Holy Elephant Tianmen + Namtso North Bank
An author I liked when I was young, yearned for Tibet very much, so I went to every corner of Tibet alone, and one of the most memorable ones is Namtso, but I don’t know that there is still a mysterious place in Namtso—— - "Holy Elephant Tianmen".
According to legend, the wedding ceremony of Nianqentangla Mountain God to marry Goddess Namtso was held here. The night before the wedding, 108 gods spent one night to build the stone gate. The stone gate is shaped like a holy elephant from northeast to southwest. It was built for the aisle of Nyainqentangla Mountain, so Shimen is called the Holy Elephant Heavenly Gate.
When you stand at the Tianmen Gate of the Holy Elephant, the hustle and bustle and troubles of the city are completely thrown away in this scene, as if the world and the surroundings are integrated with you, and there will be unspeakable feelings in your heart, maybe clean, maybe It's a sigh, maybe it's a shock...
This is the secret place of the sky hidden deep in the minds of many people, and it is also the ultimate place for the beauty of Tibet.
1. Attractions:
If you go to the Holy Elephant Tianmen, the surrounding attractions must be indispensable: Sansheng Stone and Crescent Bay~
After all, we have come here, how can we not enjoy the beauty of Namtso at one time?
Three Sacred Stones:
The Three Sacred Stones are not far from the Holy Elephant Tianmen. The towering snow-capped mountains behind it seem to be able to touch the sky with your hands.
It is said that the husband and wife of this life can make a wish here, and they can repair the marriage of the third life.
Crescent Bay:
The perfect arc naturally formed in Crescent Bay is unforgettable. The clear blue lake seems to be able to wash everything away. If you have too many distracting thoughts, you might as well sit here and calm down to accept the baptism of nature.
2. Route recommendation
The recommended time is about two days, which is enough to play the Holy Elephant Tianmen. You can also arrange according to your own time to visit various scenic spots.
line:
DAY1: Lhasa - Namtso Scenic Area - Nagenla Pass - Nyainqentanglha Pass - Qinglong Township Dongga Tourist Town - Holy Elephant Tianmen (Namtso North Bank Scenic Area) - Crescent Bay - Qinglong Bay Town - Sansheng Stone, Nianqing Tanggula Mountains
DAY2: Self-driving camp - Nagenla Mountain - Lhasa - Tibet Tour Mandala
You can arrange your time according to the local weather at night, and enjoy the afterglow of sunset and the vast starry sky of Namtso, as well as the sunrise the next day.
(Sunset and starry sky time are generally between 20:30-22:00. It is right to get up early for sunrise, and the process of waiting for sunrise is also very interesting)
3. Accommodation conditions
The food and accommodation conditions in Namtso are no better than those in the city. You can live in Tibetan tents by the lake at night. The viewing angle is amazing. If you go from July to August, if the weather is good, you can lie down and watch the vast Milky Way starry sky
But if you choose to go back and forth on the same day, it is a pity that you can’t see the sunset, sunrise and starry sky of Namtso. The time is also in a hurry, so it is recommended that you plan a few days before travel, or you can consult the relevant travel agency to go
4. The seasons and months suitable for visiting the Holy Elephant Tianmen
There is blue ice in February, March and April
No success in May
Good weather in June
July, August and September are suitable for watching the starry sky
October and November are suitable for viewing snow scenes
Generally speaking, the Holy Elephant Tianmen is suitable to go all year round. As long as the weather is good and the sun is shining, you can see wonderful scenery~
Five, the whole year
average weather reference
The average temperature in Tibetan areas is between 10°C and 21°C, and the weather is cold in the morning and evening
Even if the travel time is not long and the weather is relatively hot during the travel season, it is necessary to prepare warm clothes, such as down jackets, gloves, hats, etc...
6. About high anti
01. For those who are entering Tibet for the first time, it is best to stay in Lhasa for 1 or 2 days, so as to give the body enough time to adapt to the high resistance, and then go out and play energetically.
02. It is best to take the high-reaction medicine one week in advance, and it will not work if you take it temporarily after entering Tibet.
03. When you first arrive in the plateau area, you should not walk quickly, let alone run or run, and do not do physical labor. Do not overeat, so as not to increase the burden on the digestive organs. Do not drink alcohol and smoke, eat more vegetables and fruits and other vitamin-rich foods, Drink plenty of water, keep warm, and take less baths to avoid catching a cold and exhausting your energy. Don't inhale oxygen at the beginning, try to adapt to it yourself, otherwise you may never be able to do without oxygen in the plateau.
04. You can take some medicines to relieve altitude sickness, such as: Gaoyuanan (take it at least 2-4 days in advance, and continue to take it for 3-5 days after arriving in Tibet), American ginseng lozenges, Baifuning (to control the headache caused by altitude sickness), American ginseng (very useful for relieving extreme fatigue), Suxiao Jiuxin Pills (do not take too much), Danshen Pills (for cardiovascular treatment), glucose solution, etc.
05. If you can adapt to the taste of butter tea, you can also drink more butter tea, which will also have a certain effect on alleviating altitude sickness.
Travel tips:
01. Prepare enough dry food and water, as well as warm clothes, sleeping bags and other items
02. ID card (including student ID card, military officer ID card, disability ID card, senior ID card, etc., which can reduce or exempt tickets, can be brought)
, border defense card (including travel agencies), cash
03. Sunscreen items, the ultraviolet rays in Tibetan areas are very strong, if you don’t want your skin to be damaged, remember to bring sunscreen items
04. Tibetans stick out their tongues to show respect, not ridicule. Putting hands together is a kind of etiquette. For example, Tibetans should not spit in front of others in their living room.