#Xincuo Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Hiking
Lakes
Address:
Gongbu Jiangda County, Nyingchi City, Jieba Village is about 60 kilometers to Xincuo and a 2-hour walk from Basongcuo.
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
2-3 hour
Nyingchi + Basum Lake + Xincuo 3-Day Tour!!!
The snow-capped mountains of Nyingchi are so magnificent, they tower into the clouds as if touching the sky. The lakes in Nyingchi have crystal-clear water, with colors that change unpredictably, mesmerizing anyone who sees them. The forests of Nyingchi are dense and mysterious, with tall trees and lush foliage, making one feel the power of nature.
Itinerary
D1 Lhasa - Lalin Expressway - Yani Wetland Park - Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon - Suosong Village
D2 Suosong Village - Sejila Mountain Pass - Lulang Forest - Lulang Town - Basum Lake
D3 Xincuo Hiking - Lhasa
The best time to visit Nyingchi is from April to October. Nyingchi is located in southern Tibet and is influenced by various types of climates, including subtropical and alpine climates. The climate varies in different areas, and even within the Grand Canyon area, the climate characteristics differ due to the varying altitudes.
西藏当地向导~刘涛
The secluded wonderland - Xin Cuo
Xin Cuo is a lake within Basong Cuo, which has been developed for many years and is known as the 'Eastern Switzerland'. Xin Cuo, known to few, requires about three hours of hiking. 'Xin' in Tibetan means 'wood, tree', hence Xin Cuo refers to a lake shaped like a fallen tree. It is also said that the name 'Xin Cuo' means 'newly discovered lake'.
Following the winding path, with snow-capped mountains as companions, rivers flowing, flowers blooming in the cracks, cattle and sheep resting by the lake, one can glimpse the mysterious lake hidden in the forest.
Best travel time: March to October each year
ALEXIS RODRIGUEZ
In the winter of Nyingchi, there is a hidden secret place unknown to people - Xincuo
Here, in the depths of Basongtso, is a paradise away from the world, with only the tranquility and peace of the mountains and fields, waiting for those who long to get away from the hustle and bustle and embrace nature. 🏞️❄️
🎫 Tickets and sanitation fees:
- Admission is free, but a sanitation fee of 10 yuan per person is required.
🏔️ Altitude and environment:
- The altitude is about 3500 meters, the risk of altitude sickness is low, the forest coverage is high, the oxygen is sufficient, suitable for light hiking enthusiasts.
🚗 Transportation and accommodation:
- It is about 30 kilometers from Basongtso Scenic Area to Xincuo. It is recommended not to drive to avoid testing driving skills.
- It is recommended to stay in Jieba Village, experience the original Gubu style, the wooden house is built by the lake, and the snow mountain is outside the window.
📸 Photography and equipment suggestions:
- Download offline maps in advance, some sections of the road have weak mobile phone signals.
- You can book a motorcycle when you are physically exhausted.
- Warm clothing is essential, telephoto lenses are suitable for photography enthusiasts.
- Carry food when hiking to replenish energy.
📅 3-day tour itinerary in Nyingchi:
- Day 1: Depart from Lhasa, take the Lalin Expressway to Basongtso, then go to Xincuo, and stay overnight in Jieba Village.
- Day 2: Depart from Jieba Village, pass through Sejila Pass to National Highway 318, Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon, Namjagbarwa Peak, and stay overnight in Suosong Village.
- Day 3: Depart from Suosong Village, pass through Kadinggou to Mila Pass, and return to Lhasa.
🎒 Highlights of the itinerary:
- Small group of 7 people, large group of 12 people, one can of oxygen per person.
- Hang prayer flags and experience Tibetan culture.
- Fixed-point drone aerial photography to record unforgettable moments.
- Suosong Village stone pot chicken, taste authentic food.
- Equipped with mineral water in the car, replenish water at any time.
Xincuo, this secret place in the mountains in winter, is not only a paradise for hiking enthusiasts, but also a holy place for photography enthusiasts. Here, you can get away from the hustle and bustle, get close to nature, and feel the tranquility and beauty of a paradise.
I hope this introduction can stimulate your passion for travel, and let you have an unforgettable trip to Nyingchi Xincuo this winter. 🌄🧣
JamesonBrennan55
Xin Cuo - A serene place where you can hear your own heartbeat
Step by step, we have come to Xin Cuo, a nearly pristine holy lake.
Around the holy lake, a small village, a few herding families, and a dozen yaks.
The grassland under your feet, the blue sky above your head, the Tibetan tents nearby and the snow-capped mountains in the distance, a series of oil paintings are presented before your eyes.
The most intoxicating thing for me is the pristine nature and simple people here, and the silence that can only be broken by a few bird calls.
Here I really heard my heartbeat! If you don't believe it, you can try it too...
FreeSpiritedSojourner
Tibet's new measure: Take the bumpiest cannonball road, be the freest wild person
Is it worth an average cost of 325 yuan for a 3-hour round trip on a cannonball road, full of pits that make you doubt life and bumps that make your brain shake, and 2 hours of play?
When going to Basongtso, I was always struggling whether to go to Xinco or not, after all, the small car we rented was not suitable for this kind of cannonball road. Later, my companions and I thought, how many times can we come to Tibet, Linzhi, and Basongtso in our lives, why not go and see it! So we contacted the local villagers' car through the owner of the homestay, and went to Xinco with bumps.
Chartered car: 500💰
Sanitation fee: 10💰/person
Beach car: 200💰/hour
We left the homestay in Jieba Village at 9:30 and arrived at the entrance of Xinco after about 1.5 hours of bouncing. Then we need to walk across the bridge and walk a few hundred meters to get to the beach car rental point.
We were lucky when we went, and two cars came back in a few minutes, and we bought 2 hours of car and set off.
If you don't stop, it will take about twenty minutes to drive to the deepest part of Xinco Lake, and it will be enough to go back and forth within 1 hour, but the time is not enough and you can't stroll around. Even if you rent for 2 hours, it's still in a hurry and you can't play and take pictures well. Actually, it feels okay to walk, it won't be particularly tired.
The photos I like the most are taken with a telephoto lens, and the sense of space compression makes people feel that the snow mountain is right in front of them.
Personally, I think the deepest part of Xinco Lake is quite ordinary, and Basongtso is not bad at all, but the scenery along the way is rich, and it's easy to take life photos, which is also pretty good!
The Epicurean Nomad
Nyingchi • Xincuo | The most worthwhile off-the-beaten-path hiking destination in Tibet
| The most worthwhile off-the-beaten-path hiking destination in Tibet. Nyingchi • Xincuo | The most worthwhile off-the-beaten-path hiking destination in Tibet
Once in Tibet, you must go to Xincuo!
This is a paradise for travelers who love hiking and tranquility. Xincuo is hidden among the towering mountains
It is a piece of uncarved natural scenery
There is no commercial atmosphere but there is an unparalleled beauty
👉I am intoxicated by the poetic and picturesque fairy tale world of Xincuo
Moving forward along the winding path
With the snow-capped mountains as companions, the river flowing
The moss on the tree trunks is mottled
Flowers bloom in the cracks
Catching a glimpse of the mysterious lake hidden in the forest
Cattle and sheep rest by the lake
All of this makes me think
I have stepped into a vivid ink painting
💚Travel period: March-October
Whether it's the weather, the scenery, or the temperature, it's all very comfortable, it's a summer resort!
Altitude: about 3700 meters
The high forest coverage will provide plenty of oxygen, don't worry about altitude sickness, this is a very friendly plateau route for light hiking enthusiasts
💚Recommended route
D1: Lhasa-Bahe Town-Basong Cuo-Xincuo
D2: Xincuo-Basong Cuo-Lulang Forest Sea-Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon-Sosong Village
D3: Sosong Village-Lhasa
Highlights of the trip:
Primitive forest, pasture, ice waterfall, experience light hiking in the Tibetan oxygen bar
⚠️TIPS:
1. Prepare oxygen for plateau hiking in case of emergency
2. Prepare some high-calorie food and grain, there is no food supply on the way to Xincuo
3. The weather on the plateau is changeable, it may be sunny when you enter Xincuo, but it may rain or snow after a while, so both sun protection and cold protection are indispensable
I am a small bag who loves to travel and share✌️
Rowan_Winterbourne-25
The Secret of Basong Co - Xin Co
⛰【Travel Guide】
📍Detailed Address: Cuojiu Village, Cuo Gao Township, Gongbujiangda County, Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region
🚗Traffic Guide: About 186 kilometers from Nyingchi Milin Airport, about 2 hours and 35 minutes by car.
🕙Opening Hours: 24 hours
💰Ticket Price: 10 yuan/person
🌟Highlights: Snow mountains, lakes
📌Tips:
Xin Co is located about 30 kilometers northeast of Basong Co National Forest Park in Nyingchi City, Tibet. The area is rich in forest resources, surrounded by mountains, and has beautiful scenery. Walking here is like being in a 'paradise'.
Xin Co is not the largest lake in Tibet, but it is the most mysterious sacred place. The lake surface is like a huge sapphire, sparkling when the breeze blows. In the distance, the continuous snow mountains and the lake water reflect each other, as if telling an ancient legend. And every dusk, the afterglow of the setting sun is sprinkled on the lake, the entire lake is dyed with golden rosy clouds, as if entering a dreamland.
Walking in Xin Co, along the way, you will be attracted by the natural scenery and humanistic customs. When your steps cross the last hill, the full view of Xin Co Sacred Lake will appear in front of you, at that moment, all fatigue will be diluted by the beauty of the lake.
If you are looking for a place that is isolated from the world and can purify your heart, then Xin Co Sacred Lake is undoubtedly your best choice. Here, you can put down all your worries and pressures, and have a deep conversation with nature and yourself.
In Xin Co, you can choose to walk, or you can choose to ride a motorcycle or drive a mountain motorcycle yourself.