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Ü དབུས་
Why Go?
Ü is Tibet's heartland and has almost all the landscapes you'll find across the plateau, from
sand dunes and meandering rivers to soaring peaks and juniper forests. Due to its proxim-
ity to Lhasa, Ü is the first taste of rural Tibet that most visitors experience, and fine walk-
ing opportunities abound, from day hikes and monastery koras to overnight treks.
Ü is also the traditional power centre of Tibet, and home to its oldest buildings and most
historic monasteries. The big sights, such as Samye, are unmissable but consider also
heading off the beaten path to places like the Drak and Ön Valleys, or to smaller monaster-
ies like Dranang and Gongkar Chöde. Make it to these hidden gems and you'll feel like
you have Tibet all to yourself.
When to Go
Nam-tso gets very busy in July and August so consider visiting in late April or May.
The lake remains frozen from November until May.
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