The Qinghai-Tibet Highway from Xining to Lhasa needs to cross the Kunlun Mountains, Tanggula Mountains, Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains, Yuzhu Peak, Chumal River, and along Wudaoliang, Tuotuo River, Yanshiping, and Sanjiangyuan , wetlands, grasslands, Tsona Lake and other unparalleled magnificent landscapes. The editor took some time to sort out the itinerary as follows:
First stop: Xining
As the capital of Qinghai Province, Xining is a small city, and Kumbum Monastery and Qinghai Lake are must-visit places. Other places to visit include Dongguan Mosque, Ma Bufang Mansion, Mojia Street, Beichan Temple and other attractions. Mojia Street is the most famous snack street in Xining City. You can taste authentic northwest snacks when you go there in the evening. You can also try ethnic specialties in Shuijing Alley.
Second stop: Golmud
Depart from Xining and arrive at Golmud City. Golmud is located in the western part of Qinghai Province and the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Its jurisdiction covers the central and southern parts of the Qaidam Basin and the Tanggula Mountains. It is composed of disconnected areas. The urban area is located on the Golmud River alluvial plain in the central and southern Qaidam Basin, and has a plateau continental climate. Golmud City is rich in tourism resources. It has unique natural landscapes such as the source of the Yangtze River, the Wanzhang Salt Bridge, snow-capped mountains and glaciers, Kunlun Snow Scenery, sunrise over the vast sea, and desert forests.
Third stop: Nagqu
Leave Golmud and continue along the Qinghai-Tibet line. Along the way, you can also see Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain, Tuotuo River and other scenic spots. The next stop is Entering Tibet, the first stop when entering Tibet is Nagqu. Nagqu County is located in the north-central part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, between the Tanggula Mountains and Nyenchen Tanggula Mountains. The average altitude is 4,500 meters. The famous scenic spots here include: Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain, Qiangtang Grassland, Dangra Yongcuo, Daguo Snow Mountain, Geladandong Snow Mountain and other famous scenic spots
Fourth stop: Damxung
p>Leaving Nagqu and continuing forward, you can reach Damxung County with complex landforms. The Qinghai-Tibet Highway traverses Damxung County from east to west. In the north of Damxung County, there is the largest lake in Tibet - Namtso Lake, the Yarlung Zangbo River and the Nu River. The watershed of a large river system - Nyainqentanglha Mountain, the Eight Pagodas in Northern Tibet and other scenic spots. The famous snacks in Damxung include: cheese cake, Tibetan pickled cabbage soup, Tibetan beef and mutton, etc.
Fifth stop: Lhasa
After leaving Damxung, we quickly arrived at the holy city of Lhasa. Needless to say, there are many scenic spots in Lhasa. Many people come here for the Potala Palace, but Don't forget. Lhasa also has scenic spots such as Baljiao Street, Namtso, Jokhang Temple, Norbulingka, and Lhasa River. Lhasa is famous for its beautiful scenery, long history, unique customs, and strong religious color. In addition to historical sites, there are many Distinctive local snacks: sweet tea, Tibetan noodles, yak jerky, butter tea, highland barley wine, and tsampa. There are beautiful scenery and delicious food waiting for you everywhere from Xining to Lhasa. I believe this journey will be enjoyable.