Nianbaoyuze Travel Guide

Basic information Area code: 0975 Travel complaints: 0975-8332000 Travel information Bring warm clothes with you because weather in the mountains are changeable; Wearing sunglasses so as to protect yourself from the strong light reflected from the ice and snow; Nianbaoyuze […]

Basic information

Area code: 0975
Travel complaints: 0975-8332000

Travel information

• Bring warm clothes with you because weather in the mountains are changeable;
• Wearing sunglasses so as to protect yourself from the strong light reflected from the ice and snow;
• Nianbaoyuze is in plateau area. Visitors to the plateau may have altitude sickness, remember to drink plenty of water, try to eat light food, eat more fruits and vegetables, and avoid heavy exercise.

 

Medical treatment

Jiuzhi Hospital
Address: 144 Changjiang Road, Jiuzhi County
Tel: 0975-8331108

Destination Overview

 

Destination sketch

Nianbaoyuze is a famous holy Mountain located in the territory of Jiuzhi County. It is also known as Guoluo Mountain. The main peak is 5369 meters above sea level. It is the highest peak of Bayan Hara Mountain and was officially approved as a national geological park in 2005. Nianbaoyuze is the land full with the story of King Gesar in Tibetan hero heroic epic.

Beliefs and taboos

They believe in the Indian Mahayana form of Buddhism but have gradually developed a unique Tibetan Buddhism which is also called Lamaism.

Culture

 

Ethnic songs and dance

Qinghai has a reputation of “the hometown of songs, the sea of ​​dance”. The Tibetan folk epic poem “The King of Gesar” is one of the representatives. It depicts the heroic achievements of King Gesar’s life.

Architectural Art

Tibetan Buddhist temples and mosques are the main forms of religious architecture in Qinghai.

Local festival

 

Tibetan New Year

It is an occasion when Tibetan families reunite and expect that the coming year will be a better one. Known as Losar, it starts from the first to the third day of the first Tibetan month. Preparations for the happy event are manifested by special offers to Grenuk is fun since the barley crumbs are stuffed with a different filling to fool someone in the family.

The Butter Lamp Festival

In addition to the Tsong Khapa to celebrate the victory of the fifteenth day of the first Tibetan Figures are displayed on Barkhor. People keep singing and dancing throughout the night.

Monlam, the Great Prayer Festival

It falls on the fourth up to the eleventh day of the first Tibetan month. The event was established in 1049 by Tsong Khapa, the founder of the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama’s order. It is the grandest religious event in that area. Religious dances Pilgrims crowd to listen to the sermons while others give religious donations.

Best Travel season

From June to July, it is the flowering season of Nianbaoyuze, and it is also the most appropriate time for the temperature.

Currency and Consumption

 

Consumption level

There are no restaurants in Nianbaoyuze Scenic Area. You need bring water and the dry food by your own, and you only need to spend 120 yuan for scenic tickets. In addition, the price for chartering from Jiuzhi county to Nianbaoyuze scenic area is between 200-300 yuan, and the accommodation standard in Jiuzhi County is around 150 yuan.

Intercity traffic

There is no airport in JiuzhiCounty, and there is no train service. The only transportation method is the car. You can choose to drive by car, take taxi or charter vehicle.

Long distance bus

Departure from Chengdu: Chengdu – Aba – Jiuzhi- Nianbaoyuze Scenic Area
A Chengdu-Aba bus ride from Chengdu Chadianzi Station departs daily at 6:30 and 7:00, 510 km and takes about 10-12 hours. After arriving in Aba, take the bus from Aba to Jiuzhi County of Qinghai Province, 69 kilometers, about 1 hour, 25 yuan/person, and then from the Jiuzhi chartered car to the Nianbaoyuze entrance. If you go from Aba chartered car to Nianbaoyuze, may cost around 400 yuan and 2 hours. You can also take a shuttle bus from Aba or Jiuzhito Dawu town in Maqin county in Qinghai. You can get off at the Nianbaoyuze.
Chengdu Chadianzi Station
Address: Yangxi Overpass Bridge, Sanhuan North Road, Chengdu, Sichuan Province
Tel: 028-87506610
Www.scqcp.com/station

Departure from Lanzhou: Lanzhou – Maqu – Jiuzhi- Nianbaoyuze Scenic Area
A shuttle bus at Lanzhou South Bus Station from Lanzhou to Maqu, Gansu, departs at 7:30 and 8:20 every day, at 128 yuan/person, and takes about 7-8 hours. After that, it takes Maqu to take the bus from Maqu to Qinghai, Jiuzhi. 6 :00 departure, or about 240 yuan chartered, travel about 5 hours, more than 100 kilometers. After that, chartering car to Nianbaoyuze. You can also take a shuttle bus from Jiuzhito Dawu town in Maqin county in Qinghai. You can get off at the Nianbaoyuze.
Lanzhou South Bus Station
Address: Langongping, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province
Arrive at the traffic: Take the 137 road from Lanzhou Railway Station and get off at Xiaoxihu Station, transfer to 111 to get off at Ganggong Dazhan Station, or take Road 111 from Xiguan Shizi and get off at Ganggong Dazhan Station
Tel: 0931-2914066

Departure from Xining: Xining – Jiuzhi- Nianbaoyuze Scenic Area
In Xining, take a bus to Jiuzhi County. There will be no off-season bus, and then transfer from Jiuzhito Nianbaoyuze Scenic Area. It is also possible to take a shuttle bus from Jiuzhi to Dawu Town in Maqin County in Qinghai Province and get off at the Nianbaoyuze.
Xining Long-distance Bus Station
Address: No. 1, Jianguo Street, Chengdong District, Xining City, Qinghai Province
Tel: 0971-7112094
Www.qhsxnqcz.com

Chartered

Nianbaoyuze is a scenic spot with less development. The most convienient transportation way is chartering, one round turn to Nianbaoyuze is about 1200 yuan. Normally, it will cost 2 days.

Attractions

 

Baiyu Temple

The Baiyu Temple in Qinghai is a famous Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma monastery. The monastery organizes eight Buddhist events each year. Among them, the “Baiyu Ten Days” from the first day of March to the tenth of the Tibetan calendar is the most important. There are large-scale sunbathing Buddhas, Tibetan opera performances, and other events. Nearly 10,000 people will gather here for the event. Spectacular.
Address: Baiyu Da Ritang, Jiuzhi County, Guoluo County
Arrival method: Baiyu Township is farther away from the town of Jiuzhi. It can be rented from Jiuzhi County and can be returned on the same day. It can also be chartered from Baima County to Baiyu Township.
Tickets: 15 yuan

Nianbaoyuze Mountain

The Nianbaoyuze Mountain, also known as the Guoluo Mountain, is believed to be the birthplace of the Guoluo tribes. Nianbaoyuze Mountain is an important wetland area of the Sanjiangyuan Nature Reserve in Qinghai Province. It is also the main peak of the Bayan Hara Mountains. It has an altitude of 5,369 meters and is snow-covered all year round. There are plateau glaciers with an area of about 5 square kilometers.

Fairy Lake

Nianbaoyuze Mountain is 40 kilometers long and 25 kilometers wide. It consists of many peaks above 4,000 meters above sea level. There are two beautiful lakes on the grasslands at the foot of the mountain. One is called “Fairy Lake” and the other is called “Viking Lake.” The Fairy Lake is crystal clear and the underwater plateau lake fish can be seen very clearly.

Vampire Lake

The Vampire Lake is the incarnation of the black yak in myths and legends.

Wencuo lake

Wencuo Lake is located in the southwest direction of the Nianbaoyuze Mountain Scenic Spot. It is divided into up Wenchong Lake and down Wenchong Lake. Usually entered from the main entrance, visitors who do not plan to go on foot for more than 2 days will not arrive at Wencuo Lake. The mountain shape around Wen Cuo Lake is shaped like the mountain in movie “The Lord of the Rings”. There are many hot springs of various sizes. In the early morning of the morning, the fog is hazy, like a fairyland in the sea of clouds.

Address: Nian Bao Yu Ze, Jiuzhi County, Yushu Prefecture
Arrival method: The direct bus from Xining to Banma County runs daily, the bus departs at 16:00, and the daily shuttle bus from Xining to Dawu Town starts at 8:45, 9:30, 17:00, and 18:00. : 30 departures, and then from the Dawu chartered vehicle to the Nianbaoyuze, but also from the Aba County, Sichuan into Jiuzhi County and then chartered to Nianbaoyuze. If you need to go from Jiuzhi to Chengdu, you can transfer at Aba.
Tickets: 60 yuan

Itinerary

 

2 days tour in Nianbaoyuze

DAY 1: Jiuzhi – Nianbaoyuze Mountain – Fairy Lake – vampire Lake
DAY 2: vampire Lake – Fairy Lake – Nianbaoyuze Mountain – Jiuzhi

4 days trekking in Nianbaoyuze

DAY 1: Fairy Lake – Vampire Lake Camp
On the first day after entering the scenic area, follow the left bank of Fairy Lake. There will be many swamps along the way, which is a challenge for those who lack outdoor experience. Visitors can enjoy a fascinating sight. When you reach the sea between Fairy Lake and Vampire Lake, you can stop camping and this is end the first day of walking.

DAY 2: The Vampire Lake Camp – yakoui – Shangrigancuo
The next day’s itinerary was not very intense, but there was a huge challenge. It was to cross a pass at an altitude of 4,850 meters. It was difficult to climb uphill, and it was recommended to support each other. After the climb, you can follow the road until Shangrigancuo

DAY 3: Shangrigancuo – Xiarigancuo
In order to make the trip more relaxed, it is recommended to stay one more night in Nianbaoyzue on the third day. The scenery here is colorful and is a great place to experience nature.

DAY 4: Xiarigancuo – West Grand Beach – Heihe Bridge – Aba
On the last day, he will depart from xiarigancuo. You will continue along the road and there will still be marshes on the road. Pay attention to personal safety. At the same time, it is necessary to cross a river. You can choose to cross through a shallow river and then reach the Heihe Bridge directly. You can take bus Aba County in Sichuan Province at the Heihe Bridge, ending the four-day trekking tour of Nianbaoyuze.

Food

Hua Momo (Tibetan moon cake popular in Daofu County), Zanba or Tsampa (roasted highland Qingke barley flour), Tibetan blood sausage, buttered tea

Accommodation

Accommodation in Jiuzhi Town is not very good, but there are enough conditions for a short stay. Nian Bao Jin Ma Hotel is the only hotel in Jiuzhi County. The accommodation is approximately RMB 300. Other accommodations in Jiuzhi can be checked online at around 100-300 yuan.

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