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I came to Mount Shapu for this bridge, and it's truly more breathtaking than Iceland!

I came to Mount Shapu for this bridge, and it's truly more breathtaking than Iceland!||Standing on the wooden bridge by Shapu's outer lake, watching yaks slowly pass by in the morning light with snow-capped mountains reflected on the mirror-like lake surface—this moment, I found a hidden gem even more stunning than Iceland! Mount Shapu's beauty carries the unique sacredness and wildness of Tibet, making it unforgettable at first sight! 🏔 Mount Shapu 📍 Location: Biru County, Nagqu City, Tibet (navigate to "Mount Shapu Visitor Center") 🚗 Transportation: Self-drive: About 12 hours from Lhasa (last 30km is unpaved road, recommend 4WD) Public transport: Take a bus from Lhasa to Biru County, then hire a local vehicle 🎫 Ticket: ¥150/person (valid for 3 days) ⏰ Best season: May-October (roads closed in winter due to heavy snow) 🏠 Accommodation recommendations 1️⃣ Inside the scenic area: Base camp beds (¥100/person, close to the lake but basic conditions) Tibetan-style homestay by the inner lake (mountain views from the window, but at 4,900m altitude, risk of altitude sickness) 2️⃣ Outside the scenic area: Hotels in Baiga Township (3,800m altitude, better facilities) 📸 Must-capture spots 1️⃣ Outer lake wooden bridge (core photo spot!) - Best time: 1 hour after sunrise / 1 hour before sunset - Photography tip: Low angle + wide lens to capture yaks crossing the bridge 2️⃣ Black sand beach (Iceland vibes!) - Location: Junction of inner and outer lakes - Outfit suggestion: Bright jacket + combat boots for instant dark aesthetic shots 3️⃣ Prayer flag slope Best time: Morning with favorable light Pair with Tibetan costumes for full ethnic style 4️⃣ Glacier close-up Requires 1-hour hike to glacier edge Safety note: Don't go alone, watch for crevasses 🏔 Itinerary share D1: Lhasa - Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains - Nagqu - Skull Wall - First Bend of Nujiang River - Palading Tower - Biru D2: Biru - Shapu Glacier Outer Lake - Shapu Glacier Inner Lake - Biru - Nagqu D3: Nagqu - Nagela Pass - Northern Tibetan Grasslands - Half-loop of Namtso Lake - North Shore of Namtso - Shengxiang Tianmen - Lhasa ⚠️ Travel tips ✔ Prevent altitude sickness: Take rhodiola 2 days in advance, carry portable oxygen ✔ Large temperature difference (-10℃~15℃), down jacket + windbreaker essential ✔ Must use 4WD vehicles, prepare snow chains ✔ Don't disturb wildlife, take all trash with you ✔ Occasional mobile signal in scenic area, no telecom service 📌 If you yearn for such pristine beauty, Mount Shapu is absolutely worth a special trip!
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