In recent years, Sapu Sacred Mountain has been called "the new top stream of Xizang Wanghong Snow Mountain". It has broken people's traditional understanding of snow mountains with its nearly perfect geometric shape and impressive scenery of glaciers and lakes. If Mount Namcha Barwa is the "spear piercing the sky", then Sapu Sacred Mountain is the "representative of geometry classes in the snow capped mountain realm".
The perfect pyramid mountain shape: The highest peak of Sapu Sacred (also known as Sapu Gulegabu, with an altitude of 6956 meters) presents a standard isosceles triangle, with exceptionally sharp and angular peaks, resembling a huge pyramid and an alien base in science fiction movies. This extremely symmetrical and sharp mountain shape is very rare among world-class snow capped mountains.
Core Landscape: Perfect combination of glaciers and lakes
The awe inspiring power of Sapu lies not only in the mountain itself, but also in the glaciers and lakes at the foot of the mountain, which are tightly connected and within reach.
Sapu Holy Lake: At the foot of the mountain, there is a clear lake called Sapu Lake. The color of lake water changes with the seasons, usually presenting as a warm emerald green or deep blue.
Wonders of Ice Glaciers: The most amazing thing is that there are shattered ice blocks floating on the lake surface all year round. Especially in winter (December to March of the following year), when the lake freezes, you can walk directly onto the ice surface and touch the huge, crystal clear blue ice blocks that have collapsed from the glacier up close. This kind of experience of "cars can drive directly to the ice surface and touch the blue ice at zero distance" is extremely rare in Xizang and even in the world, which is also the main reason why Sap can become an online celebrity.
Glacier degradation: It should be noted that due to the impact of global warming, the glaciers in Sapp are also accelerating their melting. Previously, glaciers extended directly into the lake, but now the tip of the ice tongue has noticeably retreated, forming exposed moraine ridges. Go see it early.
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Voltage and socket
The standard voltage in China is 220V. The commonly used socket shape is as shown in the picture. Most luxury hotel rooms are equipped with universal sockets, and tourists can also rent socket adapters at the hotel front desk.
Make a phone call
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese fixed-line phone in China, it is necessary to dial the China area code (+86) and the city area code (e.g. Beijing +10) before the fixed-line phone number to be dialed.
When a foreign mobile phone dials a Chinese mobile number, it is necessary to dial the Chinese area code (+86) before the mobile number of the person being called.
Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
Emergency: 120
Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
