But in fact, when friends in the south are subjected to magical attacks that penetrate down jackets in the cold and humid winter, the people of Lhasa may be sitting in the street in the sun and drinking sweet tea.
Many people have a misunderstanding about winter in Tibet. They think that winter in Tibet must be super cold. In fact, Lhasa, which is located in the valley of central Tibet, has sunshine for more than 3,000 thousand hours all year round. Even in winter, the highest temperature in Lhasa during the day can reach 20 degrees, and the "city of sunshine" is not a hollow reputation.
In this winter temperature table of five towns in Tibet in 18, we can also see that the highest temperatures in several major towns in winter are above 10 degrees. Because of the high altitude, low latitude and abundant sunshine, most places are not very cold during the day.
If you are persuaded by the winter climate in Tibet, you don't have to. In fact, except that the oxygen content is a few percentage points lower than that in summer, Tibet in winter is more exciting than you think and more suitable for travel.
Traveling to Tibet in winter has another fatal advantage, saving money.
The "Winter Tour to Tibet" endorsed by the government continues this year:
From 202 1 year1October 15 to 202 1 year1February 3 1 day, except the temple scenic spot, the scenic spots above 3A level (including 3A level) are free to visit, and the state-owned ones below 3A level and
The popular scenic spots such as Potala Palace, Yanghu Lake, Namco and Mount Everest are all free, and the free date of Potala Palace is even extended to March next year 15. In the past, you even had to rely on scalpers to increase the price to buy tickets for the Bugong Palace. Now, you only need to make an appointment on the official WeChat WeChat official account platform of Potala Palace in advance to visit for free.
Major airlines have also implemented off-season prices, and Chengdu-Lhasa air tickets can be settled in the early 200 s.
Not only that, hotels all implement off-season prices, and the St. Regis and Paradise Intercontinental, which may not be booked for thousands of nights in the peak season, can be accommodated for several hundred dollars.
I still grow grass in Lhasa Reggie, with a strong sense of design, much like a modern art museum with Tibetan culture as its core. This kind of rough and luxurious style is still rare.
Transportation and accommodation are the bulk of travel expenses. Traveling to Tibet in winter can be done with less than half the money in the peak season. Do you think this is the most cost-effective time to visit Tibet in a year?
Winter is the dry season in Tibet, with less precipitation and less cloud cover. Basically, it is sunny every day, which is the best time to enjoy the snow-capped mountains.
In spring and summer, the air humidity is high, and many sacred mountains in Tibetan areas are shrouded in mist, so it is difficult to get a glimpse of the whole picture. However, in winter, what sunshine, golden mountains and milky way can be seen almost every day.
Nangabawa
Namgyabawa, which is "once in a while for ten people", is very difficult to see the whole picture in spring and summer because of the high air humidity in Linzhi, where it is located. Only in autumn and winter, after Tibet enters the dry season, the climate in Linzhi is dry enough, and the Namgyabawa Peak will show its true meaning.
Mount Qomolangma
The probability of seeing Mount Everest in summer is 40%. In winter, Mount Everest is not only free of tickets, but also has a much higher chance of seeing the whole picture than in summer. There is no need to fight for luck at all. After all, it is really not easy to come all the way. Most of the time, Everest can be seen at a glance, and there is no need to seize the seat. How to shoot it is magnificent.
Besides looking at the mountains, lakes in winter are also very different from those in summer. I won't introduce the regular scenic spots like Yanghu and Namco, which must be punched in. You just need to know that they are all open for free in winter.
The most attractive thing about visiting Tibet in winter is Lan Bing, which you can't see in other seasons.
Imagine that when outbound tourism is still open, the popular tourist destination in winter must have a place in Lake Baikal, and the beautiful blue ice surface has become a beautiful yearning for winter for many people. In winter in Tibet, you can also find the same Lan Bing.
Pumo Yongcuo
Pumoyongcuo, 200 kilometers away from Lhasa, is not far from Yanghu Lake, but not many people know it. In spring and summer, Pumoyongcuo Lake is clear and blue. In winter, when it enters the freezing period, the Lan Bing with the same style of Lake Baikal will appear.
When the ice begins to freeze in January, the whole lake will be completely frozen in February, and huge ice waves will pile up on the lake. The cracks and bubbles in the blue ice layer are clearly visible, like a sapphire against the sun.
Every year, when the ice is thickest, nearby herders will drive their flocks to the island in the middle of the lake in Pumoyongcuo, and then drive them back to land when the ice melts. If you are lucky, you can see the grand scene of thousands of lambs lining up on the ice.
In the south of Pumoyongcuo is the Kuragang Rishen Mountain, which stands on the main ridge line in the middle part of the Himalayas, with an altitude of 7538 meters, and is also one of the four sacred mountains in central Tibet. There are six peaks of more than 7000 meters standing side by side with Kula Gangri. From a distance, the peaks stand side by side, just like an indomitable ice and snow barrier, which is very spectacular.
Laigu Glaciers
If the Lan Bing in Pumoyongcuo can't satisfy you, it seems that the deep blue glaciers in the Ice Age will surely shock you. When winter comes, the glacial lake of the glacier will freeze completely, so you can easily walk to the foot of the glacier and touch the mysterious blue glacier.
Laigu Glacier is a typical marine glacier, which is the largest and widest glacier known in Tibet at present, and its ornamental value is superior to other continental glaciers. Even so, it has its own temper. In summer, you can't see the whole picture of the Laigu Glacier. Due to the erosion of the surrounding mountains by rain, the glacial lake is also turbid yellow. Although there are blue ice floes, it doesn't look amazing. Compared with winter, it is just a makeup before and after makeup.
I found ancient glaciers in the little red book, and the highly praised photos were taken in winter, while those posts that felt cheated were often sent by friends who went in summer. So if you want to see the beautiful blue glacier, you must choose it in winter.
Songzan Songtsam series Songzan Laigu Mountain Residence is located in Laigu Village at the foot of Laigu Glacier, facing Laigu Glacier far away.
I quite like this Songzan hotel. You can enjoy the snow-capped mountains outside the window in the world's highest boutique hotel (4,200m) with 24-hour oxygen supply.
Renlongba glacier
There are many glaciers in Tibet, but it is not easy to find a primitive, clean one that can easily walk to the foot of the glacier. Renlongba Glacier, which is 2 hours away from the ancient glacier, can be counted as one.
Renlongba Glacier is not as large as Laigu Glacier, but it has the advantages of fewer people, rich glacier shapes, ice cracks, ice caves and ice walls, and outdoor players can even climb the glacier tongue, which is highly exploratory.
Qudeng Nima Glacier
There are also many glaciers in Shannan and Shigatse, but the proximity is generally not high. Although Karola Glacier can be seen by standing on the side of the road, its color is not beautiful enough, and most of them with high ornamental value need a long walk to reach.
The glaciers in this area are more accessible and beautiful. I recommend Qudennima. There are three glaciers in Qudengnima, namely Dongshenghu Glacier, Xishenghu Glacier and No.58 Glacier. The East and West Shenghu Glacier is the most beautiful, with a light blue color, and it is possible to walk from the lake to the foot of the glacier in winter.
Glacier 58 can drive directly to the foot of the glacier, but its color is not as blue as that of the East-West Holy Lake Glacier, which is also a good choice for people with poor physical strength.
In the peak season of spring and summer, if the ratio of mainland tourists to Tibetan people in Lhasa is 50/50, in winter, only 10% of mainland tourists will be replaced by Tibetan compatriots from neighboring cities, Qinghai and Sichuan.
Winter is the time when Tibetan festivals are most concentrated. From September of the Tibetan calendar to February of next year, large and small festivals make Lhasa particularly lively. Even if you don't go to any scenic spots, you can live a full life in Lhasa.
God's Day (this year's time is Gregorian calendar1October 27th)
Every year, September 22nd in the Tibetan calendar is the God's Day in Tibet. Before the coming of God's Day every year, the Potala Palace will undergo an annual "makeover" and repaint the white wall outside.
The white wall paint of Potala Palace is no ordinary white putty. Besides the first-class lime from Yangbajing, Dangxiong, Tibet, it is also mixed with milk, honey, sugar, saffron and other foods. It is a serious food-grade raw material. Because of these sweet raw materials, this project also has a romantic name, called Spitting Sweet Wall.
Photo from Tibet Business Daily @ 京京京京京
Fairy Festival (this year's time is Gregorian calendar1February 18)
October 15th in the Tibetan calendar is the happiest day for Tibetan women, because this day belongs to them. Husbands will give gifts to their wives, fathers will reward their daughters, men will give alms to women, and men can't refuse any demands from women.
On this day, the custodian of the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, Wang Zun, the auspicious goddess "Frog Face Goddess", will be invited out to hold a grand annual festival. Tibetan compatriots will come to pray and offer Hada.
There is also a love story about Balaam like a cowherd and a weaver girl. According to legend, Balaam fell in love with Chizongzan, the protector of Jokhang Temple. Her father, Bandan Ram, was furious when he learned about it, so he rushed Chi Zongzan to the south bank of Lhasa River, stipulating that only on October 15th of the Tibetan calendar can they meet each other across the river every year. Is it similar to the story of Cowherd and Weaver Girl? Therefore, the Fairy Festival is also called the Tibetan Valentine's Day.
The picture is from China Tibet Network @ Chen Dan
Lantern Festival (this year's time is Gregorian calendar1February 29th)
On the day of the Lantern Festival on October 25th in the Tibetan calendar, in Jokhang Temple, monks lit ghee lamps on both sides of the road, around the stupa, on the roof of the temple, on the windowsill, in the indoor Buddhist temple, on the shrines, on the altar, and on the steps where lamps can be lit, so as to illuminate the stupa, temples, Buddhist temples and houses brightly.
Looking from a distance, the circles of butter lights on the wall at the top of Jokhang Temple are like stars, illuminating the night sky. At this time, the believers sang scriptures in unison to mourn for Master Zong Kaba, and the scene was solemn and solemn.
Around the Lantern Festival, Tibetan compatriots from various regions will flood into Lhasa instead of mainland tourists. Weizang, Kangba and Amdo, after a long stay, you will find that Tibetan people in different regions also have different dress characteristics.
Tibetan new year (this year's time is March 3 of Gregorian calendar)
The Tibetan New Year is the most solemn and warm traditional festival for Tibetans. Preparations for the New Year generally begin in December of the Tibetan calendar. On New Year's Eve, it is necessary to put new curtains on the window lintels and insert new flags on the roofs. "Eliminating the old and welcoming the new" is the expectation of all ethnic groups for the New Year.
The goods sold in Barkhor Street and Chongsaikang Market are completely different from those in summer. In summer, the goods are sold to tourists, but in winter, they are all kinds of Tibetan new year goods sold to local people.
Tibetan friends celebrate the New Year just like the customs in the mainland. A few days ago, relatives and friends visited each other to celebrate the New Year and gave each other Hada. When friends and relatives have visited almost, they will gradually turn to Buddhist activities focusing on entertaining the gods.
Butter sculpture Lantern Festival (this year's time is March 18 in Gregorian calendar).
The 15th day of January in Tibetan calendar is the last day to preach the Dafa Conference. This is the day when the debate between Buddha Sakyamuni and other sects won a complete victory. On this day, Tibetan compatriots will light butter sculpture lanterns to celebrate, so it is called butter sculpture Lantern Festival.
The picture is from China Tibet Network @ Jia Huajia
There is a folk story about the origin of butter sculpture. When Princess * * entered Tibet, the statue of Sakyamuni was enshrined in Jokhang Temple. According to Buddhist tradition, flowers need to be sacrificed, but it is the middle of winter and there are no flowers to be found. As a result, the local people pinched a bunch of lifelike butter sculpture with ghee and painted it very brightly. Since then, there has been a tradition of pinching butter sculpture on the plateau.
Barkhor Street on butter sculpture Lantern Festival is very lively. During the day, people turn to the Buddha and turn the scriptures. At night, put the butter sculpture lamp on the flower stand, light butter lamps to pray, and sing and dance all night.
The picture is from China Tibet Network @ Chen Dan
Recommended route 1:
Day 1: Lhasa-Basongcuo-Sejila Mountain (see Nangarbawa Peak)-Lulang
Day2: Lulang-Bomi-Renlongba Glacier-Ranwu Lake
Day3: Ranwu Lake-Laigu Glacier-Guxiang Lake
Day4: Guxiang Lake-Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon-Suosong Village
Day5: Suosong Village-Kadinggou-Lhasa
If it's my first time to Tibet or a friend who is prone to rebellion, I would recommend this route, and I can stay in Linzhi area with lower altitude.
Recommended route 2:
Day 1: Lhasa-Yanghu-Karola Glacier-Shigatse
Day2: Shigatse-Tashilhunbu Temple-Jiawula Mountain Pass-Everest Base Camp
Day3: Dingjie Wetland-Qudengnima Glacier-Pumoyongcuo-Tui Village
Day4: Tui Village-Yanghu Lake-Day Care Temple-Lhasa
This route is a classic route, and it is also friendly in length, including many classic scenery of Tibetan areas. Even if you walk in other seasons, winter will have a very different experience.
I will suggest that you stay in Lhasa for a few more days. Compared with the bustling summer, Lhasa in winter will let you see the original appearance of Sunlight City.
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