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The mountains are naturally unpolished, yet they understand my persistent gaze--sharing a piece of the Himalayas on an early morning at Zabala Ri Snow Mountain
The mountains are naturally unpolished, yet they understand my persistent gaze--sharing a secret realm of the Himalayas at Zabala Ri Snow Mountain, the Dzorila Mu Snow Mountain.
This journey took us along wild paths following the Himalayan range, off-roading on scarcely trodden mountain roads, with the Himalayas accompanying us the entire way, never once disappearing from our sight. We witnessed landscapes that were incredibly, incredibly, incredibly stunning, and the feeling of being the only ones around was just too good.
Location: Dzorila Ri Snow Mountain Admission: Free Date: March 2023
Navigation: No specific positioning, you can see the snow-capped mountains up close from Duina Township to Pali Town along the National Highway 562
Tips:
1. This trip requires a border pass, write 'Tibet Autonomous Region, Shannan Prefecture, Gyirong County'.
3. Our Himalayan self-drive route: D1: Lhasa-Ritu Monastery-Yamdrok Lake-Lhozhag County D2: Lhozhag-Kula Kangri-Lhozhag
D3: Lhozhag-Puma Yumco-Chongba Yumco-Dzorila Ri Sunset-Yadong D4: Yadong-Qudeng Nima Glacier-Dinggyê
D5: Dinggyê-Ama Dablam Milky Way Sunrise-Mount Everest Sunset D6: Mount Everest-Chomolungma Peak-Shigatse D7: Shigatse-Lhasa
2023-10-10 Sichuan Yunnan Tibet Xinjiang Gansu Qinghai Sichuan
2023-10-10 Today I left the heart of Yang Lake. As soon as I left the heart of Yang Lake, I heard that this scenic spot was closed. The reason is unknown, it's just closed. Today I will go to Pumoyongcuo. Pumoyongcuo is the largest freshwater lake in Tibet, with an altitude of 5010 meters. Tourism accommodation is being developed here. The scenery along the way is beautiful. We walk and take pictures. Continue to Yalong County. On the way, we pass through Duoqing Lake. Duoqing Lake is also a wetland park. There are many wild geese nesting here. The scenery is really beautiful. We walk along the 562 National Road and see Zhuomulaji Snow Mountain. Zhuomulaji Snow Mountain is very close to the road. If the weather is good, you can see the sunset golden mountain. We didn't arrive at the hotel to rest until more than nine o'clock in the evening.
Duoqingcuo Summit Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
2023-10-10 Sichuan Yunnan Tibet Xinjiang Gansu Qinghai Sichuan
2023-10-10 Today I left the heart of Yang Lake. As soon as I left the heart of Yang Lake, I heard that this scenic spot was closed. The reason is unknown, it's just closed. Today I will go to Pumoyongcuo. Pumoyongcuo is the largest freshwater lake in Tibet, with an altitude of 5010 meters. Tourism accommodation is being developed here. The scenery along the way is beautiful. We walk and take pictures. Continue to Yalong County. On the way, we pass through Duoqing Lake. Duoqing Lake is also a wetland park. There are many wild geese nesting here. The scenery is really beautiful. We walk along the 562 National Road and see Zhuomulaji Snow Mountain. Zhuomulaji Snow Mountain is very close to the road. If the weather is good, you can see the sunset golden mountain. We didn't arrive at the hotel to rest until more than nine o'clock in the evening.
Gangbala Mountain Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Tibet Travel Day1
Itinerary: Lhasa - Gangbala Pass - Yamdrok Lake - Karola Glacier Manla Reservoir - Shigatse
Yamdrok Lake Pass is at an altitude of 4998M and is the best viewing platform overlooking Yamdrok Lake. The lake is even quieter in winter, with a thick layer of ice on the surface. The blue of Yamdrok Lake makes it hard to tell whether the sky in Tibet is bluer or the lake is bluer.
The highest point of Karola Glacier, which can be reached by escalator, is close to an altitude of 5400M
Karola Glacier is backed by the southern slope of one of the four major peaks in Tibet - Naiqinkang Sang Peak, and is also the location for the shooting of the movie 'Red River Valley'. It is really spectacular when viewed up close.
On the way from Yamdrok Lake to Karola Glacier, we passed an unnamed glacier, which is as spectacular as Karola Glacier, and you can stop the car to admire it.
Puma Yumco Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Mount Kailash | Even beginners can easily master it, with a guide included
Even beginners can easily master it, with a guide included. After waiting for more than half a year, it has finally returned! It is an entry-level high-altitude trekking route in Tibet, and also one of the few routes in Tibet that is friendly to novices.
So what exactly is the Mount Kailash trek like?
Mount Kailash has an elevation of 7554M and is one of the peaks in the Himalayas in Tibet. It is also one of the four sacred mountains traditionally revered by the Tibetan people.
Route overview:
Scenery index: 5 stars
Difficulty index: 2 stars (without camping)
Trekking distance: 30 kilometers
Average altitude: 4700M
Best trekking time:
March-May, the spring snow season, with a high possibility of snowfall. The snow scenery and the rhododendrons in May are the main attractions at this time.
June-August, when wildflowers bloom sporadically, set against the clear lake water and the distant snow-capped mountains, one might feel as if they've stepped into a world created by Hayao Miyazaki.
September-October, the snow mountains and golden forests intertwine beautifully, as if walking through an oil painting.
November-February, the exclusive blue ice season, where one can indulge in the beauty of sapphires, especially at Puma Yumco.
Beautiful sights:
5 sacred mountains: Mount Kailash + Yala Shampoo + Gurla Mandhata + Kangrinboqe + Dala Ri
5 sacred lakes: Yamdrok Lake + Puma Yumco + Baima Linco + Zhegu Co Three Lakes + Jiejiu Co
Recommended route
D1: Gather in Lhasa from all over the country
D2: Lhasa - Samye Monastery - Yumbulagang - Zhegu Grassland - Comai
D3: Comai - Kajiu Monastery - Sêrxü
D4: Sêrxü - Co Yu Village - Baima Linco - Co Yu Village
D5: Co Yu Village - Gurla Mandhata - Zhegu Co Three Lakes - Co Yu Village
D6: Co Yu - Jiejiu Co - View Mount Kailash - Sêrxü - Lhozhag
D7: Lhozhag - Puma Yumco - Yamdrok Lake - Lhasa
Equipment suggestions
Travel equipment: 40-60L large backpack/suitcase, about 25L small backpack, thermal water bottle, sleeping bag (spare), photography equipment, etc.;
Suggested clothing: windbreaker, down jacket or fleece, hiking boots or trekking shoes, long-sleeve sweatshirt, long pants, T-shirt, thermal underwear, undergarments, socks, etc.;
Sun protection: sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, magic scarf, hat;
Personal common medicines, toiletries, ID card (minors without an ID card need to bring a household registration book), border pass.
I am Muzi, meeting a different self on the road. If you are ready, remember to beep me! Follow me to see a different Western China!
The Covenant of Blue Ice | The First Mysterious Sheep Herding Festival of Pumoyong Tso
| The First Mysterious Sheep Herding Festival of Pumoyong Tso. Focus on the millennium folk customs, looking for the most beautiful blue ice!
I believe that anyone who has seen the documentary 'The Third Pole' will not be unfamiliar with the Sheep Herding Festival of Pumoyong Tso.
㊙️On the east bank of Pumoyong Tso, there is a 'highest administrative village in the world'--Tuiwa Village (altitude 5070)
Because of the high altitude, the local villagers are mainly pastoral.
Due to the cold winter and high altitude, the original grassland can no longer provide enough food for the sheep, but there is a rich grassland on the island in the heart of Pumoyong Tso, so every February, when Pumoyong Tso is frozen, the villagers will drive the sheep to the island. Wait until the next year before Pumoyong Tso is thawed, and then drive the sheep back to the village. This pastoral method has been continued for a thousand years.
Sheep Herding Festival: February 1, 2024
Address: Next to Tuiwa Village, Pumoyong Tso
⚠️Precautions:
1️⃣You need to apply for a border defense certificate to go to Pumoyong Tso
2️⃣The ice surface is very slippery, remember to bring ice claws
3️⃣The ice surface reflects strong ultraviolet rays, remember to do sun protection
4️⃣The temperature of the ice surface gradually decreases, you can stick some warm baby on the sole of your shoes and body
I love so much the divine scenery I saw
Sayram Lake, known as the 'Baikal Lake of China', is a dazzling gem of Tibet. Every winter, the lake freezes into ice, presenting a stunning blue ice spectacle, which would be a great pity to miss. Nature seems to favor this lake especially, the frozen lake surface blooms with dazzling blue light, the light and shadow change layer by layer, reflected in the ice surface, the texture on the ice surface is crisscrossed, as if the craftsman cut this dazzling sapphire with unparalleled craftsmanship, every angle is breathtakingly beautiful.
Admission is free all year round, the altitude is 5010 meters, the best viewing season is from December to February each year, the entire lake surface will freeze into thick ice, you can walk directly on the ice surface, if the weather is good, you can see blue ice, green ice, the cracks and bubbles in the ice are clearly visible.
Tips:
1. Border pass: Because Pumoyongtso is located in the border county, you need to apply for the Tibet border pass in advance, and the border pass specifies .
2. In February each year, when the ice layer is thickest, the annual migration of the Duiwa village sheep flock will be staged, which is very shocking.
3. Pumoyongtso's location is relatively remote, it is recommended to find a reliable local group to go, safety first.
4. It is recommended to bring a hat, scarf, gloves, sunglasses, be sure to keep warm.
2023-10-10 Sichuan Yunnan Tibet Xinjiang Gansu Qinghai Sichuan
2023-10-10 Today I left the heart of Yang Lake. As soon as I left the heart of Yang Lake, I heard that this scenic spot was closed. The reason is unknown, it's just closed. Today I will go to Pumoyongcuo. Pumoyongcuo is the largest freshwater lake in Tibet, with an altitude of 5010 meters. Tourism accommodation is being developed here. The scenery along the way is beautiful. We walk and take pictures. Continue to Yalong County. On the way, we pass through Duoqing Lake. Duoqing Lake is also a wetland park. There are many wild geese nesting here. The scenery is really beautiful. We walk along the 562 National Road and see Zhuomulaji Snow Mountain. Zhuomulaji Snow Mountain is very close to the road. If the weather is good, you can see the sunset golden mountain. We didn't arrive at the hotel to rest until more than nine o'clock in the evening.
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