Life advice! If you come to Shigatse, Tibet, you must plan a visit to this village!

Shigatse’s fairyland secret spot — Lapu Village🏡
Blue sky, snow-capped mountains, lakes... this is basically the Tibetan version of "Little Switzerland"! Every shot looks like a masterpiece, it completely moved me to tears😭

💫Super detailed guide:
📍Location: Peiku Cuo Lapu Village, Shigatse
🧭Navigation: Just search "Lapu Village," it’s 2 kilometers ahead from the Peiku Cuo viewing platform!
💰Entrance fee: Free! Free! Free! (Important things said three times)
⚠️Notes:
- Altitude is 4587 meters, remember to prepare altitude sickness medicine💊
- The viewing platform is located at the border, 🪪 you need to apply for the Shigatse border pass in advance
- It’s recommended to go for photos between 4-6 PM when the light is the most beautiful📸

🏨Must-not-miss fairyland accommodations:
1️⃣ Songtsam Namjagbarwa Mountain Residence
√ Scenic rooms facing Namjagbarwa Peak🏔️
√ Watch the golden sunlight on the mountain while lying down🌄
√ Tibetan-style design with great atmosphere~

2️⃣ Basongcuo Linka
√ Located inside Basongcuo Scenic Area
√ Open the window to stunning views of snow mountains + lake💦
√ Walk to the lakeside for fun

3️⃣ The St. Regis Lhasa
√ The same check-in spot as Faye Wong
√ The pinnacle of Tibetan architectural aesthetics
√ You can also see the Potala Palace from afar!

🌟Special experience list:
✅ Xin Cuo hiking: step into a fairyland
✅ Basongcuo boat tour: immerse yourself in a landscape painting
✅ Tibetan costume travel photoshoot: reserve the spotlight on your social feed!
✅ Explore Jokhang Temple: feel the power of faith
✅ Check in at Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon: breathtaking scenery

🚗Recommended itinerary (no pitfalls version):
D1: Nyingchi airport pickup 👉 Buddha’s Palm Sand Dunes 👉 Century-old courtyard 👉 Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon 👉 Suosong Village
D2: Suosong Village 👉 Xin Cuo hiking 👉 Basongcuo
D3: Basongcuo 👉 boat tour 👉 Lhasa
D4: Potala Palace 👉 Jokhang Temple 👉 Tibetan costume photoshoot
D5: Yamdrok Lake 👉 Karola Glacier 👉 Shigatse
D6: Jia Cuola Pass 👉 Rongbuk Monastery 👉 Mount Everest
D7: Jiawula Pass 👉 Dingri 👉 Tashilhunpo Monastery
D8: Shigatse airport drop-off

🍴Food tips:
You must try yak meat hotpot🍲 and sweet tea! No gamey taste at all, super fragrant~