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Namtso Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
2013-10-03 Sichuan Yunnan Tibet Xinjiang Gansu Qinghai Sichuan
2023-10-03 Today is to go to Namtso. Arrived at the foot of Namtso, there is a checkpoint where you need to buy tickets and car tickets, each person more than 200 yuan. Arrived at the visitor center, then take their car to the Zaxi Peninsula of Namtso. There is no ticket from Bange County to Namtso. The tickets are collected by the villagers of the county, or it can be said that they are collected by Damxung County. We did not enter the visitor center and walked along the provincial road. Passed Nima Village, Shengxiang Tianmen has been sealed and cannot be entered. Today's lake tour, finally find a place to camp, 9 o'clock Milky Way is above the head, it is difficult to shoot, took a few photos and then rest.
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One of the "Three Holy Lakes" in Tibet. The Namtso during the day is blue and pure. The Namtso at night is mysterious and deep.
If you go to Namtso, why not camp for a night and gaze at the stars. I prefer Namtso in winter, it's so beautiful that it makes you doubt life, indescribable
Altitude: 4718m
📍Location: 190km north from Tibet, near Zaxi Temple in Damxung County, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region.
🎫Ticket: Off-season 85 yuan (winter tour price sightseeing car, free admission)
Peak season 210 yuan (admission plus sightseeing car)
🚗Transportation: 200 kilometers away from Lhasa, about 3 hours by car, it is recommended to charter or follow the group, public buses cannot reach directly.
🏠Accommodation: 1, You can stay in Namtso Township
2, You can also return to Damxung County for accommodation
💚Check-in attractions
👉Nagenla Mountain
It is a must-pass place to Namtso, and it is also a sacred place in the hearts of Tibetans, and a great place to overlook Namtso.
👉Zaxi Peninsula
Zaxi Peninsula, also known as Auspicious Love Island, is located in Damxung County, Tibet. It is the largest peninsula of Namtso and the most important scenic spot to visit Namtso.
💚Recommended route:
D1: Lhasa-Yang Lake-Karola Glacier-Manla Reservoir-Shigatse
D2: Shigatse-Kongma Prairie-Qomolangma Evergreen Snow Mountain-Dingjie Wetland-Qilin Gorge-Rimana Snow Mountain-Luozi Peak-Guo Township-Longren Mountain-Everest Base Camp-Basong Village
D3: Basong Village-Jiawula Mountain Pass-Jiazuola Mountain Pass-Dingri-People's Square in Shanghai to Tibet-Lazi-Zhashlunbu Temple-Shigatse
D4: Shigatse-Nanmulin-Jiegangri Mountain-Cedonglin Lake-Color Forest Lake-Bange
D5: Bange-Bamucuo-Namtso-Namtso East Coast Viewing Point-Nalagen Mountain Pass-Nianqing Tanggula Mountain-Lhasa
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Such grand and tranquil beauty only exists in the snowy mountain holy lake - Namtso
It's not its fault that it's so beautiful, this is Tibet's Namtso. Namtso is one of the 'three holy lakes' in Tibet. It is the first divine lake of the ancient Bon religion, and one of the famous Buddhist holy places. Wherever you look, there is pure blue, boundless vastness, sacred and flawless. Being here, you can let go of everything and just be yourself. If blue is a synonym for beauty, it must be describing here.
'In this land reserved by God, even time freezes...'
When you come to Namtso, you will experience what it feels like to have a sudden enlightenment! It is located in the central part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the second largest lake in Tibet, and the third largest saltwater lake in China!
Located on the 'roof of the world', it presents the sacred and pure beauty to the world without reservation!
To the south of the lake, there are the year-round snow-capped Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains, and to the north and west, there are gentle highland hills and a vast lakeshore. The heavenly lake is like a giant mirror, embedded in the grasslands of northern Tibet!
Here, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with changing clouds, unlike the turbulent sea, the rushing waterfall. Namtso, just lies there quietly, tranquility is her posture, the troubles of the world have nothing to do with her.....
Such grand yet tranquil beauty only exists in the snowy mountain holy lake - Namtso!
Namtso, is one of the 'three holy lakes' in Tibet, and also a must-visit spot for Tibet travel. It is also known as the 'lake closest to heaven'. The azure lake, blue sky and white clouds, scattered yaks, distant snow-capped mountains, this is Namtso, a holy place to purify the soul.
Ticket price: 120 yuan, taking a photo with the yaks in the scenic area is 50 yuan per photo (you can bargain, depending on your bargaining ability).
Precautions:
!The most important thing to pay attention to when traveling to Tibet is altitude sickness, especially in Namtso, where the altitude reaches over 5000, it is easy to have altitude sickness, it is recommended to bring medicine for altitude sickness.
!The wind here is particularly strong, it can make your head ache, thick clothes and hats are necessary, be prepared for wind protection. And because the light is strong, sunglasses are also necessary, otherwise you can't open your eyes, and you need to be prepared for sun protection to prevent sunburn.
!Choose a good time to travel, the weather greatly affects the beauty of Namtso, although the scenery is not bad on cloudy days, but Namtso on a sunny day is really beautiful! The best time to go to Namtso is from July to September.
!When taking pictures, be careful not to take pictures of the local Tibetans and cattle and sheep, because they may charge you. And when taking a photo with a yak, keep a safe distance first, because you might get kicked.
Namtso Lake via Damxung
Getting There - spend the night in Damxung/Dangxiong or Lhasa/Lasa 🏯
Attractions - Namtso Lake / Lake Nam / Tengri Nor 🏞
Note! Even in summer, the altititude of this Lake can make the entire area quite cold, so bring a jacket and a rain coat too - as it's quite susceptible to weather changes. 🏔☀️🌧
Also, check with your tour guide if the bus tickets are included to the Lake. 🏞
Lake Namtso is the largest Lake in Tibet (AR), it is a giant saltwater lake. You can see how pristine it is for miles from the lovely turquoise blue colour. 🔵
around the island are various locals trading their wares, and selling noodles that you can feed to the local birds. 🐦
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Amazing Tibet 🏔️ Holy Namtso Lake
Pictures speak louder than words ✌️
How to get there: around 3h by bus from Lhasa, permits are needed
What’s to see: one of the three holy lakes of Tibet, beautiful scenery, yaks
Costs: 210Rmb/pP
Time needed: full day
What to look for: hike around the mountains and caves close to the lake
Don’t forget to bring your drone for some of these beautiful aerial shots 🛸
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The largest salt water lake in Tibet
Words can't describe how truly majestic and serene
this place is. One of the last stops on my trip
through Tibet was NAMTSO LAKE.
This was the most vibrant lake and it stretched on
for ages. It lies at an elevation of 4,718 meters or
about 15,500 feet and is the largest salt lake in the
autonomous region.
Getting to the lake was an especially unique
experience. After checking in to get out entrance
tickets, we boarded an eco friendly bus and
travelled 20 minutes to get to the lake. It is very
serene and well preserved. There is also a
monastery near by to visit.
It was quite windy during our visit so I highly
recommend a jacket and ear warmers. We were
there in early October.
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Namtso, the holy lake of Tibet
Namtso is the second largest lake in Tibet and the third largest saltwater lake in China. At an altitude of 4718 meters, it is the highest lake in the world. Backed by the Himalayas, the lake is blue and clear. The weather in Namtso was very magical, with heavy snow flying outside the mountain, and clear skies beside the lake. There are many beautiful white yaks dressed up by Tibetans by the lake. You can pay to take pictures for 50 yuan/time. There are many seagulls by the lake, which are also very beautiful.
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The mysterious and moving Namco is the color of the sky melted
The continuous Nyainqentanglha Snow Mountain, the innocent Tibetan grassland, the colorful prayer flags fluttering in the wind, the waves on the lake surface, Just like the dress of the goddess dressed in the jade, the beauty is so comfortable, so confident, so brilliant, so gentle, so charming.
Standing by the lake, the lake under the feet is like the waves in the tide, and waves come and go.
can't tell where the lake is, where is the blue sky.
It is the Himalayan orogeny that left us with a corner of the vast ocean of ancient times.
In Tibet, we may miss a lot of scenery, because the weather, because of the season, because of fate, but Namco will never let you down.
Standing on the side of Nam Co Lake, watching the tidal waters and seeing the snowy mountains, it seems to be in a clean world. Just listen to the name and you can feel its beauty. The beauty of Namco is ever-changing, slowly opening your eyes, and you will discover the beauty of Namco. Namco is quietly lying under the vast sky, it is so clean, so blue, blue I can't believe that it belongs to its color. How do I describe the color in front of me?
Is the lake melting the sky? The blue is clear, the blue is rich, the blue is charming, it seems to contain all the blue in the world, and the beauty is shocking. Blue is fascinating.
The blue of the lake and the sky, the snowy mountains and the white of the clouds give the purest beauty here. Nam Co is probably exhausting the blue pigments of the world, or how can it be so pure? I can't use words to express my feelings. I have never seen a lake of this color in my life. The picture in front of me shocks my heart. Namco is the holy lake in the hearts of the Tibetan people. It is just a long-sighted look. Very satisfied.
There is no water grass in the lake. Perhaps the Namu wrong goddess loves to be neat and tidy. It is no wonder that the lake looks so pure. Really want to snuggle around her, not willing to leave, sit quietly, blowing the cool breeze on the water, drunk! When the light changes slightly, there will be different colors, and the taste will be realized. I used to look at pictures, I always felt very unreal. In the original world, there really is such a beautiful scenery. Water and sky are the same, water and day meet, beautiful.
said that everyone who has been to Namtso, the whole soul seems to be washed by pure lake water, I admit that this sentence is true. Seeing everything in front of me, the legendary Namu's water source is the nectar of the Imperial Palace in the Imperial Palace. I think it is true! The Nam Co in front of this is a wonderful mirror of the goddess of the Heavenly Palace. I think it is true too!
The blue color of the lake here is the only color. It is the only but most precious thing given by the gods. It makes us sigh the wonders of nature. Everything is spiritual, this intoxicating blue, infiltrating your soul, exudes its mysterious beauty. The feeling of being able to let go of the sea facing the sea is a sense of happiness that the Iraqis are by their side. It is estimated that only in the natural environment like Nam Co, can you feel the time to stay at the most beautiful moment. I really want to jump into her arms! At this moment, my heart is deeply shaken.
suddenly understands that when you encounter the true beauty of touching the mind, the language and the words are poor, because you will feel that all the beauty is not enough to describe this in front of you. all. Nam Co, like a beautiful song, sings into the depths of every singer's heart.
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Join me to the Yarlung Zangbo River, to appreciate the ultimate beauty, and to soothe your soul
The Yarlung Zangbo River, like a giant dragon, rushes past, writing the grandeur and mystery of Tibet. Standing by the river, I seem to feel its surging, it brings me endless shock and awe. The Yarlung Zangbo River originates from the Tanggula Mountains in Tibet, it is like a lifeline, flowing with pure snow water and glacial meltwater. Under the sunlight, the river presents a charming blue, as if a magical scroll is displayed in front of my eyes. The steep cliffs and undulating mountains along the way are like barriers guarding this majestic river. By the Yarlung Zangbo River, I felt the power of nature and the grandeur of the universe. Standing by the river, looking up at the sky, I seem to be able to touch the edge of the sky. There are no tall buildings here, only vast grasslands and green mountains. On this pure land, I found inner peace and leisure. During the journey, I also met many warm and friendly Tibetan people. They warmly invited me to taste local delicacies and enjoy local song and dance performances. They touched me with their stories and smiles, making me feel the unique charm of this land. The Yarlung Zangbo River, it is a real river, but also a place where countless people's aspirations and dreams are entrusted. Here, I felt the power of life and the mystery of the universe, it made me re-examine my existence and value. I will pass on this wonderful experience to more people, so that they can also feel the unique charm of this land.
Take you to see the Tanggula Mountain
The altitude of Tanggula Mountain is 5231 meters, you must come once in this life, once you come, you will know that lack of love is okay, lack of oxygen is not; crossing the Tanggula Mountain, passing through Kekexili, either the body or the soul must be on the road Mountain Scenery Big Player
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The scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau travel is on the road. The Tanggula Mountain Range is one of the main mountain ranges traversing southwestern China, basically belonging to the near east-west trending mountain system. This mountain range is composed of two main mountain ranges, namely the Karakoram in the west and the Tanggula Mountain extending to the east. The mountain range originates from the Pamir Mountain knot, starting from the east side of the Indus River on the China-Pakistan border, and connecting to the Hengduan Mountains in the east, spanning 22° in longitude. In terms of administrative divisions, this mountain range is divided into Ali, Naqu, Changdu City in Tibet and Yushu area in Qinghai Province. The Tanggula Mountain Range is located in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and is the boundary mountain between the Tibet Autonomous Region and Qinghai Province. The western part of the mountain range starts between the Tuotuo River and the Zajia Zangbu River at the source of the Yangtze River, and the eastern part ends at the Jiequ in the upper reaches of the Lancang River. It is about 1,000 kilometers long and 150 kilometers wide. The peaks are generally 5,500-6,000 meters above sea level. The main peak, Geladandong Snow Mountain, is 6,621 meters above sea level. With the hot spring pass of the Qinghai-Tibet Highway as the boundary, the western section of the mountain body generally runs east-west, and the eastern section turns to the northwest-southeast direction. It is not only the source of the Yangtze River, but also the watershed of the Indian Ocean water system and the Pacific water system.
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Tibet Day 6 chartered tour
DAY6: Barmu Lake - Namtso - Nalagen Mountain Pass - Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain - Lhasa
Barmu Lake: Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful, I took a leisurely stroll here. You can't get close to the lake, you can only overlook Barmu Lake from a high place~ I casually took a few shots, the last two days I didn't even want to take pictures, didn't want to edit the pictures, just wanted to keep the beautiful scenery in my eyes~
Namtso: One of the three major holy lakes in Tibet, it's a must-visit spot. There are no other adjectives, it's just beautiful. This is by the lake, spent forty on the lakeside riding a horse, it was quite interesting. I went around twice, and also played with skipping stones by the lake, I can only skip three at most, I'm not good but I love to play.
Nalagen Mountain Pass: Here you can hang prayer flags and throw longda, it's very lively, but the wind on the mountain is strong, and there are so many people that it's hard to even take a picture of a stone. Everyone hung the prayer flags and left, I didn't participate. I asked the driver, these prayer flags will be regularly cleaned up, they basically won't hang for a long time, it's a bit of a spoiler haha.
Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain: After seeing the Karola Glacier and Mount Everest, everyone was not interested in this scenic spot, only I got off the car to take a look, indeed there was nothing to see, the viewing platform was dirty, and it was a distant view, it was almost the same as what I saw in the car, indeed there was no need to get off the car, getting off the car was just to take a breath~
Lhasa: Went to Lhasa and went to the shop recommended by the driver to buy local products, because I felt that the driver was quite good along the way, everyone trusted him, everyone spent quite a lot, bought some local products and saffron, finally he dropped us off at a hotel near the airport, the journey finally ended~ In the evening, I also ate delicious barbecue
Is it feasible to go to Tibet in winter??
By the lake at an altitude of 4700, feel the winter wind blowing in your face.
Tibet in winter, Tibet·China, is relatively colder than usual.
The oxygen content on the plateau decreases, and many people avoid it during this season.
However,
If you are willing to bear the weight that others can't bear,
You can see the scenery that others can't see.
When I was driving on this road,
The real snowfield
Only then did the curtain rise.
Why go to Tibet in winter?
①Although this season is relatively cold, the altitude of the Sichuan-Tibet line rises all the way, and the sun is warm.
②The plateau has less precipitation in winter, and the probability of good weather is greater.
③There are fewer people in this season, and you can enjoy a more private and quiet travel experience.
④High cost performance, this season is the off-season for Sichuan-Tibet line tourism, and it is also the "Winter Tour Tibet" discount period. You can save a lot of expenses on tickets and accommodation, and you don't have to worry about crowding and queuing.
⑤Winter is the best viewing period for Laigu Glacier, Namtso, and many snow-capped mountains. The Laigu Glacier only has "blue ice" in winter, and only during this period can you get close to blue ice, ice caves, glaciers and other landscapes!
Kuoqionggangri Glacier Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Not many people know about it | The glaciers and lakes of Gonggangri
Gonggangri Glacier Elevation 5700+
A close encounter with the sky
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Ticket price: 149 yuan/person
Opening hours: 9:00-18:00
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Is the glacier higher than Everest Base Camp ⛺️ good to look at
This is the glacier closest to Lhasa city, and the only glacier in Tibet that can be climbed
Round trip drive 🚙 about 6 hours
Straight line distance about 160 kilometers
The road will be closed after November in winter
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In addition, the glacier road will pass through Yangbajing Hot Springs
After seeing the glacier, you can soak in the hot springs on the way back so it won't be cold
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🔥Note
1. Prepare oxygen. Prepare oxygen bottles before departure, we wanted to buy oxygen bottles at the ticket office that day, but there was only one left. The ticket area provides free Rhodiola and painkillers, glucose liquid 10 yuan/bottle, oxygen 25 yuan/bottle, and some other things I forgot the price, but it is still recommended that everyone prepare the necessary items in advance.
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2. Need off-road vehicles to enter. There is a bumpy washboard road to enter the scenic area, and the road may freeze in winter, so you need to equip tire anti-skid chains. That day we met a few guys who came in an E3 waiting at the entrance of the scenic area, seeking vehicles that could help them hitch a ride, but our driver was not convenient to carry them for safety reasons. There are also sightseeing cars in the scenic area, but they only go back and forth, and it's hard to wait for them.
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3. Prepare coats, down jackets and other cold-proof items. The top of the snow mountain is very cold, prepare a coat for cold protection, you can take off the coat when taking pictures. The sun in October probably can't shine on the snow mountain that can be photographed at about 6 o'clock.
You can prepare sunglasses, the sun is very big, and sunglasses are also a photo artifact.
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4. As for renting crampons and trekking poles, I think it's very necessary. Or wear a very non-slip shoe, but be careful to walk to avoid it.
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5. You can bring a drone, the effect is absolutely stunning.
The closest encounter with the sky
Kuoqiong Gangri Glacier at an altitude of 5700+, the closest to the sky
🎫Admission ticket: 149 yuan/person
⌚️Opening hours: 9:00-18:00
Is the glacier higher than the Everest Base Camp good-looking
This is the closest glacier to Lhasa city, and the only glacier in Tibet that can be climbed. It takes about 6 hours to drive back and forth, with a straight-line distance of about 160 kilometers. The road will be closed after November in winter.
In addition, the glacier road will pass through Yangbajing Hot Springs. After watching the glacier, you can soak in the hot springs on the way back, so it's not cold!
⚠️Note
1️⃣Prepare oxygen. Prepare oxygen bottles before departure. We wanted to buy oxygen bottles at the ticket office that day, but there was only one left. The ticket area provides free Rhodiola and painkillers, glucose solution 10 yuan/bottle, oxygen 25 yuan/bottle, and some other things I forgot the price, but it is still recommended that everyone prepare the necessary items in advance.
2️⃣Need off-road vehicles to enter. There is a bumpy washboard road into the scenic area. After winter, the road may freeze and need to be equipped with tire anti-skid chains. That day we met a few guys who came with E3 waiting at the entrance of the scenic area, seeking vehicles to help them hitch a ride, but our driver did not find it convenient to carry them for safety reasons. There are also sightseeing cars in the scenic area, but they only come and go, and it is not easy to wait.
3️⃣Prepare coats, down jackets and other cold-proof items. The top of the snow mountain is very cold
Prepare a coat for cold protection, and you can take off the coat when taking pictures. The sun in October probably can't shine on the snow mountain that can be photographed at about 6 o'clock. You can prepare a pair of sunglasses, the sun is very big, and sunglasses are also a photo artifact.
4️⃣As for renting spiked shoes and climbing sticks, I think it is very necessary. Or wear a very non-slip shoe, but be careful to avoid it.
5️⃣You can bring a drone, the effect of the shot is absolutely amazing.
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