Where to admire full moon during the Mid-Autumn Festival

September 15 this year is the fifteenth day of the eighth month in lunar calendar, namely, the Mid-Autumn Day. It is a traditional Chinese festival when families get together, eat mooncakes and enjoy the moon.

September is the best time for travel in southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Where do we admire the moon on Mid-Autumn Day?

  

Photo shows the Potala Palace, landmark of Lhasa, capital city of SW China's Tibet Autonomous Region.

Photo shows the Lake Namsto in Damxung County, Lhasa. Namsto Lake is one of the 3 holy lakes in Tibet(the other two are Yamdrok Lake and Lake Manasarovar). Legend say Lake Namsto and the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountain,which lies besides the lake, make the most noted holy lake and mountain in Tibet, and they are a pair of lifelong lover.

The Zhada Clay Forest in Ngari Prefecture, western Tibet. Located between 3,700 and 4,500 meters above the sea level, the Zhada Clay Forest is the most typical and largest clay forest in the world formed by weathering of the tertiary stratum, covering an area of 2,464 square kilometers. Under different geographic conditions, the clay forest takes on different looks.

The Nnamjagbarwa Mountain. With an elevation of 7,782 meters, Nnamjagbarwa Mountain is the highest in Nyingchi of Tibet, and the 15th highest in the world. The peak is covered by cloud all year around and it is hard to admire its full appearance.

Mt. kailash. Mt. Kailash is called Mt. Gang Rinpoche by Chinese Tibetan people, regarded as one of the holiest destinations by Buddhists, Hindus and Jains alike. 

Full moon seen in the Bangda Grassland, Chamdo, eastern Tibet.

Full moon admired from Mt. Qomolangma, Dingri County, Shigatse, Tibet.