Sapushen Mountain

Tibet Travel Guide|Explore the Mysterious Holy Land Tibet, a place that countless people dream about. Here you can find magnificent natural scenery, a long history and culture, and simple Tibetan people. Today, let's take a look at some of the attractions in Tibet, come and take a look! 🗿Sapu Sacred Mountain—Located in Puzong Gully, Yangxiu Township, Biru County, Nagqu, its main peak is revered as the king of the local sacred mountains, and the surrounding mountains make this place full of mystery. 🌊Sacred Elephant Heaven Gate—Located on the north shore of Namtso, it is a sacred place hidden in the legend. When you stand on the high cliff and look at the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains in the distance, the breathtaking magnificent scenery is fascinating. 🏞️Yarlung Zangbo River—The largest canyon in the world, its rushing flow witnesses the power of nature and is also one of the sources of Tibetan culture. 🏙Lhasa River—Located in Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region, the river here is clear and the scenery along the coast is beautiful. 🛶Cotong Cui Lake—Located in Mangkang County, Chamdo, the lake here is like a green gem embedded in the snow-capped mountains. 🕍Potala Palace—Located on the Red Hill in the center of Lhasa City, it is one of the most representative buildings in Tibet and a World Cultural Heritage. 🙏Tagong—Located in Tagong Town, Kangding City, here are the famous Tagong Grassland and Tagong Temple, the Buddha statues and murals in the temple are of great artistic value. 🗣Travel suggestions: Day1: Arrive in Lhasa, adapt to the plateau environment, and visit the Potala Palace. Day2: Go to Namtso, visit the Sacred Elephant Heaven Gate, and enjoy the beautiful lakes and magnificent mountains. Day3: Go to Yangxiu Township, visit Sapu Sacred Mountain, and experience the local religious culture. Day4: Drive along the Yarlung Zangbo River and enjoy the spectacular canyon scenery. Day5: Arrive in Mangkang County, visit Cotong Cui Lake, and feel the tranquility of the snow-capped mountains and the lake. Day6: Go to Kangding City, visit Tagong Grassland and Tagong Temple, and feel the charm of Tibetan culture.

❗️In 2023, we spent half a month self-driving in Nagqu, Tibet. Let's take a look at the attractions in Nagqu that impressed us. These seven places are worth exploring❗️ 1️⃣Sapu Sacred Mountain Pictures 1-2: 🌟Highlights: The highest peak in the eastern section of the Nyainqentanglha Mountains, the snow peak shape is a rare equilateral triangle, presenting different beautiful scenery in different seasons! 📍Detailed address: Yangxiu Township, Biru County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. 2️⃣Namco West Bank Picture 3: 🌟Highlights: On the west bank of Namco, you can see the shocking plateau scenery composed of lake water and the distant Nyainqentanglha snow mountain, and the key is that it is free here! 📍Detailed address: Namco West Bank, Bange County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. 3️⃣Bamco Picture 4: 🌟Highlights: It is a sister lake with Namco, although it is smaller in size, but when driving on National Highway 317, you will be brightened by the scenery of Bamco after a turn! 📍Detailed address: Next to National Highway 317, Bange County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. 4️⃣Serling Co Picture 5: 🌟Highlights: The largest lake in Tibet! On a sunny day, overlooking Serling Co from the high ground on the south side, you will understand the phrase "Don't look at the lake when you return to Tibet"! 📍Detailed address: Next to National Highway 317, Bange County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. 5️⃣Dangre Yongco Picture 6: 🌟Highlights: The deepest lake within the territory of our country! The blue of Dangre Yongco is a standard blue! 📍Detailed address: Wenbunan Village, Nima County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. 6️⃣Zhang Naico/Gomang Co Picture 7: 🌟Highlights: Every autumn, the lake water of the two lakes will show different colors, and you can experience the magical side of nature by driving through the highway between the two lakes! 📍Detailed address: About 40 kilometers south of Nima County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region. 7️⃣Maidika Wetland Picture 8: 🌟Highlights: Natural alpine grassland wetland, many animals, the provincial road passing through the wetland is a classic off-road route! 📍Detailed address: At the junction of Biru County and Jiali County, Nagqu City, Tibet Autonomous Region.

The May Day reopening, but it is not recommended to visit the secret destination of Tibet, Mount Sapo, because the starting point of the scenery is too high, which will make other attractions seem tasteless! ⛰【Travel Guide】 📍Detailed address: Puzong Gully, Yangxiu Township, Biru County, Nagqu, Tibet 🚗Transportation strategy: There is no public transportation, self-driving or carpooling and car rental are options, and the road conditions are not difficult to navigate 💰Ticket price: 100💰(reference from previous years) 🌟Seasonal selection: April/September-December: Super suitable for trekking, viewing snow-capped mountains, and lakes July-August: More precipitation, but it is the blooming season with flowers in full bloom January-March: The lake water is frozen, suitable for viewing snow-capped mountains and blue ice 📌Little Tips: ①Prepare for wind and cold on the plateau, bring a windbreaker, down jacket, and hiking shoes ②Wild animals are nearby, please pay attention to safety ③The road conditions from Yangxiu Township to Sapo are not good, it is recommended to choose a vehicle with a higher chassis (especially during the rainy season)

Sapo, named after the snow leopard, means 'deep in the snow leopard gorge'. The main peak is revered as the king of the local sacred mountains, with the highest peak reaching 6956 meters. It is one of the sacred mountains in Tibetan Buddhism's Bon religion, and the highest peak in eastern Tibet. Located in Biru County, Nagqu, Tibet, there are 12 peaks surrounding the main peak. Every midsummer, the top of Mount Sapo is covered with snow and shrouded in mist, while the foot of the mountain is filled with colorful flowers, lush grass, and abundant water plants. Due to the melting of the snow and ice, a mirror-like lake has formed at the foot of Mount Sapo. The 'glacier + sacred lake' scenery attracts more and more tourists. There is a certain risk for vehicles to enter, especially deep into the lake, where the mountain road is extremely dangerous. Moreover, the altitude is high, the facilities are very simple, and it is said that there are black bears active, so people dare not go far to the toilet at night. And there is only one large room, where men and women have to live together, with one bed per person, which can accommodate about twenty people. But the scenery is really good.

✨Sapu, you are simply a paradise on earth😍! The pristine snow-capped mountains🏔️, the deep blue lakes💧, and the vast grasslands🌱, all come together to form a stunningly beautiful tapestry🎨! Every view is intoxicating😵, as if you are in a fairy tale world🌈! Here, time seems to stand still, everything is so peaceful and wonderful🥰! 🎉Sapu Travel Guide🎉 🚗Transportation: You can choose to drive yourself or hire a car🚗, which allows you to better appreciate the scenery along the way🌈. 🏔️Best Time to Visit: Summer (June to August) and autumn (September to November), when the weather is better and the scenery is more beautiful🥰. 📋Itinerary: Day1️⃣: Arrive at the Sapu scenic area, enjoy the scenery along the way, and check into a local inn🏨. Day2️⃣: Get up early to watch the sunrise over Mount Sapu🌅, then hike around to explore nearby attractions and experience the charm of nature💪. Day3️⃣: You can choose to camp by the lake🏕️, enjoying the tranquil night and the beautiful starry sky✨. 🍔Food Recommendations: There are unique Tibetan dishes such as butter tea and yak meat🥩, be sure to try them😋! ⚠️Precautions: 1. Be aware of altitude sickness and take preventive measures in advance💊. 2. Bring warm clothing as the temperature can vary greatly between day and night🧣. 3. Respect the local culture and customs🙏.

Location: Mount Sapu 💰Average cost: The ticket price is 150 yuan per person, half price for students (available on Xue Xin Wang), and you need to bring your ID. 👍Most recommended: It is recommended to stay in Yangxiu Township. There is a hotel with a good environment in the township government, about forty minutes away from Mount Sapu. If you choose to stay in the scenic area, after buying the ticket and entering, go straight to the bus stop. The bus runs every half an hour. It takes about ten minutes to get to the outer lake by bus. There are two guesthouses at the drop-off point, which are dormitory-style, and the beds are relatively small, 100 yuan per person. If you choose to camp, the outer lake is a good choice. The internet-famous bridge is also near the drop-off point of the outer lake. Secondly, don't bring food with a strong smell, it will attract bears. 🌟Highlights: The inner lake is more spectacular, the scenery is much better than the outer lake, there are also two guesthouses, you can see more snow-capped mountains, black soil and blue lake water, giving you the illusion of being in the North and South Poles. 🗓Itinerary: The internet-famous bridge is about a hundred meters to the left of the drop-off point, but the slope is very steep, it is recommended to walk a few more steps forward to bypass it. Secondly, the shooting angle of the internet-famous bridge is limited, it is more recommended to find an angle on the iron bridge above the internet-famous bridge. From this direction, continue to walk up the mountain to the inner lake, about five kilometers of mountain road, the altitude is nearly five thousand meters, people with good physical strength can try hiking. If you don't want to hike, there will also be local villagers at the drop-off point of the outer lake who will drive you into the inner lake for a fee of 100 yuan per person, free for the elderly, and you can bargain. It's about a twelve-minute journey, round trip. After they take you to the inner lake, they will wait for you at the original place (if you don't go far). Walk straight into the inner lake, cross the bridge, and there is a ridge ahead. It's a great place for photos, but there are few glaciers. 📝Tips: If you want to see the glaciers alone, it is not recommended to go in. Because there are many dogs and bears inside, be careful not to get close.

The morning trip to Sapu The car drove just to the point where the snow-capped mountains are visible It was still dark Looking up, the towering snow mountains were within reach I decided to get off the car and slide down the hillside to the lakeside It might have been because it was dark Or perhaps the scenery was so stunning That slope was particularly steep Looking back at it on the return trip, I could hardly believe how I had made it down Walking along the lakeside, I saw the sunlit golden mountains, I saw the reflections on the lake surface I suppose I will never forget this in my lifetime · Mount Sapu

After wandering around, I finally came to the Sapu Sacred Mountain. The scenery here is indeed shocking. The so-called pure land is probably like this. Sapu Sacred Mountain is one of the four sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism. It was not until 2017 that it was discovered by donkey friends. This pure land was known to the world. So it suddenly became the "unique secret realm", "Eden in the depths of the snow mountain", and "Ice Peak Peach Blossom Source" in the eyes of travelers. The sacred mountain covered with snow presents a perfect isosceles triangle state, which makes people sigh at the magic of nature's creation. Of course, its charm is not only that mountain, but also the sacred lake and meadow under the mountain, and the magnificent glacier. Standing by the sacred lake, there is a feeling of being in Antarctica. Blocks of ice are stacked and staggered in the lake, coupled with the black sand on the shore, the polar scenery is presented in front of you. If you don't have enough time to go to Antarctica, you may be able to appreciate a bit of polar scenery in this magnificent glacier. When I went there, it was midsummer, the glacier began to melt, and the car could not continue to move forward, we could only stop here. The snow mountain that looks like a knife and axe is already close at hand, shining with a cold luster under the sun, but I can't get closer. In the end, we didn't get closer to the sacred mountain, but we were able to feel this pure land up close, how lucky~

Sa'pu Sacred Mountain is located in Puzong Gully, Yangxiu Township, Biru County, Naqu City, Tibet, about 900 kilometers from Lhasa. It is famous for its magnificent pyramid-shaped peaks and is known as a pure land on earth. In addition to the sacred mountain, Sa'pu has many other amazing sights. First is the meadow of flowers. In summer, the flowers bloom in profusion, the meadow covers the valley, dressing the snow mountain in a floral skirt, a sight too beautiful for words. Next is the continuous glacier. Once you enter here, it's as if you're in the dreamy Antarctic. The ice mountains are like the scales of a giant dragon, shimmering with a piercing cold light, giving a polar feeling. Sa'pu also has a blue holy lake. The lake water is jade-green, giving a sticky feeling, unique and strange. On clear days, you can also enjoy the spectacular view of the sunrise on the golden mountain. The golden light from the sky shines on the top of the snow mountain, providing a golden visual feast. At night, you can enjoy the vast starry sky. The Milky Way arches across the earth, and the stars shine brightly, definitely worth looking forward to. In winter, the blue ice landscape of Sa'pu is also very spectacular. The blue ice on the lake emits a deep blue light, like the color of the sky, pure and beautiful. In this pure place, you can enjoy freedom, away from the hustle and bustle, listen to the voice of your heart, and feel the greatest wilderness on earth. If you plan to go to Sa'pu, it is recommended to take the 317 Sichuan-Tibet North Line from Chengdu, which takes about 10 days. It takes about 4 days from Lhasa. Of course, you can also choose to hike and explore more sights. In summary, Sa'pu Sacred Mountain is a beautiful and mysterious place, worth a visit.

Ticket: 150/person, valid for three days. Includes round-trip sightseeing car fare from the scenic area parking lot to the Outer Lake (about 10 minutes). The road from Outer Lake to Inner Lake is under construction and is currently not allowed for self-driving. Tour route: 1. The average altitude of Sapushan Mountain is about 4400 meters. If you are not in good physical condition, you can stroll around the Outer Lake and take photos at the popular wooden bridge. 2. You can walk to the Inner Lake along the left side of the Outer Lake, watch the sacred mountain up close, and feel completely different from the Outer Lake. The one-way journey is about 5 kilometers, takes about 1.5 hours, is beginner-friendly, and there are many small mice and ground squirrels to feed along the way. Walking inside to avoid the crowd for photos is also very beautiful. 3. After reaching the Inner Lake, there are other hiking routes. You can go around the lake (if the lake is frozen in winter, you are lucky to enter the blue ice glacier cave), go to the temple Sapulakang under the snow mountain (I love it), and the small ice lake under the feet of Princess Sapu. But these routes are at a higher altitude, with many slopes, so you need to measure your strength. Accommodation: Stay in a homestay in Yangxiu Township, the closest to Sapushan Mountain, the night before. You can see bears, very close only a dozen meters away, do not go out at night; you can also choose to stay in the county town, about 3 hours drive to Sapushan Mountain, you need to arrange your time. There are 3 places to stay in the Inner Lake of Sapushan Mountain, all of which are large beds in the style of herders' homes at 100/person, the environment is simple, and there is no signal in the house, and washing is a bit troublesome. 1. Wear a thick coat when entering the mountain, as the temperature difference between day and night is large. If you are hiking, it is best to wear waterproof shoes, as there are some places with standing water and small streams on the road. 2. If you want to stay in the Inner Lake, bring dry food!! The accommodation conditions in the Inner Lake are limited, the herders' Chinese is not very good, communication is not very smooth, and the food is basically instant noodles. I stayed in Sapushan Mountain for three days and stayed in the Inner Lake for two days. I saw the sacred mountain in cloudy, rainy, snowy and sunny days, which is quite satisfactory. I went to the temple at the foot of the snow mountain -- Sapulakang in the afternoon of the first day. There are basically no tourists going up to this small temple. We learned about this road from two Tibetans who were delivering supplies up the mountain (if you want to offer some incense money, bring some change, there is no QR code payment here). It took forty to fifty minutes to climb the mountain. The temple keeper on the mountain was really nice. Seeing that we were tired, he poured us butter tea, ate cakes and milk residue, and taught us how to say these in Tibetan. After eating, we sunbathed on the back mountain with the temple keeper. The sun was warm on our bodies, and our whole soul could calm down.

Tibet has always been called a mystery by people, because there are many places where few people set foot hidden on that vast plateau, because of the sparse population, they have preserved their most natural appearance. Biru County in Nagqu is hidden in the valley of the upper reaches of the Nujiang River, built along the river, with steep mountain scenery on both sides. There are too many worth visiting spots in this county town, the most famous of which is of course the skull wall of Damu Temple in the western suburbs. This is the living fossil of the local 'sky burial' culture, with skulls piled into walls, to be honest, it was a bit creepy when I first went. Sapu Mountain is located in Biru. This sacred mountain was discovered by donkey friends a few years ago, which attracted many tourists to explore. I especially like the lake water and meadows under the Sapu snow mountain, which gives people a feeling of paradise. It is said that there are primitive forests in the southeast of Biru County, but this trip was too hurried to go. Every visit to Nagqu is a new exploration in life, and I believe the next encounter will bring me more surprises.