The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon

The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon in Xizang is the deepest canyon in the world. With a total length of about 500 kilometers, its altitude spans from 7,782 meters at Namchak Barwa, the highest peak of the eastern Himalayas, to 550 meters around the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley in Metog county.

One unique feature of the spring sight here is that visitors can enjoy both the peach blossoms and the snow-capped mountains at the same time. The water Peach Blossom Fair is also an attraction in the area.

Bangong Lake National Forest Park

Bangong Lake National Forest Park is an ideal place for bird watching in Xizang in spring. Due to the good ecological environment, the island boasts a good variety of bird species. Every spring, warm winds from the Bay of Bengal blow into the Ngari Plateau, birds that fly from the plateau to the South Asian continent the previous winter would return here to lay eggs and breed.

Namtso will present its most attractive scenery in March and April, which makes it a great place to visit in spring. In April, when the weather warms up and the snow melts, Namtso slowly wakes up. Visitors could enjoy a stunning view of half lake and half ice.

Lake Manasarova

Lake Manasarova sits 4,500 meters above sea level in Purang county, Ngari prefecture. Snow melt from the Gangdise Mountains hugging the lake is the source for the nearby Yarlung Zangbo River as well as the mighty Ganges.

The Manasarova wetland is a key “climate regulator” on the plateau and home to more than 400 rare species including the black-necked crane and the Tibetan wild donkey. Enshrined as “holy lake and sacred mountain”along with Gang Rinpoche, Lake Manasarova in spring attracts a large number of pilgrims (朝圣者) as well as tourists from home and abroad.

【小题1】What is special about visiting the Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon?

A．It is the longest and deepest canyon in the world.

B．You can enjoy peach blossoms and the snow mountains as well.

C．It runs through the highest mountain in the Himalayas in Xizang.

D．Brave visitors can do some white water rafting in the river.

【小题2】Which place will you visit if you are fond of watching feathered friends?

A．The Yarlung Zangbo River Grand Canyon	B．Bangong Lake National Forest Park
C．The Manasarova wetland	D．The Ngari Plateau

【小题3】What do the three destinations have in common?

A．All three places have a great and beautiful lake.

B．We can enjoy beautiful peach blossom in all three.

C．All three have beautiful spring attractions in Xizang.

D．All three are rich in rare species.