Shambhala Seven Lakes & Mt. Bamu
香巴拉七湖（巴姆神山）
A group of high-altitude glacial cirque lakes in the mountains east of the county seat; seven lakes are linked by primeval forests and meadows, with Mt. Bamu, the 'Guanyin Riding a Tiger,' rising behind them.
The Shambhala Seven Lakes, also known as the Bamu Seven Lakes, lie in the mountains about 30 km east of Xiangcheng County seat. They consist of seven high-altitude glacial cirque lakes, surrounded by primeval forests, meadows, waterfalls, and unusual rock formations. Behind them rises Mt. Bamu, Xiangcheng's emblematic peak. In Tibetan, its name means 'Guanyin Riding a Tiger,' and from a distance it resembles a tiger crouching while looking down over the mountains. A Bamu Mountain Festival is held each summer. The scenic area sits above roughly 4,000 metres, so visits require walking or horseback riding and take at least half a day, which is physically demanding. Opening status and admission fees follow local announcements, and hiring a local guide is recommended. Watch out for altitude sickness and changing weather.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–17:00 (follow scenic area notices)
Nearby sights
- Maxiong Gorge
- Wuming Mountain (Glacial Boulder Field Viewpoint)
- White Tibetan Houses & Seergong Village
- Sampheling Monastery
- Zhongde Village (Qingde)
- Shuoqu River Valley
- Ranwu Hot Springs
- Reda Township