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Thank you, Bai Jingting! I rarely use the word "awe-inspiring" to describe a place!

This place is no less stunning than Nalati or Genie! In summer, the rushing river🌊, sacred snow-capped mountains🏔️, yaks crossing small bridges🦬, wildflowers💐 and green grass🌿 on the slopes paint a breathtaking picture. This is Tibet's hidden gem—Mount Sapu. 📍Navigation: Mount Sapu Visitor Center 🎫Ticket: 150 RMB/person ⛰️Altitude: 4400~5000m ⏰Best visiting period: May to September, especially around May 15th when the local prayer circle ritual around the lake creates a vibrant atmosphere. October to April is not recommended due to harsh weather and difficult road conditions. 📍Location: Yangxiu Township, Biru County, Nagqu City, Tibet, about 900km from Lhasa. Accessible via National Highways G317 and G318. Note: Self-driving is only possible to the outer lake; a shuttle bus is required to reach the inner lake. 🖼️About the Inner and Outer Lakes 🚗Self-driving only takes you to the outer lake, but this is already a perfect spot to admire the full view of the sacred mountain! To capture the golden sunrise on the snow peaks, arrive at the outer lake before 7 AM and wait for that magical moment. 🌟To get closer to the glacier, hike 2 hours from the outer lake to the inner lake (the mountain is at 4700m—beware of altitude sickness and rough terrain). The vast wilderness, turquoise lake, and skyline create stunning photo opportunities. 🌟A solitary temple hidden on the inner lake cliffs is guarded by a single monk. Those with energy can climb for a unique mountain-lake vista. Important: Brown bear encounters are possible—hike in groups and stay alert! 📷Photo Spots 1️⃣Outer lake wooden bridge: Capture yaks crossing at dawn/dusk 2️⃣Outer lake boulder: Sunrise shots without crowds 3️⃣Prayer flags: Fluttering against the sacred lake and snow peaks 4️⃣Outer lake slopes: Set up tents with the mountain backdrop 5️⃣Wetland between lakes: Highly photogenic grassy fields 6️⃣Black sand beach: Resembles Iceland’s landscapes Itinerary👇: D1: Lhasa airport pickup—hotel check-in D2: Lhasa—Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains—Northern Tibet Grassland—Nagqu—Biru D3: Biru—Mount Sapu D4: Sapu—Biru—First Bend of Nujiang River—Dam Monastery Wall—Nagqu D5: Nagqu—Damxung—Nagenla Pass—Namco Lake—Holy Elephant Gate—Lhasa Hotels we stayed at🏨 1. The St. Regis Lhasa: Views of Potala Palace, afternoon tea at 3650m altitude 2. Mount Sapu Lakeside Camp: High-altitude location—bring oxygen and -10°C sleeping bags. Walkable to key photo spots like the bridge and prayer flags, with front-row sunrise and stargazing opportunities.
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