Lhasa - Nyenchen Tanglha Viewing Platform - Lakenla Pass - Namtso Scenic Area - Tashi Peninsula - Heshang Stone - Shan'e Cave - Namtso Township
Today you will gather at the west gate parking lot of the Potala Palace and drive to the Namtso scenic area. Along the way, you will pass the 【Nyenchen Tanglha Viewing Platform】 at an altitude of 4,640 meters. This is the perfect spot to view the main peak of Nyenchen Tanglha (7,111 meters). Here you can see a stunning picture composed of blue sky, white clouds, yaks, snow mountains, and prayer flags. Then you will continue onward, passing the 【Lakenla Pass】 at an altitude of 5,190 meters. Looking north from the pass, you can view Namtso in the distance. Afterwards, you will arrive at 【Namtso Scenic Area】.
You can come to the lakeside of Namtso's Tashi Peninsula to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Namtso, then visit Namtso's 【Hands-in-Prayer Stone】. The Hands-in-Prayer Stone gets its name because it looks like two palms pressed tightly together. It is also called the Parents Stone. Tibetan people regard it as the embodiment of the "father" Nyenchen Tanglha peak and the "mother" Namtso goddess. Between heaven and earth, only a pair of palms stands through the ages of frost, symbolizing their unwavering love.
Afterwards, you will visit Namtso's 【Cave of Good and Evil】. Locally, there is a saying about the Cave of Good and Evil: it is a warning bell rung by the Buddha for the world. No matter whether you are fat, short, tall, or thin, as long as you act uprightly and walk straight, you can pass through this cave; otherwise, you should reflect on your own faults.
After that, you will enjoy Namtso's beautiful sunset by the lake and take special portrait photos. Then you can join a red wine banquet by the lake and admire Namtso's beautiful starry night sky.
🍽️ Breakfast not included, lunch not included, dinner included
🏨 Namtso
