Traveling in Shigatse, Tibet, I went to Yadong County once on the recommendation of a local friend. It takes three days and two nights to get to know this border county bordering Bhutan and India.
I really like such a small and quiet place, without excessive tourism development, and retains the original appearance. And except for the 15 yuan ticket for the Kagyu Temple, other places are free and open.
Maybe you have never heard of Yadong, the treasure travel destination of Shigatse, hidden in the boudoir. This time, follow my lens to see.
Yadong is Tibetan, also known as Zhuomu, known as "Tibet Jiangnan".
The ecological environment here is excellent, the natural resources are abundant, there is no industrial pollution in the territory, the air quality rate reaches over 95%, and the water resources are very rich, making the local forest resources very rich.
Standing on the mountainside that day overlooking Yadong County, a meandering river flows through Yadong County, and the whole Yadong is located in a quiet valley.
Driving more than 300 kilometers from Shigatse, Tibet, we arrived at the border county of Yadong, which took less than five hours. However, you need a border defense card to come here, and you will pass through three border checkpoints along the way.
Along the S204 Provincial Highway, it passes through Bailang County, Gyangze County, and Kangma County in the Shigatse area, and finally arrives at Yadong County. Snow mountains, lakes, flocks... that road is very suitable for self-driving.
At first glance, Yadong County is already night.
The streets are clean and there are no people. This place is more prosperous than I imagined. Walking along the river, the stream is gurgling, and there are many teahouses.
Staying at Jinjiang Metropolo Hotel in Yadong County, it is said that this is already the best hotel in Yadong County.
Why is Yadong County a treasure travel destination in Shigatse, Tibet? There are too many beautiful food here, as well as Kangbu Hot Spring, which is really suitable for vacation. Let me tell you one by one:
1. The beautiful and sentimental lake
100 kilometers away from Yadong County, there is a Duoqing Lake, which is named after the nearby Duoqing Village. The lake is 4,500 meters above sea level, with an area of more than 1.5 million mu, and a fish reserve of more than 1,500 tons.
On the road from Shigatse to Yadong County, you can see this lake, which is amazing at a glance.
Standing by the lake, watching the lake and the snow-capped mountains form a magnificent picture. Passionate Lake does not charge tickets, and there are no man-made buildings, which is very original.
Driving along the Passionate Lake all the way, the feeling is super good.
That day, by the Lake of Passion, I encountered a group of sheep drinking water by chance. The picture was so beautiful. The Amorous Lake in winter, half of the lake is frozen, is also extremely beautiful.
By the side of Duoqing Lake, you can also overlook the Zhuomulari Snow Mountain, the watchman of the mountain and the lake. In Tibet in winter, there are basically thousands of miles of dark clouds every day.
However, the wind is very strong by the passionate lake, friends who are going to pay attention to keep warm.
If time permits, you can watch a sunset by the amorous lake. As the sun sets, the snow-capped mountains are golden against the backdrop. Then, the sky turned pink and blue, quite dreamy.
Zhuomulari Goddess Peak
Zhuomulari Goddess Peak in Yadong enjoys a high reputation at home and abroad. But no one has climbed to the top so far. It is a holy and pure land, and it is a good place for adventure tourism and scientific investigation.
Here, you can appreciate the majesty of Shennv Peak quite closely. There is a viewing platform of Zhuomulari Goddess Peak, a white pagoda, prayer flags, and snow-capped mountains, which form a beautiful picture scroll.
Zhuomlari Goddess Peak belongs to the middle section of the Himalayas, with an altitude of 7,600 meters. It is located at the junction of the Kingdom of Bhutan and Yadong County, Tibet, China.
It is said that there is a beautiful and touching love story here.
"Zhuo Mu" is a girl, one of the Seven Fairies of the Himalayas, who is deeply in love with the brave Prince Zhang Jia of Gancheng. When he was about to marry the prince, the prince of the Bu tribe was jealous of their love affair and wanted to murder Prince Zhangjia of Gancheng. In the end, the three of them turned into three majestic snow mountains, protecting the vast people, grasslands, cattle and sheep of their respective tribes.
The Zhuomulari Snow Mountain is majestic and magical. The west side of the mountain is in China, and the east side is in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Grasslands, yaks, and snow-capped mountains, just a random shot is a postcard.
parry prairie
Yadong County also has the highest town in the world - Pali Town.
Pali Grassland is located at the junction of the northern and southern foothills of the Himalayas, with an altitude of 4,360 meters and a total area of more than 1,000 square kilometers. Due to the influence of the warm and humid air flow in the Indian Ocean, the precipitation is relatively abundant, making it one of the most fertile pastures in Tibet.
The Pali Grassland in winter is a golden oil painting.
The black Parry yak is pacing slowly on the grassland. The high-quality and rich alpine meadows and grasslands can breed the excellent Pali yaks in Tibet.
It is said that from May to June every year, the Pali grassland is full of flowers. So the grass grew in my heart again, the Pali grassland with flowers blooming in spring, and I thought about finding a chance to come back next year.
Qumei Xionggu Monument
When you come to Shigatse Yadong County, when you pass the Qumei Xionggu Anti-British Monument, I hope you stop the car and stand in front of the monument for a few minutes.
Qumei Xionggu is located about 2 kilometers away from Guru Village, Duna Township, Yadong County. According to historical records, when the British Expeditionary Force invaded Tibet in 1903, it encountered a sniper attack from the Tibetan garrison in Qumeixiong Valley, where more than 700 Tibetan soldiers were all killed.
The tragic history of this invasion is inscribed on the monument in Tibetan and Chinese. Inside the glass room, a section of remaining earthen wall is a witness of that period of history.
To Nathu La Pass
We also went to Nathu La Pass that day to see the border guards guarding the border. The mountain road is winding, the sky is blue and white clouds, and the car is driving in the deep mountains.
There is a border guard station here, and after more than 30 kilometers, it is India. The border guards guard the frontiers of the motherland with youth and blood.
The name "Nathula" in Tibetan means the place with the most wind and snow. It is located at the junction of Shigatse Yadong County in Tibet and Sikkim State in India on the east side of the Himalayas. It is 4545 meters above sea level and is the highest road trade channel in the world.
More than 2,000 years ago, the Zelila Pass near the Netui Pass was the main passage of Nan County on the "Silk Road", and it was also a border trade point between China and India.
It is said that before the affair, you can continue to move forward, there is a national gate, but it is a pity that you can only stop here.
Quiet Kagyu Monastery
The Kagyu Temple on the mountainside is the only place where tickets are accepted for this trip to Yadong County. 15 yuan ticket, no tourists in winter, a sense of independence from the world.
The temple was founded in 1747 by Kagyu monks Zhuwang Ada and Gongma Tenzin, 18 kilometers away from Yadong County.
The Kagyu Temple in the quiet mountains is very suitable for stopping and thinking. Who are you? What kind of life do you want? Do you have any dreams?
Rinca's Summer Village
I also went to Xiari Village in Yadong, I like the name of this village very much. In summer, many people from nearby counties come here for Rinca for vacation.
There are huge virgin forests here, and these fir trees are over 120 years old.
Because many people like to vacation in Yadong, Xiari Village has also built hotels and holiday villas, but they have not opened yet.
Yadong special products
When it comes to Yadong, I have to say Yadong salmon. Yadong salmon belongs to the second-class national wild aquatic protection animals. It is only distributed in the river basin of nearly 20 kilometers between Yadong County and Lower Yadong County in the whole of Tibet.
Today, Yadong salmon has been farmed artificially, and many foodies come to Yadong for this delicacy. Yadong salmon is fat and thin, with a lot of fat, thick meat and delicious taste.
I was fortunate enough to visit the Yadong salmon breeding base. The environment is really nice, surrounded by mountains. It is said that the annual sales volume of Yadong salmon is 15-20 tons, but it is often out of stock.
Mr. Rob, a local technician, enthusiastically introduced the situation of salmon farming to us.
At the restaurant in Yadong County in the evening, I ate salmon soup and salmon sashimi. The amazing taste must not be missed.
Yadong is rich in products. In addition to Yadong salmon, Yadong wild black fungus, wild honey and other local specialties are often in short supply because of their excellent quality.
There are also special products such as Tibetan liquor, local eggs, and woolen blankets. You can buy these local special products at the Yadong County E-commerce Public Service Center, and they are all very good souvenirs.
Mount Everest e-commerce in Shigatse, integration of agriculture and tourism. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, I sincerely hope that more people will know about these green, natural and healthy agricultural products in Yadong County.
Travel Tips:
Tourist route: Shigatse - Gyantse Zongshan Ancient Castle - Passionate Lake - Zhuomulari Goddess Peak - Pali Grassland - Qumei Xiong Valley - Yadong County - Kagyu Temple - Nathu La Pass
Recommended local products: Yadong black fungus, Yadong honey, canned Yadong salmon, Tibetan liquor, native eggs, woolen blanket
Recommended place to buy offline: Yadong County E-Commerce Public Service Center