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Find your dream amidst the peach blossoms of Nyingchi, with holy snow-capped mountains in the distance and soft meadows underfoot. Time stands still here!! 🗺Nyingchi Overview 📍Location: Southeastern Tibet, with an average altitude of about 3,000 meters (lower than Lhasa, lower risk of altitude sickness). 🌤Climate: Humid and mild, with four distinct seasons. Spring brings peach blossoms covering the mountains, and autumn paints the forests in vibrant colors. ⏰Best time to visit: ◾️Late March - mid-April: Peach blossom season (Bomi, Gala Village, and Sosong Village are stunning). ◾️June-August: Escape the summer heat and enjoy the lush greenery of Lulang Forest. ◾️September-October: Brilliant autumn colors, with high visibility of Mount Namcha Barwa. 🏝Must-see attractions: 1⃣Bomi Peach Blossom Valley ▪️Highlights: The largest peach blossom valley in China, stretching for 30 kilometers, with a breathtaking combination of snow-capped mountains, peach blossoms, and barley fields. ▪️Best shooting spots: Qingduo Town and Yuxu Township. Shooting is recommended in the soft light of early morning or evening. 2⃣Sosong Village ▪️Features: Facing Mount Namcha Barwa directly, with peach blossoms and snow-capped mountains in the same frame, and the Yarlung Tsangpo River flowing past the village. ▪️Accommodation: Tibetan homestays in the village need to be booked in advance, and prices are higher during the peach blossom season (500-1,500 yuan/night). 3⃣Gala Peach Blossom Village ▪️Positioning: The nearest peach blossom viewing spot to Nyingchi city, suitable for tourists with limited time. 4⃣Mount Namcha Barwa ▪️Things to do: Wait for the true face of the "Shy Girl Peak" at the viewing platform of Sosong Village or Sejila Mountain Pass (altitude 4,728 meters). The golden sunrise often appears in autumn and winter. 5⃣Basum Tso ▪️Highlights: A 5A-level scenic spot, a plateau lake like turquoise, and "Tsodzong Gongba Monastery," a holy place of Tibetan Buddhism, on the island in the heart of the lake. ▪️Tickets: 120 yuan + 50 yuan for sightseeing bus. It is recommended to stay in Jieba Village to experience Tibetan customs. 6⃣Lulang Forest ▪️Features: "Oriental Switzerland" scenery, a blend of pastures, streams, and spruce forests. Horse riding and archery are available. 7⃣Xincuo Light Hike ▪️Route: Xincuo pasture in the depths of Basum Tso, 6 kilometers round trip, with snow-capped mountains, lakes, meadows, and pristine tranquility. 8⃣Medog (Border Defense Permit required) ▪️Highlights: The last county in China to be connected by road, where tropical rainforest and snow-capped mountains coexist, experiencing "four seasons in one day." ▪️Note: The Zhamo Highway has complex road conditions. A four-wheel drive vehicle and an experienced driver are recommended. 9⃣Gongbo Tibetan villages: Visit Jieba Village and Zhaxigang Village to experience Gongbo costumes and Zanba making. 1⃣0⃣Lamaling Monastery: A Nyingma sect temple of Tibetan Buddhism, with colorful halls hidden among peach blossoms. 🚏Transportation Guide 🔻How to get to Nyingchi ✈️Airplane: Nyingchi Mainling Airport (few flights, high prices during peak season), direct flights from Chengdu, Chongqing, and Lhasa. 🚙Self-drive/chartered car: ◾️Sichuan-Tibet Highway (G318): Chengdu-Nyingchi, beautiful scenery but prone to landslides during the rainy season. ◾️Lhasa-Nyingchi: About 5 hours by Lalin Expressway, or by high-speed rail (under construction, not yet open). ◾️Long-distance bus: About 8 hours from Lhasa to Nyingchi, ticket price 150-200 yuan. 📌Local transportation in Nyingchi 🔻Chartered car/carpooling: Mainstream choice, 3-4 days peach blossom route chartered car about 1,500-2,000 yuan/day (including driver). 🔻Car rental and self-driving: Requires familiarity with plateau mountain roads. SUVs or off-road vehicles are recommended (strong off-road performance is required for the Bomi-Medog section). 🔻Direct bus to scenic spots: Some scenic spots (Basum Tso, Lulang) have special tourist buses. 🏡Accommodation Recommendations ◾️Nyingchi city: Many choices, cost-effective, recommended near Gongbo Old Street (food concentration). ◾️Sosong Village: A must-stay during the peach blossom season, with a view of Mount Namcha Barwa from the window, but the price is high (book 2 months in advance). ◾️Lulang Town: Tibetan-style resort hotels, such as Poly Yatu and Evergrande Hotel. ◾️Bomi County: Suitable for transit, Tibetan homestays near Guxiang Lake are recommended. 🍽Food Recommendations 🔘Stone pot chicken: A Lulang specialty, made with medicinal herbs, Tibetan chicken, and a Medog stone pot. "Lulang Stone Pot King" is recommended. 🔘Tibetan fragrant pig: Roasted Tibetan fragrant pig with crispy skin and tender meat can be tasted in Bomi and Lulang restaurants. 🔘Yak beef hot pot: "Gongbu Kitchen" in Nyingchi city has a good reputation. 🔘Butter tea + Zanba: A must-try for Tibetan experience. It is recommended to take small sips of butter tea to adapt to it. 📈Itinerary Suggestions 🔻5-day classic peach blossom route ✔️Day 1: Lhasa → Nyingchi (Basum Tso → Jieba Village) ✔️Day 2: Nyingchi → Gala Peach Blossom Village → Sejila Mountain Pass → Lulang Forest → Bomi ✔️Day 3: Bomi Peach Blossom Valley → Qingduo Town → Guxiang Lake ✔️Day 4: Bomi → Sosong Village (Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon + Mount Namcha Barwa) ✔️Day 5: Sosong Village → Return from Nyingchi 🔻7-day in-depth tour extension ✔️Day 6-7: Gacha → Lhamo La-tso (Lake of Past and Present Lives) or Medog exploration 💡Important Notes ✅Altitude sickness: Although the altitude in Nyingchi is relatively low, strenuous exercise should still be avoided. Prepare glucose and oxygen cylinders. ✅Weather and clothing: ◾️Spring (March-April): 10-15°C during the day, 0-5°C in the morning and evening, down jackets + jackets are required. ◾️Rainy season (June-August): Rain gear is essential, and mountain roads are prone to landslides. ✅Photography tips: ◾️Bring a telephoto lens during the peach blossom season. Drones need to be reported in advance (flying is prohibited in some scenic areas). ◾️Respect the locals and ask for consent before taking pictures of Tibetans. ✅Environmental protection: Take away your garbage and do not pick peach blossoms or damage vegetation. ✅Documents: Carry your ID card with you. If you go to Medog, you need to apply for a border defense permit in advance at your registered residence. The beauty of Nyingchi lies in the blend of nature and humanity. The peach blossoms in full bloom are like a fairyland, and the autumn forests are like oil paintings. Whether you are driving on the 318 or quietly watching Mount Namcha Barwa, you can find your own Tibetan memories!