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Nyenpo Yurtse (Lianbao Yeze) Travel Guide

Nyenpo Yurtse is also called Lianbao Yeze or Nianbao Yuze, a geological park with dozens of beautiful lakes and amazing rocky mountains. Nyenpo Yurtse(Lianbao Yeze) is located 620km north west to Chengdu and 600km south to Xining at the border between Sichuan and Qinghai Province at Suohu Rima Xiang in Golog Prefecture of Qinghai. It is believed by local Golog Tibetans to be their origin place and a glory of the King Gesar. The highest point of Nyenpo Yurtse is 5369 meters above sea level and it is also the highest point of Bayan Har Mountains, the separation of Yangtze and Yellow River in China. Nyenpo Yurtse(Lianbao Yeze) covers an area of 8spkm and is called “the rock mountains” by local Tibetan people. It was listed as a national geological park due to its uniquely-formed mountains and rocks. The altitude of Nyenpo Yurtse is over 4000 meters and the number of lakes is believed to be over 300 including the big ones Ximen Co, Rigan Co, etc.Update: Nyenpo Yurtse (Qinghai Part) is closed for visitors from 2018 in Qinghai Province due to environment concerns. All camping and hiking in Qinghai part of Lianbao Yeze are banned from local authority due to environment reasons while Sichuan Part of Lianbao Yeze remians open for visitors and hikers. Travelers planning going there please be aware of this. You may be told to turn back when you try to go in from Qinghai Province (north and west). However camping and hiking are available in Sichuan Province from east and south entrances.

Lianbao Yeze Mountains

The official park of Lianbao Yeze is open all year round for visitors. One can drive into the park on very good road into the park of Lianbao Yeze. Note this is the park in Sichuan Province not the one in Qinghai which is closed since 2018 due to environment issues. Nyenpo Yurtse Sichuan Part (Lianbao Yeze Park). Lianbao Yeze was thought to one of the most underrated places in China.

Hiking is the best way to see the beauty of Lianbao Yeze. While the part in Qinghai Province is shut off but the part in Sichuan remains open and there are a lot to see in Sichuan side. You may consider to do short day hikes by Zhagartso (Lianbao Yeze Park) or a long day hike by Zhumtso in the wild part of Lianbao Yeze. Since 2023 we have been re-exploring Lianbao Yeze and had discovered many beautiful hikes and places inside Lianbao Yeze. We offer customize treks (3 to 7 days multi-day treks) to people who would like to see views that have never been seen before. Please contact us for details.

Recommended length of visiting: 3-5 hours to 3-7 days;

Explore Nyenpo Yurtse

Nyenpo Yurtse (Lianbao Yeze) is one of the least explore places in Tibet (Tibetan Qinghai and Tibetan Sichuan) located far from any big cities in China. The unique rock mountains and the many lakes, along with the Golog Tibetan yak ranches have become one of the most beautiful expeditions in Tibetan Sichuan and Qinghai. Nyenpo Yurtse Trek Journal. Please note the trek in this trek journal is no longer available due to its location inside Qinghai Province and has been shut off.
Hiking

One can do short day hikes by Zhagartso (Lianbao Yeze Park) and Zhumtso or consider multi-day trek in the wild part of Lianbao Yeze. The multi-day trek is neither "famous" nor easy. It is for those who want to explore and want to see views no one has seen.
Climing

The high point of Nyenpo Yurtse is also called Mt. Nyenpo Yurtse. It is 5369 meters above sea level and it is a low technical mountain. There are also many beautiful rocks and walls have never been climbed before.
Road Trip Sichuan to Qinghai/Gansu

A road trip from Sichuan Province to Qinghai/Gansu Province or the other way round is a trip of a lifetime. It takes up to 2 weeks to see the wildest land of Tibet and the most unexplored places on earth including Nyenpo Yurtse (Lianbao Yeze). If you are planning an overland trip from Gansu/Qinghai to Sichuan (or the other way round) do not miss out Lianbao Yeze.

Getting There and Around

Go to Lianbao Yeze By Bus

It makes no sense to try the Qinghai Part of Lianbao Yeze because it's shut off. All trips to Lianbao Yeze is going to Sichuan part of Lianbao Yeze. There is no direct bus from Chengdu to Lianbao Yeze. One needs to transit from Aba Xian (Aba County) where one can use bus to get to from Chengdu in one day's time. From Chengdu to Aba Xian first you get on the bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Bus Station at 8:00am and 11.00am. These two buses will cost 278 yuan and take you from Chengdu to Aba Xian in 10 hours. From Aba Xian you need to hire local car which will take another 1.5 hours single way. .

Travel Tips

Gathered below is the most useful travel guide to Lianbao Yeze. Important travel information of Nyenpo Yurtse(Lianbao Yeze) includes travel season and climate, detailed and useful Lianbao Yeze travelers maps and advice, tips on accommodation and food issues about traveling to Lianbao Yeze.

Travel Season

June and July are the flower season of Lianbao Yeze when the land is covered with the yellow blooming flowers. However this is also the monsoon season here that weather can be foggy. The seasons good for travel is from May to October when it is not too cold. July and August are the warmest time of the year in Lianbao Yeze. A drier time would be from September to October when the weather becomes stable.

Accommodation and Food

Normally a trip to Lianbao Yeze is based from Aba County, a town with decent hotels and restaurants. There is only basic and very limited accommodation available at near the park of Lianbao Yeze. The guesthouse available at near the park are basic bunks without attached bathroom nor hot water for shower. If you are looking for comfortable accommodations, you need to drive back to Aba Xian where you can find hotels with modern facilities. Camping is not allowed inside the park of Lianbao Yeze.

Travel Maps

Detailed travel maps of Lianbao Yeze including tourist map of Lianbao Yeze Park. Nyenpo Yurtse is very far from any big cities in China. It can be accessed from its north,east and west side. The approach to the mountains and lakes are not difficult due to the gradual terrain. Note access from north, west are closed. See details

Planning Ideas

The best way to travel to Lianbao Yeze is probably an overland trip between Xining/Lanzhou and Chengdu or a Circuit Driving Tour from Chengdu to include Jiuzhaigou and Zoige Grassland. Trekking trip in Lianbao Yeze takes 7-9 days.

Nyenpo Yurtse Tour Packages

As of now we only have one tour that covers Nyenpo Yurtse. It is a groud tour that covers other places of interest in northern Sichuan Province. We also customize hiking tours in Nyenpo Yurtse please send your inquiry.

Lianbao Yeze Trek - 8 Dasy

Lianbao Yeze (Nyenpo Yurtse) is far and remote yet its beauty is under-rated a lot. Lianbao Yeze is home to its unique rock mountains and rock towers as well as hidden lakes. We offer this trek to people who love nature and want to explore and go beyond rather than going to the "famous" mountain destinations in China. This trekking tour involves sleeping in tent for multiple nights and eat basic food in the mountains.

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Northern Sichuan Adventure Tour - 9 Dasy

Northern Sichuan Adventure tour is a well-organized adventure into the most stunning national parks of China, Jiuzhaigou and the vast grassland of Zoige along with the Tibetan Buddhist Shrine of Langmusi as well as the amazing rocky peaks of Nyenpo Yurtse. This is a tour designed to enjoy the authentic views and culture while have the best possible comfortable pace.

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Western Sichuan Overlanding Tour (All in One) - 20 Days

This is a long trip in Sichuan covering the famous as well as remote and wild destinations in Sichuan. Places in this trip include Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Zoige Grassland and Yellow River Bend, Lianbao Yeze, Larung Gar, Derge and Mt. Chola, Tsopu Valley, Genyen, Daocheng Yading and Minya Konka, Kangding. It is an adventure of a lifetime.

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