Itinerary Details

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  Day 1: Arrival in Nyingchi (2900m), drive to Lulang (100km, 2-3hrs)

  Upon your arrival at Nyingchi Milin airport, your professional Tibetan guide will meet you right at designated location on time, with Pickup Board. Then a comfortable car or bus and experienced driver will take you to Lulang hotel safely.

  We will head to celebrated Lulang Forest. It is an enchanting forest covering an area of 15 sq km on the plateau. This region is blanketed with vibrant shrubs, spruces and pine trees. At the bottom of the mountain are steppes and local Tibetans living beside the brooks. We can visit the Zhaxigang Village, the iconic Tibetan village in Lulang and meet the locals and enjoy the local snacks, etc. After arriving at hotel, tour guide will help you check in. You can take a rest and get acclimatized to high altitude.

  Overnight in Lulang.

  

  Lulang Forest

  

  Lulang Forest
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  Day 2: Lulang - Bomi - Ranwu Lake (300km, 6-7hrs)

  After breakfast in hotel, you will visit from Lulang small town to Ranwu Lake via Bomi. On the way you will have several stops to take photos, such as: Tongmai and Pailong Natural Danger, Parlung Tsangpo River, Guxiang Lake Park, Galang Lake Park, Tibetan King Cave, and so on.

  On the way, tourists can tour spectacular Midui Glacier, widely believed to be the most beautiful glacier in China. The main peak of Midui Glacier has an altitude of 6800m. While its snowline stays at 4600m and the lowest end of glacier averaging an altitude of 2400m. For that, Midui Glacier is known the only glacier with the lowest altitude in the world. Tourists can closely enjoy the marvelous ice tongue, measuring 700-800m from the top to bottom.

  

  Midui Glacier

  

  Midui Glacier
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  Day 3: Ranwu Lake-Laigu-Bomi (200km, 5-6hrs)

  Serving as the source of Parlung Tsangpo Lake, Rakwa Tso is a typical seasonal glacial lake in Chamdo. The narrow strip of river stretches westward for about 10kmand slowly winds up in a giant canyon. In the foreground are the lovely Tibetan villages; as you look further, the shimmering light of Rakwa Tso displays irresistible beauty; while the glacial valley, and snow-capped peaks and primeval forests loom afar in the background. What a feast to your eyes!

  After breakfast, you will head to Laigu Tibetan Village which is small village at the end of the Laigu Glacier. The village is surrounded by four snow-capped peaks: Danggeling, Xianafeng, Buwangla and Dayuzhangdui. Each peak pushes down a huge fan-shaped glacier and with a barrier lake at the bottom. Laigu Glacier is the general name of a group of glaciers. They are Meixi Glacier, Yalong Glacier, Ruojiao Glacier, Xiongjia Glacier and Niuma Glacier. The longest Yalong Glacier has 12km length.

  Then drive back to Bomi Hotel.

  

  Rakwa Tso

  

  Laigu Glacier
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  Day 4: Bomi-Nyingchi-Basumtso (350km, 6-7hrs)

  Following an open and wide valley (2km wide, 5km long), we move into the canyon of Parlung Tsangpo. Flanked by lush forests, the canyon and its surroundings form an earthly paradise. The raging torrent, notorious rapids, and gushing waterfalls can be seen one after another. With jagged glaciers hanging on steep rock face and steamy mist floating over icy mountain peaks, you will get amazed by how truly incredible our planet can be.

  Taking photos of the breathtaking scenery along the way to Nyingchi.

  Then drive to Basumtso Hotel.

  

  Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon

  

  Yarlung Zangbo River
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  Day 5: Basumtso-Nyingchi (120km, 2-3hrs)

  In the morning, you will visit to Basumtso Lake which is a beautiful small holy lake of Tibetan Buddhism. The lake looks like a new moon inlaid in the mountains and canyons. Its water is clear and bottomless. You can see many fishes weaving in it. There is a monastic Temple of Ningma sect in Lake Island with a history of more than 1500 years. The dense and quiet forest surrounds the emerald lake. The background is two snow mountains with an altitude of 5500 meters. All together form a stunning beauty.

  Then drive to Nyingchi Hotel.

  

  Basumtso Lake

  

  Basumtso Lake
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  Day 6: Depart from Nyingchi

  Today is free for you until you are escorted to the airport for departure and the guide will help you get on board.