Entry-level trekking in Tibet! 3.5km walk into a fairy tale world at Xin Cuo

Xin Cuo Trekking | Every step feels like walking in a painting🏞️
The beginner-friendly Nyingchi route in Tibet is truly amazing! The third stop is the Xin Cuo trek at Basong Cuo, which I have been longing for🎒

📍 Location guide:
Xin Cuo is located inside the Basong Cuo Scenic Area~
🚗 Must-know for self-driving:
1️⃣ You need to buy an entrance ticket at the gate, 120 RMB/person
2️⃣ Remember to get a vehicle pass (just show your accommodation booking if staying inside the scenic area)
3️⃣ Set your navigation directly to "Xin Cuo," the trekking endpoint is the Xin Cuo viewing platform

🏡 Accommodation recommendations:
1️⃣ Basong Cuo Lakeside Hotel (scenic view right outside your window)
2️⃣ Jieba Village Homestay (super convenient inside the scenic area)

🚙 Travel tips:
From Basong Cuo/Jieba Village to Xin Cuo, there is a 30km pure dirt road that will shake you to your core🤣
- Fast driving takes about 1 hour
- Slow driving takes 2+ hours
The scenery along the way is breathtaking, you can stop anytime to take photos📸

⏱️ Time schedule:
10:00 Depart from hotel → brunch at Jieba Village
11:00 Head to Xin Cuo
13:30 Arrive and start trekking → about 2.5 hours of trekking
16:00 Return trip

🌈 Trekking experience:
Entrance cleaning fee 10 RMB
3.5km full of fairy tale-like scenery🏞️
- Grasslands and streams🌿
- Primeval forest🌲
- Ultimate secret lake
It’s recommended to trek on foot (horse riding and dirt bikes lose some of the charm)
The route is flat and beginner-friendly👟

⚠️ Altitude sickness warning:
Altitude 3800 meters‼️
I got a splitting headache as soon as I arrived🤯 Emergency tips:
→ Sit down and rest immediately
→ Breathe oxygen intensively (sold at the entrance)
→ Use glucose from passersby for relief
It’s recommended to prepare altitude sickness medicine in advance💊

👕 Dressing guide:
Onion-style layering💡
Quick-dry shirt + fleece + shell jacket
A softshell jacket is enough～

💯 Bonus tips:
There are many camping spots along the way⛺️
Bring your gear to picnic or daydream in the painting-like scenery
It’s simply too romantic💕

Driving into Xin Cuo feels like exploring a fairyland🔍
Streams💦 Forests🌳 Snow-capped mountains🏔️ all naturally blended
Hope this pristine beauty can stay pure forever~