拉萨

Lhasa is both a high-altitude regional capital and a living center of Tibetan Buddhism. The Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple and Norbulingka form a World Heritage ensemble, while monasteries, museums, neighborhood teahouses and everyday city life extend far beyond its postcard skyline. Allow time to acclimatize, use official booking channels and be considerate of pilgrims and residential areas.

伊犁

Ili is a vast Tianshan Valley region rather than a compact destination. Kazakh pastoral landscapes, multi-ethnic city blocks, grasslands, spruce forests, port trade and historical settlements are separated by long mountain roads. Choose one geographic area at a time, and think of ranches and neighborhoods as real living spaces rather than open-air settings.

怒江

Nujiang Prefecture stretches along one of the deepest river valleys in China, with Gaoligong Mountain and Biluo Snow Mountain standing between the rivers. Lisu, Nu, Dulong, Zang and other communities, suspension bridges, churches, terraced fields and forests are all located in huge height differences and fragile roads. The journey takes time, the villages are private living communities, and the itinerary must be subject to the weather.

果洛

Goluo is located in the Sanjiangyuan highland, surrounding the upper reaches of the Yellow River, the Animaqing Mountains and the vast Tibetan pastoral landscape. Ecological protection and sacred geography take precedence over sightseeing. Settlements are far apart and services are limited, and some areas that were advertised in the past are now strictly restricted or closed.