[Exploring Qinghai] Tang and Fan Ancient Road

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Go deep into the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, enjoy the magnificent scenery of grasslands, sacred mountains, and holy lakes, explore the wonders of ice and snow on the plateau, and find your own fairy tale world

Meet "Tang and Tibetan Ancient Road" to enjoy the history and civilization

The Tang-Tibet Ancient Road is a very famous traffic road in the ancient history of our country, and it is also the only way for the Central Plains to go to Qinghai, Tibet, Nepal, India and other countries since the Tang Dynasty. It starts from Xi'an (ie Chang'an) in Shaanxi Province, passes through Gansu and Qinghai, and ends at Lhasa (ie Luoxie) in Tibet, with a total length of more than 3,000 kilometers. The entire ancient road traverses the west of China, crosses the world-famous Roof of the World, and connects friendly neighbors in the southwest of my country, so it is also known as the South Silk Road.

Day 1: Pick up from the airport in Xining

Day 2: One day in downtown Xining (do plateau adaptation)

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【Qinghai Museum】

Qinghai Provincial Museum is located on the east side of Xinning Square, Chengxi District, Xining City. It is the first large-scale comprehensive museum with modern functions in Qinghai. It was rated as a national first-class museum by the China Museum Association in January 2017. As of December 2017, the museum has 10 main and side exhibition halls with an area of 9,146 square meters. There are 7 cultural relic warehouses with an area of 2593 square meters. There are 14,932 pieces/sets of cultural relics in the collection, including 2,193 pieces/sets of precious cultural relics. The cultural relics in the collection are most distinctive in the new era painted pottery and ethnic and religious cultural relics, involving religion, folk customs, politics, economy, military, production and life and other fields. It undertakes many tasks such as exhibitions, cultural relics protection, scientific research, talent team training, social service functions, foreign education publicity and exchanges, etc.

【Qinghai Tibetan Museum】

Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum was completed in 2006, with a total construction area of 12,000 square meters. It is the only comprehensive museum in the world that comprehensively collects, protects, displays and studies Tibetan culture. It is also the best museum for opening up and national unity and progress in Qinghai Province. example.

【Qinghai Natural History Museum】

Qinghai Museum of Natural History promotes the natural ecology and geography of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, promotes environmental protection, and uses a combination of physical specimens and high-tech methods to vividly demonstrate the gorgeous scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, precious mineral deposits, animal and plant populations, and natural laws of ecological characteristics. , is currently the largest natural museum in China. The completion of the museum has filled the gap in my country and even the world in introducing the natural and ecological content of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and has become another "golden business card" for the tourism resources of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Day 3: Xining - Qinghai Lake - Maduo

Maduo, which means "the source of the Yellow River" in Tibetan, is located in the northwest of Guoluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. Maduo County is the birthplace of the Yellow River. There are dense rivers and many lakes in the county. There are 4,077 large and small lakes in the county. The source of the Yellow River is located in the hinterland of Qinghai. In the hinterland there are Kunlun Mountains, Yankela Mountains, and Buerhanbu Mountains; there is a basin under the mountains, and there used to be a large swamp, which is a sea of flowers formed by high mountains and snow water, called Xingxiu Sea (due to environmental pollution and human destruction. , has now disappeared). But it is not yet the source of the river. After in-depth investigation, three sources were found: one is Zhaqu, the other is Yueguzong Liequ, and the third is Kariqu. Zhaqu dries up most of the year, while Kariqu is the longest and has the largest drainage area, and it does not dry up in the dry season. It is the source of the Yellow River. In addition, Zaling Lake and Ering Lake not far from it to the east are the two largest lakes in the Heyuan area.

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【Qinghai Lake】

Qinghai Lake is the largest saltwater lake in China, also known as "Cuowenbao" in Tibetan, which means "green lake". The area is more than 4,500 square kilometers. The huge emerald jade plate is embedded between the mountains and the grasslands, forming a magnificent and beautiful scenery of mountains, lakes and grasslands. After lunch, drive to Maduo, pass through Liushaogou, Gonghe County, Heka Town, Huashi Gorge and arrive at Maduo, the first county at the source of the Yellow River.

【Maduo Yellow River Tourist Area】

The fourth day: Maduo ----- Yushu

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【Qinghai Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve】

The Yangtze River, the Yellow River, and the Lancang River, the three rivers with surging waves and rolling waves, have always been well known to the world. Their origins are in the same "cradle", which is the Guoluo and Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefectures in Qinghai Province with an average altitude of nearly 5,000 meters. The Yangtze River originates from the Geladandong Ice Peak, the main peak of the Tanggula Mountains. The golden dragon that was born in the sky originated from the Kariqu River Valley and the Yueguzonglie Basin at the northern foot of Bayan Har Mountain. The source lakes and streams are dotted with beautiful water and grass, and the scenery is spectacular; the Lancang River originates from the northern foot of Tanggula Mountain. Qunguo Tashi Beach. The terrain here is complicated, swamps are everywhere, it is a gathering place for rare birds and animals, and the scenery is extremely charming. The source area of the Three Rivers is the largest natural wetland distribution area in my country, known as the "Asian Water Tower" and "Chinese Water Tower".

【Tang Monk Sun scripture platform】

Tongtian River flows from northwest to southeast on the Yushu Grassland, traverses nearly a thousand kilometers, and feeds all things in Yushu Grassland. Located on the south bank of the Tongtian River Bridge, there is a huge rock with several ancient cypresses beside it, and the trees are covered with scriptures. According to legend, when Tang Seng came back from learning Buddhist scriptures, when he passed the Tongtian River, because he forgot the old turtle's instructions, the old turtle threw Tang Seng and his party into the river. After landing, they dried the wet scriptures here. are printed on stone. The handwriting still exists and is clearly legible.

【Bayan Harshan】

Bayan Har Mountain is located in the south of central Qinghai. It is the southern branch of the Kunlun Mountains. It is connected to Hoh Xil Mountain in the west, Min Mountain and Qiongxia Mountain in the east. Where the source is, the southern foot is where the northern source of the Yangtze River is located. Bayan Har in Mongolian means "rich blue mountain".

Day 5: Yushu Day Tour

Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, an autonomous prefecture under the jurisdiction of Qinghai Province, means "relics" in Tibetan. In Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, there are unique plateau natural landscapes and folk customs, including Yushu singing and dancing, Tibetan costumes and unique customs, and there are Princess Wencheng Temple and many religious sects. There are Buddhist temples listed in the Xinzhai Jiana Mani Stone Pile and the Tsongkhapa Buddha Statue in the Gangcha Temple Hall, and there are three national nature reserves such as "Sanjiangyuan", Longbaotan and Hoh Xil. There are more than 40 scenic spots and scenic spots in the whole state for sightseeing. The folk customs of Yushu are uniquely charming, and there is a grand Yushu Horse Racing Festival here.

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【Jiegu Temple】

Located on the Dongjie Ancient Mountain in Yushujie Ancient Town, it is the main temple of the Sakya Sect in Qinghai Province. The main buildings include: 2 scripture halls, 220 monk houses, and the main building "Du Wenzhou Gyatso" can accommodate 100 wah chant through. Lecture Institute, Jokhang Hall, Maitreya Hall, Gyana and Wenbao-Yuan all have their own characteristics.

【The world's largest mani pile】

The mani pile is made of mani stones engraved with the six-character mantra "Om Mani Padme Moo", which translates into Chinese "Ah! Holy Buddha on the lotus seat! Oh!" Some mani stones are also engraved with - or Buddha statues, Numerous rows of "Mani stones" together form a series of sutra stone walls. At present, there are 260 million Mani stones, forming a Mani stone city. Jiegu Temple is located in the east of Jiegu Town. It is famous in the Tibetan area of my country for its magnificent architecture, numerous monks, rich cultural relics, and many eminent monks and disciples. The halls and monk houses are well arranged, towering above the hills. The mani stone piles of Jiegu Temple are famous all over the world. The first Jia Na-settled in Xinzhai Village in the east of the town in his later years and built the mani piles here, known as "Jiana Mani Stacks" and "Xinzhai Mani Stacks". . Over the past 200 years, more than 2.5 billion mani stones have been accumulated, which can be called "the largest mani pile in the world" and has become an excellent representative of Tibetan religious culture.

【Princess Wencheng Temple】

Princess Wencheng Temple is located not far from the mouth of Bainagou (also known as Baigou). The temple faces south from the north, backed by steep and steep rock walls, next to Qingxi River, which is as clear as nectar, and faces Batang Mountain, with green shrubs, lush green grass, and fragrant birds and flowers. In the middle, there is a canyon winding Twisting, gravel everywhere. Due to the elegant and quiet environment of Bainagou, the beautiful scenery and mild and pleasant climate, the local people regard it as a rare "celestial paradise" on the Yushu Plateau. Cross the creek and step into the temple with locked stone walls and rock-embedded doors. Inside is a small courtyard with whitewashed walls and pebbles. There is a small stone tablet next to the temple gate, which briefly records the construction of Princess Wencheng in ancient Tibetan language. The origin and general time of the temple. On the left side of the courtyard is a majestic general with a knife and armor, with a majestic physique and a majestic face; Fairy riding a crane who wants to fly.

【Lebagou】

"Lebagou" means "beautiful ditch" in Tibetan. The natural scenery in the ditch is just like a full-scale cube picture scroll: snowy and ice peaks on the top of the mountain, pines and cypresses on the mountainside, strange rocks and rocks, mist and gauze, and the bottom of the valley. The gurgling water and the fragrant grass. From top to bottom, the layers are clear and pleasing to the eye. Lebagou is also the world of mani. At the mouth of the ditch, there are stone carvings of the Buddha in the Tang Dynasty. In the valley, there are mani stones carved with Buddha statues and Buddhist scriptures all over the mountains and plains. It is called "Buddha statue ditch" and "Buddhist scripture ditch". In Lebagou, mani stones engraved with the six-character mantra of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and - are all over the head and can be seen everywhere.

【Longbao Beach】

There are towering mountains around Longbao Beach, extending in parallel. There is a 10-kilometer-long and 3-kilometer-wide valley in the middle, on which there are exposed lake remnants and piles of gravel, which are actually alpine meadow-type swamps. The altitude is more than 4000 meters, but this unique and strange geographical environment is the origin of rare birds and animals on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and some precious medicinal materials. It is known as the "Hometown of Black-necked Cranes" by world bird experts.

Day 6: Yushu - Nangqian - Leiwuqi - Qamdo

Nangqian County is located at the southernmost tip of Qinghai Province. It is a natural, beautiful and rich grassland. It was Qiang land before the Wei and Jin Dynasties. Yushu Grassland is lush with pastures, and there are many ancient temples, such as Dana Temple, Sumang Temple, Dongcang Dazang Brokerage, Naiye Village and Gading Temple. Natural landscapes include Rancha Grand Canyon, Baizha Ancient Salt Field, Naijiama Mountain, Dana River Valley, Xiaolonggou Canyon, etc., with beautiful scenery. There are unforgettable local conditions and customs, as well as majestic, powerful, rough and uninhibited singing and dancing.

Leiwuqi County belongs to Qamdo City, Tibet Autonomous Region, and is located in the northeast of Tibet Autonomous Region. Leiwuqi is recognized as "Little Switzerland of Tibet" and "Back Garden of Qamdo". There are Leiwuqi Temple (Chajma Hall), Yi Attractions such as Ri Hot Spring, Old Michan Temple, Bengle Karst Cave, and Dequ Pozhang Mountain. Leiwuqi has a vast territory, magnificent mountains and rivers, beautiful scenery and outstanding people. There are not only rich and colorful natural landscapes such as Yiji Holy Mountain, Deqing Pozhang Holy Mountain, Seji Holy Mountain, Tang Dynasty Berlin, Yiri Hot Spring, Bengle Karst Cave, Mirage Hu and Tsogarma Holy Lake, but also Karma, which is well-known in Tibetan areas. There are colorful cultural landscapes such as Dota Forest and Changmaoling Red Deer Reserve.

Qamdo is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of the Tibet Autonomous Region of the People's Republic of China. It is located in the Hengduan Mountains and the Three Rivers (Jinsha River, Lancang River, and Nu River) basin. It is a necessary place for the Tibet Highway and the Yunnan-Tibet Highway, and it is also an important place for the "Tea-Horse Ancient Road". Located in the hub position of business exchanges, it is known as the "Pearl of Eastern Tibet".

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【Gaer Temple】

Go south along 214 (in the direction of Leiwuqi), there are signs on the road, about ten kilometers out of the county, first pass the ancient salt field, there is no fork in the road, and you will arrive at the Gaer Temple, the temple is clean and far away. Ga'er Temple is the largest temple of the Bai Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The treasure of the temple in the temple is a pair of peculiar prayer wheels, which are said to be the dowry brought by Princess Wencheng when she entered Tibet to marry Songtsen Gampo. Thousands of years have passed in the temple. Looking down the mountain, it seems to be above the clouds. Those houses and pastures have become small, not worth mentioning. Between heaven and earth, there is only tranquility and Zhiyuan. The peaks around Gaer Temple are also worth seeing.

【Leiwuqi Temple】

Leiwuqi Temple is located in the north of Leiwuqi County, 3850 meters above sea level in Leiwuqi Town, 35 kilometers away from the county seat. It is the oldest and largest temple in Leiwuqi County. It is presided over by the Dalong Kagyu Sect one. It was founded in 1276 by Zaba Weishibo, an eminent monk of the Dalong Kagyu Sect, and then expanded through Daifatai, forming a famous temple with a large scale and unique architectural style. The main buildings are "Sama Dratsang", "Ningma Dratsang", "Dalong Dratsang", "Yanggong Mazhang", "Xiazhong Mazhang", "Super Large Sutra Hall", "Chajma Hall" .

【Jambaling Temple】

Jambalin Temple is located at the confluence of Angqu and Zaqu in Qamdo Town. It is majestically attached to the Hengduan Mountains and stands on the red soil layer cut by ancient glaciers. The main Buddha in Jambalin Temple is Jamba (Great Mercy) Buddha, so the temple was named Changdu Jambalin Temple. Legend has it that Tsongkhapa, the master of the Gelug Sect, was on his way from Qinghai to Lhasa to study scriptures at the age of 16. When he passed the beautiful place where the two rivers meet, he predicted that this place would be a place to promote Buddhism. Later, in 1444, Tsongkhapa's late disciple Xirao Sangbu built it here for eight years. When the temple was built, Xirao Sangbu went to teach scriptures for alms in a thousand households, and the thousand households dedicated their pastures as the site for building the temple. Jambalin Temple is the largest among the Gelug Buddhist monasteries in Qamdo City.

【Chamdo Temple】

Changdu Temple is located in Changdu Town, Changdu District, Tibet Autonomous Region, with an altitude of 3271 meters. Founded in 1437 by Tsongkhapa’s disciple Mai Xiraosangbu, it is the largest Gelugpa monastery in eastern Tibet. After the establishment of Changdu Monastery, Gelugpa gradually replaced the Karma Kagyu’s dominance in Qamdo. There were more than 5,000 monks at most. The paintings, sculptures, gold and silverware processing, Tiaoshen and other aspects of Changdu Temple are second to none. Changdu Temple is a temple that has important influence in Kham, Tibet and even the whole Tibet. It is also the largest Gelug temple in Kham. It occupies a relatively important position in the formation and development of Tibetan Buddhism. Its important historical status has had an important impact on the history and culture of Tibet, and has played an important role in promoting the unity of the Tibetan and Han nationalities.

Day 7: Qamdo - Dingqing - Baqing

Dingqing means "big platform" in Tibetan, and it was called "Jongbu" in ancient times. Dingqing County has the highest peak in eastern Tibet and the most famous holy mountain of Bon religion in Tibetan areas - Bujia Snow Mountain; there is Butuo Lake; there is Zizhu Temple, the largest Bon religion temple in Tibet built in the sky, which is an A-level tourism Scenic spots include stalactite caves, cultural and natural landscapes and other scenic spots. Dingqing County is listed as one of the tourist boutique routes of "Tea Horse Ancient Road" by Changdu City. On both sides of National Highway 317, there are dozens of large and small underground hot springs, the water temperature of which is between 38 and 50°C. Skin diseases and other diseases have a certain therapeutic effect.

Baqing County, which belongs to Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region, is located in the upper reaches of the Nujiang River, in the southern Qiangtang Lake Basin of the Northern Tibetan Plateau. Baqing County means "big cow hair tent" in Tibetan. The main peaks in the territory are Bujia Mountain in the east, Wamalala Mountain and Zhuluo Mountain in the north, and Canglai Mountain, Qurula Mountain and Wuerjiao Mountain in the northwest. The economy of Baqing County is dominated by animal husbandry, with a small proportion of planting. There are many strange natural karst caves in the mountains in Baqing County, the most amazing one is Menmo karst cave in Baqing County, which is called the secret room of fairies. Scenic tourist attractions mainly include Menmo Karst Cave, Bon Temple, and natural hot springs.

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【Dingqing Zizhu Temple】

"Zizhu" is a literal translation of Tibetan sound, meaning the peaks of six mountains, and religiously symbolizes the six degrees of paramita. It is said that Zizhu Temple was founded by the Tibetan King Muchi Zanbu. With the hard work of living Buddhas and masters of Zizhu Temple in the past dynasties, Zizhu Temple has made great achievements in terms of building scale, number of monks, scripture learning system and Tiaoshen style. The subsequent religious development in Qamdo region had an important influence. Especially when Buddhism dominated most of the Tibetan areas, Bon religion survived in the area centered on Zizhu Temple, which made Zizhu Temple enjoy a high reputation among Bon religion temples. Until now, most of the residents in this area still believe in Bon religion, and Zizhu Temple has become a special holy place for Bon religion culture.

【Menmo Cave】

Menmo Karst Cave is located in Benta Township, Baqing County, at an altitude of about 4,700 meters and about 120 kilometers away from the county seat. The karst cave is named after the location "Menmo" (transliteration in Tibetan). The original natural landscape in the cave is amazing, and it is famous for its icicles, ice fields and multiple caves. The depth and breadth of the whole cave have not been fully explored so far, and it is an excellent place for travel enthusiasts and adventure lovers.

Day 8: Baqing - Suo County - Nagqu

Suo County Alias: Sog, Suozhuang. Located at the junction of the northern Tibetan plateau and the eastern Tibetan alpine valley, in the Suoqu River Basin in the upper reaches of the Nujiang River, it is one of the "three east counties" of Nagqu City. Suo County belongs to the South Qiangtang Great Lakes Basin, the terrain is high in the northwest and low in the southeast, generally descending in steps from northwest to southeast. There are a few relatively open alpine grasslands in the west, and the rest are alpine valleys. Suo County has criss-cross gullies, criss-crossing rivers, many mountains and dangerous roads, making transportation inconvenient. Suo County is 3,980 meters above sea level, with an average elevation of 3,572 meters. Tourism resources include: Zandan Monastery, Ya'an Cave Hot Spring, Yala Mountain.

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【Little Potala Palace】

The Small Potala Palace in Suo County - Zandan Temple is located in Suo County, about 220 kilometers away from Nagqu Town. The entire Zandan Monastery is built on the mountain, divided into red and white buildings, which look like the Potala Palace from a distance. Zandan Monastery is the earliest Yellow Sect temple in northern Tibet, and it is also the largest Buddhist ancient building complex in northern Tibet. It is a nickname given by some people to the local Zandan Temple (the earliest Yellow Sect temple in northern Tibet). It is a castle-style building on the top of a mountain. Especially the windows of the white houses on the lower floors are open). Zandan Monastery was built in 1668 when the fifth Dalai Lama (the Potala Palace in its current style was built by him with reference to the Sangzhuzizong Fort in Shigatse). On the top of the mountain, the shape is similar to the Potala Palace. Yala Township, west of Yala Duo Mountain, where Zandan Monastery is located, is the hometown of Zhumu, the concubine of King Gesar.

Day 9: Nagqu - Dangxiong - Lhasa

Nagqu is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Located in the north of Tibet, between the Tanglha Mountains, the Nyainqentanglha Mountains and the Gangdise Mountains, it is located at the eastern end of the Qiangtang Plateau. The mountains are continuously distributed, divided by many lake basins, and the lakes are dotted. The average altitude is above 4500 meters. Nagqu used to be called "Black River" because the Nagqu River in the upper reaches of the Nujiang River flows through the territory. The main attractions are: Qiangtang Nature Reserve, Naqu Alpine Meadow Grassland, Medika Wetland, Tanggula Mountain, Naqu Xiaodeng Temple

Dangxiong (meaning "selected pasture" in Tibetan) is affiliated to Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region, located in the central part of Tibet Autonomous Region, at the junction of southern Tibet and northern Tibet, 170 kilometers away from Lhasa City. The highest local altitude is the main peak of Nyainqentanglha at 7111 meters, with a relative height difference of about 3000 meters. On the northern high plain, there is Nam Co, the largest lake in Tibet. The main tourist attractions are: Nyainqentanglha Mountain, Namtso, Eight Pagodas in Northern Tibet, Kangma Temple, and Yangbajing Geothermal Power Station.

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【Qiangtang Grassland】

Qiangtang, one of the five largest pastures in China, is located between the Kunlun Mountains, Tanggula Mountains and Gangdise Mountains, covering about two-thirds of the Tibet Autonomous Region, with an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. It is not only a paradise for wild animals and plants, but also a fertile cultural soil with rich sedimentary layers. The herdsmen have created a dreamy and colorful nomadic culture here. There are not only ancient rock paintings, but also the ruins of the ancient Zhang Zhung Kingdom. The footprints and stories of the hero King Gesar are all over northern Tibet. Manidui, prayer flags, and ancient pagodas can be seen everywhere, adding a bit of mystery to the Cangmang prairie. Color, the famous Tang-Fan ancient road runs through the north and south. Tents are a big attraction here. In addition to the ancient yak tents, there are also red, blue, yellow, green and white nylon tents, which are colorful and different in shape. Many tents are hung with colorful wind horse flags.

【Nyainqentanglha Mountain】

The Nyainqentanglha Mountains are also the largest glacier area in the southeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Nyainchen Tangla Mountain is a well-known Dharma protector in Tibet and the main god of the gods and mountains in the northern grasslands. Both Yongzhongben and Indian Buddhists worship this mountain. The northwest side is the Great Lakes of Northern Tibet, the largest of which is Namtso Lake. In ancient Tibetan mythology, in the pantheon of Zhang Zhung Buddhism or Tibetan Buddhism, in the folk songs and legends of local shepherds and hunters, Nyainqentanglha Mountain and Namtso are not only the most attractive places in Tibet. The eye-catching sacred mountain and holy lake, and lovers and couples who depend on each other for life and death, Nyainqentanglha Mountain looks more handsome and tall because of the backdrop of Namtso Lake, and Namtso Lake is more beautiful and moving because of the reflection of Nyainqentanglha Mountain.

【Namtso】

Namtso Lake is the largest inland lake in China's Tibet Autonomous Region and the highest saltwater lake in the world. In Mongolian and Manchu, it is called "Tenggri Nuoer", and in Tibetan, Namtso Lake means Tianhu. Located between Damxung County and Bang'e County in the north of Lhasa, north of the main peak of Nyainqentanglha Mountain, 240 kilometers away from Lhasa, the lake is 4,718 meters above sea level, 70 kilometers long from east to west, 30 kilometers wide from north to south, with an area of 1, 940 square kilometers. It is the largest saltwater lake in Tibet and the second largest saltwater lake in my country, and the highest lake in the world. A holy place for pilgrims. From ancient times to the present, there have been many pilgrims. The five islands in the lake are known as the incarnations of the five Buddhas, and are regarded as sacred places that must be visited by devout men and women. Every year in the Tibetan Year of the Goat, all the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Dharma-expanding gods will set up altars in Namtso, and believers will go to Namtso Lake.

Day 10: Lhasa Day Tour

Lhasa, referred to as "La", is the capital of China's Tibet Autonomous Region, an international tourist city with plateau and ethnic characteristics, the political, economic, cultural, scientific and educational center of Tibet, and a holy place for Tibetan Buddhism. Located in the middle of the Tibetan Plateau, on the north side of the Himalayas, at an altitude of 3,650 meters, Lhasa has sunny weather throughout the year, with little rainfall, no severe cold in winter, and no scorching heat in summer. The climate is pleasant. The annual sunshine time is more than 3000 hours, known as the "Sunshine City". As one of the first batch of national historical and cultural cities, Lhasa is famous for its beautiful scenery, long history, unique customs and strong religious colors. The city with a sense of security, the top 200 charming cities with Chinese characteristics, the top 200 charming cities with world characteristics, and the 2018 China Top 100 Cities and other honorary titles. There are many historical sites in Lhasa, and the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka are listed as world cultural heritage. The main tourist attractions include Drepung Monastery, Sera Monastery, Ramoche Monastery, Zongjiao Lukang, Tibetan Mausoleum, Chubu Monastery, Lhasa Mosque, Qugong Site, Tibet Museum, Yaowang Mountain, Zhigong Kagyu Temple Group, etc. , the main commercial areas include Barkhor Street, Yutuo Road Pedestrian Street, Lhasa Department Store, etc. Geothermal hot springs with economic value and medical function are everywhere around. Qusang Hot Spring in Doilungdeqing County and Dezhong Hot Spring in Mozhugongka County are well-known in the whole Tibetan area.

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【Potala Palace】

The Potala Palace is located on the Maburi Mountain in the northwest of Lhasa, the capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. It is the highest altitude building in the world, integrating palaces, castles and monasteries. It is also the largest and most complete ancient palace in Tibet. Buildings. The Potala Palace is built on top of mountains, with overlapping buildings. It is an outstanding representative of Tibetan ancient architecture and the essence of Chinese ancient architecture. It is the landscape pattern on the back of the fifth set of RMB 50 banknotes. The main building is divided into two parts: the White House and the Red Palace. The palace is more than 200 meters high, with 13 floors on the outside and 9 floors on the inside. In front of the Potala Palace is the Potala Palace Square, which is the highest city square in the world. The Potala Palace was originally built for Zamp Songtsen Gampo of the Tubo Dynasty to marry Princess Chizun and Princess Wencheng. In 1645 (the second year of Shunzhi in the Qing Dynasty), during the period of the Heshuote Khanate of the Qing Dynasty, the guardian king Gush Khan and the Gelug regent Sonam Qunpei rebuilt the Potala Palace. The place where political and political ceremonies are held is also the place where the spiritual pagodas of Dalai Lamas are enshrined. In the old days, it was the ruling center together with the Yamen of the Minister in Tibet. The Potala Palace is the holy place of Tibetan Buddhism (Gelug Sect), and countless pilgrims and tourists come here every year.

【Jokhang Temple】

Jokhang Temple, also known as "Zulakang" and "Juekang" (meaning Buddhist temple in Tibetan), is located in the center of the old city of Lhasa. It is a Tibetan Buddhist temple built by King Songtsen Gampo. "The reputation is related to this Buddha statue. The temple was originally called "Jasha", and later Jasa became the name of the city and evolved into the current "Lhasa". After the completion of the Jokhang Temple, it was modified and expanded repeatedly in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties before it formed the current scale. The Jokhang Temple has a history of more than 1300 years and has the supreme status in Tibetan Buddhism. The Jokhang Temple is the most glorious Tubo period building in Tibet, and the earliest civil structure building in Tibet, and created a Tibetan-style Pingchuan-style temple city bureau. The circle around the Sakyamuni Buddha Hall in the center of the Jokhang Temple is called "Nangkor", the circle around the outer wall of the Jokhang Temple is called "Bakhor", and the street radiating outside the Jokhang Temple is called "Bakhor Street", that is, Bajiao Street . With the Jokhang Temple as the center, a large circle including the Potala Palace, Yaowang Mountain, and Ramoche Temple is called "Lin Kuo". The three rings from the inside to the outside are the route for the Tibetans to perform the prayer turning ceremony. The Jokhang Temple combines the architectural styles of Tibet, Tang Dynasty, Nepal, and India, and has become a thousand-class example of Tibetan religious architecture. Incense is lingering in front of the temple all day long, and the devout worship of believers left deep marks of length and head on the bluestone floor in front of the gate. Thousands of butter lamps are always on, leaving traces of the years and pilgrims.

【Norbulingka】

Norbulingka is located in the western suburbs of Lhasa, Tibet. It was built in the 18th century. The main buildings are Gesang Phodrang, Golden Phodrang, and Darden Mingyup Phodrang. There are 374 rooms. It is the largest and most scenic artificial garden in Tibet. The garden with the best and most historic sites. There is the only zoo in Lhasa. Norbulingka has gates on all sides, and the east side is the main gate. Kangsongsilun is the most eye-catching attic on the front. It was originally a small Han-style wooden pavilion, which was later converted into a theater viewing building. An open space for performances was added to the east, which is specially used for Dalai Lamas to watch theaters. Next to it is Shabudian Lacan, which is a place for religious ceremonies. Its north side houses Kashag's offices and meeting rooms.

【Tibet Museum】

The Tibet Museum is located in the southeast corner of Norbulingka, Lhasa. It is the first museum with modern functions in Tibet. In July 1994, it was listed as one of the 62 Daqing aid projects for the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It was completed and opened in October 1999 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and the 40th anniversary of the democratic reform in Tibet. The museum covers an area of 53,959 square meters, with a total construction area of 23,508 square meters and an exhibition hall area of 10,451 square meters. On the central axis of the museum area, there are preface hall, main exhibition hall and cultural relics warehouse in sequence. The Tibet Museum has distinct artistic characteristics of traditional Tibetan architecture, and at the same time deeply embodies the practical features and artistic charm of modern architecture. The large number of historical relics in the Tibet Museum can prove the close relationship between the Tibetan people and other ethnic groups in the interior, as well as the process of the successive central governments exercising sovereignty and implementing management over Tibet. Through these physical objects, the museum proves that Tibet is an inalienable part of China's territory, and more effectively educates the masses on safeguarding the unity of the motherland, strengthening national unity, and opposing ethnic separatism.

Day 11: Lhasa airport drop off station

●Itinerary Features●

Reasons for recommendation: Excellent route design, rich characteristic landscapes, considerate travel arrangements

1. Scientific and reasonable travel route design, clear itinerary direction, step by step from low altitude to high altitude, so as to alleviate the symptoms of high altitude sickness;

2. Rich characteristic landscapes, including snow mountains, lakes, rivers, glaciers, and folk customs;

3. The loop itinerary is designed, and the representative scenic spots along the way can be seen at a glance.

● Reminder ●

1. Pay attention to safety, obey the team leader's arrangement, abide by team discipline, unite and love each other, take care of each other, do not act without authorization, and violate discipline at your own risk.

2. All garbage generated during the event will be taken away, and no plants in the forest will be picked; valuables and wallets should be carried with you, and you will take care of yourself if you lose them.

3. Due to weather conditions or irresistible factors, the tour leader has the right to change the order of the tour without reducing the number of attractions.

4. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau belongs to the alpine inland plateau, far away from the ocean, and the climate is mainly temperate continental. The specific performance is: dry spring, rapid warming, short summer, concentrated rainfall, cool autumn, less snow in winter, cold and long. It is dry and rainless throughout the year, with four distinct seasons. Pay attention to keep warm in the morning and evening.

5. Restricted by the natural conditions of tourist destinations, the conditions of restaurants along the scenic spots are not as good as those in inland tourist-developed areas, both in terms of hardware facilities and food quality, and most areas in the north tend to prefer spicy food. But we try our best to coordinate with restaurants to meet the needs of different tourists.

6. Due to the long journey and the large climate difference during the trip, symptoms of acclimatization may occur, so you can carry some relevant medicines and some standing medicines for treatment

7. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is affected by religion and has different customs and habits. When visiting, remember the precautions put forward by the tour leader. Do not mention political issues related to ethnic minorities on any occasion. Avoid talking about topics related to ethnic minorities, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstanding.

8. Some scenic spots need to get out of the car to walk, so a pair of suitable shoes is very important. Before departure, bring a pair of comfortable and easy-to-walk shoes, preferably flat shoes or soft-soled shoes.

9. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau lags behind the mainland, and the cars, houses, meals, etc. are not as good as the mainland. I hope that the group members are good at adjusting their mood, and have a happy mood instead of looking for a backward mood.

10. If you hold special certificates such as teacher certificate, military officer certificate, reporter certificate, disability certificate, old age certificate, tour guide certificate, student certificate, etc., please show them to the team leader before buying tickets.

Travel equipment:

Outdoor three-piece suit (jacket, quick-drying jacket, fleece jacket), cold-proof clothing, down jacket, sunglasses, gloves, sun hat;

1. Cold medicine, altitude sickness medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, Band-Aid, essential oil;

2. Sunscreen, moisturizing lotion, hand cream;

3. All kinds of digital products and charging treasure.