Scenic spot introduction:
The Seven Lakes Scenic Area of Ganzi Xiangbala is like a fairyland, known as the "Sky Lake" and one of the seven "holy waters". Seven Lakes is considered the "Seven Pure Waters" dedicated to the Buddha. It is surrounded by dense mountains and forests, rich in animal and plant resources, and has various landforms such as glaciers and valleys. It is a geological ecology that combines unique natural scenery and profound cultural landscapes. Cultural tourism scenic spot. Every year, a large number of tourists and religious people come to make a pilgrimage around the lake. The folk customs are very simple.Attractions distribution:
Qihu is located in Yuwa Village, more than ten kilometers north of the city, covering an area of 173.54 square kilometers. The scenic spot is composed of seven connected lakes, the first of which is Ruituo Lake, and the largest is Cilincuo Lake. In addition to the lakes, there are pastures, Tiancun, waterfalls, streams, Naxi ancient fortresses and other landscapes. Horseback riding or hiking in the embrace of nature is a unique experience.Scenic spot qualifications:
Provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Hiking, sightseeing, photography, lakes, plateaus, foreststravelling guideline:
1. There are hotels and restaurants of different grades in Xiangcheng County, and you can also choose to stay in Tibetan-style houses. There is no residential reception in the scenic area. You can bring your own tent or live in the herdsmen's summer cowshed. You need to bring your own food and sleeping bags.
2. Some sections of the scenic area have not yet been built, so you need to walk or ride a horse.
3. The Seven Lakes Observation Deck has a high altitude and strong mountain winds, so it needs equipment to prevent snow, cold, and plateau hypoxia.
Best time to visit:
autumn
Shopping recommendations:
(Gourmet food) Tibetan dishes such as butter tea, beef and mutton.
Scenic spot location:
China>Sichuan Province>Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture>Xiangcheng County>Shuiwa Township
How to get there:
Bus route: Chengdu Xinnanmen and Chadianzi stations have direct shuttle buses to Xiangcheng, but they sometimes stop. Tourists usually transfer to the shuttle bus to Daocheng in Kangding and get off midway.
Self-driving route: Take G318 in the direction of Sichuan, G214 in the direction of Yunnan, and then enter S217 after getting off the national highway; the scenic spot is about 3 hours away from Daocheng.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for Seven Lakes of Shambhala:
Horse rental: 60 yuan-80/day
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
