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A Stunning Travel Guide to Basongcuo Lake, Nyingchi, Tibet

🌄Basongcuo Lake, meaning "green water" in Tibetan, is a treasure of Tibet! Located in Gongbo'gyamda County, Nyingchi City, at an altitude of over 3,700 meters, it is picturesque in all seasons. The lake water is crystal clear, surrounded by mountains, like a fairyland! 🍃Natural Scenery: In spring, wildflowers cover the mountains; in summer, gulls soar; in autumn, red leaves fill the mountains; in winter, snow-capped mountains stand majestically. In particular, don't miss Zhaxidao Island in the heart of the lake, where the ancient Cuozong Gongba Temple is located. It is a sacred site of the Nyingma sect, with thriving incense! 🏰 🎭Cultural Landscape: In Jieba Village, there are Tibetan songs and dances, costumes, and delicacies (butter tea, highland barley wine, roasted lamb chops), allowing you to deeply experience Tibetan culture. Here, you can dance with Tibetan friends, taste authentic Tibetan meals, and experience exotic customs! 💃 🚗Travel Guide: • Best Time to Visit: Spring and autumn, with late March to May being the best. • Transportation: Self-driving or chartered car along National Highway 318, the scenery is stunning! You can also take a minibus directly, the fare is CNY 62 per person. • Tickets: CNY 120 per person, sightseeing bus CNY 45 per person, yacht is extra. • Accommodation: Recommended Songtsam Lodge Basong Tso, Tibetan style, five-star enjoyment! Or stay in the village to experience authentic folk customs. • Note: High altitude sickness needs to be prevented, medicines should be prepared; protect the environment, do not litter; respect customs, and keep quiet in the temple. 💖Personal Experience: Standing by the lake, breathing the fresh air of the plateau, watching the snow-capped mountains reflected in the lake, my soul has been unprecedentedly quieted and cleansed. Here, time seems to stand still, making people forget the troubles of the world, and just want to indulge in this pure land. 😍 Come to Basongcuo Lake and feel this peace and beauty! Are you ready? 🎒🌄
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Posted: Apr 10, 2025
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