2025 Zogang County Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Hey, guys! 👋 Just got back from exploring Western Sichuan, and my 800th trip has left me with a lot to think about! 🚀 The stunning scenery here is definitely worth a visit, but you need to be fully prepared! 🤓 As someone who's been there, I've put together this [Western Sichuan Pitfall Avoidance Guide] to help you avoid the pitfalls of travel! 🌟 Things to know before you go: 1️⃣ Don't pack your itinerary too full, travel is all about a relaxed and enjoyable experience! 🍃 2️⃣ Book your accommodation a week in advance during peak season, otherwise all the good homestays will be snapped up! 🏡 3️⃣ Wear comfortable shoes, you'll thank me when you're walking around the beautiful scenery! 👟 4️⃣ The temperature difference in Western Sichuan is large, remember to bring a coat, just in case! 🧥 🌿 Preparations before you go: 🧴 Personal items: toiletries, sunscreen (very important!), sunglasses, lip balm, mosquito repellent 👕 Clothing: summer clothes, sun protection clothing, thick coat, comfortable shoes, hat, etc. 📦 Common medicines: cold and fever medicine, diarrhea medicine, digestive tablets, high altitude sickness medicine, motion sickness medicine, band-aids, etc. 🌈 Weather and clothing: - Daocheng Yading (6-10 degrees): white or light blue long skirt, camisole or off-the-shoulder dress, beautiful! 👗 - Four Girls Mountain (15-20 degrees): pastoral style, skirt, windbreaker, sweatshirt, all look good in photos! 🌲 - Kangding (15-20 degrees): thin coat + short sleeves, easy to cope with temperature difference! 🌅 - Red Sea (17-20 degrees): dopamine color series, fresh and beautiful dress! 🌸 - Yuzi West/Gedilam (10-15 degrees): red dress, brown western cowboy outfit, can wear a skirt at noon, can't stop taking beautiful photos! 🤠 - Note: The wind is strong on the mountain, wear a hat to prevent altitude sickness! 🧣 🚫 Western Sichuan Pitfall Avoidance Guide: 1️⃣ 🌞 Sun protection is a must! From head to toe, don't miss even the gaps between your fingers! The plateau's UV rays are no joke! 2️⃣ 🎫 Book your tickets on your phone the day before, don't wait until the day to queue up! 3️⃣ 🤓 It is not recommended to wear contact lenses, eyes are prone to dryness, remember to bring a bottle of eye drops! 4️⃣ 🤒 Don't just inhale oxygen when you have a headache, be careful to rely on oxygen bottles, you can't leave it all the way! 5️⃣ 🏃‍♀️ Don't jump around when you first get to the plateau, avoid altitude sickness, try not to wash your hair or take a bath for the first two days to avoid catching a cold! 🚐 Finally, for safety and experience, it is recommended to choose a local group or regular charter service! Guys, the beauty of Western Sichuan is waiting for you, but don't let the "pit" ruin your trip! 🌟 Remember to bookmark this pitfall avoidance guide, and wish you a pleasant journey! 🎉🌈

Zogang County, located in Chamdo City, Tibet Autonomous Region, is a tourist destination full of natural beauty and cultural charm. Here are some recommended tourist attractions and activities: Natural Landscapes: Meili Snow Mountain: Located on the border between Yunnan and Tibet, its northern slope is within Zogang County and is known for its magnificent snow-capped mountains and rich ecological resources. Dongda Mountain Pass: An important landmark on the Southern Sichuan-Tibet Highway, with an altitude of 5,130 meters, it offers different scenery in each season. Yela Mountain Pass: Attracts many tourists with its spectacular natural landscape. Meiyu Grassland: Vast and boundless, it is an excellent place to watch wild animals and experience grassland life. Cultural Landscapes: Zogang Monastery: The largest temple in Zogang County, Chamdo City, it has a unique Tibetan architectural style. Tianto Monastery: With a long history and magnificent architecture, the temple houses numerous Buddha statues. Dongba Residential Houses: Integrate various architectural styles of Han, Tibetan, and Naxi ethnic groups, with exquisite interior decoration. Tourist Activities: Hiking and Exploration: Go hiking and exploring in places like the Lancang River Grand Canyon and the Nu River Grand Canyon to appreciate the wonders of nature. Experience Tibetan Culture: Visit local temples and participate in traditional Tibetan activities such as horse racing, singing, and dancing performances. Enjoy Hot Springs: Zogang Hot Springs are known for their excellent water quality and fatigue-relieving effects. Before traveling, it is recommended to make sufficient preparations, including applying for a border defense permit (if you need to go to border areas), preparing warm clothes, sunscreen, and common medicines. Choose a suitable mode of transportation, such as an off-road vehicle, to cope with the complex terrain. I hope you have a pleasant journey in Zogang County!

I can't believe how much hotels in Tibet have improved in just one year! I was surprised to see how much roadside hotels in small towns in Tibet have improved in just one year. The biggest thing I noticed on this road trip was that many new hotels opened in Tibet in 2024. The area is remote, cold, and at a high altitude, but these new hotels can make your trip to Tibet much more comfortable. . For example, this hotel is located on the side of National Highway 318 in the little-known town of Zuogong. The price is reasonable, but the experience was beyond my expectations. . The hotel is a standalone building with its own courtyard. The parking lot is spacious and has four charging stations. There's a gas station next door, so the location is very convenient for road trips on National Highway 318. . The lobby is spacious and bright. The stone and lighting at the front desk are very high-end, and the furniture in the lounge area is quite stylish. . The room was beyond my expectations. It was bright and spacious with a river view. There were even two bathrobes! You usually only see this at luxury hotels like JW Marriott. . The underfloor heating was great. There was a professional oxygen machine, humidifier, and smart home system. There was a chaise lounge by the window, Chinese tea set, and even a welcome fruit plate. . The toilet was semi-automatic, and the shower was good. This is a great hotel for a small town in Tibet, especially at an altitude of 3,900 meters in Zuogong. It was very comfortable. . Breakfast included a few stir-fried dishes, fried eggs, shumai, and steamed buns. Many hotels in high-altitude areas don't have noodle stations, which is understandable. I was full.

🚗🚗🚗Travel Guide (17 days): 1: Tibet Museum → Norbulingka → Tianchun Suantang Xian Yak Meat Hot Pot (Tianhai Road Branch) → Pingcuo Kangsan Trendy Hotel (Potala Palace Tibet Museum Branch) 2: Lhasa Bangdachang Ancient Architecture Hotel · Our Tibetan Restaurant (Barkhor Street Branch 2) → Sera Monastery → Barkhor Specialty Product Mall → Ganga Meiduo Art Restaurant · Street View Cafe → Lhasa Bangdachang Ancient Architecture Hotel (Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Branch) 3: Old Guangming Gangqiong Sweet Tea House → Potala Palace → Namaste Restaurant (Yutuo Road Branch) → Lhasa Bangdachang Ancient Architecture Hotel (Potala Palace Jokhang Temple Branch) 4: Mila Mountain Pass → Basum Lake → Dorjee Wangza Family Inn 5: Xincuo → Sejila Mountain Pass → Linzhi Sangji Homestay 6: Alpine Pasture → Gang Spruce Forest → Holy Land Zhuolong Tibetan Banquet → Bomi Xuexu Guli Homestay 7: Langqiu Glacier → Ranwu Lake → Lier Hotel (Basu County Branch) 8: Nujiang Bridge → Nujiang 72 Turns → Zuogong Yuexi Resort Hotel 9: Dongda Mountain Pass → Zhuka Bridge → Laowu Mountain → Jinsha River Bridge → Pai Hotel (Batang Longwangtang Jinsha River Branch) 10: Batang Cuopu Valley Scenic Area → Litang Shambhala Light Luxury Hotel 11: Changqingchunke'er Monastery → Tianlu Eighteen Bends Viewing Platform → Kangding Axioga Manor 12: Yuzixi → Zimei Mountain Pass → Shangmuju Gangga Homestay 13: Zheduo Mountain → Kangding Love Song Square → Kelai Xuan Homestay 14: Luding Bridge → Green Poppy · Rongba Yousu 15: Siguniang Mountain Changping Valley Scenic Area → Green Poppy · Rongba Yousu 16: Wolong China Giant Panda Garden Shenshuping Base → Guanghan Night Market → Guanghan Minyoun Lacasa Hotel 17: Sanxingdui Museum → Yunji Luma Cold Pot Skewers (Zhongdao Street Main Branch) → Shuyi Theater · Sichuan Opera Performance (Taikoo Li Branch) → Chunxi Road → Jiuyan Bridge Bar Street → Lying Flat Homestay (Hongji New Road Branch 2)

40-day self-driving travel notes on the Ancient Tea Horse Road Starting from Zogang County, it is 105 kilometers and 1 hour and 30 minutes away from the famous Yela Mountain Nujiang 72 turns on G318. The road condition of this section of G318 is very good, with picturesque scenery along the way, but there may be a big traffic jam at the 72 turns, so before setting off, look at the five points summarized by Caicaijuaner based on her travel experience to help you get through G318. ❶What places will you pass through in these 105 kilometers? Starting from Zogang County and driving on G318, you will pass through three towns before reaching Yela Mountain Nujiang 72 turns: Wangda, Tiantuo, and Bangda. After passing Bangda Town, you will immediately start climbing the mountain, and there may be two-way traffic control during road construction. The first checkpoint will also be set up from the place where you start climbing Yela Mountain from Bangda Town. Sometimes traffic control will start at 10 am. ❷When to start crossing the Nujiang 72 turns without traffic jam? If you want to see the scenery between Zogang County and Nujiang 72 turns, and don't want to encounter traffic control, you need to set off from Zogang County before 7 am, and it is safest to pass the Bangda Town checkpoint before 9 am. Please note: Even if you collect road condition information in advance, there are still many variables in this area. It is recommended to cross the Nujiang 72 turns during the road construction period at the above-mentioned time. If you don't want to stop along the way, please look at the scenery we shot below. Of course, once the road of the 72 turns is repaired, this situation will automatically be lifted, and you can enjoy the scenery here leisurely. ❸The Jade River that accompanies the whole journey The Jade River, which flows through Zogang County, accompanies all the way to Bangda Town. The Jade River is a first-level tributary on the left bank of the middle reaches of the Nujiang River. 'Qu' is Tibetan, meaning river. The Jade River in Zogang County is a very clear river. Its color is neither strong nor gorgeous, it is faintly clear, quietly nourishing this land. ❸There are also racks for drying barley here The valley nourished by the Jade River is a fertile field. After the harvest season, the racks full of barley become a scene. Unlike Shangri-La, the barley racks here are not for pleasing, but for life. They may be a bit simple, and they are not always neatly arranged, but they are natural and the finishing touch of this road scenery. ❹Left and right snow mountains 'Dharma Protector' Looking at the satellite map, you know that this area of G318 is all driving in the valley, with high mountains along the way, and in autumn and winter, there are snow-capped mountains on both sides of the road. From Zogang to Nujiang 72 turns, there are some mountains with perennial snow on the left hand side. The extreme scenery of the Hengduan Mountains continues along this road. ▶️The above content is summarized based on personal travel experience, please forgive me if there are any omissions. ▶️Affected by time, some scenes may change, based on the current situation. ▶️The address location information is provided by the website, please leave a message for more detailed information. ▶️All the scenic spots traveled by Caicaijuaner and Mr. Dog can be reached by car. 🔸🔹🔸 If you like self-driving tours and don't take the usual path, please listen to Caicaijuaner's story.

I come from afar, just for a date with you, Tibet will always be there, but I am only young once, I thought what I dreamed of was true love and freedom. But when I found that it seemed a bit far away to get both at the same time, it's better to pursue freedom this time, and look for true love in the rest of my life.

Crossing 318 | Dreaming back, looking for the secret paradise of the Sichuan-Tibet line In the circle of self-driving, I dont think there is any road that can match the Sichuan-Tibet line! Today's Sichuan-Tibet line is not only a road, but also a gateway to the extreme beauty of paradise. Snow mountains, forests, grasslands, glaciers and a number of rivers and rivers, the spectacular scenery along the way makes you dazzle. [Self-driving route]: Chengdu--Xinduqiao--Litang--Batang--Zuogong--Basu--Ranwu Lake--Miduo Glacier--Bo Secret--Lulanglinhai--August--Niyang River--Lhasa [Traffic Guide]: The most dangerous section of the Sichuan-Tibet line: the most representative is the Sichuan-Tibet line Kang to Bomi section of the road, to pass through one of the three dangers of the Sichuan-Tibet line, the Mount Bashan, the Mount Bashan is built on the mountain, the mountain road is winding, there is no guardrail on the opposite side, you can see the Nujiang under the foot when driving. It will pass through more than 5,000-odd Dongda Mountain and the legendary Tianlu 72 turn; some sections of Sichuan-Tibet will also implement traffic control, and the route needs to be arranged in advance; the rainy season pays attention to natural disasters such as landslides and mudslides, and driving should be cautious.

At the moment I entered the Tibetan area, I went all the way to the highest place. I am glad that my thin body is not high, but my ears are rumbling! Occasionally in a semi-sounding state! But this does not prevent me from going to the most beautiful place in my heart! I shouted at this mountain! I have reached the most beautiful place in Tibet! I don't want anything, I just look at the mountains under this pure sky! This is the life I yearn for!