Scenic spot introduction:

Nianbaoyu is the birthplace of Sanguoluo and a famous sacred mountain at the junction of Sichuan, Gansu and Qinghai provinces. The story of King Gesar in the Tibetan heroic epic happened here.

Attractions distribution:

Nianbaoyu is located in Suohurima Township and Baiyu Township, Jiuzhi County, Qinghai Province. The main peak is 5,369 meters above sea level. It is the highest peak of Bayan Har Mountain. The spectacular ice bodies and steep rocks on the mountain make its natural scenery more charming. Attracting countless tourists to visit. On the Nianbao Yuze Mountain, the ice and snow melted to form many lakes, such as Fairy Lake, Yaonv Lake, Rigamacuo, Marza Lake, Maridang Lake, etc. There are more than 300 small seas dotted here and there, which are auspicious places. It is said that there are 360.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 4A level scenic spot, national geological park

Scenic spot features:

Mountaineering, adventure, self-driving tour, mountains, lakes

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

Tourism activities: Photography festival, Nian Baoyu horse racing meeting, Nian Baoyu tourism festival; mountain climbing, crossing, lake tour, mulberry simmering for sacrifice, self-driving, and riding tour.

Tourists who are hiking can ask local Tibetans to lead the way to avoid getting lost at the pass.

Tour route:

Hiking route (only for experienced travelers): Entrance → Fairy Lake → Yaonv Lake → 4550-meter pass → Xiari Gancuo → Shanggrigancuo → 4350-meter pass → Demotso → Algatso → Xingchencuo

Best time to visit:

The temperature from April to October is 5-20 degrees and the winter is cold.

Shopping recommendations:

Cordyceps sinensis, fritillary, rhubarb, snow lotus, Jiuzhi beef, thangka, ginseng fruit, and astragalus are all good choices.

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map
Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Qinghai Province>Goluo Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture>Jiuzhi County

How to get there:

Generally, you have to go to Baoyuze last year, first go to Jiuzhi County, and then take a private off-road vehicle or truck to go there. The cost of an off-road vehicle to and from the scenic spot is about 1,200 yuan.

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Nianbaoyuze ticket price:

60 yuan/person. The guide fee is 80 yuan/time.

Scenic area opening hours:

6:00-18:00

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