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Author: Long Shao |
In Tibetan, "Nyingchi" means "the throne of the sun". It is one of the important cradles of ancient Tibetan civilization which has been settled as early as four or five thousand years ago. It was under the domination of the Tupo Kingdom (AD 618-842) for two hundred years. Since its liberation in 1951, it has moved away from its long past as a feudal society.
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This picture was shot beside Mila Pass memorial stone. Mila Pass, at an elevation of 5,013 meters, connects Lhasa to Nyingchi City. [Provided by Long Shao] |
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Nyang River is the biggest branch of the north part of Yarlung Zangbo River, and is also one of five major tributaries in Yarlung Zangbo River basin. [Photo / Long Shao] |
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Basongcou Lake, also known as Cuogao Lake, at 3,469 meters height, is a famous shrine of Nyingma (a branch of the Tibetan Buddhism), and one of the biggest barrier lakes in east Tibet. [Photo / Long Shao] |
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Zhaxi Island in the middle of lake is said to be a “Hollow Island” as it floats above the lake and has no connection to the lake-bed. The floating bridge has been built now, but ferryboat rowed by locals was the major way for tourists to the island before. [Photo / Long Shao] |
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The water of the lake looks grass green from a distance and blue green from near.[Photo / Long Shao] |
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Cuozong Gongba Temple is a famous temple of Nyingma (a branch of the Tibetan Buddhism) in Tibet. Built in the late Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), the two-story temple is built with soil and wood structure and consecrates byams-pa, Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin and golden boy and jade girl, all of which bring good luck to people.[Photo / Long Shao] |
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Lurang Forest, located next to the No. 318 national road in Sichuan-Tibet highway, is a typical plateau mountain meadow strip composed of brushwood, thick spruce and pine tree from bottom to top on both sides of the mountain. Meadow is in valley where rivers wind, thousands of flowers blooms and clouds move through mountains. [Photo / Long Shao] |
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The view of Lurang Forest. [Photo / Long Shao] |
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The mountains can be seen clearly through the clouds. [Photo / Long Shao] |
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A bridge across a river in the mountain. [Photo / Long Shao] |
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The author piles up prayer stones beside a river. Prayer stones being piled up along the river date back to ancient times when stones were used by the people to make houses and all kinds of tools for producing and living and defending. As stones featured significantly, ancient people worshiped stones and viewed them as having magical power. Nowadays, Tibetan still believe in stones’ power. They pile up prayer stones to remove evil, for blessings and soul release. [Provided by Long Shao] |
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Nyingchi prefecture is a feast for the eyes. [Photo / Long Shao] |
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A flock of cows and sheep are browsing on grass at ease. [Photo / Long Shao] |
