Welcome to Northern Ü

Northern Ü (དབུས་བྱང་) is a wild landscape that has more in common with the grasslands of northern Tibet than the desert valleys further south and west. Physical beauty is here in abundance, from the epic turquoise waters of Nam-tso and the snowy peaks of the Nyenchen Tanglha range to the pretty, fertile Zhorong-chu Valley. There's plenty of history, as well, most notably the birthplace of King Songtsen Gampo in the Gyama Valley.

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It's surprisingly easy to get off the beaten track in northern Ü. While hundreds of Chinese day trippers descend daily on fragile Nam-tso you'll find monastery towns like Lhundrub and Taklung almost undiscovered, and sacred sights such as Drigung Til Monastery and Tidrum Hot Springs still bustling with Tibetan pilgrims who visit for religious rather than touristic purposes. Whether you are biking, hiking or just visiting by car, come prepared for some exploration.

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Northern Ü in detail