Shengxiang Tianmen
Shengxiang Tianmen, the ultimate destination of Tibet's beauty, is also the place where Namtso and Nyenchen Tanglha hold their wedding. Located on the famous Chado Nanka Island on the northern shore of Namtso, it belongs to the Bangoin County side of Nagqu Prefecture in Tibet. It is named after a small hill by the lake that resembles an elephant drinking water. This place is still unknown to many travelers, making it a hidden gem. Its rare human presence and stunning scenery will surely leave you in awe!
Yamdrok Yumtso
Yamdrok Yumtso, also known as 'Yam Lake', is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet. The entire lake presents an incredible, surreal blue, and its stunning lake and mountain scenery is unparalleled in southern Tibet. In the hearts of Tibetans, it is regarded as the 'turquoise earring dropped by the goddess'. Recommended route: Travel 100km south from Lhasa, about a 2-hour journey, crossing the 4990m Gambala Pass. You can hire a car or take a bus. There is a bus departing from the Langkazi office in Lhasa to Langkazi at 8:00 AM every day, costing 50 yuan per person. The bus from Lhasa to Shigatse now takes a new route and no longer passes by Yam Lake. Therefore, if you wish to visit Yam Lake, you must hire a car or hitchhike. The cost of hiring a 6-person jeep is generally around 1500-2000 yuan per day. Additionally, many travel agencies in Lhasa organize one-day tours to Yam Lake.
Pumoyongcuo
Pumoyongcuo is a saltwater lake located between the Himalayas, with a surface elevation of 5010 meters. 'Pumo' means young girl, and 'Yongcuo' means a lake like jade. Pumoyongcuo is surrounded by continuous snow-capped mountains, with the majestic 'Kulagari' sacred mountain right beside the lake. Recommended route: charter a car from Lhasa via Yamdrok Lake towards the direction of Lhozhag.
Lebugou Scenic Area
Lebugou—A hidden gem in southern Tibet, it showcases the lively water, the silent mountains, and the rich, colorful layers of beauty between heaven and earth, which will surprise you continuously! As you step into it, you will find it to be a hidden paradise deep in the mountains.
Motuo County
Motuo is a sacred place worshipped by believers. It also sows infinite mysterious allure in the hearts of many Tibetans, making Motuo one of the most mysterious places in Tibet. Motuo is the last county in China that the Yarlung Tsangpo River flows through before entering the Assam Plain in India. It is also the most remote county in southeastern Tibet, located on the southern slopes at the eastern end of the Himalayas. The county is inhabited by ethnic minorities such as the Monba and Lhoba. In Tibetan, Motuo means 'the place where the hidden lotus blooms'.
Yumbu Lhakhang
Yumbu Lhakhang is the first palace in the history of Tibet, with a history of more than 2,100 years. It is located on the Tashi Tsering Hill, 11 km southeast of Zetang Town. The hill is named because its shape resembles the hind leg of a doe, and the palace is built on the 'leg'. 'Yumbu' means doe, 'Lha' means hind leg, and 'Khang' means palace. Although the palace is small in scale, it stands majestically on the hilltop, offering a commanding view. From the highest tower on the hill, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the Yarlung Valley and its pastoral scenery. According to legend, when Princess Wencheng first came to Tibet, she and Songtsen Gampo would stay here every summer. About 400 meters northeast of Tashi Tsering Hill, there is a spring called 'Gar Spring', which flows continuously throughout the year. It is said that the water from this spring can cure all diseases, and many pilgrims who come to Yumbu Lhakhang drink the water to purify themselves.
