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Eastern Tibet is a forgotten Tibetan area. Compared with the sacred mountains and lakes of Ali and the ancient temples of Shigatse, Eastern Tibet in the Three Parallel Rivers region is little known because of its high mountains and deep valleys!
This is a real ice peak jungle, with hundreds of snow-capped mountains over 6,000 meters gathered here. Most of them are nameless, but they are shining brightly.
You can see the highest scenery on the planet here, you can see collapsed glaciers and broken rocks.
The sun and moon rise and set, unchanging from ancient times to the present. Snow-capped mountains, temples, canyons, jungles, clouds, and all living things, modernity and primitiveness separated by a mountain, this is Eastern Tibet.
If you want to understand eastern Tibet, first learn about the Nyainqentanglha Mountains!
The Nyainqentanglha Mountains are block mountains that run across the central and eastern parts of Tibet. They are the eastward continuation of the Gangdise Mountains and the southeastern extension to connect with the Boshula Mountains in the southwest of the Hengduan Mountains. The central part protrudes slightly to the north and is the watershed between the Yarlung Zangbo River and the Nujiang River. At the same time, it divides Tibet into three regions: northern Tibet, southern Tibet, and southeastern Tibet.
The Nyainqentanglha Mountains, with their pristine snow-capped mountains, glaciers, and alpine lakes, hold an irresistible allure. Home to hundreds of unclimbed peaks over 6,000 meters, over 7,000 glaciers, and countless alpine lakes, they are hailed by international mountaineers as the "Alps" of Tibet.
In eastern Tibet, east of the Nyainqentanglha Mountains, the collision of cold air has brought abundant precipitation and snow, giving birth to majestic glaciers, creating beautiful snow-capped peaks towering into the clouds, and nourishing unique alpine meadows, coniferous forests, broad-leaved forests and plateau wetlands, forming a sharp contrast with the western Nyainqentanglha Mountains.
If you have time, go deep into eastern Tibet to worship the sacred mountain of Sap and travel through eastern Nyainqent, you will discover a Tibetan area rarely visited by tourists, and this scenery will be yours alone.
Entering the famous sacred mountain in Tibet, the so-called pure land is probably like this.
Sapu Sacred Mountain, formerly known as Sepugangri Snow Mountain, belongs to the eastern section of the Nyainqentanglha Mountains, located east of Tibet. Its main peak is 6,956 meters above sea level and is revered as the king of sacred mountains. It is one of the sacred mountains of the Bon religion in Tibetan Buddhism.
Samu Co, the holy lake at the foot of the sacred mountain, was formed by the melting of thousand-year-old glaciers from the snow-capped mountains. It extends from the foot of the sacred mountain and is divided into two parts. The part near the foot of the sacred mountain is a glacial lake that does not melt all year round.
Due to the high altitude, inconvenient transportation and poor road conditions, this breathtaking and mysterious glacier has stood here quietly for thousands of years, hidden in the deep and unknown world. It is completely a virgin land waiting to be developed.
The scenery is pristine, graceful and pure. It seems that no matter how many adjectives there are, it is difficult to describe its beauty...
At the foot of Mount Kinabalu lies a glacial lake. The beauty and purity of the glacier are incomparably stunning! Under the sunlight, the shimmering blue crevices and small glacial lakes, captured from aerial photography, are incredible masterpieces of nature.
Even though you have seen many glaciers before, you will still be impressed by its grandeur and majesty!
From afar, the vast eastern Tibetan plateau reveals towering snow-capped mountains, a majestic peak standing between heaven and earth. As you approach, rivers weave beneath the captivating peaks, and a variety of wildflowers, both known and unknown, bloom at the foot of the mountain.
For thousands of years, along with the unchanging ice and snow, countless mysterious Tibetan legends have spread from here and are still passed down by word of mouth.
This is the highest peak in eastern Tibet - Buga Snow Mountain.
Buga Snow Mountain is one of the "Seven Sacred Mountains" of Tibet, with an altitude of 6,328 meters. It is the world's largest known hanging glacier.
When locals worship the sacred mountain, they also regard the wild animals living here as an inseparable part of the sacred mountain. Here, heaven, humans, animals and nature live in harmony.
On the Dragon's Back, meet Tibet's "Sky City"
Zizhu Temple is about 45 kilometers away from Dingqing County, Qamdo City. Zizhu means six sacred mountains, which symbolizes the six perfections in religion.
It is said that Zizhu Monastery was founded by the Tibetan King Muchi Zangpo over 3,000 years ago. It is one of the largest monasteries in Tibet, with the largest number of believers and the most complete preservation of Bon religious rituals.
The dense network of temples and monasteries, suspended high on the cliffs, is a magnificent sight. Living Buddha Dingzhen Ose once said, "Zizhu Temple is not accessible to ordinary people, except those with a special affinity." This visit to Zizhu Temple was a fulfillment of that affinity, a fulfilment of an appointment.
Red soil, red walls, high walls, red-robed monks
Jampa Ling Monastery is located at the confluence of the Angqu River and the Zhaqu River in the Karo District of Qamdo City, Tibet. It majestically clings to the foot of the Hengduan Mountains and stands on the red soil layer cut by ancient glaciers.
Entering the temple, one can see high walls and courtyards, the solemn appearance of monks and Buddhas, and the sound of chanting. Countless monks sit in the empty Buddhist hall, which is quite spectacular.
The monks closed their eyes and chanted, their voices sometimes clear and distant, sometimes rhythmic and cadenced, like heavenly music lingering within the hall. Closing one's eyes and listening, one realizes this is the Pure Land of Bodhi, where all worldly sounds abruptly vanish. " 
To visit the Jema Hall, first pay homage to the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, and then visit the Jema Hall."
The Jema Hall is the oldest and largest ancient temple in the Qamdo region. It is under the management of Yanggong Monastery, which was founded in 1277 by the eminent monk Sangjiwen and is one of the main monasteries of the Dalung Kagyu sect.
In 1285 AD, Sangjiwen laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Chagyema Hall, which was completed in 1328. The hall is famous for its majestic grandeur and numerous Buddhist statues and scriptures.
The most beautiful ending point in Tibet, at the place closest to heaven, let’s take a look at what Namtso looks like.
The Holy Statue Gate is located on the famous Chadu Namtso Island on the north bank of Namtso Lake, on the Bange County side of Nagqu Prefecture in Tibet. It is named after a small hill shaped like an elephant by the lake.
The beauty of Shengxiang Tianmen is largely centered around several myths surrounding the gate, including the sacred elephant on the 240-meter-tall cliff; the love story and lifelong protection of Namtso and Nyainqentanglha Mountains; the legendary Three Lives Stone; the magnificent sea-sky line; the forgotten ruins of a sacred site; and the vast grasslands of northern Tibet.
Approaching the place where souls dance
The sky burial platform at Dam Temple has a construction area of about 400 square meters. It is surrounded by earthen walls about one person high. Wooden frames are built on the south and west walls, on which skulls are neatly arranged, forming two long skull walls.
The shocking skull wall, the solemn sky burial platform, the circling eagles, and the unparalleled sky burial scene form a mysterious world that attracts countless people who have the chance or not to set foot on the Tibetan Plateau!
The off-roading Eastern Tibet Loop takes you to embrace the unique glaciers, record the chilling beauty at the end of the world, and experience the beauty of the sacred mountain at close range.
Explore the hidden Buga Glacier, witness this isolated and pure land, and explore and gain along the endless snow-capped mountains.
Admire the magnificent scenery, follow the flowing clouds and light, appreciate the majestic golden hour of Zizhu Temple, and more unknown secrets are waiting for you to explore.
