Manla Reservoir

In 'Longing for Tibet', it says, 'Every time I see a scene of Tibet, I am invariably overwhelmed with emotion, even moved to tears', until I see it in person, any language in front of Tibet, all seem pale and powerless. 🤮High altitude sickness issues: 1. Rest well before departure, don't get sick. Here I don't recommend taking Rhodiola and some health products💊, those are intelligence tax. 2. Avoid strenuous exercise on the day of arrival in Tibet, drink plenty of water🍵, rest more, do not overeat or drink alcohol🍻. 🚗Travel advice: 1⃣The temperature in Tibet changes quickly, don't easily believe the weather🌧 forecast before you come, it's basically not very accurate. 2⃣Most areas of Tibet have signal, among which Telecom network is the best, Mobile is average, and Unicom is the worst. 3⃣Prepare Rhodiola, ibuprofen, motion sickness medicine and other drugs💊 before coming to Tibet, except for those with iron constitution. 4⃣Don't bring tube-shaped skincare and makeup products, try to bring bottled ones, they may swell and leak under high pressure. ❄What to prepare for a winter trip to Tibet 👉The winter temperature in Tibet is generally between -10°C~10°C, you need to bring windbreaker, down jacket and other warm clothes, scarves, hats, gloves are also must-haves, and bring warm suits. 🍲Food recommendations 🔴Meat pilaf ✔ Personally, it tastes like hot rice 🔴 Adiao is similar to Tea Yan Yue Se✔ The milk tea is sweet tea🥤 🔴 Stone pot chicken🐔 A specialty in Lulang Town 🔴 Yibi hot buns Locals love to eat it, business is booming 🔴 Tiancun sour soup yak hot pot Yak meat tastes like fresh grass and there's Tibetan folk dance💃 🔴 Cuomu cold noodles ✔ The noodles🍜 and fried potatoes🥔 inside are super love, 40 yuan for two people is super full. 🚗Travel route D1: Lhasa-Mila Mountain Pass-Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon-Afternoon Tea under the Sky (Fixed Point Aerial Photography)-Suosong Village (Watching the Sunset/Sunrise of Namjagbarwa Peak) · D2: Suosong Village—Sunrise of Namjagbarwa Peak—Gongdelin Grassland—Dagu Gorge—Zedang · D3: Zedang—Gangbala Mountain—Yang Lake—Karola Glacier—Manla Reservoir—Shigatse · D4: Shigatse—Dingri—Jiacuola Mountain Pass—Mount Everest Base Camp · D5: Mount Everest Base Camp—Jia Wula Mountain Pass—Dingri—Nimu Grassland—Dangxiong · D6: Dangxiong—Tibetan Northern Grassland—Nagela Mountain Pass—Nam Co—Dangxiong—Lhasa ✈️🚗🚄Transportation Airplane✈️, train🚞, self-driving🚗. Flying into Tibet is convenient and fast, but it is recommended to choose Nyingchi as the first stop, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi'an, Guangzhou, Xichang direct flight about 2h, Nyingchi altitude is relatively low and the oxygen content is higher, can provide a process of adaptation for the body; Train into Tibet can currently only go to Lhasa, Lhasa transfer train direct to Nyingchi about 3h, Nyingchi railway is under construction; If time permits, self-driving into Tibet can enjoy the scenery along the way, and the slow rise of altitude makes the body's adaptability to the plateau better. Self-driving into Tibet It is recommended to self-drive🚙 off-road vehicles or four-wheel drive suv, do a good job of vehicle maintenance in advance and must be prepared with anti-skid chain and replace snow tires.

For those who want to travel to Tibet, listening to the advice of those who have been there can save you a lot of detours. These are all harsh truths, which may be unpleasant to hear, but they reflect the current state of travel in Tibet during July and August. In recent years, tourism in Tibet has been booming. During the peak season, it's no exaggeration to say that it's extremely crowded, and tickets for the Potala Palace are hard to come by. In Tibet, during July and August, the midday heat is intense, causing dizziness and headaches, and due to the crowds, you'll have to queue for meals, tourist spots, and even toilets. Hotel and ticket prices rise, and the overall cost is higher than usual. If you have the time, consider leaving in May or June, when there are fewer people, the scenery is beautiful, and the prices are more reasonable. Join a pure travel small group, with food, accommodation, travel, tickets, and insurance all included, plus a Tibetan dress photo shoot, which is really relaxing and worry-free. Along the way, you'll check in at the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, Mount Namjagbarwa, Yamdrok Lake, Mount Everest, and Namtso, enjoying the ultimate visual feast every day. 🌈 About altitude sickness 🔸 Attitude is very important, and not everyone gets altitude sickness; everyone's situation is different. 🔸 After arriving in Lhasa, go to the hotel to rest well. Try not to wash your hair or take a bath in the first two days to avoid catching a cold. 🔸 Bring anti-altitude sickness medication, such as Gaoyuan An (effective for insomnia), glucose (effective for dizziness), ibuprofen (for headaches and limb pain), as well as common medications like cold and motion sickness pills, and prepare according to your usual health condition. ✅ Travel Tips 〇 The temperature difference between day and night in Tibet is large, so even in summer, you need to prepare warm clothes to avoid catching a cold, which can be miserable. 〇 Prepare some cash, including small change, as you might need it for toilets sometimes. 〇 Keep your phone charged at all times, and it's best to carry two large power banks. 〇 The UV radiation is strong in the high-altitude areas, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun with high-SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, sun-protective clothing, hats, masks, etc. 〇 In the scenic areas, there will be beautifully dressed horses, lambs, Tibetan mastiffs, and other small animals for photo opportunities, but they charge a fee. Be sure to negotiate the price in advance, usually 10-20 yuan, and bargaining is possible. 🚙 Recommended Route - Panoramic 6-Day Tour Day 1: Lhasa → Mila Pass → Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon → Sosong Village Day 2: Sosong Village → Mount Namjagbarwa → Gongdelin Grassland → Zedang Day 3: Zedang → Yamdrok Lake → Karola Glacier → Manla Reservoir → Shigatse Day 4: Shigatse → Gyatso La Pass → Everest Base Camp Day 5: Everest Base Camp → Gawula Pass → Nimu Prairie → Damxung Day 6: Damxung → Northern Tibetan Grassland → Nagqu La Pass → Namtso → Lhasa 🌲 Highlights of the Trip ✨ Luxury nine-seater MPV land first class, with drone support throughout the journey ✨ Prayer flags + longda + mineral water + 10 liters of medical oxygen ✨ Urban Potala Palace Tibetan dress photo shoot (retouched + 10 film negatives + makeup) ✨ Accommodation upgrade, independent standard rooms in Everest homestay + oxygen hotels in Damxung and Shigatse ✨ Specialty meals, yak meat soup pot + Linzhi stone pot chicken + Everest hot pot

Shigatse is really a surprising city. Not only is it an important border city, but it is also an important stronghold of Tibetan Buddhism Gelug Sect, with many ancient temples, and the entire city is unexpectedly new. BUT for drivers, there are the strictest traffic rules in Tibet here, sisters who drive by themselves must remember to abide by the speed limit, otherwise a fine of ¥1200 + 6 points is inevitable. In fact, there are several ancient sites and temples in the surrounding counties and cities of Shigatse. However, we stayed in Shigatse city for two nights to prepare for the border defense certificate and supplies on the weekend. The most unexpected places we got are 1 the Tashilhunpo Monastery in the city, and 2 the Manla Reservoir, which is very photogenic and beautiful. Karola Glacier: The most famous glacier near Shigatse. At an altitude of 5,000 meters, it was once the filming location of the movie Red River Valley. The advantage is a glacier that can be reached by car, but the ice surface is actually relatively small, mainly white glaciers and bald mountains, with not many highlights. The peak season ticket is ¥ 50, and the off-season is free. It is said that if you do not stop and just drive by, you can actually not pay the ticket. Manla Reservoir: I didn't expect this unremarkable reservoir to be the most beautiful place we felt from Nyingchi to Shigatse. The real Tiffany blue, and the winter water surface is half frozen and half flowing, which is very beautiful. You can step on the blue ice on the lake, we played by the water for most of the day, and the aerial photography can capture the layered lake surface, which is very beautiful. There is also a prayer flag mountain nearby where you can see the panoramic view, which is also very beautiful, and the filming effect is not lost to Riyue Mountain. Tashilhunpo Monastery: It is very convenient in Shigatse city, and there is a parking lot next to the temple. The temple covers an area of 300,000 square meters. In addition to the three magnificent red temples / stupas, there are many pure white lama accommodation and study areas nearby, which feels like visiting an ancient town, very comfortable. And there are much fewer tourists than the Potala Palace, and the experience is excellent. However, the Tashi Temple still requires a ticket of ¥ 55 in winter (peak season 100). Although the opening hours are written as 9:30-12:30 & 15:30-18:30. But the big temple will close around 17:30 in the afternoon. Remember to pay attention to the time. Mount Everest Base Camp: The Everest Base Camp will be dismantled in winter, and there is no overnight accommodation. You can only take a close look at Everest and the monument. Except for the shock of seeing the snow-capped mountains at the Gawula Pass, the base camp is actually a bit boring. Tips: There are very strict speed limits in Shigatse city and on the way to Everest. Violations will really be fined and deducted points. Remember to drive in combination with navigation prompts and speed limit signs. Pay attention to the speed camera at any time. Shigatse can apply for a border defense certificate without a criminal record certificate, and it can be done in five minutes with an ID card, which is very convenient. The places for the certificate are divided into 1, Shigatse Government Service Center (working day). 2, Snowy Everest Women's Certificate Room (weekend). Friends who are going to Ali or Everest, remember to pay attention to the time of the certificate. If you need to purchase supplies, you can buy more in Shigatse. There are large supermarkets, clothing cities, and pharmacies here, especially thick clothes and outdoor supplies can be found.

🌈“When you can't find the answer, go and see the world”! Some people are obsessed with the scenery of Tibet, some are looking for faith I might have both I want to see this breathtaking scenery Feel every blessing of the wind blowing the prayer flags - About how to go to Tibet 🚙Self-driving: The distance between scenic spots in Tibet is very far, driving time is long, easy to fatigue, and consumes a lot of time. If you have plenty of time🕙, you can drive with your partners who are skilled in driving, it will be much easier 🚞Train: The price💰is relatively low, suitable for tourists with limited budget, and the scenery along the way is very nice, the first choice for little sisters entering Tibet for the first time Airplane: Faster than other methods, but the price is higher, easy to have altitude sickness - About the people who are not suitable for going to Tibet People with various organic heart diseases, blood diseases, cerebrovascular diseases People with chronic respiratory diseases, obstructive lung diseases, such as bronchial asthma, emphysema, etc. High-risk pregnant women People who have been diagnosed with high altitude pulmonary edema, high altitude cerebral edema, high altitude hypertension, high altitude heart disease - About the precautions for altitude sickness Altitude sickness can be divided into the following situations 🔸Increased heart rate 🔸Nausea and vomiting 🔸Shortness of breath 🔸Dizziness and chest tightness 🔸Fatigue and nasal congestion - 📝Note tips： Never resist altitude sickness! If you feel uncomfortable, you must inhale oxygen! Do not walk fast, do not run, and it is best not to do physical labor Do not overeat or drink, so as not to increase the burden on the digestive organs Drink more hot water, keep warm Stop intense exercise about a week before going to the plateau Do not take a bath two or three days before entering the plateau to avoid catching a cold It is recommended to bring a nasal spray, it can be used when you can't sleep due to nasal congestion caused by altitude sickness at night Drink a bottle of glucose before setting off in the morning, quickly restore blood sugar, can alleviate altitude sickness Do not drink alcohol and smoke, you can drink butter tea, drinking butter tea can alleviate altitude sickness to a certain extent - About my route Day: Lhasa-Mila Mountain Pass-Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon-Sosong Village Day: Sosong Village-Sunrise of Namjagbarwa Peak-Gongdelin Grassland-Changzhu Temple+Overlooking Yongbulakang Zedang Day: Zedang-Gangbala Mountain-Yang Lake-Karola Glacier-Manla Reservoir-Shigatse Day: Shigatse-Dingri-Jiajula Mountain Pass-Everest Base Camp Day: Everest Base Camp-Gawula Mountain Pass-Dingri-Nimu Grassland-Dangxiong Day: Dangxiong-Tibetan North Grassland-Nagenla Mountain Pass-Namtso-Dangxiong-Lhasa -

Tibet Ali. Led by a photographer guide, this is the Tibet of Tibet, the farthest wander of the soul. Here is vast and desolate, here everything grows, here are majestic white snow-capped mountains, blue ethereal lakes, freely running elves, devout and simple believers. Stepping into this land, one feels not only shock but also awe and emotion. This is the travel route crowned as the 'ceiling of travel'. Itinerary: D1 Lhasa—Yamdrok Lake—Karo La Glacier—Manla Reservoir—Shigatse D2 Shigatse—Tashilhunpo Monastery—Gawu La Pass—Gyatso La Pass—Gawu La Pass—Everest Base Camp D3 Everest—Peiku Tso—Shishapangma (distant view)—Saga D4 Non-Kora: Saga—Zhongba—Maquan River Wetland Park—Gong Tso—Mount Kailash (Sacred Mountain)—Darchen Kora: Saga—Zhongba—Maquan River Wetland Park—Gong Tso—Mount Kailash (Sacred Mountain)—Darchen (by car + hiking) Start Kora around 2 PM, try to stay at Zhire Monastery at night (porter and guide self-arranged) D5 Non-Kora: Darchen—Lake Manasarovar (by car)—Lake Rakshastal (Ghost Lake)—Darchen Kora: Zhire Monastery—Darchen (this day is for Kora hiking) D6 Darchen—Piyang Caves—Zanda Earth Forest—Guge Kingdom—Tholing Monastery—Zanda D7 Zanda—Shiquanhe—Pangong Tso—Rutog Rock Paintings—Shiquanhe D8 Shiquanhe Town—Geji County—Xiongba Township—Yare Township—Rindo Township D9 Rindo Township—Renqingxiubu Tso—Dawa Tso—Angla Ren Tso—Zabuye Chaka Salt Lake—Coqen County D10 Coqen—Zhari Namco—Dangre Yongcuo—Wenbu South Village D11 Wenbu South Village—Wenbu North Village—Dangqiong Tso—Nima—Selin Tso—Bangong Tso—Bangong D12 Bangong—Half Circle of Namtso—Namtso Tashi Peninsula—Nagen La Pass—Nyainqentanglha Mountain Viewing Platform—distant view of Yangbajing Hot Springs—Lhasa Warm Tips: The average altitude in Ali is 4500 meters, so most people traveling to Ali will experience some altitude sickness, mainly manifested as headaches, vomiting, shortness of breath, chest tightness, bloating, loss of appetite, and poor sleep. Generally, a 2-3 day adaptation period in Lhasa is needed. Rest more, speak slowly to conserve energy, and take pain relievers like Bufalin or Acetaminophen to alleviate headaches. The accommodation conditions in Ali are relatively poor compared to other regions of Tibet, especially below the county level, usually pastoral homestays and local guesthouses. Be prepared for a psychological gap.

Manla Reservoir is located in Longma Township, Jiangzi County, upstream of the Nianchu River. Similar to Yamdrok Lake, it is a clear pool embedded in the mountains. Although it is an artificial reservoir, the green lake water reflects the distant mountains, making it particularly beautiful. When traveling from Jiangzi County to Yamdrok Lake, you will pass by here. There is a small pavilion on the roadside where you can enjoy the view of the reservoir from a high place and take a rest. [Ticket]Free, specific charges subject to on-site announcement. [Opening Hours]Open all day. [Note]In high-altitude areas, pay attention to your own condition.