[2025 Bome Attraction] Travel Guide for Purlung Tsangpo River (Updated Jun)

Leaving Motuo, it took 4 arduous hours to cover 110 kilometers back to National Highway G318. Traveling along the soaring Parlung Tsangpo River, we were greeted by endless emerald waters and white sandy shores on both sides, with towering snow-capped peaks veiled in mist, lush forests exuding a warm and humid aura, and the winding, picturesque canyon scenery accompanying us all the way. Arriving at the Tongmai Grand Bridge, once known as the "Death Stretch" and the most treacherous section of the Sichuan-Tibet Highway, the perilous path has now been transformed into a smooth passage. Spanning the Parlung Tsangpo River, the old, new, and newest generations of bridges stand as witnesses to the historical evolution of this route, once dubbed the "Tongmai Graveyard." Passing through the typical alpine meadow of Lulang, flanked by dense forests of fir and pine that rise from low to high, the drifting mist and clouds create a scene as if meticulously arranged by human hands. The neatly aligned meadows, meandering streams, babbling springs, and the rustic fences and bridges characteristic of forested areas, along with the scattered Tibetan-style white-walled and red-roofed buildings, paint a serene and idyllic picture of mountain life. Standing at the Sergyila Mountain viewpoint, the best spot to admire the full grandeur of Mount Namcha Barwa, we offered silent prayers in hopes of catching a glimpse of this "Shy Goddess," reputed as China's most beautiful mountain, whose elusive peak is rarely seen by nine out of ten visitors. Mount Namcha Barwa owes its fame to its sharp, spear-like peak piercing the blue sky, the majestic triangular massif, and the perpetual snow that crowns its summit. Shrouded in mist and clouds, this "Shy Goddess" seldom reveals her true face, adding to her mystique and inspiring countless seekers to pursue her elusive beauty. The wait was long, and the ever-changing mountain weather kept the bashful goddess hidden behind the clouds. It seemed this journey would not grant us the privilege of her presence. With regret and reluctance, we departed, holding onto hope for a future encounter.

Everyone! The first trip in autumn must be to Bomi! This secret place in Tibet, certified by National Geographic, becomes as beautiful as God’s overturned palette in autumn! Today, I will use my field research experience to sort out 5 check-in spots with a 200% photo output rate for you. Hurry up and accept this "Cloud Walk Guide"~ 【318 National Highway Xingkong West Middle Bridge】 🚗30 minutes drive from the county seat 📸Keywords for the film: Snow Mountain + River + Forest Trio Stand on the bank of the Parlung Zangbo River and press the shutter when the wind blows your hair. The background is the emerald river water and the misty Gangri Gabu Snow Mountain. It is recommended to wear a khaki windbreaker with Martin boots. You will definitely be the heroine of a road movie! ps: Please be careful when taking photos on the rocky beach~ 🌾【Gangmei Village, Zamu Town】 🏡Tibetan B&B + Barley Fields 📸Keywords for the film: fireworks on earth, poetry and the distance What is it like to accidentally enter a Hayao Miyazaki animation? The golden barley fields extend to the foot of the snow-capped mountains, and mulberry smoke is floating from the roofs of the villagers' houses. It is recommended to take pictures of the village in the morning mist, and take pictures of the eaves and the golden mountains in the evening! Be sure to stay in a Tibetan family hotel. The aroma of butter tea and tsampa will penetrate your nine-square grid. 💧【Gawalung Lake】 ⏰ 6-7 hours hiking 📸Keywords for the film: Blue tears surrounded by glaciers Passing through the moss-covered primeval forest, we suddenly came across Tianchi Lake surrounded by glaciers! The water surface looks like broken sapphire. It is recommended to use wide-angle shots to capture the stunning contrast between people and glaciers, or close-ups of the rolling clouds reflected on the lake. Jackets + trekking poles are a great way to create an atmosphere, remember to bring enough oxygen bottles~ 🌲【Gangyunshan Forest and Grass Lake】 🚶🏻‍♀️Light hike 1-2 hours 📸Keywords for the film: Misty Forest and Elf Lake Step on the crunchy pine needles and break into the Middle-earth world of "The Hobbit"! Caohu Lake looks like a turquoise stone embedded in the forest. Use a slow shutter speed to capture the silky effect of the stream, or take snapshots of the cattle and horses drinking water. It is recommended to wear a white long skirt with an ethnic-style shawl, and the Tyndall light in the forest is a natural filter! 🌄【Guxiang Lake B&B Area】 🏕️Open the window to see the snow-capped mountains 📸Keywords for the film: Lying in bed and watching the sun shining on the Golden Mountain On the terrace of Songtsam Linka Hotel, watching the reflection of the snow-capped mountains on the lake shatter into a river of stars, it is recommended to use time-lapse photography to record the changes in light and shadow. The Tibetan window frames of the B&B are picture frames in themselves. Wearing a lazy sweater with a scarf and holding a cup of sweet tea, you can take photos with the same tranquility as in "Little Forest"~ 💡Travel Tips: 1️⃣ October is the peak season for autumn scenery in Bomi. It is recommended to bring a tripod to take photos of the starry sky. 2️⃣ The temperature difference between morning and night is large, so layering is a good idea (down jacket + sweater + scarf) 3️⃣ The county town has super authentic Tibetan fragrant pig and Matsutake stone pot chicken, foodies don’t miss it! Which seat do you most want to check in? Tell me in the comments section~ 🎈The next issue will reveal "How to use a mobile phone to take photos with DSLR texture in the plateau", follow 🐷 and you won’t get lost! ✨

Explore the beautiful peach blossoms of spring in Nyingchi and wear Tibetan costumes to make peach blossom honey in Gama Manor. / Gama Manor is located in Baka Village, Guxiang, Bomi County, next to National Highway 318. It offers stunning scenery, surrounded by mountains on three sides and a river on the other. / ⭕️ "Things to Do": ① Stay in a Tibetan-style homestay: There is a homestay with pure Tibetan architecture, which is also the closest homestay to the Palong Tsangpo River in the village. Lie down and enjoy the river view of the Palong Tsangpo River. ② Tibetan costume experience: The manor also offers a free Tibetan costume experience. You can choose your favorite Tibetan costume and take photos in the manor. ③ Peach blossom brewing experience: During the Peach Blossom Festival in spring, don't miss this special experience of brewing a pot of fragrant peach blossom honey wine. ④ Citywalk around: The surrounding environment is beautiful, with rivers, snow-capped mountains, peach blossoms, and clouds, making it a fairyland. Strolling around, the air is excellent and comfortable. / ⭕️ "Transportation Guide": It is 200 kilometers away from downtown Nyingchi, and public transportation is not recommended. It is suitable to join a group tour, charter a car, or drive there yourself.

|City Walk in Nyingchi, Bomi, and Lulang Forest. Explore the snowy plateau in winter with a 3-day tour of Nyingchi, Bomi, and Lulang Forest. Discover the pure natural wonders. Don't miss it! -- 🌟Route recommendation: Explore the natural wonders of Nyingchi, Bomi, and Lulang in Tibet🌟 Day 1: Sejila Mountain -> Sejila National Forest Park -> Mount Namjagbarwa -> Lulang Forest -> Guxiang Lake Scenic Area Cross Sejila Mountain, visit the national forest park, enjoy a distant view of Mount Namjagbarwa, stroll through Lulang Forest, and finally arrive at the picturesque Guxiang Lake Scenic Area to enjoy the beauty of nature. Day 2: Ranwu Lake -> Laigu Glacier Visit the mysterious Ranwu Lake and feel the tranquility and beauty of the plateau lake. Then head to Laigu Glacier to admire the spectacular and stunning glacier. Day 3: Midui Glacier -> Galang Lake Scenic Area -> Tongmai Bridge -> Parlung Tsangpo River Visit Midui Glacier and feel the beauty and magic of the glacier. Then head to Galang Lake Scenic Area to enjoy the beautiful lake and mountains. Pass by Tongmai Bridge and overlook the magnificent scenery of Parlung Tsangpo River to end the unforgettable journey. -- Attraction recommendations: Mount Namjagbarwa ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Linzhi, Milin County, Nyingchi, Tibet - Opening hours: All day - Duration: 2-4 hours - The 15th highest peak in the world. The mountains are shrouded in mist, like a fairyland. Laigu Glacier ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Ranwu Town, Baxoi County, Qamdo, Tibet - Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 - Duration: 3-4 hours - Coexists with the ice lake. The blue ice at the end is breathtakingly beautiful. You must see it! Lulang Forest ⭐⭐⭐ - Address: National Highway 318, Lulang Town, Bayi District, Nyingchi, Tibet - Opening hours: 06:00-18:00 - Duration: 2-4 hours - The green forest along National Highway 318 is dense and continuous. Feel the breath of nature. Midui Glacier ⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Bomi County, Nyingchi, Tibet - Opening hours: All day - Duration: 1-2 hours - The beautiful ice tongue is open and spectacular, as if you are in a fairyland. It's worth the trip! -- Travel essentials: 🎒 👚 Clothing: Fleece jacket, down jacket, thermal underwear, long-sleeved shirt, lightweight jeans. 🎩 Accessories: Sun hat, sunglasses, warm scarf, gloves, sunscreen mask. 📄 Documents: ID card, border pass, bank card, and some cash. 💊 Others: Altitude sickness medicine, cold medicine, moisturizing mask, hydrating spray, thermos, charger, and power bank. These are the must-have items for your trip to Nyingchi, Bomi, and Lulang Forest. Remember to prepare them before you go! 🚀 Enjoy your trip to Tibet and have a safe journey! 🙏 -- Pack your bags and start your journey to Nyingchi, Bomi, and Lulang Forest. Beautiful scenery is waiting for you to discover. See you there!

|Pomio Off-the-beaten-path Attractions. If you are self-driving from Nyingchi to Pomi, then when you are about to reach Pomi County, there is a lake by the road that you can't miss, which is Guxiang Lake. Not only is the scenery beautiful here, but it is also the best place to rest halfway. Guxiang Lake, a snow-capped holy lake on the Sichuan-Tibet line that is easily overlooked, is actually a barrier lake of the Parlung Zangbo River, located about 33 kilometers from Pomi County towards Nyingchi, right by the side of National Highway 318. There is no charge here now, but accommodation and supporting service facilities have been established around it, and not far from the lake is a Traveler's Manor Hotel. In the autumn, Guxiang Lake is green, although it is not as good as Basongtso, but it is also like jade. The snow-capped mountains by the lake are half-covered by white clouds, and it is not clear which is the mountain and which is the cloud. At the foot of the mountain is a lush forest, and the beach formed by the lake's water flow outlines soft lines. There are many dead trees in the lake, giving the lake a sense of depth. The sparkling lake, the park's Gesang flowers, and a group of aunts and beauties posing by the lake, all of these sketch a beautiful landscape painting. Detailed address: Guxiang Lake, Guxiang Village, Pomi County Transportation Guide: 33 kilometers from Pomi, 210 kilometers from Nyingchi, self-driving or charter is required. Opening hours: all day Ticket price: none, there are toilets by the lake, which require a fee, 1 yuan/person.

☘️Bomê County Town, located in the southeast of Tibet, at the junction of the southern foot of the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains and the northern foot of the Himalayas. It is a traffic hub and commercial town on the Sichuan-Tibet line of National Highway 318. 🌿Bomê in Tibetan is Bo Wo, which means ancestor. It is the birthplace of the first generation of Tibetan King Niechi Zanpu, and is known as the Snowy Jiangnan. The Parlung Tsangpo River runs through the city, and the city is surrounded by mountains on all sides. The snowy Himalayas surround it, forming a magnificent natural barrier. It's very comfortable to take a walk along the river in your spare time. 💰Ticket price: Free ⏳Play time: Half a day 📍Detailed address: Bomê County Town, Nyingchi City, Tibet

Aerial photography Linzhi. Linzhi, Tibet, known as the work cloth, "Linzhi" is a transliteration of the Tibetan "Nichi" or "Nianchi". Tibetan means "the throne of the Niang family or the throne of the sun." Located in the southeastern part of Tibet, in the middle and lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, its west and southwest are connected to Lhasa and Shannan, respectively. It is connected to Jiali County of Nagqu City in the west and Changchang City in the east. The southern part of the area is bordered by the southern part of Tibet and the country of Myanmar. For the south of Tibet, there is the deepest canyon in the world - the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon and the third largest depth of the world, the Palon Zangbo Grand Canyon.