Basong Tso in Winter

Preparation - Documents: Bring your ID card and other necessary documents such as student ID, senior citizen card, etc., to enjoy ticket discounts. - Clothing: The temperature at Basong Tso is relatively low, especially with a large temperature difference between day and night. Bring down jackets, thermal underwear, hats, scarves, gloves, and non-slip, warm shoes. - Items: Prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, moisturizing skincare products, lip balm, etc., to prevent damage and dryness from the high-altitude ultraviolet rays. Also, bring common medicines such as cold medicine, antipyretics, and altitude sickness medicine. Transportation Guide - Public Transportation: There are direct buses from the Lhasa Passenger Transport Center to Basong Tso. The whole journey is about 120 km, the ticket price is 62 yuan, and the journey takes about 2–2.5 hrs. - Self-driving: You can depart from Lhasa and take the Lalin Highway, which allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the highway and explore Basong Tso in depth. Attractions - Island in the Heart of the Lake: Located in the center of Basong Tso, the island has the Tang Dynasty Tsodzong Gongba Monastery and the intertwined pine and peach trees, a popular spot for couples. - Dachela Observation Deck: Overlooking the entire Basong Tso lake, you can also enjoy the purple sea of lavender and verbena flowers between June and August. - Jieba Village: Preserving the original Gongbo Tibetan customs, the village features unique architectural styles and offers close contact with the local culture. - Xincuo: A great place for hiking, with snow-capped mountains, rivers, and virgin forests along the way. The hike is not very difficult.