5-Day Private Car Tour: Lhasa - Nyingchi - Basum Tso - Ranwu Lake - Bomi

In the morning, depart from Lhasa by car, along the Lhasa-Nyingchi Expressway, cross the 5013-meter Milha Pass, and head to Nyingchi, known as the 'Jiangnan of the Plateau' and an oxygen bar. Drive east along the Nyang River, passing the birthplace of Songtsen Gampo and the Middle Stream Pillar, and feel the refreshing beauty of Tibet's Jiangnan with its green mountains and clear waters. After lunch, visit Basum Co, the sacred lake of the Red Sect, a tear left by an angel. The lake is shaped like a crescent moon inlaid in a high mountain valley, with clear water reflecting snow mountains, creating a delightful atmosphere that truly brings one back to 'Shangri-La' and intoxicates. Snow peaks, glaciers, primeval forests, and historical sites tightly surround Basum Co. The setting sun turns the snow mountain peaks red, while the base remains deep blue-black. The silhouettes of trees near the lake float on the water surface, and the lake water is leisurely blue, making this place like a fairyland on earth. There is a small island in the lake, with a temple built at the end of the Tang Dynasty—Cuosong Temple, mainly enshrining Padmasambhava, Thousand-Hand Guanyin, and the Golden Boy and Jade Girl. Then drive to Bayi Town in Nyingchi for overnight stay.

In the morning, from Bayi Town in Nyingchi, drive along National Highway 318, winding up the mountain to cross the 4702-meter Sejila Pass. From the summit, gaze at Namcha Barwa, crowned as the most beautiful of China's top ten famous mountains, with scenery resembling the Swiss Alps. Next, visit the stunning Rawu Lake. Fresh and mirror-like, Rawu Lake is rich in colors: grasslands, forests, autumn leaves, white waterfowl, and colorful pebbles on the lakeshore shallows, combined with the blue lake water and snow-capped peaks, creating a picturesque scene. The narrow lake winds westward for over ten kilometers, gradually narrowing into a river valley. Depending on the season, the river water presents various colors such as blue or green. Many rocks and small islands dot the river channel, and the lake surface has dancing tree shadows in spring and mist in autumn and winter. The scenery in all four seasons makes one feel like entering a dreamland. After the tour, stay overnight in Rawu.

In the morning, after enjoying the sunrise over Rawu Lake, visit the spectacular Laigu Glacier, one of the world's three major glaciers. The glacier group, composed of Meixi Glacier, Yalong Glacier, Ruojiao Glacier, Dongga Glacier, Xiongjia Glacier, and Niuma Glacier, stands on the primitive ice lake. The stunning blue ice in various forms stands majestically and quietly, as if stepping into an ancient ice age, pure and serene. After the visit, return to Bomi or Guxiang Lake for overnight stay.

In the morning, depart from Bomi/Guxiang Lake to Lulang Forest Sea (first entrance). The Lulang Alpine Pasture surrounded by primeval forest has a European landscape. In Tibetan, Lulang means 'Dragon King Valley' and is also a place that 'makes people not want to go home.' It is China's largest and best-preserved third-largest forest area. Snow mountains, forests, and pastures form Lulang's unique natural landscape, offering another intoxicating charm of Tibet. Next, arrive at Pai Town and take the scenic area shuttle to Zhibai, reaching the Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon Scenic Area. At the Grand Canyon viewing platform, admire Namcha Barwa, 'China's most beautiful snow peak,' up close. Stand by the Yarlung Tsangpo River, watch the surging waters, listen to the canyon roar, and appreciate the world-famous First and Second Great Bends of the Yarlung Tsangpo. Amid canyons, forests, streams, snow mountains, lake views, and pastoral scenery—picturesque and poetic—stay overnight in Suosong Village.

In the morning, wake up in Suosong Village. If lucky, you can see the sunrise over Namcha Barwa, China's most beautiful snow peak. The red sun rises slowly from the east, and the clouds and mist shrouding Namcha Barwa disperse at this moment, as the 'Shy Maiden Peak' finally reveals its beautiful summit. The morning sun dyes the distant mountains with brilliant golden light. This is nature's elegant gift to visitors here. Then return to Lhasa amid the beautiful scenery of snow mountains, tigers pouncing, meadows, river flows, Tibetan-style villages, and leisurely yaks. (Note: This price is for car rental with driver/chartered car. Vehicle prices vary with peak and off-peak travel seasons; this price is for reference only. For specific matters, please consult us.)