Xinjiang VS Tibet: Which one do you prefer?
Some people say
Xinjiang is a disease that cannot be cured
Others say
Tibet is an addiction. I’ve been there and can’t quit
When “Xinjiang disease” collides with “Tibet addiction”
Who is the “most deadly temptation”
Kanas Lake VS Lulang Forest
Who is God’s Palette
On one side is the snow-capped peaks towering over the green slopes of the ink forest, and the “beautiful and mysterious” Kanas Lake;
On one side is the forest in the clouds, mountains and fog, the Lulang forest sea that "makes people feel homesick".
When they appear at the same time, who is God’s favorite palette? And which one do you love more?
Xinjiang? Kanas Lake Tibet? Lulang Forest Sea
|| Kanas Lake
"Kanas" is Mongolian, meaning " "Beautiful and mysterious lake" is a mountain lake located in the dense forests of the mountains of Altai.
It is like a beautiful but slightly mysterious girl. The lake water shows different colors in different seasons and is unpredictable.
There are several wonders in Kanas Lake. One is the thousand-meter long embankment of dead wood, which is formed by the driftwood in Kanas Lake being blown upstream by the strong valley wind and accumulated in the upper reaches of the lake. ;
The second is the legend of the giant "water monster" in the lake, which adds a bit of mystery to Kanas; the third is the wonder that only appears after rain and clear skies - the Buddha's light in the sea of clouds in Kanas.
July-September is the best season to hike Kanas to fully experience the beautiful scenery of Kanas and the mysterious and remote Tuva villages. After the heavy snowfall in October, the mountain is basically closed.
|| Lulang Forest
"Lulang" means "Dragon King Valley" in Tibetan. It is the place where the Dragon King lives, and it is also a place that "makes people miss home". It is known as "Tibet Jiangnan".
This is a typical narrow strip of plateau mountain meadow, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, covered with green forests in the ditch, and neatly manicured meadows in the forest.
Every spring and summer, this place becomes a sea of flowers, with mountain flowers blooming all over the mountains and plains.
The wooden fences, wooden houses, wooden bridges and villages of farmers and herdsmen that are quite characteristic of the forest area are dotted and scattered, creating a quiet and beautiful "picture of pastoral villages and mountain dwellings".
Sailimu Lake VS Namtso
The lake is filled with spring scenery
The beautiful lake is the brightest and charming eye on the earth.
Sailimu Lake in Xinjiang has sparkling water; Namtso in Tibet has gentle flowing waves.
If the two have to compete, it is really a difficult problem.
Xinjiang? Sailimu Lake Tibet? Namtso
|| Sailimu Lake
Sailimu Lake has three best features: it has the highest altitude and the largest area in Xinjiang. The place where the warm and humid air currents from the Atlantic Ocean finally visit.
It is the "last teardrop of the Atlantic Ocean". The lake water is clear and blue, the lakeside is green and grassy, and the nearby hillside is dotted with yurts and dotted with cattle and sheep.
Looking into the distance, at the end of the lake is the endless Tianshan Mountains. The mountains are covered with white snow. On cloudy days, they look like elegant ink paintings, and on sunny days they reflect dazzling rays of light.
Summer is its most beautiful season, with flowers everywhere, majestic mountains and bright sunshine. When you get here, you can’t help but slow down.
|| Namtso
Namtso is one of the "Three Holy Lakes" in Tibet. It is also the second largest saltwater lake in China and the highest large lake in the world.
Tianhu Lake is like a huge treasure mirror, embedded in the grassland of northern Tibet. In the southeast is the main peak of Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain, which is covered with snow all year round. On the north side is the gentle and continuous plateau hills, surrounded by vast grasslands. All around the lake.
Legend has it that every year in the Year of the Sheep, all the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and Dharma protectors gather to set up an altar in Namu Lake to hold a Dharma assembly. At this time, going to worship and walking around the lake to chant sutras is better than the usual pilgrimage around the lake. Reciting the sutra a hundred thousand times brings immeasurable blessings.
Therefore, every time the Year of the Sheep arrives in the Tibetan calendar, countless monks and lay believers will travel long distances to Zhuanhu Lake to seek transcendence of their souls.
Ili apricot blossoms VS Linzhi peach blossoms
The random flowers are becoming more charming
If the spring in Xinjiang is called Ili, then the spring in Tibet is called Linzhi.
The enchanting peach blossoms and the bright apricot blossoms bloom so unscrupulously in these two Feng Shui treasure places, it is intoxicating.
Xinjiang? Yili Apricot Blossom in Tibet? Linzhi Peach Blossom
|| It is the largest primitive wild apricot forest left over from the Middle Ages.
Different from the solitary apricot flowers in other areas, the apricot flowers in Ili are concentrated and spread out in clumps, majestic and charming.
Affected by the overall climate environment of the Ili Basin, the climate here is humid and the water vapor is abundant. In addition, the horseshoe-shaped valley open to the south not only shields the mountain wind but also receives abundant sunshine. This makes the 30,000 Many acres of original wild apricot forest can thrive to this day.
The green hillside is covered with blooming pink almond tree flowers. From any angle, it looks like a world-class oil painting with mottled colors!
|| Linzhi Peach Blossom
In the southeast of Linzhi County, there is a natural wild peach forest. People call it Peach Blossom Valley. The peach blossom trees here are tall and blooming wildly. wild.
Taohua Valley is surrounded by mountains on three sides, with streams pouring down and wild peaches blooming on its banks. On the banks of the Niyang River not far away, peach groves and wheat fields echo each other.
Peach blossoms bloom in March every year. At this time, the cold is not over yet. The tops of distant mountains are still covered with white snow, but at the foot of the mountains there is already a sea of flowers.
The blooming peach blossoms nestle under the towering snow peaks. When the rich fragrance penetrates into the depths of the soul little by little, the beauty of the colorful flowers is so exciting.
Nalati Grassland VS Qiangtang Prairie
Only Asakusa can avoid horse hooves
If flowers are the symbol of spring, then the grassland is the representative of summer.
The Nalati Grassland in Xinjiang has been a famous pasture since ancient times, and was rated as "one of the six grasslands in China" by National Geographic.
Qiangtang is not only one of the five largest pastures in China, but its colorful nomadic culture adds a bit of mystery to the Cangmang prairie.
Xinjiang? Nalati Grassland Tibet? Qiangtang Prairie
|| Nalati Grassland
Nalati means "the first to see the sun" It is a place where the Kazakhs, who are good at singing and dancing, still retain their rich and simple folk customs and rich grassland culture.
In mid-spring, the grass is tall, the flowers are blooming, and the green grass is like brocade, which is extremely beautiful. In summer, all kinds of wild flowers bloom everywhere, colorful and gorgeous.
After June, the grassland enters the golden season. The lush water plants make all kinds of cattle and sheep fat and strong. Various gatherings of the grassland people are also held here.
|| Qiangtang Prairie
Qiangtang is one of the five major pastures in China. It is not only a paradise for wild animals and plants, but also a fertile cultural soil with rich accumulation.
The Qiangtang Prairie is actually the part of the northern Tibetan Plateau prairie in the Nagqu region (different from the Ali region).
On the endless grassland, there are yaks and sheep herders rely on for survival everywhere. The herdsmen have created a dreamy and colorful nomadic culture here.
Xinjiang and Tibet
One is a fairyland dropped on earth
The other is the place closest to heaven
Xinjiang is on the left, Tibet is on the right
Next trip
You, choose left or right
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