Attrctions of Bomi

 

Gelang

Going from Bomi westwards and turning northwest after the Kala Bridge for about 30 km one will get to the Gelang Village, Guxiang. Below the flat village is the mirror-like green lake Gelang. The 2 square kilometers big lake abounds with weeds, flowers, birds and fish. Standing beside the lake one sees a gorgeous picture that includes the peaceful lake water, exuberant forest, small villages, and farmlands and so on.

Gelang is a piece of god-blessed land. Before 1717 it was the capital of the Gelang Tribe. It was unimaginable that the forest here can hide such a huge army. The strategic location of Bomi is best depicted by the Chinese idiom: “one man holds the pass and ten thousand men fail to break in.” This may well explain why the local government could confront the much stronger Tibetan government for such a long time. The Gelang Royal Palace seems to tell the visitors about the glory and courage of the King of Bomi.

The Guxiang Lake

The Guxiang Lake, situated in the Guxiang Village, west of the Bomi town, is a part of Bomi’s mother river- Palongzhangbu. 35 kilometers from the town and 2,600 meters above the sea level, the lake is 5 km long, 1-2 km wide and 20 meters deep. The lake came into being as a result of the landslide in 1653 that blocked the river. Today it is among the most well-known fresh water lakes in the southeast of Tibet.

Surrounded with mountains, the lake is simply pretty, tranquil and vast. Owing to its mild climate and low altitude, the pine and cedar trees are evergreen on the lake banks for the four seasons of a year. Additionally the tourists can see herds of cattle browsing on the grassland, schools of naughty fish in the clear water and groups of birds singing above the lake surface. Like Shangri-La, the lake is also a paradise for fish and fishermen.

The Yigong Lake

The Yigong Lake, part of the Yigongzhangbu River in the west of Bomi, took its form after the big landslide in 1900. The lake is 16 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide, about 2,150 meters above the sea level. On its northwest is the Tanggula Mountain Guiqing, which is covered with snow and ices during the whole year. On the other side of the lake lies the pretty White Village where the trees are evergreen. The village on the bank of the lake is a good place for viewing the snow mountain and spending holidays.

The Bomigang Nature Reserve

The 4,600 - hectare Bomigang Nature Reserve is situated at the southern bank of the Palongzhangbu River, 22 km west of Bomi and 2,700 meters above the sea level. It boasts plenty of high mountains and primitive forests which are dominated by precious spruces and Hua Mountain Pines. The number of spruces in the Reserve is four to five times as many as that of the forest in northeast China and three to four times as that of North America and West Europe.

The most preferred seasons for sight seeing and scientific research here are spring and autumn. In late March and early April when driving on the highway of the nature reserve, you may not be able to resist the temptations of the blossoming flowers on both sides. Then you may stop your car and record the pretty landscape with your camera in order to bring your memory back to this unique spring in your future life. Golden October is the ripening season for the local wild peach. Falling down to the ground after getting mature, the red wild peaches impress their eaters with sweet juice. Another attraction in the forest is the dense cedar woods. As the legend goes, one should avoid entering the heart of the forest; otherwise, the mountain goddess might take him or her away. The legend tells a fact that the cedar wood is so dense and vast that one may easily get lost in it. Nevertheless the comely and astonishing nature always invites people for exploration and challenge.

The Bomi people are very friendly and hospitable. The guests are normally welcome with hada, the highland barley wine and ghee tea before the banquet. In the dinner one may taste such great local food as Bomi fish, mushroom, Tibetan pork, and yoghourt etc. Despite being a remote town, Bomi provides all the modern recreation facilities that make Bomi a home away from home for the visitors.

Bomi- a piece of fabulous land blessed with pretty landscape, abundant natural resources, long history and hospitable residents, is opening her arms to welcome guests from afar. Here is a paradise for all, to name just a few: tourists, holiday goers, photographers, artists and biologists.

 

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