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Tibet Nyingchi | Staying at Songtsam to Witness the Golden Mountain Sunrise is Absolutely Breathtaking!

Spent 5 days in Nyingchi, and every day felt like stepping into a fairyland… Private small group + Songtsam Hotels + Toyota Prado shuttle service throughout—this kind of wild luxury experience will truly be remembered for a lifetime! 🌿 This trip completely won me over! ✔️ 1 family = 1 private group, ultimate freedom! No need to accommodate others—stop whenever you want to take photos to your heart's content. ✔️ Stayed at Songtsam Hotels the entire time! Open the window to views of Namcha Barwa and Basum Tso, perfect for catching the golden sunrise over the mountains. ✔️ Toyota Prado/GL8 on call anytime, equipped with drones + DSLR cameras for professional-level photography. ✔️ Unlimited oxygen supply! Altitude sickness? Not a chance~ 🏔️ Itinerary ▫️Day 1: Landed at *Mainling Nyingchi Airport* and were picked up right away, heading straight to *Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon*! The giant prayer flags fluttering in the wind made for stunning photos. In the evening, we waited to see the golden sunrise over *Namcha Barwa Peak*—the golden light spilling over the snowy peaks gave me goosebumps… Stayed at *Songtsam Namcha Barwa Lodge*, with rooms facing the snow-capped mountains, and even stargazing before bed ✨ ▫️Day 2: Headed to *Namcha Barwa Base Camp*! A light hike to the foot of the glacier, where we encountered Tibetan macaques and wild horses~ Lunch was a Tibetan hotpot, the warm broth filling our stomachs, and in the afternoon, we even received exclusive hiking medals! At night, we waited again for the mountain—when the clouds parted, the entire peak lit up! ▫️Day 3: *Buddha’s Palm Sand Dunes* truly amazed me! Who’s ever seen a desert and snow-capped mountains in the same frame?! The drone footage looked like a scene from a comic~ In the afternoon, we took a boat ride on *Basum Tso*, the emerald lake reflecting the forest—it felt like stepping into a fairy tale 🌊 Stayed at *Songtsam Linka*, where opening the window revealed a lakeside view! ▫️Day 4: Hiking in *Xinso* was so healing! The primeval forest was full of mushrooms and streams, and when tired, we sat on the meadows to daydream~ In the afternoon, we wandered around *Jieba Village*, where the homes of the Kongpo Tibetans were drying barley—such a leisurely, peaceful life~ If you didn’t feel like moving, you could just return to the hotel for afternoon tea with a lake view. ▫️Day 5: Didn’t want to leave! Woke up early to return from *Jieba Village*, soaking in the views of snow-capped mountains and grasslands all the way, still reminiscing at the airport… 💰 What’s included! 4 nights at Songtsam Hotels (including breakfast) + full transportation (Prado/GL8) + all entrance fees & experiences (Grand Canyon/Basum Tso/hiking, etc.) + unlimited oxygen + insurance! Flights and meals are on you~ But the drivers know the area well and can recommend authentic Tibetan hotpot, matsutake stone pot chicken, and more—super local! 💡 Tips ❶ Once the hotel is booked, it’s non-refundable—make sure before committing! ❷ Want to customize the route/vehicle? Contact the trip planner—it’s super flexible~ Who wouldn’t want to eat hotpot at the foot of snow-capped mountains or chase Tibetan macaques in the forest? This Nyingchi trip was worth every second… 【Private Car Tours】【Customized Trips】【Private Groups】all available~ How to book the same trip? Tap *[Chat with TA]* at the bottom left of the screen to get the plan!
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Posted: Jun 30, 2025
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