Notes of Tang – Bo Ancient Road

Notes of Tang – Bo Ancient Road

Tang – Bo Ancient Road is originated from Xian City of Qinghai Province to Lhasa City of Tibet Region. It has been regarded as the way to welcome the Buddha by Tibetan people, as it was the way which was passed by Princess Wencheng of Tang Dynasty about 1300 years ago. When Princess Wencheng of Tang Dynasty got married with Songtsen Gampo, she brought a lot of artisans, artists, and a large number of silks and satins, ancient books and records, and medical books, etc, and introduced the Buddhist scriptures to Tibet. If we depart from Xining City, we will travel along G214 National Way and then connect to G317 National Highway in Riwoqe County in Tibet Autonomous Region. The section of G214 National Highway has the similar route of Tang – Bo Ancient Road.

Notes of Tang – Bo Ancient Road – Mileage

The whole mileage of Tang – Bo Ancient Road is 2150 kilometers long.

Xining – 50km – Huangyuan – 93km – Gonghe – 342km – Mado – 183km – Qingshui River – 150km – Yushu – 200km – Nangqyan – 214km – Riwoqe County – 143km – Tingqing County – 196km – Baqing – 260km – Ngari Prefecture – 164km – Dangxong – 153km – Lhasa City

Notes of Tang – Bo Ancient Road – Yushu

Yushu of Qinghai Province is the way which connects to Tibet Region, Sichuan Province and Xining City. It is the way which must be passed throughout the route of Tang – Bo Ancient Road. There are a lot of famous scenic spots, cultural relics, and unique folk customs, etc, in Yushu County. Most sections of Tang – Bo Ancient Road are available in Qinghai Province. Yushu is one of the areas.

Tang – Bo Ancient Road is highly praised as one of the top 3 important roads of ancient China. It symbolizes a rainbow which makes Tibetan people bound up with Han people.

Notes of Tang – Bo Ancient Road – Transportation

The regular buses are operated between Xining City and Yushu County. It is approximately 800 meters long and it usually takes about 20 hours along the way. Or you can drive a car forward to Yushu County by way of some worthy highlights such as the headstream of Yellow River, Eling Lake, Tongtian River, Bayan Kala Mountain Pass and the junction of Nu River, Jinsha River and Lancang River.

Notes of Tang – Bo Ancient Road – Accommodation

Gyegu is the center of Yushu County. It is relatively more prosperous. Different hotels and hostels are both available in Gyegu. The best hotels are Yushu Hotel and Lapsi Hotel. The standard room costs about 380-560 RMB. Most of the hostels costs about 150-200 RMB per person per bed.

Notes of Tang – Bo Ancient Road – Delicious Food

The delicious food is Tibetan yak yoghurt, Air-dried meat, and surface patch, etc. You can have a try in Yushu or find them in the small Tibetan villages along Tang – Bo Ancient Road.

Notes of Tang – Bo Ancient Road – Shopping

Chinese caterpillar fungus is representative of the Tibetan medicines in Yushu County. Due to the good growth environment, the Chinese caterpillar fungus is the best one in China.

Notes of Tang – Bo Ancient Road – Climate

As Yushu is the way which must be passed if you plan a Tibet tour along Tang – Bo Ancient Road, we find the climate tips of Yushu for your reference.

In general, Yushu County is characteristic of the cold temperature. There are only summer and winter available here. The average temperature is about -0.8?. The lowest temperature is -42? and the highest temperature is about 28 ?.