🚗 Into the Green: A Scenic Journey from Ngawa to Mai’erma 🌿

🌄 Start your day in Ngawa with a hearty breakfast at the beautiful Black Yak Restaurant, located on the main street. With its cozy traditional decor, it's the perfect spot to enjoy a Tibetan breakfast of sha balep bread, tsampa, or handmade noodles. ⛩️ On the way, make a stop at Seteling Gompa, a peaceful monastery tucked into the mountains where you can enjoy the quiet and observe Tibetan monastic life. 🌾 As you continue, you’ll pass through one of the region’s most beautiful areas: the "Agriculture at the Prairie" valley. The Aqü River Valley is wide and fertile, cultivated by wise and hardworking Tibetan farmers. Expect postcard-perfect scenery: green fields, rippling wheat, Amdo villages surrounded by flowers, yaks, and horses. It's described as one of the most romantic agricultural landscapes in human history. 🏔️ The road climbs to a mountain pass at nearly 3700 meters, offering stunning alpine views. In summer, the hillsides are covered with wildflowers 🌸 and herds of yaks. At the top, you'll find public restrooms, a small shop, and nomad cuisine stalls selling hot yak butter tea, fresh yogurt, and local snacks. You can even enjoy a short horseback ride 🐎 with panoramic views. 🏕️ On the descent, it’s common to see nomadic families camping near the road in summer, living in their traditional black yak-hair tents. 🍲 Once you arrive in Mai’erma, we recommend lunch at the local Old Chengdu restaurant, which offers classic Sichuan cuisine in a relaxed setting. For an overnight stay, head to Aba Lancuoma Homestay, the town’s only accommodation — simple, clean, and warmly run by locals. 📍 This route is perfect for travelers seeking breathtaking landscapes, authentic Tibetan culture, and unique off-the-beaten-path experiences.