A must-see for self-driving to Basongcuo! The complete guide to Xincuo + Zhalagou is here!

Is Basongcuo really worth the trip? Here's the conclusion: highly recommended for self-driving! But if you take a chartered car, you'll have to ride the park shuttle bus, which might only allow you to see one or two viewing platforms, making the experience a bit monotonous～

🚗 Transportation Guide:

Starting from Nyingchi city, take the Yaye Expressway, a scenic highway running almost parallel to Route 318, accompanied by snowy mountains and the Nyang River alongside. With few cars and beautiful scenery, the speed limit is 110 km/h, making the drive super enjoyable!

⛽️ Fuel Tips:

There is a PetroChina gas station at the park entrance. It's recommended to fill up before entering the park, especially since the road to Xincuo consumes a lot of fuel. Be prepared in advance to avoid stress!

🏞️ Travel Guide:

1️⃣ Basongcuo Core Attractions: Dachela Viewing Platform + Lake Heart Island

The lake water is magical! Its color changes with the light—sometimes turquoise, sometimes cobalt blue, and on cloudy days, a deep blue. Surrounded by snowy mountains, though not the most famous peaks, their shapes are incredibly majestic!

As a 5A scenic area, the trails and viewing platforms are well developed. The ring road around the lake is a two-way lane with good road conditions, but watch out for small animals and oncoming cars around bends～

2️⃣ How to Explore Xincuo: Set your navigation to "Xincuo Station"!

The 20 km washboard road really shakes you to question life... It's recommended to drive a 4WD off-road vehicle; although it consumes more fuel, it makes the trip much easier. The road isn't hard to drive, just bumpy, but the scenery is stunning! Snowy mountains on both sides and pastures below, with grass just sprouting and cattle already grazing～

If you go in the morning, you might encounter a "cow traffic jam," with dozens of cows blocking the road, making the experience even more memorable!

Xincuo is 3 km one way, passing through pastures, snowy mountains, streams, and forests. The route is clear and easy to follow. With warm sunshine, your mood will instantly lift～

3️⃣ Cuogao Village + Zhalagou: Same direction, excellent road conditions

Starting from Jieba Village, first check in and take photos at the end of Basongcuo, then continue driving to Cuogao Village and Zhalagou. Cuogao Village is a well-known "Top Ten Most Beautiful Villages." The old village is under renovation, but you can still explore the old houses, which are very distinctive～

Zhalagou feels like an undeveloped version of Xincuo, with more expansive pastures and no fixed routes, making wandering around very free! The most stunning sight is the big snowy mountain behind the village. In the morning, sunlight hits it like a giant wall, creating a powerful visual impact!