Dege Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Wondering where to go for May Day, college students?

📍Detailed Address: Western Sichuan Yulong Laco, also known as Xinluhai, is located at the foot of Que'er Mountain in Dege County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province, beside the G317 route of the Northern Sichuan-Tibet Highway, at an altitude of 4000 meters. Yulong means 'enraptured heart,' and Laco signifies 'holy lake,' so Yulong Laco translates to 'the holy lake that enchants at first sight.' It is said that the beloved consort of King Gesar fell in love with it at first sight and lingered by the lake, hence its name. The name Xinluhai is said to have been given by the people who built the Sichuan-Tibet Highway back in the day. Yulong Laco is the largest and most famous glacial lake on the Northern Sichuan-Tibet line, as well as the highest and largest glacial lake in Sichuan. The lake is fed by the melting snow of the Que'er Mountain glacier and several small rivers. The emerald green waters lie quietly surrounded by mountains, with primeval forests and meadows encircling the lake.

Dege Free Travel | Comprehensive Guide for Qingming Festival Tourism

It's already 2024! You must visit Dege County for the Qingming Festival! 🌈🌈🌈Two-day Tour Recommendations for Dege County DAY1⃣ Cuotong Cui Lake--Yulong Laco, Muri Lake--18th Army's March into Tibet Que'er Mountain Memorial Museum--Jueri Pasture (Scenic Viewing + Horse Riding) Dining in Yaoquan Town DAY2⃣ Dege Printing House--Southern Tibetan Medicine Exhibition Hall Visit--Maisu Handicraft Park--Yutuo New Village--Gangto 18th Army's March into Tibet Crossing 🚗🚗🚗Itinerary Recommendations DAY1⃣ Cuotong Cui Lake--Yulong Laco, Muri Lake--18th Army's March into Tibet Que'er Mountain Memorial Museum--Jueri Pasture (Scenic Viewing + Horse Riding) Dining in Yaoquan Town . 🏔️ Cuotong Cui Lake Another day exploring the secret spots of Western Sichuan, a niche attraction not yet discovered by many, perfect for photography! . 🏔️ Yulong Laco A popular photo spot along the 317 self-driving route, at an altitude of over 4000 meters, every frame is beautiful. . 🏔️ 18th Army's March into Tibet Que'er Mountain Memorial Museum This is the highest altitude highway museum on the Sichuan-Tibet line, very impactful after learning about the red education, a meaningful attraction. . 🏔️ Jueri Pasture Here you can enjoy the scenery, ride horses, and leisurely appreciate the beauty of nature. DAY2⃣ Dege Printing House--Southern Tibetan Medicine Exhibition Hall--Maisu Handicraft Park--Yutuo New Village--Gangto 18th Army's March into Tibet Crossing . 🏔️ Dege Printing House Known as the 'Encyclopedia of Tibetan Culture', established in 1729! Rich in historical and cultural heritage! . 🏔️ Southern Tibetan Medicine Exhibition Hall This is part of China's intangible cultural heritage, friends interested in medicine can browse in detail here, and learn a lot. . 🏔️ Maisu Handicraft Park Located in the southeastern part of Dege County, this town park has inherited many folk handicraft cultures. If you are interested in the handicrafts of the Tibetan area, welcome to visit. . 🏔️ Yutuo New Village A village with rich folk customs, houses with ethnic characteristics are scattered in an orderly manner. . 🏔️ Gangto 18th Army's March into Tibet Crossing As the 'First Village of Tibet Liberation', it carries many red memories, very meaningful for learning. 📝📝📝Practical TIPS 🌀 Be sure to take care of your valuables during the trip, don't lose them! 🌀 The altitude here is high, be sure to watch out for altitude sickness, rest plenty. 🌀 Bring your ID card, power bank, and data cable~

Going to Western Sichuan, you really need a telephoto lens!

Western Sichuan Plateau, as beautiful as a fairyland! To capture the beautiful moments, appropriate photographic equipment is essential, and the telephoto lens is a must-have artifact for the trip to Western Sichuan!🌄 🏔The snow-capped mountains are far away, but the telephoto lens combined with the compression of the foreground can create an incredibly shocking visual effect, whether it's landscapes or portraits, they can be beautifully elevated!🧡 This time I used the Sony70-200G2, the image quality is super great, it also has macro, big scenes and small flowers, all taken down!🤩 🚗Route recommendation: Provincial Road 434 towards 317 direction, less people and beautiful scenery, along the way Ganzi County, Ganbai Road, Xinlu Sea, Dege Jue and pasture, are all beautiful! It is recommended to play for 4-5 days.🎈 🏞Natural and cultural landscapes, all in this trip! The Western Sichuan in summer and autumn is even more beautiful, worth going again and again!🤗 📷Photographic equipment: Sonya7r5.70-200G2 Come to Western Sichuan, use a telephoto lens to freeze the beauty!😍

10-day self-driving tour guide for the small loop in Western Sichuan

We were a group of 16 people, who set off from Chengdu on July 9, 23 years ago. We wanted to share our travel guide with everyone at the end of the trip, so that more friends who love nature like us can refer to it, but due to time constraints, we only write it now: Day 1: Chengdu to Danba County, stay in Danba, the altitude of Danba County is 1600 Day 2: Visit Jiaju Tibetan Village and Zhonglu Tibetan Village in Danba, see the ancient towers and Tibetan houses for a thousand years, stay in Danba; Day 3: Depart from Danba in the morning, pass through Yak Gully (also called China Panda Avenue) to Daofu, go along the valley, with cliffs and strange rocks on both sides, known as natural bonsai, the scenery is charming, after lunch in Bamei Town, continue to go, you can stay in Daofu Longdengba Grassland for 1 hour, see the grassland wildflowers, take children to ride horses, etc., stay in Daofu, the altitude of Daofu County is 3000 Day 4: Visit the Tibetan houses in Daofu in the morning, then go to the next stop, Ganzi County, along National Highway 3 1 7, pass through Kasai Lake in Luhuo County (right next to National Highway 317), on a sunny day, you can enjoy the view of Kasai Lake reflecting the blue sky at the foot of the mountain on the hillside full of wild flowers, stay in Ganzi County, the altitude of Ganzi County is 3390; Day 5: Depart from Ganzi County in the morning, go to Xinluhai at the foot of Queer Mountain, this lake is right next to National Highway 317, this is a glacial lake, formed by the melting of glaciers and snow on Queer Mountain, it is one of the sources of Coqu River, the lake water is clear and transparent, the key is that there are not many tourists, the scenic spot is currently free, the altitude of Xinluhai is 4040, we returned to Ganzi County for accommodation; Day 6: Depart from Ganzi County to Hongshan Scenic Area in Xinlong County, the unique plateau Danxia landform here is spectacular, the altitude of the scenic area is above 4200, pay attention to prevent altitude sickness, in the afternoon, go directly from the scenic area to Xinlong County, if the time is right, you can check in at Boriqiao, known as the first bridge in Kangba, stay in Xinlong County, the altitude of Xinlong County is 3066; Day 7: Depart from Xinlong in the morning to Coka Lake, this lake is named after Coka Temple by the lake, the lake is not big, but the lake water is crystal clear like jade, the temple by the lake is mainly in bright red and yellow, and the blue sky, white clouds, green trees, and green mountains are reflected in the lake, it is beautiful, like a fairyland on earth, there are groups of fish swimming in the quiet lake, in the afternoon, go from Coka Lake to Yajiang via Litang, stay in Yajiang, the altitude of Yajiang County is 2700; Day 8: Depart from Yajiang in the morning, go along National Highway 318 to Guogangding in Yajiang, Guogangding is a mountain named after a flower, because the mountain top is full of a kind of yellow Guogang flower every summer, the mountain top of more than 3000 square meters is full of fresh flowers, and there are two small lakes of the sun and the moon, which are mutually reflecting, the mountain top with abundant grass, horses and cattle are leisurely eating grass, the ancient site of the White Wolf Kingdom adds a historical mark to the mountain top, being in it, you also become a part of the scenery, especially like this pure natural scenery, the uploaded photos are all taken here, the scenic spot is currently under development, the road has been repaired, there is a parking lot, no tickets are required, you need to bring your own dry food, return to Yajiang in the afternoon, stay in Yajiang County; Day 9: Go to Pamuling in Yajiang in the morning, there is a large-scale Pamuling Temple on the top of the mountain, you can also go around the mountain to watch birds, it is known as a bird watching paradise, stay in Yajiang County; Day 10, Depart from Yajiang in the morning to Xinduqiao, in order to see the scenery along the way, we chose to go to Kangding along Provincial Highway 4 3 4, from Kangding to Chengdu on the Yaye Expressway, the trip ends.

The endless beauty of the Western Sichuan Plateau--Que'er Mountain

Que'er Mountain, known in Tibetan as 'Cuola', means 'the wings of a big bird'. It is located within the territory of Dege County, Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan Province, in the northern part of the Shaluli Mountain Range. The main peak stands at 6168 meters above sea level, surrounded by more than a dozen peaks over 5500 meters, giving rise to the saying, 'Climbing Que'er Mountain, one can whip the sky'. The main peak of Que'er Mountain has two ridges, northwest and northeast. The main peak is tall and grand, with fully developed glaciers. The glacier tongues stretch right to the edge of the forest, where over 20 species of precious protected animals such as black bears, white-lipped deer, snow leopards, and blue sheep dwell. On the west side of the main peak is Xinluhai (Tibetan: Yulong Laco), a glacial lake formed by glaciers. Hiking the old trails of Que'er Mountain, one can never get enough of the beautiful scenery and flowers, and we enjoy the beauty all to ourselves. However, the adults and children herding inside are not friendly. The adults will pester you asking if you want to ride a motorcycle, remember not to give those children food, as they will become increasingly insistent and even harass girls who are alone!

Come to Queer Mountain, cross the dangerous situation, and face the magnificent scenery of heaven!

Queer Mountain is located in Dege County, Ganzi Prefecture, Western Sichuan, with dozens of snow-capped peaks over 5,000 meters above sea level, hence the saying 'Climb up Queer Mountain, whip the sky'. Crossing Queer Mountain is like passing through the gate of ghosts, this is a proverb circulating in the Ganzi area, revealing the dangerous geographical environment of Queer Mountain. However, it is such a dangerous terrain that creates the beautiful natural scenery of Queer Mountain. Walking on Queer Mountain is like crossing a dangerous situation and facing the magnificent scenery of heaven. The main peak of Queer Mountain is 6,168 meters above sea level, towering and towering, like a natural moat, symbolizing the majesty and mystery of natural forces. In those dangerous mountains, there are magnificent glaciers hidden, pure and flawless, spectacular. When the sun shines on the glacier, the dazzling light seems to come from the guidance of heaven, leading the brave forward. When night falls, the starry sky of Queer Mountain is dazzling, and the dazzling stars embellish the night sky, as if it is the embellishment of heaven. Looking up at the starry sky, the soul wanders in the universe, bathes in the baptism of starlight, and feels the mystery of nature and life.

Self-driving tour of Sichuan Qingxiaohuan Line (Seventeen) Queer Mountain

Destination for the fourth day: Shiqu. From Dege to Shiqu, driving on National Highway 317, 456, 345, passing through Queer Mountain Tunnel, Yulong La Wetland Park, Xiazha Temple, Sun Lake (Yalong River). The Queer Mountain Tunnel was opened to traffic in September 2017, and there is no need to cross the Queer Mountain Pass (this is the highest point on the northern line of Sichuan-Tibet, known as the "first danger of Sichuan-Tibet"), the tunnel entrance is 4300 meters above sea level, it is the highest altitude highway tunnel in the world, the tunnel is 7km long, and it takes 20 minutes to pass. The Queer Mountain Glacier Viewing Platform is next to National Highway 317, where you can see the main peak of Queer Mountain, which is covered with snow all year round, with grassland in front, glaciers in the distance, and a magnificent view from afar, shining brightly.

Dege Free Travel | Comprehensive Guide for Qingming Festival Tourism

It's already 2024! You must visit Dege County for the Qingming Festival! 🌈🌈🌈Two-day Tour Recommendations for Dege County DAY1⃣ Cuotong Cui Lake--Yulong Laco, Muri Lake--18th Army's March into Tibet Que'er Mountain Memorial Museum--Jueri Pasture (Scenic Viewing + Horse Riding) Dining in Yaoquan Town DAY2⃣ Dege Printing House--Southern Tibetan Medicine Exhibition Hall Visit--Maisu Handicraft Park--Yutuo New Village--Gangto 18th Army's March into Tibet Crossing 🚗🚗🚗Itinerary Recommendations DAY1⃣ Cuotong Cui Lake--Yulong Laco, Muri Lake--18th Army's March into Tibet Que'er Mountain Memorial Museum--Jueri Pasture (Scenic Viewing + Horse Riding) Dining in Yaoquan Town . 🏔️ Cuotong Cui Lake Another day exploring the secret spots of Western Sichuan, a niche attraction not yet discovered by many, perfect for photography! . 🏔️ Yulong Laco A popular photo spot along the 317 self-driving route, at an altitude of over 4000 meters, every frame is beautiful. . 🏔️ 18th Army's March into Tibet Que'er Mountain Memorial Museum This is the highest altitude highway museum on the Sichuan-Tibet line, very impactful after learning about the red education, a meaningful attraction. . 🏔️ Jueri Pasture Here you can enjoy the scenery, ride horses, and leisurely appreciate the beauty of nature. DAY2⃣ Dege Printing House--Southern Tibetan Medicine Exhibition Hall--Maisu Handicraft Park--Yutuo New Village--Gangto 18th Army's March into Tibet Crossing . 🏔️ Dege Printing House Known as the 'Encyclopedia of Tibetan Culture', established in 1729! Rich in historical and cultural heritage! . 🏔️ Southern Tibetan Medicine Exhibition Hall This is part of China's intangible cultural heritage, friends interested in medicine can browse in detail here, and learn a lot. . 🏔️ Maisu Handicraft Park Located in the southeastern part of Dege County, this town park has inherited many folk handicraft cultures. If you are interested in the handicrafts of the Tibetan area, welcome to visit. . 🏔️ Yutuo New Village A village with rich folk customs, houses with ethnic characteristics are scattered in an orderly manner. . 🏔️ Gangto 18th Army's March into Tibet Crossing As the 'First Village of Tibet Liberation', it carries many red memories, very meaningful for learning. 📝📝📝Practical TIPS 🌀 Be sure to take care of your valuables during the trip, don't lose them! 🌀 The altitude here is high, be sure to watch out for altitude sickness, rest plenty. 🌀 Bring your ID card, power bank, and data cable~

Self-driving tour of Sichuan Qingxiaohuan Line (Fifteen) Dege Sutra Printing House

Dege Sutra Printing House, established in 1729, is located on Culture Street in Dege County Town, and is known as the 'Encyclopedia of Tibetan Culture', 'The brilliant cultural pearl of the Tibetan region', and 'The treasure house under the snow mountain'. The printing house has a unique structure, with high red walls, swaying green trees, and it is quiet and spectacular. The courtyard is divided into Tibetan version library, paper library, sutra drying tower, plate washing platform, paper cutting and bookbinding room, as well as Buddha hall, sutra hall, etc. Here, there is a nearly 300-year-old woodblock printing skill, which is permeated and moisturized by the baptism of time, revealing the strong and heavy cultural heritage. The brick walls and black tiles here, the towering ancient trees, the shrubs and beautiful grasses are so calm and orderly, simple and heavy, quiet and mysterious. Every morning when the first ray of sunlight falls, the local people will come here, turning the scriptures clockwise around the printing house, endlessly.

Dege Printing House, one of the three major printing houses, is also the best preserved. It was built in Qingyizheng, and has a history of nearly 300 years. It has collected 70% of Tibetan culture and hundreds of thousands of scriptures. Like the sea. Today, the ancient rubbing, ink making, and papermaking techniques are still used here to print the scriptures. Tips 1

Longtou Beach in Xiaojin County, Western Sichuan, perfect for a self-driving camping trip during the May Day holiday!

👍Highly recommended: Longtou Beach in Xiaojin County is a little-known secret spot in Western Sichuan that remains undeveloped. Snow-capped mountains, grasslands, streams, lakes, wooden bridges, yaks... it fulfills everyone's fantasy of a secluded destination. 📍Detailed address: Navigate to "Daping Pasture Village", about 50 kilometers from Xiaojin County town. Park your car in front of the temple at the very end of the village, then walk back to the first corner to enter the mountain for a hike. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the destination and return the same way. 🚉Travel tips: Road conditions: Only accessible by self-driving. The last stretch of the road is in very poor condition, not suitable for sedans. There is about 20km of washboard road into the village, so drive slowly if you're in a small car. 💰Average cost per person: Tickets: No admission feeFreeFree 📝Note tips: Altitude: The area is at an altitude of about 3800 meters, so be aware of altitude sickness. 🗓Itinerary: Self-driving camping route from Chengdu to Longtou Beach in Xiaojin County: Day 1: Chengdu—Balang Mountain—Daping Pasture Village in Xiaojin County—Longtou Beach Day 2: Longtou Beach—Mount Siguniang—Chengdu or Day 1: Chengdu—Balang Mountain—Mount Siguniang Day 2: Mount Siguniang—Daping Pasture Village in Xiaojin County—Longtou Beach—Danba Day 3: Danba Jiaju—Zhonglu Tibetan Village—Mosika Day 4: Mosika—Chengdu

Strolling through the Zhonglu Tibetan Village

It's quite amusing to think about it. Since I started wandering the mountain roads to Danba yesterday, to my leisurely walk in the Zhonglu Tibetan Village today, I've been secretly comparing the Nanxi River with the cultural and tourism resources of Aba Prefecture. Aba boasts Tibetan culture and ancient watchtower clusters, while the Nanxi River has its own cultural heritage with ancient villages that are no less impressive. In terms of nature, aside from Aba's high-altitude snow-capped mountains and diverse species, the Nanxi River is quite similar to it. Looking forward to the further development of Nanxi River's cultural and tourism

The beauty of Western Sichuan

Some people compare Ganzi to a condensed version of a mini-Tibet plus a mini-Xinjiang. In fact, the beauty of Ganzi has its own unique style and charm. On this trip, we ascended from a low altitude to Ganzi on the third day. Here, we have two days for you to experience the different beautiful sceneries of Ganzi. D1. Gather in Chengdu D2. Chengdu - Luding - Zhonglu Tibetan Village D3. Rest in Zhonglu Tibetan Village, full day of photography D4. Zhonglu Tibetan Village - Bamei Town - Muya Monastery - Kasa Lake Viewing Platform - Ganzi County D5. Ganzi County - Cuotong Cui Lake - Ganzi Monastery - Ganzi County D6. Ganzi County - Xinduqiao - Yuzixi D7. Yuzixi - Gedalaram - Chengdu

In the spring of 2004, I chose Zhonglu Tibetan Village

During spring, in Danba County of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, pear blossoms are in full bloom. Tourists dressed in Tibetan attire stroll through Zhonglu Tibetan Village, experiencing the Jiarong Tibetan folk culture. 'Zhonglu' means 'a place yearned for by both humans and gods' in Tibetan. The village is situated on an open plateau halfway up the hillside on the east bank of the Xiaojin River. Sheltered by the tranquil, poetic countryside at the foot of the famous Moerduo Sacred Mountain and the beautiful Tibetan watchtowers of the village, it is known as 'the most beautiful ancient watchtower Tibetan village.'

Dege Free Travel | Comprehensive Guide for Qingming Festival Tourism

It's already 2024! You must visit Dege County for the Qingming Festival! 🌈🌈🌈Two-day Tour Recommendations for Dege County DAY1⃣ Cuotong Cui Lake--Yulong Laco, Muri Lake--18th Army's March into Tibet Que'er Mountain Memorial Museum--Jueri Pasture (Scenic Viewing + Horse Riding) Dining in Yaoquan Town DAY2⃣ Dege Printing House--Southern Tibetan Medicine Exhibition Hall Visit--Maisu Handicraft Park--Yutuo New Village--Gangto 18th Army's March into Tibet Crossing 🚗🚗🚗Itinerary Recommendations DAY1⃣ Cuotong Cui Lake--Yulong Laco, Muri Lake--18th Army's March into Tibet Que'er Mountain Memorial Museum--Jueri Pasture (Scenic Viewing + Horse Riding) Dining in Yaoquan Town . 🏔️ Cuotong Cui Lake Another day exploring the secret spots of Western Sichuan, a niche attraction not yet discovered by many, perfect for photography! . 🏔️ Yulong Laco A popular photo spot along the 317 self-driving route, at an altitude of over 4000 meters, every frame is beautiful. . 🏔️ 18th Army's March into Tibet Que'er Mountain Memorial Museum This is the highest altitude highway museum on the Sichuan-Tibet line, very impactful after learning about the red education, a meaningful attraction. . 🏔️ Jueri Pasture Here you can enjoy the scenery, ride horses, and leisurely appreciate the beauty of nature. DAY2⃣ Dege Printing House--Southern Tibetan Medicine Exhibition Hall--Maisu Handicraft Park--Yutuo New Village--Gangto 18th Army's March into Tibet Crossing . 🏔️ Dege Printing House Known as the 'Encyclopedia of Tibetan Culture', established in 1729! Rich in historical and cultural heritage! . 🏔️ Southern Tibetan Medicine Exhibition Hall This is part of China's intangible cultural heritage, friends interested in medicine can browse in detail here, and learn a lot. . 🏔️ Maisu Handicraft Park Located in the southeastern part of Dege County, this town park has inherited many folk handicraft cultures. If you are interested in the handicrafts of the Tibetan area, welcome to visit. . 🏔️ Yutuo New Village A village with rich folk customs, houses with ethnic characteristics are scattered in an orderly manner. . 🏔️ Gangto 18th Army's March into Tibet Crossing As the 'First Village of Tibet Liberation', it carries many red memories, very meaningful for learning. 📝📝📝Practical TIPS 🌀 Be sure to take care of your valuables during the trip, don't lose them! 🌀 The altitude here is high, be sure to watch out for altitude sickness, rest plenty. 🌀 Bring your ID card, power bank, and data cable~