From March to April every year, Linzhi becomes the most romantic place in Tibet. Snowy mountains, blue sky, the Yarlung Tsangpo River and peach blossoms intertwine to form a pink fairy tale world, attracting countless travelers to participate in the Tibet Peach Blossom Festival.
When many people think of peach blossom in Linzhi, they only know about [Gala Peach Blossom Village], but if you only go to this one place, it would be a pity! I'm going to share 4 Must-See Flower Viewing SpotsThe tour includes [Xiuba Ancient Fortress], [Garang Village] and [Bomi Peach Blossom Gully], so that your trip to Linzhi will not leave any regrets.
Gala Peach Blossom Village: A Classic Place to Visit at the Peach Blossom Festival in Tibet
Gala Peach Blossom VillageIt is the main venue for the Peach Blossom Festival in Tibet, and the opening ceremony is held here every year. The peach blossom forest extends all the way from the village to the Yarlung Zangbo River, and when in bloom, the snow-capped mountains in the distance echo the sea of pink flowers, making it as beautiful as a painting.
Highlights & Photo Suggestions of Linzhi Peach Blossom Festival
- There is a viewing platform at the top, walk up and shoot can look at the whole peach blossom village.
- When composing the picture, I put the Tibetan house and the snow-covered mountains into the picture.
- Rent a Tibetan dress or wear a bright-colored long skirt for a more Tibetan look.
- Luck also has a bright yellow rapeseed field to set off, together with the composition of the picture will be particularly good!
Xiuba Ancient Fortress: The Encounter between a Thousand-Year-Old Fortress and Peach Blossoms
About 20 kilometers away from Linzhi city.Xuba FortressIt was built in Ancient fortifications of the 7th century.It consists of dozens of towers and stone houses.The exterior looks like a labyrinthine city that goes up and down.It was once an important military fortress for the Tubo Dynasty. Once an important military fortress of the Tubo Dynasty, it was used to defend against foreign invasion and protect the village, and was therefore strategically designed: narrow winding alleys and high towers made it easy to observe and defend.
Nowadays, when you walk into the old castle, you can still see the thick stone walls, arrow holes and hiding holes, as if you can imagine the scene of the warriors patrolling here in those years.
In spring, peach blossoms bloom around the fort, adding a touch of romance to this historical fort.
Highlights & Photo Tips for Peach Blossom Festival in Linzhi
- Walk through the narrow alleys and experience the intricate defense design of the old castle.
- Look closely at the details on the stone wall and you can see the old arrow holes and the wall structure.
- Peach Blossom Season suggests that the ancient fortresses, towers and ruins of peach blossoms in the same frame, the picture has a greater sense of history.
Garang Village: The Legend of the Lake and Garang Palace
Garang village (place name)It is one of the oldest villages in Linzhi, and has been honored as a "witness to the history of Linzhi". Inside the village, there is the Garang Lake, which is as green as jade, reflecting the snowy peaks and peach blossoms, making it the quietest place to enjoy flowers in Linzhi. The Garang Royal Palace is one of the origins of the Tubo Dynasty, and Songtsen Gampo is said to have lived and married here, which is of great historical value.
Visitors can climb up to the highest point of Garang Palace, overlooking the entire village of Garang and the peach blossom forest, to see the exclusive Tibetan spring scenery, which is less crowded and more beautiful, suitable for a slow walk and take photos.
Special Experience & Photography Advice
- Climbing up to the Garang Palace, overlooking the peach shadow of the whole Garang village, which is the best viewpoint for flower appreciation in Linzhi, Tibet.
- Taking a reflection shot by the lake, you can get the snowy mountains, peach blossoms and the sky in the picture at the same time.
- This is the best place to truly experience Tibetan culture and the beauty of peach blossoms.
Garang Palace
Garang Palace Site] Built in about 1180, it is located on the ridge of Sewo Mountain, southwest of Garang Village, Bomi County, and is situated on the mountain and beside the lake.It's the site of an ancient palace of the Garang dynasty.It is a pity that it is usually inaccessible, but we were able to take photos with this characteristic building on our special visit!
The exterior walls of the palace are brightly colored in red, yellow, and white. These colors are not religious symbols, but rather expressions of traditional Tibetan architectural aesthetics and regional cultural characteristics, which together with the surrounding snow-capped mountains form a poetic scene. With such visual impact, this photo really looks very special.
Peach Blossom Gorge in Bomi: Recognized as "The Most Beautiful Spring in China
Bomi Peach Blossom CommunicationIt is the most fantastic flower-viewing spot on the Sichuan-Tibet route, and is honored as "the most beautiful spring in China". Instead of artificially planted peach blossoms, there are large wild peach blossoms in full bloom here, with tall trees and an amazing amount of blossoms, the color of which ranges from pinkish-white to deep pink, spreading all along the valleys like a pink carpet woven by nature.
From the end of March to the beginning of April, the peach blossoms in the valley are in full bloom, and the snow-capped mountains, rivers, fields, Tibetan villages, cows and sheep are all in full bloom, making for a poetic and picturesque scene. Compared with Gala Peach Blossom Village in Linzhi, Bomi Peach Blossom Gully belongs to a kind of wild Tibetan atmosphere, and it also makes people feel more quiet, so they can take a slow walk and take pictures freely.
Suggested & Must-Shoot Angles
- Using a wide-angle lens to capture snowy mountains, river valleys, peach blossoms, cows and goats into the picture, with a full sense of hierarchy.
- Explore the Wild Peach Blossom Gorge with our experienced tour guides and drivers.
The Peach Blossom Festival in the Snowy Sanctuary is not just about seeing flowers, it is also an in-depth trip into the snowy mountains, ancient castles, lakes and villages. FromGala Peach Blossom VillageThe sea of pink flowers toXuba Fortressto the thousand year old remains of the defense ofGarang village (place name)Enjoy the special view of the Tibetan village and the Royal Palace,Bomi Peach Blossom CommunicationThe wild peach blossom fields at each stop are unforgettable.
If you want to really see the spring in Tibet, you may want to plan a trip of about 8-10 days, so that you can see the flowers, take photos, and experience the culture and soul of this land without being in a hurry.
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