Where to go on a self-driving tour around Shannan?

Shannan has both the majestic and dangerous Yajiang Waterfall and the prestigious cultural relics and ancient books. Shannan area is a place integrating entertainment, leisure, scientific research and adventure. If you are full of adventure spirit and want to experience the most authentic Tibetan culture and customs, Shannan area is a good choice. Here are the editor’s suggestions We have compiled some interesting places for self-driving tours around Shannan. I hope it will be helpful to everyone!

Zhegu Lake, a self-driving tour attraction around Shannan

From Zedang to Zhegu Lake, the water and grass around the lake are lush. , there are a large number of water birds flying on the lake, villages around the lake, herds of yaks, snow mountain lakes, it is really a virgin snow mountain lake, passing through the uninhabited area in southern Tibet from the lake, seeing a large number of Tibetan gazelles and Tibetan donkeys, and then to Yamzhuo The south bank of Yong Lake, the south bank of Yang Zhuo Lake. From this angle, Yang Zhuo Yong Lake is very graceful.

Lam Latso

The most legendary lake in Tibet. ?Lam Latso means fairy or goddess, ?Lam Latso means lake, and ?Lam Latso means "Auspicious Tianmu Lake" or "Shengmu Lake" in Tibetan. Also known as Qiongguojie Lake, the lake is more than 5,000 meters above sea level. It is located in the Qukejie Mountains in Gacha County, with an altitude of more than 4,000 meters. It is located in the northeast of the county, about 65 kilometers away from the county. Lam Latso is a high mountain freshwater lake with an area of ??about one square kilometer and an oval shape, like a mirror surrounded by mountains, with beautiful scenery. The lake remains frozen for about 7 months. After the summer thaw, sometimes the sea is calm and the water is as clear as a mirror; sometimes there is no wind and waves, dense clouds, and strange sounds are made from time to time, and various wonderful scenes appear.

When arriving and leaving to go to Lamu Latso Lake, you must first take a shuttle bus from Lhasa Long-distance Station to Zedang. There are many round-trip shuttle buses from Lhasa to Zedang. The earliest bus from Lhasa to Zedang is in the morning. Departs at 9:30. The road condition in this section is very good, and it takes about 4 hours. The shuttle bus from Zedang to Gacha is only a bus, and the fare is 40 yuan. Set off at 8 o'clock in the morning. The road conditions on this section are very poor and it will take about 6 or 7 hours to walk. Ramlacuo Lake is 40 to 50 kilometers away from Gacha County and the mountain road is extremely bad. You need to go to a place called Qiongguojie first, and then hire horses or hike to Shenhu Lake from Qiongguojie.

Gambala Pass

Gambala Mountain with an altitude of 5374 meters is a famous snow mountain in Tibet. It borders Yamdrok Lake to the south, Gangdise Mountains to the east, and the Himalayas to the west. Mountains lie across the center of Tibet. Every day when the sun comes out, the first thing it lights up is this mountain. Because it is tall and steep, Gambala Mountain divides Tibet into two parts like a barrier. The east part of the mountain is called front Tibet; the west part of the mountain is called back Tibet. From the foot of Gambala Mountain to the mountain pass, there is a long and dangerous winding mountain road. It is said to be 25 kilometers long. Once you reach the 5030-meter mountain pass, you can overlook the jade-like Yamdrok Yumco and see the majestic and steep mountains in the distance. The Ningjin Kangsha Peak.

What delicious Masen is there in Shannan?

Massen is a kind of crispy cheese cake called? Stir and knead it, put it into a small square wooden box, stuff it with your hands and compact it to make a square cake. This cake tastes sweet and delicious, and is the best accompaniment to eating tsampa.

Qurui

Qurui is the best accompaniment to eating tsampa. In the summer, put the fresh cheese into a leather bag and put it in a cool place. It will be fermented for a long time to make milk residue. In the next spring, take it out and mash it into small round pieces. Pour an appropriate amount of water, meat slices, flour, dried chili peppers, and salt into the pot. Add the round pieces of milk residue and cook together. Use another pot to cook an appropriate amount of broken oatmeal until cooked, then pour it into the main pot, stir evenly, and simmer over low heat until cooked.

Jiacha stone products, a specialty of Shannan,

Jiacha is rich in graphite stone. This stone is soft and easy to carve and shape. The stew made with it has a rich flavor when cooking. And keep warm. Gacha stone pots and bowls are famous for their exquisite shapes and patterns. In addition to stone products, Gacha's wooden bowls, barrels and other products are excellent in terms of material selection, craftsmanship, coloring, painting and engraving, and durability.

Tibetan incense

It is indispensable in Tibetan folk life. People use it to worship Buddha and ward off evil spirits. There are many varieties of Tibetan incense, including Guole Nie Axiang, which was successfully developed by Tibetan doctors according to the methods recorded in Tibetan medical books. It can prevent and treat infectious diseases, epidemics and other diseases. It is said that it can also prevent radioactive toxins from nuclear weapons. pollute. The method of use is to light this hygienic incense in the early morning and smell it for fifteen minutes. It is refreshing and very comfortable.

Tibetan rugs

Tibetan rugs are one of the three most famous rugs in the world and a highlight among various ethnic handicrafts in Tibet. With their sophisticated production, they have strong ethnic and religious characteristics. The patterns and coloring that pay attention to aesthetic matching are world-famous. Tibetan rugs come in various sizes and styles, such as noble and elegant, rich and luxurious, carpet-style, and tapestry-style, all of which can be regarded as fine works of art.