Maimo cave

Maimo cave

Located in Baqing County, Nagqu Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region, maimo cave is famous for its grotesque natural landscapes such as various stone pillars and stalagmites. The wall of the cave is mainly composed of calcareous rocks. The natural landscape in the cave is formed by long-term leaching. The unique landscape of the cave is full of magical color due to the rich folk custom and religion nearby, which is one of the indispensable landscapes for Tibet tourism.

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In the mountains of the counties in the east of Naqu, there are many strange natural caves. The most amazing one is the maimo cave in benta township of Baqing County, which is called the fairy's chamber.

There are natural stone ladders in the cave. There are stone pillars with one person high on each side of the cave, such as two guards guarding the door. There is a stone platform not far from the cave. There is a natural white Tibetan word "a" above the cave. There is also a natural stone lion at the entrance of the cave. After entering the cave, there are many small caves filled with drooping icicles. The sound of "ticking, ticking" drops of water in the cave is particularly clear and pleasant. All kinds of ice are in various forms, just like the rebirth of all things. Three human shaped rocks, known as the king of hell and his black and white assistants, and many natural Buddha statues. As we move forward, the red and cyan caves are immeasurable. No matter how bright the flashlight is, they are like fireflies in the cave, and you can't even see clearly. According to folklore, one cave is more than 100 kilometers long and the other is more than 200 kilometers long, which is of great value for scientific investigation and exploration.

Three human shaped rocks, known as the king of hell and his black and white assistants, and many natural Buddha statues. As we move forward, the red and cyan caves are immeasurable. No matter how bright a flashlight is, they are like fireflies in the cave, and you can't even see clearly under your feet. According to folklore, one cave is more than 100 kilometers long and the other is more than 200 kilometers long, which is of great value for scientific investigation and exploration.

Travel Tips

Transportation: you can take a minibus or a private SUV. The fare ranges from 60 to 300 yuan. It usually leaves at 1 a.m.

Accommodation: Naqu Hotel (two star), zhongqingtangla Hotel, etc.

Shopping: Cordyceps sinensis: origin: Naqu, Tibet, growing above 4500 meters above sea level. Indications: chronic cough, deficiency, asthma, cough, phlegm, blood, backache, impotence, spermatorrhea, etc.

delicious food

Boiled oil spleen: Tibetan phonetic talent. It is mainly popular in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai Province. It is made from sheep spleen and sheep oil. It is characterized by delicious taste, fat but not greasy.

Burnt Juema pig: popular in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Gansu Province. It is made from Juema pig wrapped in mud and processed in dark fire. Juema pig is a special product of Gannan grassland. Because the pigs raised by local people often forage for Juema in the grassland (scientific name: Potentilla anserina, its underground stem is irregular, rich in starch, sweet taste, and can be used as dried fruit, commonly known as ginseng fruit), it is named. This kind of pork is tender and delicious with less fat. This dish is characterized by crisp skin, tender meat and delicious taste.

Xiahe tendons: mainly made of sheep tendons, steamed and boiled with fungus and yellow flower. It is characterized by smooth and fresh fragrance. This dish originated in Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture and is said to have been famous in Ming Dynasty.

Braised lamb: popular among Tibetan people in agricultural areas of Qinghai Province. It is made from fresh lamb. It is tender and refreshing, crisp and spicy.

Liver blowing: Tibetan food. It is mainly popular in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province. It is also eaten by Bai and Han people in Yunnan. It is made from pig liver. It is characterized by delicious taste and refreshing appetizer.

Address: between Baqing county and Bulong Township in Naqu area

Longitude: 94.029602050781

Latitude: 31.890676498413

Ticket information: free.

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