One side of the Lake Zhanwu is surrounded by snowy mountains, while the other side is scattered with meadows and forests, occasionally with Tibetan tribes scattered among them.
The Luorong Pasture is located on a plateau at an altitude of over 3000 meters, making it the highest natural pasture in China. The meadows here are flat, and during the spring and summer, they become a sea of flowers. There is an observation deck half an hour's drive away from the pasture, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of Mount Namcha Barwa.
The average depth of the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon is 2,268 meters, with the deepest point reaching 6,009 meters. Its depth and width are both the highest in the world, surpassing even the Grand Canyon in the United States.
If the weather is clear, we may have the chance to admire the summit of Mount Namcha Barwa after the clouds disperse.
Mi Du Glacier
The Midui Glacier is located in Mimi and Midui villages in Yupu Township, Bombing County, more than 90 kilometers away from the county seat, Zhamu Town. The Midui Glacier is formed by the convergence of world-class ice waterfalls, with each waterfall being over 800 meters high and over 1000 meters wide. There is also a primitive forest between the two waterfalls. The surrounding area of the glacier is full of blooming mountain flowers, and the forest is lush, dancing like a silver snake. The lower section of the glacier has penetrated through the coniferous and broad-leaved mixed forest belt, making it one of the most important marine-type glaciers in Tibet and one of the three major marine glaciers in China.
Basong Lake
Basaong Lake is a sacred lake of the Nyingma sect (red sect) of Tibetan Buddhism. The temple on the island in the middle of the lake was built in the late Tang Dynasty and can be reached by yacht if you are interested.
Miqiongla
After passing Basong Lake, continue westward along the Linla Highway. After crossing the Gongbu Jiangda, continue driving for 95 kilometers to reach Mira Mountain. Mira Mountain has an observation deck where you can capture the beautiful scenery of the snowy peaks and surrounding mountains. Mira Mountain is the dividing point between Lhasa and Nyingchi, as well as the dividing line between the two areas in terms of topography, vegetation, and climate.
Potala Palace was built in the 7th century and has a history of thousands of years. It is now a landmark in Tibet. The palace is located on the Red Mountain in the city centre, at an altitude of 3800 meters. It houses Buddhist stupas, statues, and murals, attracting many pilgrims.
