Tibet's Hidden Gem Route, and It's Free! | Three-Color Lake + Xiangge La Glacier
by Effervescentbutterfly
Oct 17, 2025
🏔️Bianba Wonderland! Three-Color Lake + Xiangge La Glacier: A Free Check-in Guide 🔥
This is definitely Tibet's most underrated hidden gem! The milky blue, Tiffany blue, and emerald green waters of Three-Color Lake are breathtakingly beautiful, and most importantly, it's completely free 🆓
📍Three-Color Lake
Hidden Gem in Eastern Tibet! A miracle of three different colored lake waters in one frame.
Address: Within Bianba Town, Bianba County, Chamdo City
⏰Opening Hours:
5.1-10.31|8:00-19:00
11.1-4.30|9:00-17:00
🚗Transportation Tips:
1️⃣ Navigate by car to "Bianba Three-Color Lake", turn from G318 National Highway to G558 National Highway.
2️⃣ The road conditions are super friendly! A regular SUV can easily handle it, but 4WD is recommended during the rainy season.
3️⃣ You'll pass by Xiangge La Glacier along the way (A must-stop!).
📸Best Photo Spots:
1️⃣ The observation deck overlooks the panoramic view of Three-Color Lake.
2️⃣ Take reflection photos on the prayer flag boardwalk by the lake.
The two spots are a 15-minute walk apart.
💡Travel Tips:
- Best time for photos is 10:00-15:00.
- The lake surface has strong reflections, remember to bring polarized sunglasses.
- At an altitude of 4000m+, pay attention to sun protection and preventing altitude sickness. The observation deck requires a bit of climbing, but the height is manageable.
🍜Local Delicacies:
You must try the Tibetan restaurants in Bianba Town!
✔️Butter tea with barley cake
✔️Yak meat buns
Experience both glaciers and lakes – your phone will take wallpaper-worthy photos! Go quickly before it gets too popular~
Post by Effervescentbutterfly | Oct 17, 2025












