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Two Mad Explorers follow Route 318 through Bome County in the Tibet Autonomous Region. Their journey begins in the Nyang Valley at about 3,700 meters and crosses mountain passes reaching 4,000 to 5,000 meters. They see snow-covered peaks, visit local markets, buy prayer beads and knives, and try Tibetan hot pot with chicken and mushrooms. The travelers also practice archery and talk with local residents. Their route includes the Parlung Zangbo River and a stay at the Tibetan King Hotel in Bome. They discuss permits and the long travel time involved in visiting Tibet.
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Route 318 through Bome County
Two Mad Explorers travel through the Tibet Autonomous Region, starting in the Nyang Valley at around 3,700 meters. They continue along Route 318 and explore Bome County in Nyingchi. The drive crosses mountain passes between 4,000 and 5,000 meters, with snow-covered mountains and valleys along the way. Snowy conditions and thin air are part of the trip, and the travelers describe the physical demands as well as the scenery. They stop for souvenirs, including prayer beads and knives, and visit a local market to speak with vendors.
Local food and stops along the way
The travelers take part in Tibetan archery and share a meal of Tibetan hot pot with chicken and mushrooms, which warms them in the cold. They describe the produce as clean and sweet, and note that some local vegetables do not need washing before eating. Peach blossoms and views over the valley appear along the route. They also discuss the different architecture they have seen, contrasting stone buildings in Lhasa with wooden structures elsewhere. One stop is the Parlung Zangbo River, followed by an overnight stay at the Tibetan King Hotel in Bome. They recount reaching the area over a long journey and advise travelers to prepare permits in advance. Their account follows the road, food stops, market and conversations rather than treating the trip as a quick excursion.
The journey follows the Nyang Valley and the road through Bome County, not just the mountain passes. The travelers mention Route 318 as a road running from Shanghai toward the Nepal border, and the height of the passes makes the drive demanding. At stops they meet vendors and buy handmade items, including prayer beads and knives. Snow and cold shape the pace of the trip, while the views range from snow-covered peaks to valleys and peach blossoms. They also compare architecture they have seen across Tibet: stone buildings in Lhasa and wooden structures in other areas. A night at the Tibetan King Hotel in Bome brings the route to a close. The pair describe the local welcome and the hot pot as memorable parts of their time in the region, while reminding viewers that permits and long travel times require planning.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What's the highest point Two Mad Explorers reached during their trip?
- A: They say their highest point was 4,780 meters during the journey through the mountain region. They reached that elevation while traveling through the high mountain terrain on Route 318.
- Q: What was the most memorable part of the journey?
- A: They recall the snow-capped mountains and valleys, the warm welcome from local people and the food they shared. The archery visit was another highlight because it gave them a chance to take part in a local activity during the journey.
- Q: What kind of food did you try?
- A: They had Tibetan hot pot with chicken and mushrooms, which they enjoyed as a warming meal in the cold.
- Q: What's the most surprising thing you found?
- A: They were surprised by how clean and sweet some of the local organic food was, and also mention finding inexpensive moon cakes.
- Q: What's your advice for people wanting to visit Tibet?
- A: They advise preparing the necessary permits and allowing time for a long journey. Their own route included extensive travel through the region.
