I am strange to Shannan because many people have been to Tibet, Lhasa and Yanghu Lake (Yanghu Lake is in Shannan) not far from Lhasa, but few people know where to play, what to do and how to play in Shannan. Today, I will tell you about some interesting places in the south of Zangyuan Mountain, where you can play for a few days and how to play.
How to play in Shannan for two days and two days mainly takes Ramacuo as the representative scenic spot, and makes a tour of the first-line scenic spot of Jiacha. D 1 Departing from Lhasa-Gandan Temple-Skinlazhuo-Kutokuhayashi Grassland-Malu Nature Reserve-Zengqi Township Snow Mountain-Dagu Canyon-Gacha D2 Gacha-Millennium Walnut Forest-Ramlacuo-Dagu Canyon-Yarlung Zangbo River Observation Platform-Sanye Temple
D 1 Lhasa-Gandan Temple-Skinlacuo-Ma Lu Reserve-Gacha
Lhasa goes out of the city from west to east and arrives at Gandan Temple along Lalin Expressway. Gandan Temple is the most distinctive of the six major temples of the Yellow Sect. It was built in 1409 by Master Zong Kaba, the founder of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It can be said that it is the ancestral temple of the Gelug Sect, which has been included in the list of national key cultural relics protection units.
After visiting Gandan Temple, return to Lalin Expressway, pass through Mozhugongka County, and arrive at Sikin Lacuo, the famous God of Wealth in Tibet. The topography of Lake Lachuo in Sikkim is like a treasure plate, surrounded by peaks and beautiful. After leaving Skinlacuo, I continued to go to Zengqi Township, with Gondelin Grassland, Red Deer Nature Reserve and Snow Mountain in Zengqi Township, and stayed overnight.
D2 Gacha-Ramlaco-Dagu Gorge-Yarlung Zangbo River
Starting from Jiacha in the morning, the first place to go is the famous elephant-watching lake Ramlaco. As a famous holy lake in Tibet, it is said that this lake is destined to let people see their past lives in it. Lamla Cuo has a high altitude, so vehicles can only go to the parking place at an altitude of 5 100 meters, and the observation deck is at an altitude of 5,300 meters, so it is necessary to walk there.
After coming out of Lamla Cuo, it passes through Sangri County and reaches Dagu Canyon, one of the four gorges of Yarlung Zangbo River. This is the home of wild animals, especially Tibetan macaques playing on the highway, which adds a lot of fun to travel.
For most people who travel to Tibet, two days may not be enough. If you have more time, you can refer to the following four days. During these four days, you can enjoy the long history and culture of Shannan while enjoying more natural scenery.
Play for four days
Relatively speaking, four days is acceptable for most tourists. When you really finish these four days, you will find that this is the most cost-effective choice to visit Shannan.
D 1 Lhasa-Yang Zhuo Yongcuo-Dalong Castle-Pumo Yongcuo-Lalong Temple-Loza-Sexiang
D2 Sexiang-Saikaguotuo-Wolong-Lacan-Kajiu Temple in Zhuo Luo
D3 Kajiu Temple-Cuomei-Zhegucuo-Zedang
D4 Zedang-Yongbulakang-Sanye Temple-Duojiezage Temple-Lhasa
D 1 Lhasa-Yang Zhuo Yongcuo-Dalong Castle-Pumoyongcuo-Loza
The famous holy lake yangzhuo yongcuo will not be introduced in detail here. After passing Langkazi, the car went south, came out of Dalong Town and continued to climb to the top of the mountain. Pum Yong CuO appeared before us. Pumo Yongcuo, like the sea, together with the rolling snow-capped mountains opposite, forms the most magnificent lakes and mountains in Shannan.
Moving on, on Mount Mundala at an altitude of 5,363 meters, the highway winds among the mountains, and we can also enjoy the magnificent snow-capped mountains of more than 7,000 meters from all angles. The next stop will be a mysterious temple-Lalong Temple, whose skeleton wall is the mysterious place of Tibetan Buddhism. You can have dinner in Loza County. After dinner, drive slowly to Sexiang, a small town on the border between China and Bhutan.
D2 Sexiang-Saikaguotuo-Wolong-Lacan-Kajiu Temple in Zhuo Luo
The border town in the early morning is hidden in peace. In the morning, I visited an important temple of the Kagyu Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, which is also a national cultural relic protection unit, Saikaguta Temple. Leave Sexiang and drive to Shannan, and you will see the Tibetan bunker with a long history. Arrived in the border town of Lacan that night. After dinner, I climbed the Kajiu Temple at the top of the mountain to visit this foggy temple.
D3 Kajiu Temple-Cuomei-Zhegucuo-Zedang
Leave Kajiu Temple and come to Cuomei Town in the mountains. After a short stay in Cuomei town, continue to the north. In the middle of the beautiful Zhegucuo, there are strong wild donkeys running on the grassland by the lake, and there are also herds of cattle and sheep by herders.
D4 Zedang-Yongbulakang-Sanye Temple-Duojiezage Temple-Lhasa
Yongbulakang, which means "mother's womb" in Tibetan, is the first palace in Tibetan history and one of the earliest buildings in Tibet. It is located in the southeast of Zedang Town in Shannan region, towering at the top of Tashi on the east bank of Yalong River every other day. The murals in the palace vividly depict the historical story of the first king, the first building and the first cultivated land in Tibet.
Leave Yongbulakang and arrive at the next stop, Samye Temple. Samye Temple was built during the Tubo Dynasty in the 8th century, and it is the first Buddhist temple in Tibet to be shaved and become a monk. The buildings in the temple are arranged according to the Buddhist cosmology. The central Buddhist temple has three styles: Tibetan, Chinese and Indian, so Sanye Temple is also called Sanyang Temple. Climb the temple tower and overlook the spectacular Yarlung Zangbo River, which is unforgettable for a long time!
If you have enough time, I will introduce you to the 7-day deep tour route in Shannan.
Play for seven days
The four-day trip basically visited all the famous scenic spots in Shannan, but the charm of Shannan in Tibet is far more than that. If it's not over yet, if there is enough time, a seven-day deep tour in Shannan will be a good choice. In seven days, you will travel around the whole Shannan region, including snow-capped mountains and lakes, mysterious temples, primitive villages, wild animals and multi-ethnic gathering places, deeply appreciate the taste of Shannan, and satisfy all your imagination of Tibet at one time!
D 1 Lhasa-Yanghu-Pumoyongcuo-Tuicun-Loza
D2 Loza-Sexiang-Liangsi-Lapu Hot Spring-Sexiang
D3 Color Township-Baimalincuo-Lacang-Kajiu Temple
D4 Kajiu Temple-Cuomei-Gutui-Zhegucuo-Cuona
D5 Cuona-Dong Zhang Waterfall-Rhododendron Sea-Lebugou
D6 Lebugou-Nari Yongcuo-Qiuduojiang-Qusong-Jiacha
D7 Gacha-Ramlaco-Grand Canyon-Yongbulakang-Lhasa
D 1 Lhasa-Yanghu-Pumoyongcuo-Tuicun-Loza
Depart from Lhasa in the morning to Yanghu, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. After enjoying the lakes and mountains in the snowy plateau, you can see the majestic and sacred Kuragang Rifeng Group on Mundala Mountain. In Lalong Temple, in addition to magnificent palaces and quaint mountain villages, you will also see the mysterious skeleton wall.
D2 Loza-Sexiang-Liangsi-Lapu Hot Spring-Sexiang
Leave Loza County in the morning and go to Sexiang, a small town on the border between China and Bhutan. Sexiang is not only an important border area, but also a very important pilgrimage site. Lapu Hot Spring is famous for its magical curative effect in Tibet. After soaking in hot springs, go back to Sexiang and have a good sleep.
D3 Sexiang-Baimalincuo-Lacang-Kajiu Temple
Leave the town, go over the mountains and go to the mysterious white horse forest fault. As a soul-sending lake for lotus and peanut masters, Baima Lincuo has a very high position in the hearts of thousands of believers. Next to Baima Lincuo is the majestic Kare River Peak Group, which is far away from the 7000-meter snow-capped mountain, making you unforgettable!
D4 Kajiu Temple-Cuomei-Gutui-Zhegucuo-Cuona
Kajiu Temple is located in the forest peaks behind Lacang Town, Luozha County, Shannan region, with an altitude of about 3,996 meters. The temple is located at a commanding height on the mountain. The lush vegetation, birds and flowers, beautiful scenery and pleasant climate here can really be described as a feeling of being in a paradise on earth.
D5 Cuona-Dong Zhang Falls-Lebugou
Cross the Himalayas and come to the other side of the Himalayas. At the end of the expressway, you can enjoy the beautiful Dong Zhang Waterfall. In Langpo Valley, there is also a hidden "Rhododendron Sea" surrounded by mountains. During the renovation of several herdsmen's homes, it seemed like a paradise.
Returning to Cuona County from the wave trough, you will go to another deep valley across the Himalayas-Lebugou. Stay in a stone house full of memba characteristics for one night and feel the warmth and humidity from the Indian Ocean. This will definitely be an unforgettable night!
D6 Lebugou-Nari Yongcuo-Qiuduojiang-Qusong-Jiacha
The morning in Lebugou is foggy. Wake up in this oxygen bar in southern Tibet and feel the infinite freshness of the Tibetan forest again! Then I will set foot on the way back, and I will pass by that day Yongcuo on the way. This huge lake is in harmony with the surrounding snow-capped mountains. If I am lucky, I will also see the wild animals that come here to feed in the morning. Leave that day and stay overnight for inspection.
D7 Gacha-Ramlaco-Grand Canyon-Yongbulakang-Lhasa
Leaving Jiacha County will take you to the beautiful Cuijiugou, endless scenery, forests, streams and snow-capped mountains. At the end of the valley is the famous sacred lake in Tibet-Ramlaco.
Return from Cuoyuan Road in Lamla and walk through the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley. The swift river will make you not only sigh the power of nature, but also pass by Dagu Waterfall and listen to the voice from heaven. Arrive in Zedang and visit the famous Yongbulakang. This is also the place where friends who love photography must go. Climbing up the back hillside, you can overlook the spectacular palace and the highland barley fields below. After having fun, return to Lhasa.
About border defense certificate
Shannan is located at the border, and many places need to apply for border defense certificates. Everyone must make preparations in advance before leaving. Counties that need to apply for border defense certificates: Luozha, Zi Long, Cuona and Cuomei.
(Source: China Tibet Tourism)