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Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon Super Complete Travel Guide, Take you to immerse yourself in the beauty of the canyon[!][!][!]
How can I miss the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon when I go to Tibet? This time I went deep into the canyon and was deeply shocked by its magnificence. Now I will share my experience with you!
📍Address: Pai Town, Milin County, Linzhi City, Tibet Autonomous Region
💰Tickets and Sightseeing Car: Tickets 150 yuan (valid for three days), sightseeing car single side 90 yuan Note, October 15, 2024 - March 15, 2025 tickets are free.
⏰ Opening hours: 9:30 - 18:00 year-round
🚗Transportation mode:
- Self-driving: From the city of Linzhi, the whole journey is asphalt, but with many curves and steep slopes, be sure to focus while driving.
- Plane + Charter/Carpool: Fly to Milin Airport first, more flight options After leaving the airport, carpooling is affordable and you can meet fellow travelers;
- Passenger Express: Take the passenger express from Bayi to Pai Town from Linzhi Passenger Transport Center, 2 times a day, fare 65 yuan/one way, departing at 9 am and 2 pm daily, with increased frequency during peak season.
🌟Best Play Time:
- March - April: The canyon is surrounded by pink peach blossoms, and the snow-capped mountains and blue river in the distance complement each other.
- May - June: Alpine azaleas, spring flowers and other flowers bloom one after another.
- July - August: Linzhi has a pleasant climate, with an average temperature between 15°C - 25°C, lush vegetation in the canyon, and roaring Brahmaputra River.
- September - November: The mountains and forests are dyed golden and fiery red by nature, the leaves are intertwined, and the clear river water reflects the colorful forest, like a dream.
- December - February of the following year: The weather is clear and less cloudy, the air is dry and the atmosphere is highly transparent, making it a good time to view the snow-capped mountains.
🎯 Tour route:
- Southern Line (recommended day trip): Take a sightseeing car tour in turn, Visitor Center - Daduka Site (can pray for blessings) - Thousand-year-old mulberry tree - Qingbi Shijian - Namjagbarwa Observation Platform - Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon Waterfront Platform - Return to the scenic spot.
- Northern Line: More suitable for self-drive tourists, starting from the entrance of the scenic spot, returning after passing through Sosongdi, Observation Deck, Sosong Village and other attractions, you can take pictures of the Namjagbarwa Snow Mountain all the way.
- Cruise route: From the visitor center to Pai Town Pier, board the Yar River Cruise to Yusong Island.
📸 Must-See Attractions:
- Namjagbarwa Peak Observation Deck: Excellent location to view Namjagbarwa Peak, if you are lucky you can see the magnificent view of Rizhao Jinshan, it is recommended to bring a telephoto camera best viewing time is 7:00 - 9:00 am, remember to go to the ticket office 1 day in advance to collect tickets.
- Yajiang Waterfront Platform: You can feel the turbulence of the Yarlung Zangbo River up close, enjoy the canyon landscape, and enjoy a free hot spring foot bath.
- Daduka Site: The former manor castle of the Gongbu Tibetan chief, where you can hang wind chimes and pray to Namjagbarwa.
- Thousand-year-old mulberry tree: It is said that it was planted by Princess Wencheng and Songzan Gampo. Couples can circle the tree three times to pray for happiness.
- Love is stronger than stone: Peach trees grow in the seams of the boulders, which have beautiful love legends, where couples can tie their blessing belts.
🏠 Accommodation Suggestions:
- Sosong Village: Extremely close to Namjagbarwa Peak, the room faces the peak, and the view is excellent.
- Linzhi city: rich accommodation options, all kinds of hotels are available, the price is relatively more friendly if you pay attention to value for money, you can choose to stay in Linzhi city, day to the Grand Canyon.
🍱 Food Recommendations:
- Tibetan pork: the meat is firm, no smell, grilled to eat the outer skin is charred, the inside is tender and juicy; if stewed, the soup is rich, with highland barley noodle cake, very good with rice.
- Stone pot chicken: local native chicken with palm ginseng, matsutake and other precious ingredients, slowly stewed in a black stone pot, the chicken broth is fresh and mellow, the chicken melts in the mouth, nutritious and nourishing.
- Yajiang fish: from the Yarlung Zangbo River, the meat is fresh and tender, you can taste the unique freshness bred by the river.
❗Notes:
1. Prevent high altitude reactions: early take red ginseng and other drugs, first into the plateau to rest, drink more water, eat more fruits, avoid running and intense exercise, just arrived on the day best not to wash your hair bath can prepare some glucose oral liquid, ibuprofen and other drugs.
2. Warm sunscreen: Tibet climate is dry and cold, strong UV rays, be sure to do a good warmth and sun protection measures, such as down jacket, jacket, cotton hat, scarf, gloves, etc.;
3. Respect the local culture: Respect the culture and faith habits of the Tibetan region, do not touch the heads of children at will, do not wear hats, sunglasses, and do not make loud noises when visiting some religious places.
4. Driving safety: When driving to the Grand Canyon, be aware of the road conditions, especially during the rainy season and during the winter months when the roads can be slippery or icy, driving cautiously at night if you are unfamiliar with the local road conditions.
5. Others: Meals in the scenic area are relatively high, you can bring some dry food and drinking water;