Things to do in Ngari

Pilgrimage to Mount Kailash helped me find the answer. Only by letting go of your worries can you see what you need. Slow down and go slower, so that you can have more experiences and feelings in life, instead of having only one goal.

古格王朝遗址，一处历史的神秘角落。它位于西藏阿里札达县札布让村象泉河畔的一座土山上，它就是一千多年前，在这荒凉偏僻的阿里高原上突然出现而又于三百多年前一夜神秘消失的古格王国都城遗址。古格王朝遗址周围不断被发掘出房屋洞窟300余处、佛塔3座、寺庙4座、殿堂2间及地下暗道2条及通往王宫隧道。遗址分上、中、下三层，依次为王宫、寺庙和民居。外围建有城墙，四角设有碉楼。

【景色】玛旁雍错原是外流湖，其后又因冈底斯山前洪水、冰水堆积，堵塞河谷，演变成为内陆湖。[5]玛旁雍错为内陆淡水湖，[5]水位4586.00米，最大水深81.80米，平均水深约46.00米，蓄水量200.0×108立方米，是世界上高海拔地区淡水资源量最丰富的湖泊之一。圣湖确实很美，让人窒息又振憾。感叹大自然的伟大。【趣味】一生一世值得来一趟【性价比】免费观景台

Shiquanhe is a literal translation of the Tibetan word "Sengge Zangbo". Several large mountain ranges converge here, with an altitude of 4,300 meters. It is the most lively and prosperous place in Ali region. There are taxis on the streets, and even long-lost traffic lights are on. Their appearance immediately shortens the distance between this desert town and the "civilized world".

Finally, I was able to see the legendary Martian landscape in full view. Whether viewed from close up or from afar, it was truly breathtaking. The drone footage from the cliffs was especially impressive.

Separated from Manasarovar by the road, it has a different, unique, and incomparable beauty. The snow-capped mountains beside it are guarding each other. The scenery is stunning, the fun is average, and the cost-effectiveness is super high. It's worth the trip.

Zha Ri Nam Co is located in Coqen County, at the intersection of the northern foot of Gangdise Mountain and the southern foot of Qiangtang Plateau. It is the third largest saltwater lake in Tibet, with an altitude of 4,613 meters. It originates from the Coqen Zangbo River in Gangdise Mountain. The lake water is clear and blue, and is known as the sapphire bestowed by God on Buddha and mankind.

A visit to Pangong Lake in Ali in September was an unforgettable encounter on the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway. At an altitude of over 4240 meters, the long, narrow lake stretches across the barren plains. Most remarkably, the eastern side is fresh while the western side is saline. In September, the lakeside grasslands were already turning yellow, lacking the lush green of summer, but exuding a vast and desolate beauty. The lake water's blue hues are ever-changing, crystal clear like a jewel on sunny days, and rippling with waves when the wind blows. You can take a boat trip to view Bird Island from afar; you can't land on the island, but flocks of brown-headed gulls circling the boat are a truly soothing sight. To be honest, the journey is long; driving from Shiquanhe takes quite a while. ⚠️ Make sure you have a border permit, specifying Rutog County, as it will be checked at checkpoints along the way. The winds at high altitudes are fierce, and the temperature difference between day and night is terrifying. It's scorching hot during the day and bitterly cold in the evening; don't be lazy with your thick coat. Avoid running and jumping; slow down, as it's easy to experience chest tightness and shortness of breath. The facilities are rather basic, there aren't many options by the lake, and supplies are scarce. Drones are prohibited, and regulations must be followed in the border area; do not take photos of military installations without permission. This is not a relaxing tourist spot; it comes after a long journey. But when the vast lake, distant mountains, and birds come into view, all the fatigue of the journey slowly fades away. With reverence, take all your trash with you and protect this pristine plateau. If you're taking the 219 Ali loop, Pangong Lake is worth a detour.

Yamdrok Lake is a turquoise blue, like a sapphire on the Shannan Plateau. Its body winds through the mountains like a coral branch. No matter which angle you look at it, you can't see the whole picture of Yamdrok. The sunlight at different times will show extremely rich layers of blue. The lake changes with the light, evolving into ever-changing blue, like a dream.