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喜悦的帽子姐姐April 19, 2024, Road Trip to Tibet with Parents Day 11: Lhasa - Namtso Lake - Nagqu (367 km, 5 hours driving time) Key Attractions: Namtso Lake, one of the three holy lakes of Tibet, is the highest lake in the world, and the clearest and most beautiful teardrop on Earth. 🌹Trip Itinerary: Depart from the hotel in the morning, first heading to the Namtso scenic area. Along the way, you'll see the Nyainqêntanglha Mountains. If the weather is good, the highest peak you can see is Nyainqêntanglha Peak, at 7162 meters. If you need to get out of the car to view it, be sure to move slowly. I bent over a little too much and immediately experienced altitude sickness, rushing back to the car for oxygen. After arriving at the scenic area entrance and buying tickets, you can drive over the Nagqu La Pass. After descending the mountain and arriving at the distribution center, you need to take the scenic area shuttle bus to Tashi Peninsula. There are many seagulls here, not afraid of people at all, and they even eat directly from people's hands. The Namtso Lake I encountered upon getting off the bus was a vibrant, bright blue, with a touch of icy clarity. As the sightseeing bus ventured deeper into the lake, the blue transformed, becoming a deep, rich, and melancholic hue, breathtakingly beautiful. The scenic area is at a relatively high altitude, so after taking photos, it was time to return to Damxung County as quickly as possible. From Damxung, the journey to Nagqu is a fast one via highway.
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Anonymous userWhile Norbulingka lacked the stunning blue skies and white clouds, the moist air made mainland tourists feel more relaxed. Our Tibetan guide, Jiazhen, provided a very detailed explanation, which was a welcome change from a cursory visit. There's also a small zoo within the park, which was a delight for the children.
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If⁰²⁰⁶The Sichuan-Tibet Highway winds between high mountains and deep valleys, like a grayish-white ribbon, thrown into the folds of the mountains. The wheels rolled over, raising a cloud of dust, which was quickly blown away by the wind. Halfway through the journey, the car suddenly encountered a landslide. The rocks were scattered everywhere, blocking the way. Several Tibetans squatted on the side of the road, their faces dark and their wrinkles frosted. They said nothing, just staring at the pile of rocks, their eyes as calm as if they were used to seeing life and death. The driver got off the car, gestured with them and said a few words, then came back and announced: "You have to wait." While waiting, I looked out the window. The cliff was steep, and occasionally gravel rolled down and fell into the bottomless abyss. On the opposite hillside, several yaks chewed grass slowly, unaware of the plight of mankind. Three hours later, a dilapidated bulldozer came "thumping" and cleared the passage in a few strokes. When the car started again, the sunset had dyed the snow-capped mountains golden. The Tibetans waved their hands, and their figures gradually blurred in the twilight, as if they were part of the mountain. The road continued to extend, and the dangers were always like this.
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妙珍88This is a large park open to the public free of charge in the center of Lhasa. It is close to the famous Potala Palace and has convenient transportation. The park has lush vegetation, a clean environment, complete service facilities, and a large lake area.
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最美不过蓝天Nanshan Park is located in Chengguan District, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region. It is located directly south of the majestic Potala Palace. A green mountain separates it from the Lhasa River and Liuwu Bridge. After climbing to the top, you can see the entire city center with the Potala Palace as the center. There are also four big characters "Long Live the Motherland" on the back mountain, which will be lit up at night.
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