later, Everest Base Camp has become a happy base camp, no longer having the solemn and sacred feeling it used to have!
DAY 3:
🏔 Another painful night spent at Everest Base Camp, this time I knew how to protect myself. But still woke up in the middle of the night with a headache, tried inhaling oxygen, but I don't think it helped much. Overall, this time was better than the one 10 years ago.
🥤For the sake of the word 'Everest' on a cup sleeve, we bought milk tea and coffee. I had a white peach barley tea, which actually tasted quite good. After having delicious milk tea, I didn't feel carsick anymore.
🚘 In the morning, we drove from Everest to Lhasa, the scenery along the way was unparalleled.
🍲 We arrived back in Lhasa at almost 11 pm and went to eat Tan's fish head. It was really delicious and spicy, and I had a great time with Marco and his family.
🛌 We stayed in the work and rest room of the inn for the night, just making do.
DAY 4:
☕️ Today I finally had time to find a Tibetan tea house and had a pot of sweet tea for 6 yuan in this unfamiliar afternoon. The diners in the tea house changed batch after batch, and I sat for a very long time. I really like this kind of tea house that only locals visit.
👣 I walked around Jokhang Temple Square and bought some small prayer wheels to take back as souvenirs.
🥢 In the evening, I had sauerkraut chicken, which tasted very good, much better than the stone pot chicken we had in Lulang. I also tried barley wine, and the time spent with Xiao Ma was very happy.
Foodventures
Mount Everest East Slope | An essential item on the 2024 hiking checklist
An essential item on the 2024 hiking checklist. Hiking under the world's highest peak is undoubtedly a very cool thing to do.
Along the way, you can enjoy many snow-capped mountains of six or seven thousand meters, and also appreciate Mount Everest (the highest in the world), Lhotse (the fourth highest), and Makalu (the fifth highest).
In addition, the East Slope route of Mount Everest is rarely trodden, with pristine ecology, abundant water sources, and frequent sightings of rare wildlife and plants. Moreover, dotted high-altitude lakes sparkle like gems, and the deep valleys of the Gama Gully are enchantingly beautiful. Besides Gama Gully, we will also pass through Orchid Valley, Qiongjue Valley...
Are you a little tempted now?
But this hike is really not easy, let's see what challenges there are?
① Although the daily hiking distance on the East Slope of Everest is not very long, the average altitude of the hike is around 5000 meters. If you don't have experience in high-altitude hiking, you might have to postpone your hiking plans for now.
② Altitude ascent and descent. The altitude changes on the plateau are quite different from the ascents and descents we experience during our local hikes. The Xiaowula Pass (4900 meters) is a challenge; on this day, we ascend 230 meters and descend 870 meters, finally descending to the starting point of Gama Gully, Zhuoxiang (4030 meters) valley area. If you can't keep up, you might have to retreat.
③ Scree slopes. There is a section of scree slope ascent on the way back and forth from the Ega Campsite to the East Slope BC of Everest. It takes nearly an hour to cross the rocky area, with an approximate slope of forty degrees. There are still relatively few people who come here to climb, and there are no signposts, so safety is paramount. However, the view of the north slope glacier of Mount Jomolhari (7804 meters) from the slope is spectacular.
④ Crossing the highest point of this trip, the Langma La Pass at an altitude of 5344 meters, involves ascending 400 meters and descending 1500 meters. It is essential to prepare trekking poles and knee protection in advance.
Hiking time: 7 days
Hiking difficulty: 5 stars
Best time: May to October
Scenery index: 5 stars
The total hiking distance is about 100 kilometers, over 7 days of hiking time. This is a world-class hiking dream trip, isolated from the world, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, with numerous rare wild animals and plants, and high-altitude lakes scattered like stars, the scenery is beyond stunning...
If you are ready, remember to beep me, looking forward to meeting you!
I am Mu Zi, meeting a better self on the road.
bitterer_brianna
Tibet needs to be on your bucketlist
Recently I was very fortunate to be able to travel to Tibet. Besides visiting the Potala Palace in Lhasa we went to see many monasteries in both Lhasa and Shigatse and of course we had to spend a night at Mount Everest base camp. It was a great experience.
Ladie C
If its not a photo of the topic, I didnt expect to flip it over so many bow archery! Yes, this is my travel sign pose! ! Worship Genghis Khan, admire Guo Jing, like Li Jinyu, they all have this classic action! I am also used to leaving memories with such a lens in every trip!
Travel for more than ten years, in Mount Everest, in Wuzhizhou, in Yangcao Mountain, in Yeouido, in Qinghai Lake, in Zhangye Danxia, in Kenting White Beach, in Yanghu, in Qixingtan, in Bali, in Chaka Salt Lake, in Huashan, in Hukou Waterfall, in Shangri-La, in the Middle East University of Taiwan, in Koh Samet, in Shek O, Hong Kong. . . In any place in the future! ! (Next week, Hulun Buir Prairie, I can show my skills)
Milan Prince.
How many people want to go to Tibet when they mention spiritual purification, but Tibet does not want to purify you. Especially the low quality, those tourists who saw the beauty leaving behind the garbage. Now that Everest is closed indefinitely due to ecological problems, I want to say good!
Of course, visitors can enjoy the beauty of Mount Everest in the location of Rongbu Temple in the future. The base camp has been withdrawn, and it is forbidden to travel to individuals or units. But I hope that the environment of the Rongbu Temple will not encounter this difficulty one day.
Love the environment, everyone is responsible. Otherwise, it is our own that will end up with bad consequences.
Danae.
Everest, the existence of God in countless people. Speaking of dreams, since this life has no chance to climb, it is enough to be grateful to stand in the base camp and see its mountains.
Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, and the fifth highest distance from the center of the earth. Although the road to Mount Everest is extremely rough, take a few steps and pant...
But when you stand at the base camp of 5,200 meters, you can see the stars at your fingertips and the Everest after the fog has gradually dispersed. Rong, you will worship the greatness and wonder of nature! Everything that can be touched by the naked eye is incomparably sacred. It is made by the mother of nature and warns us to be grateful and bowed at all times.
Before you go to Everest, remember to first run the border defense certificate in Lhasa or the residence registration area!
Flunking_Jinshi_V.
The recent news about the closure of the Everest Base Camp has caused controversy among many tourists. Some people are glad that they went to the base camp in advance, and some people regret that they have not been there before. According to the announcement, it is forbidden for any unit or individual to enter the core area of Rongbu Temple above the Everest National Nature Reserve. All that is done is to implement the relevant requirements of the National "Green Shield" action and effectively protect the ecological environment of the nature reserve. In this regard, after consulting with Tibetan friends, I learned that Everest Base Camp was indeed notified that it was forbidden to enter. Although the base camp is not allowed to enter, tourists can still see Mount Everest at the location of the Rongbu Temple, but this is almost a "regret" for everyone. But it was not only the Everest Base Camp but also 40 glaciers that were closed.