Being completely different from the huge and desert-like Tibetan highland landscape, the eastern Tibet, as well as Nyingchi area, is lusher and a lot of attractive with green forest. Eastern Tibet is especially comprised of the 3 provinces of Amdo, Kham, and U-Tsang. Eastern Tibet is incredibly completely different from the rest of Tibet. Its climate, geography, flora, fauna, and isolation all lend it a unique, almost magic atmosphere. Ancient life looks less distorted here than in central Tibet. Geographically the region offers a good variety from sub tropic lowlying jungle to the frozen peaks of Namche Barwa and also the high grasslands of northeastern Tibet. At its eastern finish the headwaters of some of Asia’ s greatest rivers-the Mekong, Salween and Yangzi-tumble off the Tibetan highland, carving a dramatic concertina landscape of deep gorges, microclimates, and remote valleys. There’ s plenty to check and neutralize Lijiang because the town has a history of over 800 years. At 2690 meters higher than sea level the hypnotic trip to Lugu lake, is