[2024 Lhasa Stay] Travel Guide for Lhasa Potala Palace Jokhang Temple LanAu Chanpin Hotel (Updated Nov)
Manla Reservoir - Nestled in the Mountains, Facing the Lake
Manla Reservoir, also known as Simila Lake, is hailed as the 'Hidden Sacred Lake' of Tibet. Located on the route from Shigatse to Yamdrok Lake, it is named after the surrounding Simila Mountain. With its stunning water colors, it is vividly described as the emerald of Tibet. This unassuming reservoir can rival the sacred lakes of Tibet, offering a unique charm without the crowds of popular tourist spots.
(No Tibet without Ali) Day 1 (Manla Reservoir) Known as the 'First Dam of Tibet,' Manla Reservoir Address: Manla Reservoir Scenic Area, Shigatse City. Watch the prayer flags fluttering in the sky~
The yearning souls sway with the high-flying prayer flags under the blue sky and white clouds....
Here, hanging prayer flags and throwing Lungta up to the viewing platform. It's quite cold, so keep warm.
Manla Reservoir, with its emerald-like water, is like a green gem set in Tibet, unexpectedly beautiful and stunning.
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The Legendary 'King's Peak'
King's Peak, also known as Prachi Qiong, is located in Tibet, China, with an altitude of 6,530 meters. It is hailed as the 'most beautiful peak in China.' Although it rarely sees tourists, it boasts magnificent scenery, with a sharp and towering mountain body that looks like it was carved by a sharp knife, resembling a giant pyramid. While Mount Kailash is often considered the main peak of the Gangdise Mountains, the actual main peak is Mount Loinbo Kangri, which stands at 7,095 meters and is located next to King's Peak, earning it the nickname 'Minister's Peak.'
Prachi Qiong, the 'King' of the Gangdise Mountains, is a unique presence. It stands guard beside the highest peak, Mount Loinbo Kangri, and its perfect pyramid shape makes it particularly striking.
The Gangdise Mountains on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau are home to many unique features, such as the sacred Mount Kailash, known as the 'center of the world,' and the highest peak, Mount Loinbo Kangri, which is often overshadowed by Mount Kailash. Among them, Prachi Qiong stands out as a special presence.
Yesterday's satellite imagery did not bring us good news. Our planned departure at 4 a.m. was postponed to 7 a.m. due to the gloomy weather. However, as we ascended to an altitude of 5,000 meters, the sky cleared up, and the clouds dispersed, revealing the true face of Prachi Qiong. At that moment, it felt like an eternity.
Traveling on the roof of the world, uncertainty is the norm, so being prepared should also be the norm.
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Sapu Mountain - A Tibetan Wonderland You've Never Seen Before
I was fortunate to be among the first visitors to Sapu Mountain, experiencing the purest nature and culture.
Sapu Mountain is located in Biru County, Nagqu Prefecture, Tibet. This hidden gem was only opened to the public this year. The pristine natural scenery and sacred atmosphere make you instantly forget the hustle and bustle of the city, as if entering a paradise.
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Yala Xiangbo, also known as Yala Xiangbu
Yala Xiangbo, also known as Yala Xiangbu, is an isolated mountain located on the northern slopes of the Himalayas. The melted ice and snow from Yala Xiangbo flow into the Yalong River, the mother river of the southern mountains, nourishing the fertile lands south of the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains and giving rise to the splendid Yalong culture.
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Visiting the 'Summer Palace' in winter offers a unique experience!
Exiting the Tibet Museum, just across the road is the Norbulingka, also known as the 'Summer Palace'. It was originally the summer residence of the Dalai Lama, built in the 1740s, and took 200 years to complete. It is a typical Tibetan classical garden and also the highest garden in the world.
Currently, the garden is rated as an AAAA tourist attraction. The main palaces in Norbulingka include the Gesang Podrang, Golden Podrang, Tunzin Podrang, Xian Dian Lakang, and Dadan Mingjiu Podrang, among other buildings.
Today, Norbulingka is an open garden and the largest man-made garden in Tibet, hailed as the 'Summer Palace of Lhasa'. The garden harmoniously blends old and new architecture, unified yet diverse, gathering buildings from various eras of Tibet, making it a treasure trove of Tibetan architecture.
In 1988, Norbulingka was declared a national key cultural relics protection unit by the State Council. In 2001, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List.
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Experience a different New Year in Tibet
DO: Set off freely to the holy city of Lhasa from across the universe, and stay at the four-diamond luxury Lan Oushang Boutique Hotel
D1: Lhasa - Samye Monastery - Qingpu Retreat - Gongga
D2: Gongga - Gangbala Mountain Pass - Yamdrok Lake - Puma Yumco - Karola Glacier - Shigatse
D3: Shigatse - Lazi (5000 km milestone of National Highway 318) - Gyatso La Pass - Mount Everest
D4: Mount Everest - Gawula Pass (distant view of four 8000-meter peaks) - Qilin Gorge - Shigatse
D5: Shigatse - Tashilhunpo Monastery - National Highway 318 - Tibetan incense handcrafting activity - Lhasa
D6: Potala Palace - Tibetan-style travel photography - Barkhor Street (Tibetan New Year's feast)
Experience the Tibetan New Year's Eve feast, enjoy Tibetan dance, eat 'Gutu', brew highland barley wine, and have a luxurious Tibetan-style travel photo shoot to commemorate the New Year with Tibet. Feel the charm of the ancient Tibetan culture
Hang prayer flags at the mountain pass, scatter Longda, feel the devout faith, and pray for blessings for your family