Mount Sapo

Sapo, named after the snow leopard, means 'deep in the snow leopard gorge'. The main peak is revered as the king of the local sacred mountains, with the highest peak reaching 6956 meters. It is one of the sacred mountains in Tibetan Buddhism's Bon religion, and the highest peak in eastern Tibet. Located in Biru County, Nagqu, Tibet, there are 12 peaks surrounding the main peak. Every midsummer, the top of Mount Sapo is covered with snow and shrouded in mist, while the foot of the mountain is filled with colorful flowers, lush grass, and abundant water plants. Due to the melting of the snow and ice, a mirror-like lake has formed at the foot of Mount Sapo. The 'glacier + sacred lake' scenery attracts more and more tourists. There is a certain risk for vehicles to enter, especially deep into the lake, where the mountain road is extremely dangerous. Moreover, the altitude is high, the facilities are very simple, and it is said that there are black bears active, so people dare not go far to the toilet at night. And there is only one large room, where men and women have to live together, with one bed per person, which can accommodate about twenty people. But the scenery is really good.