[2024 Gongga Attraction] Travel Guide for Yamdrok Lake (Updated May)

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In Shannan, C city of Tibet, lies the life you yearn for!

Speaking of Shannan, most people may not be familiar with it, but when it comes to Tibet, everyone knows. Shannan is the C city of Tibet, where there is stunning natural scenery, full of mystery and beauty. If you come from afar to meet Tibet, don't miss it here! ⚠Small tips ✔Gongga Airport is about 65 kilometers away from Lhasa city, you can take the airport bus to Lhasa Gongga Airport bus stop ✔Do not exercise vigorously when you arrive in the plateau area, it is not recommended to take a bath on the same day, and do not drink alcohol! Pay attention to altitude sickness ✔To go to the Shannan area, you need to apply for a border defense certificate for free in advance at the place of household registration, and fill in the area as "Shannan area" or "all over Tibet" Attractions recommendation ✅Samye Monastery This is the first temple in Tibet, located in Zhanang County, Shannan City. Its architectural style is unique, with rich murals and historical background. There are white, red, black, and green Buddha pagodas built around it, the colors are very beautiful, you can make a wish! And it is placed at a high place at home for blessing. ⚠Please keep quiet during the visit and respect local culture and religious beliefs. ✅Yamdrok Lake One of the three major lakes in Tibet, Yamdrok Lake, is known as the Thousand Island Lake on the plateau, 💦beautiful lake, clear water, surrounded by majestic mountains, is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. At different times of sunlight, the lake will show different colors, extremely rich blue, dreamlike, like a blue gem. ⚠The wind is strong by the lake, please keep warm; at the same time, do not throw garbage at will, protect the environment. ✅Rito Temple This is a temple located on the top of the peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides, 💦deep on the north shore of Yamdrok Lake, known as the loneliest temple-Rito Temple, rarely known to outsiders, the temple is at the highest point of the peninsula, when you reach Rito Temple, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Yamdrok Lake. ⚠This is a great place to watch Yamdrok Lake. ✅Puma Yumco Here is the dreamy blue ice, ⛰the Puma Yumco will freeze a thick layer of ice in winter, under the sunlight, the ice surface sets off the blue of the lake, making you feel like stepping on Lake Baikal, taking pictures📷 is very out of the picture. ✅Kula Kangri Known as one of the "Four Great Sacred Mountains" in the central region of Tibet, 🏞with an altitude of 7538 meters. Kula Kangri stands on the main ridge of the middle section of the Himalayas, and the entire snow mountain is composed of three peaks. There are 6 peaks over 7000 meters standing with Kula Kangri, which is very spectacular ⚠Best climbing season: April, May and September, October 👍Food recommendation Tibetan Tsampa: One of the special foods in Tibet, with a unique taste Barley Wine: A delicious wine brewed from barley, with a mellow taste and a long aftertaste Butter Tea: One of the traditional drinks in Tibet Tibetan Roasted Lamb Chops: Fragrant, you must try the authentic roasted lamb chops If you like Tibet, why not come to Shannan for a tour, it is a niche travel destination, you will not regret coming here

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Self-driving to Shannan, Tibet, not taking the usual tourist route

Mountains and seas have their own return dates, and life has its own encounters. A trip that says go and go, self-driving to Shannan, heading north all the way, chasing the footsteps of freedom🗻🌬️. 📍The first place to introduce is our first stop-Rito Temple in Langkazi County, Shannan, Tibet. This temple is located on a small island on the north bank of Yamdrok Lake, surrounded by a vast expanse of blue lake. A solitary island extends to the lake surface, and the highest point of the island is a lonely temple. The scenery that blends with the lake is really beautiful! 🏞️😍 🚗Departing from Rito Temple, we continue to drive north to Yang Lake. This lake is located in Langkazi County, Shannan, Tibet, about 70 kilometers southwest of Lhasa. 🌊🚙 📍Yang Lake, Yamdrok Yumtso is affectionately called Yang Lake by people. It is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet. This clear and blue lake is like a piece of pure jade left by nature in the world. Only those who really arrive know how beautiful it is. Yang Lake is located in Langkazi County, Shannan, Tibet, about 70 kilometers southwest of Lhasa. It is known as the three sacred lakes of Tibet together with Namtso and Mapang Yumtso. If you are in Lhasa, you can also participate in a local day trip to visit Yang Lake. 🌞The self-driving tour of Shannan, Tibet is a pursuit of adventure and freedom. Let us drive the vehicle and head north, getting closer and closer to the footsteps of freedom. Don't miss this opportunity, set off bravely! 💪🚗💨 Experience freedom and adventure on this magical land of Shannan, Tibet, and enjoy the gifts of nature. Such a journey is full of surprises and beautiful memories! 🌸✨

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Here are the nine most worthwhile domestic travel destinations with few people for healing

The National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays are approaching It's always good to see the mountains and seas🌊 Today, I'm going to recommend to my friends Nine beautiful and less crowded domestic travel destinations for healing✨ . 1⃣️ Inner Mongolia Wulan Hada Grassland There is a healing grassland in Inner Mongolia Wulan Hada🖼️, and there are also several very spectacular volcanic relics. Running in the volcano crater is like entering a cartoon world✨ 2⃣️ Xiapu Sipu Archipelago The beautiful islands that are not inferior to foreign islands🏝️, Hongpu Island and Dongpu Island are the most worthwhile 3⃣️ Xinjiang North Ring Line The desolate desert, the forest of the grassland like the green leaf fairy tale🌲, and the continuous snow mountains and lakes🏔️, can all be encountered in North Xinjiang✨ 4⃣️ Tibet Yamdrok Lake The beautiful lake road of the jade-like Yamdrok Lake is full of surprises along the way✨ 5⃣️ Dali Hai West Ecological Corridor No matter the seasons change, the scenery of Dali Ecological Corridor is always so healing. Wandering by the Erhai Lake, time also slows down 6⃣️ Dunhuang Devil City Walking on the road of Dunhuang Devil City, with the continuous Yadan and Gobi on the side, there will be a sense of insignificance✨ 7⃣️ Weihai Brews Beach The beautiful beach of the giant ship and the seagulls, walking on the windmill dam, you can slowly feel the romance of this coast🌊 8⃣️ Shenzhen Dapeng Coast The beaches in Shenzhen are not only Xiamomeisha and Dongxichong, but also many beautiful and less crowded beaches at the end of Dapeng's competition and at the foot of the observatory✨ 9⃣️ Fujian Pingtan Island Riding an electric bike along the island road, you can encounter the healing sea view of Pingtan Island, and there are many beautiful roads where you can see the sea🛣️

ADDYSON BANKS

A sight you have to see to believe! 🌍

This lake is one of the prettiest I’ve seen in my life and is regarded by some as the most beautiful lake in the world. Yamdrok Lake is located near Shigatse in the Tibet Autonoumous Region. It stretches 130km in length and is also known as the green jade lake for its smooth surface and color hues from the reflection of the sunlight. If you are living in China, you can travel to Tibet with a tour company! We used JoyTours and they were wonderful. #travellater #explore #campingglamping #beautiful #bucketlist #summervacation #wintergetaway #tibet #yamdroklake #stunningview

Allison Paige Abroad

The most beautiful lake in the world? 🌍

Getting There - Book a tour to travel to Tibet. We used JoyTours in China and they were wonderful! Attractions - Yamdrok Lake, Tibet Wow! This was an unbelievable sight to see! Yamdrok Lake is one of the largest lakes in Tibet and is famed as being known as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world! #travellater #travelinspiration #campingglamping #tibet #mounteverest #bucketlist #wanderlust #summervacation #nationalpark #naturalwonders #explore #travel #travel Inspiration

Allison Paige Abroad

The Starry Sky and the Milky Way in Tibe

One of the highlights of this trip is to take pictures of the starry sky and the Milky Way. We settled in the camping base by the YamdrokTso Lake the previous night. The accommodation conditions are very simple. There are male dormitories and female dormitories. Each dormitory has 5-6 people, just like the dormitory in school. Because the altitude is a bit high, and I was worried about getting up to see the stars at night, I hardly slept all night. At 4 am in the morning, the team leader called up and took pictures of the starry sky. Once step out the dormitory door, you could see the white Milky Way and the stars by eyes. IPhones can also take some photos with straight shots. But it's still inferior to a professional camera, adjust the shutter to 25 seconds, make a good post, keep it still, Kata, the blockbuster is coming! It's like walking in the universe. In addition to the beautiful scenery of YamdrokTso Lake, the Milky Way and starry sky cannot be missed. Really recommended! #summervacation

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The bluest dreamland—Yamdrok Lake

Yamdrok Lake, also known as Yamdrok Yumtso, means 'Jade Lake' in Tibetan and is one of the three holy lakes of Tibet. It resembles coral branches, hence it is also called 'Upper Coral Lake' in Tibetan. Located in Langkazi County of Shannan region in Tibet, about 70 kilometers southwest of Lhasa, it is named alongside Namtso and Mapam Yumtso as one of the three great holy lakes of Tibet and is the largest inland lake on the northern slope of the Himalayas. The beauty of its lake and surrounding mountains is unparalleled in southern Tibet. Yamdrok Lake covers an area of about 675 square kilometers, with an altitude of 4,998 meters. To reach Yamdrok from Lhasa, one must cross the Gampala Pass at 5,030 meters. The lake surface is calm and a deep turquoise, like a sapphire on the plateau of southern Tibet. Yamdrok Lake is famous for its crystal-clear waters and magnificent natural landscape. The lake's water comes from the melting snow and glaciers of the surrounding mountains, giving it a vibrant green color that is extremely clear and transparent. The surrounding mountains rise and fall, and the grasslands stretch far and wide, offering a spectacular view. Yamdrok Lake is a unique natural scenic area that integrates plateau lakes, snow-capped mountains, islands, pastures, hot springs, wildlife, plants, and temples. It is known as one of the three great heavenly lakes of Tibet, along with Namtso and Mapam Yumtso.

WanderlustSymphony

There is a shade of blue called 'Yamdrok Lake Blue', one of the three sacred lakes of Tibet

Romance from Yamdrok Lake~|||Yamdrok Lake, in Tibetan, the Swan Lake. 'Heavenly paradise, earthly Yamdrok. Stars in the sky, cattle and sheep by the lake.' This saying circulates in Tibet, where there is no sea, but it has collected all the blues of the world, and Yamdrok Lake is a sapphire scattered on the plateau. It's a pity you won't come to Tibet, so I have piled a Mani stone heap for you on the shore of Yamdrok Lake at an altitude of 4441 meters, each breeze that passes is a blessing for you. I hope everyone will be happy, joyful, safe, and successful in the new year, Tashi Delek!

DanielClark789]

Yamdrok Lake | A stunning sapphire that takes your breath away

A stunning sapphire that takes your breath away. Having seen Yamdrok Lake in the summer, it's captivating and beautiful. But I never expected the spring to make it even more astonishing. The distant mountains are still covered with white snow, and the new grass has not yet grown, leaving the grassland a shade of earthy yellow. The azure lake water flows quietly between the mountains. The white of the snow mountains, the yellow of the grassland, and the blue of the lake water compose a fresh and clean picture, eliciting an involuntary exclamation: 'It's so beautiful!' All photos were taken from the first viewing platform, where you can get a more complete view of Yamdrok Lake from an overlooking perspective. The wind is quite strong at the viewing platform, so remember to take windproof and warm measures. If you have time, you can visit the Tibetan nomadic home next to Yamdrok Lake to taste the Tibetan hot pot. The restaurant has floor-to-ceiling glass windows, allowing you to enjoy the delicious food while admiring the beautiful scenery of Yamdrok Lake. What a delightful experience! After the meal, you can also walk to the lakeside to see the rippling waves and the clouds rolling by.

Fork in the Road

Tibet | A one-day self-driving tour from Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake

Visiting Lhasa in the off-season is really pleasant 🤜Yamdrok Lake🤛 Yamdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes of Tibet, is the largest enclosed inland lake on the southern Tibetan Plateau, lying quietly like a sapphire among the mountains. 🤜One-day tour route🤛 Navigation: Yamdrok Lake Scenic Area. It's about a 2-hour drive from downtown Lhasa. A round trip from Lhasa by car in one day is very easy due to the good road conditions. There are multiple viewing platforms around Yamdrok Lake, with the five main ones listed. As the lake winds along the mountains, each viewing platform offers a different view. ⭕ Yajiang River Valley Viewing Platform (passed on the way to Viewing Platform No. 1 via navigation) Altitude: 4280 meters Cost: 10 RMB for a photo with a lamb, 20 RMB for a photo with a Tibetan mastiff or yak ⭕ Yamdrok Lake No. 1 Viewing Platform (main viewing platform) Altitude: 4998 meters Cost: 60 RMB per person (free in winter) ⭕ Yamdrok Lake No. 2 Viewing Platform (Langbuqi Viewing Platform) Location: About 3km from the main viewing platform Cost: 5 RMB sanitation fee The view is just as good as the main viewing platform ⭕ Yamdrok Lake No. 3, 4, 5 Viewing Platforms Cost: Free (including parking fee) All three platforms allow for close-up views of Yamdrok Lake, with No. 4 particularly recommended for its many seabirds, yak photo opportunities, and pristine scenery; No. 5 has facilities such as plank roads, sky ladders, and a sky realm. ‼️Important Notes‼️ To reach the Ludingla Viewing Platform and Rituo Temple, you have to travel 20km on a washboard road

WandererWandering

Free admission and no detours, discover the hidden routes and less-known scenic spots of Yamdrok Lake!

The self-drive distance from Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake is about 105 kilometers, and most people head straight for the viewing platform, finding the 2-hour drive along the way quite boring. However, we took the Ali southern route and sneakily climbed up from the back of Yamdrok Lake! For dozens of kilometers along the way, it's all about the lake and the sky! Absolutely gorgeous! - In the second picture, the left side is the regular route, and the right side is the route we took, which requires crossing several mountains, and then there are also winding mountain roads. The third picture is a real test of driving skills (consider a 4x4 rental car of 50w or above), for the brave and resolute! But the scenery is indeed beautiful, with the openness of the plateau grassland, where you can almost reach out and touch the sky! - No admission fee is charged at all, and for the eight or nine of us, we even made a little profit~ The lakeside road offers even more pastoral scenery, with mountains full of grass, herds of cattle and sheep by the lake, and a few low houses in the distance, feeling like driving in a painting. - The lake is as blue as the sky, with a shallow layer that is clear enough to see the stones at the bottom of the lake. It is said that every stone under the lake is engraved with Buddhist scriptures, and it is a sacred lake in the hearts of Tibetans, well protected ecologically. Tibetans do not eat fish, but the older generation would dry the fish from Yamdrok Lake and grind it into powder. Whenever there is a woman with a difficult labor, they dissolve it in water for her to drink, and it is sure to facilitate a smooth delivery.

Tasting Trails

Mount Kailash | Even beginners can easily master it, with a guide included

Even beginners can easily master it, with a guide included. After waiting for more than half a year, it has finally returned! It is an entry-level high-altitude trekking route in Tibet, and also one of the few routes in Tibet that is friendly to novices. So what exactly is the Mount Kailash trek like? Mount Kailash has an elevation of 7554M and is one of the peaks in the Himalayas in Tibet. It is also one of the four sacred mountains traditionally revered by the Tibetan people. Route overview: Scenery index: 5 stars Difficulty index: 2 stars (without camping) Trekking distance: 30 kilometers Average altitude: 4700M Best trekking time: March-May, the spring snow season, with a high possibility of snowfall. The snow scenery and the rhododendrons in May are the main attractions at this time. June-August, when wildflowers bloom sporadically, set against the clear lake water and the distant snow-capped mountains, one might feel as if they've stepped into a world created by Hayao Miyazaki. September-October, the snow mountains and golden forests intertwine beautifully, as if walking through an oil painting. November-February, the exclusive blue ice season, where one can indulge in the beauty of sapphires, especially at Puma Yumco. Beautiful sights: 5 sacred mountains: Mount Kailash + Yala Shampoo + Gurla Mandhata + Kangrinboqe + Dala Ri 5 sacred lakes: Yamdrok Lake + Puma Yumco + Baima Linco + Zhegu Co Three Lakes + Jiejiu Co Recommended route D1: Gather in Lhasa from all over the country D2: Lhasa - Samye Monastery - Yumbulagang - Zhegu Grassland - Comai D3: Comai - Kajiu Monastery - Sêrxü D4: Sêrxü - Co Yu Village - Baima Linco - Co Yu Village D5: Co Yu Village - Gurla Mandhata - Zhegu Co Three Lakes - Co Yu Village D6: Co Yu - Jiejiu Co - View Mount Kailash - Sêrxü - Lhozhag D7: Lhozhag - Puma Yumco - Yamdrok Lake - Lhasa Equipment suggestions Travel equipment: 40-60L large backpack/suitcase, about 25L small backpack, thermal water bottle, sleeping bag (spare), photography equipment, etc.; Suggested clothing: windbreaker, down jacket or fleece, hiking boots or trekking shoes, long-sleeve sweatshirt, long pants, T-shirt, thermal underwear, undergarments, socks, etc.; Sun protection: sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, magic scarf, hat; Personal common medicines, toiletries, ID card (minors without an ID card need to bring a household registration book), border pass. I am Muzi, meeting a different self on the road. If you are ready, remember to beep me! Follow me to see a different Western China!

bitterer_brianna

Who would have thought that I went to Tibet for a business trip?

Who would have thought that I went to Tibet for a business trip? I'm not a self-driving tourist, not a backpacker, and I don't have a great wish to enter Tibet, but I just went like this, without the 318 National Road, without the Highlander, just brutally flew over from Chengdu at 4 o'clock in the morning! 🧳Preparation before departure: 1. Stick to Rhodiola for two weeks before departure, don't hesitate, don't hesitate, when you get there you will know you ate right! 2. High level of sun protection, the sunshine there I have not seen in Shanghai, it feels not sunbathing, but the sun "covers" you 3. June to September each year is a good time to go to Tibet, don't think that you wear less in the hot summer, look at what I wore in September (Figure 23) 🍽Dining suggestions: 1. Lhasa is mostly Sichuan cuisine and noodles. To be honest, if you go for a week, the diet is indeed unbearable, drink more water (not hot is also fine), if possible, bring more biscuits, bread, small snacks, vitamin tablets are the best, supplement intake. The yogurt near the Potala Palace is worth a try, it's a very authentic taste! 📌Small Tips 1. It is recommended to stay in a better hotel, so that you can rest as much as possible at night, the plateau reaction is still very obvious. If you haven't arranged anti-altitude medicine for yourself two weeks in advance, it is recommended to find a pharmacy in Lhasa (there are in the city) Han Chinese doctors will recommend various anti-good far reflection drugs, generally choose plateau safety 2. The Potala Palace is more than 3,000 meters above sea level and requires advance real-name ID reservation. The steps of the Potala Palace are very high, remember to climb slowly, don't think you are physically fit, speed up, the consequences are very uncomfortable, don't believe you try? 3. When you get to the Red Palace, due to the smell of butter lamps inside all year round, and the smell of not washed red-robed people, it gave me a strong smell impact, but remember, no matter how bad it smells, you have to smile 😊 4. About the restaurant in Octagonal Street (Figure 8) is the restaurant related to the rumored girlfriend of Cangyang Gyatso, it should be a local internet celebrity restaurant! Whether the food is delicious or not is not important, leaving your handwriting and wishes is a bit fun. Notebooks are classified by place, you can choose to leave a message from your city 5. There are many literary and artistic young women at the entrance of Jokhang Temple, single dogs can rush, add a WeChat is no problem 👍Most recommended: Yamdrok Lake is the Top1 of my Lhasa trip in my mind When you get there, when you find that you can't speak, you get my current natural speechless mentality! The literal translation of her meaning is "the jade lake of the pasture above" (Figure 1234) It is best to find a Chinese driver who grew up in Tibet, if conditions permit, charter a car up the mountain, you can see the scenery and communicate along the way. Generally, you can see the water burial, but remember not to take pictures, it is not polite and not auspicious!

AMOS WRIGHT

Lhasa, the sun and moon in my heart

Lhasa, a plateau city full of mystery, is known as the 'City of Sunlight'. Here, the Potala Palace stands on the top of the mountain, telling stories of a thousand years. Walking in Barkhor Street, feeling the unique charm of Tibetan culture, tasting a bowl of hot butter tea, it seems to hear the echo of time. In Lhasa, faith and nature coexist harmoniously, and every breath is full of sacred power. I really love this place so much.

DanielNelson@31

Yamdrok Lake|Still hesitating where to go for summer travel? Come to Yamdrok Lake in Tibet

|Still hesitating where to go for summer travel? Come to Yamdrok Lake in Tibet. Yamdrok Lake Still hesitating where to go for summer travel? Come to Yamdrok Lake in Tibet The lake is the heart of the earth Crystal clear, reflecting the clouds in the sky The rolling mountains, stacked on the verdant grassland, those who come to Tibet, few do not go to see the lake Because they are water from the sky, symbolizing free souls and youth In the heat of summer The temperature in many tourist spots across the country does not drop The summer temperature in Tibet is suitable, if you want to escape the heat, why not come to Yamdrok Lake~ Only about Yamdrok Lake The beauty of Yamdrok Lake, in the mountains, in the snow peaks, in the clouds Mountains surround the lake, the continuous mountain range winds like a dragon Like silk, like a scroll, as if guiding you to embrace a broader world. In this world, the earth reflects the landscape like a mirror, with a high degree of purity Under the contrast of the blue sky and white clouds, it is like a dreamland, isolating the hustle and bustle of the world. The blue and clear water of Yamdrok Lake, under the contrast of the green mountains, appears particularly transparent, with the embellishment of the large eye clouds This scroll has more natural rhythm The must-see temple--Rito Temple It stands alone by the jade Yamdrok Lake, it is a secret place that 99% of tourists can't reach, you can have a 360° panoramic view of Yamdrok Lake, you can explore the daily life of ascetic monks, and you can experience the double blow of vision and spirit. The Rito Temple built on the top of the mountain is a viewing platform itself, Through the wooden ladder, you can climb to the top of the temple. Blue sky and blue lake, brown mountain and red temple, can be seen at a glance. Rito Temple is not a temple site, but a living temple, there is only one monk in the temple--Awang Pingcuo. His day and night persistence, daily chanting and practicing here, enduring this loneliness is his farthest practice in this life. A small island, a temple, constitutes a monk's long life. When you come to Yamdrok Lake, you need to know the temperature Spring (-10℃~5℃) Summer (1℃~13℃) Autumn (5℃~16℃) Winter (-6℃~8℃)2 Tourist season July, August, and September each year are suitable, The overall scenery is good for taking pictures, the air is humid, the temperature is suitable, and the lake is blue. 3 Suitable time to go: Watch the sunrise in the morning, plenty of time for photos and check-in. It is recommended to go in the morning, the weather is generally good in the morning, and the temperature difference is large after the sun sets in the evening. Precautions: Be sure to bring motion sickness medicine, the mountain road is rugged, there are many turns, people who are prone to motion sickness need to be prepared with motion sickness medicine. 2 Pay attention to taking pictures by the lake, there are marked or animal group photos, which are charged, the general charge is 10 yuan 3 The wind is strong by the lake, you need to bring thick clothes in summer, it is recommended to be a storm jacket 4 The scenic area speed limit is 30, control the speed

LEWIS CLARK

The Enchantment of Blue - The Beauty of Yamdrok Lake

Yamdrok Lake is a unique shade of blue, known to the world as 'Yamdrok Blue'. The beauty here is so intoxicating that it deeply endears itself to those who witness it. In the embrace of this blue expanse, one's soul seems to be healed, surrounded by tranquility and loveliness all day long. The waters of Yamdrok Lake are as clear and sparkling as sapphires, with the breeze creating a glittering dance on the surface. The grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and blue sky by the lake reflect each other, forming a picturesque and magnificent tapestry. Being there, one feels the charm of nature, as if time itself has come to a standstill. In this blue realm, people can forget the turmoil of the mundane world and find inner peace and strength. Yamdrok Lake is just such a place that people long for.

AdventuringAlley

Tibet | One of the three holy lakes, Yamdrok Lake

I've been to Yamdrok Lake three times, and today was the most perfect. Beautiful scenery needs good weather to bless it, and it's only perfect when the time and place are right. ❤️Recommended reason: Yamdrok Lake, along with Namtso and Manasarovar, is known as one of the three holy lakes of Tibet. Yamdrok Lake is a typical plateau barrier lake, with an irregular shape, many branches, and a winding and twisting shoreline, which is why there are many viewing platforms around Yamdrok Lake, each presenting a different beauty of the lake. 🌟Highlight feature: Surrounded by perennial snow-capped mountains and ice peaks, the lake, snow peaks, and blue sky blend into one. 🌟Highlight feature: Yamdrok Lake's blue changes with the varying light, producing different colors of water, light blue, dark blue, peacock blue; the water is always blue, yet never the same shade of blue.

DIYDesigner

lf-driving Tour Treasure Guide in Tibet

1⃣️Recommended self-driving travel routes near Tibet: Lhasa-Yamdrok Lake, Lhasa-Namtso, two routes close to the city area. 2⃣️Among them, the route from Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake has a shorter driving time, taking about 2 and a half hours to reach the Yamdrok Lake scenic area. The first half of the journey is easy to drive, but approaching the lake is a mountainous climbing route with narrow roads and protection, drive slowly as there are many turns and uphill roads. Once you reach the Yamdrok Lake scenic area, you can go downhill to the lakeside. There are a few homestays by the lake where you can book online in advance. 3⃣️The self-driving route from Lhasa to Namtso is relatively longer, taking about 4 hours to reach the lakeside scenic area. However, this entire route is a gentle slope and nearly flat, which is easier to drive. The whole way is open highland prairie scenery. If you go late, you can stay in Bangor County, which is over 100 kilometers north of the lake. 4⃣️Both routes require more than four days, and it is best to choose self-driving tours between August and October. 5⃣️You will definitely encounter high altitude hypoxia along the way. Those small bottles of oxygen have little effect, it is best to rent a large green oxygen cylinder, which is very useful for altitude sickness. Be sure to have enough water and food in the car. 6⃣️It is best to have companions for self-driving, a four-seat SUV is cheap in the off-season with prices ranging from 300-600 per day, and there are car rental points in the Lhasa city are

ADDYSON BANKS

Yamdrok Lake, the Tear of Tibet | Sacred Lake Exploration

| Sacred Lake Exploration.🌄 Yamdrok Lake, the Tear of Tibet💎 | Sacred Lake Exploration✨ Hey buddies👋, today I'm going to introduce you to the gem hidden deep in the plateau - Yamdrok Lake! As one of the three major sacred lakes in Tibet, it is not just a lake, but a pure land of the soul and a dreamland for travelers🌟. 🏔️【Mysterious Veil】 Yamdrok Lake, in Tibetan means 'Swan Lake'. When you stand by the lake, you seem to hear the low moan of ancient swans, which is the most melodious song of nature🐠. The lake changes its color between blue and green with the weather and light, every moment is a unique beauty. 🌈【Colorful】 At different times, Yamdrok Lake shows different beautiful faces. The lake in the early morning is like a girl with a thin mist, shy and mysterious; at sunset, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkles on the lake, the golden and blue intertwined, like a dreamy painting🌆. 🚶‍♂️【Lake Trekking】 If you are a trekking enthusiast, then a round-the-lake trek is definitely an unforgettable challenge. Along the way, you will encounter herds of yaks, Tibetan antelopes, and the endless snow-capped mountains accompany you, every step is on the road of poetry and distance👣. 🙏【Soul Purification】 Here, you can put down worldly troubles and let your soul be truly purified. Stand by the lake, close your eyes, take a deep breath, feel the fresh air from the plateau, as if the whole world has become peaceful and pure🍃. 📷【Photographer's Paradise】 For photography enthusiasts, Yamdrok Lake is an absolute must-visit shooting location. Whether it's the reflection on the lake, the distant snow-capped mountains, or the clouds floating in the sky, every scene is the best lens given by nature📸. Buddies, if you are full of longing for the mysterious Tibet, then Yamdrok Lake is definitely worth your personal exploration. It is not only a tourist attraction, but also a baptism of the soul and a journey of self-challenge. Are you ready? Let's embark on this journey to find the sacred lake together!🎒💖 Come and feel the charm of Yamdrok Lake with me!🏞️💕 Remember to like and follow, see you next time!👋💫

Flossie Schumm

The bird island and bird population of Yamdrok Lake are rare in the country

Yamdrok Lake, located next to the 307 provincial road of Gongga County, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, along with Namtso and Mapam Yumco. It is situated between 90.08-91.45 degrees east longitude and 28.27-29.12 degrees north latitude. The lake covers an area of 638 square kilometers. Yamdrok Lake is the largest enclosed inland lake in the southern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with a lake surface altitude of 4441 meters, an average depth of about 23.6 meters, a water storage capacity of about 16 cubic kilometers, a shoreline of 250 kilometers, a watershed area of 6100 square kilometers, and a water storage capacity of about 160 billion cubic meters. According to observations and calculations by local forestry departments, the bird island and bird population of Yamdrok Lake are rare in the country. Various birds appear and inhabit these islands. In addition to birds, the species of wildlife inhabiting the Yamdrok Lake basin are extremely rich, including snow leopards, argali, foxes, otters, wild donkeys, bharals, blue sheep, and deer, which are national first and second class protected animals. Yamdrok Lake is a unique natural scenic area that combines plateau lakes, snow-capped mountains, islands, pastures, hot springs, wild animals and plants, temples, and other landscapes. It is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, along with Namtso and Mapam Yumco. There are also perennially unmelting snow-capped mountains and peaks around it, the highest of which reaches an altitude of over 7000 meters. The lake, snow peaks, and blue sky merge into one.

Bess Cooper

Detailed guide for traveling to Tibet during the Spring Festival, any help is a help!

Enjoy the warm sun, watch the snow-capped mountains, encounter blue ice, those who know how to play are checking in Tibet in winter. Precautions for traveling in Tibet 1 Try not to wash your hair or take a bath for the first two days after arriving in Lhasa. 2 Maintain a good mentality and do not exercise vigorously. 3 The temperature difference between morning and evening is very large, be sure to keep warm and don't catch a cold. 4 In terms of diet, eat more easily digestible food and do not smoke or drink. 5 If time permits, you can play in Lhasa city for two or three days first, and go to other attractions after your body adapts. √How to play in Tibet in winter? Watch the Potala Palace sunset: On the hillside across the Lhasa River, take beautiful photos. Go to the sweet tea house: In the alleys of Lhasa's old streets, drink sweet tea and eat Tibetan noodles. Stay in Suosong Village: Watch the sunrise of Namjagbarwa Peak and start a whole year of luck. Go to Everest Base Camp: Feel the magnificence of the top of the world, watch the flag clouds and the starry sky. Check in Yamdrok Lake: The holy lake that heals the soul, in the deep winter, you can also see the dreamy blue ice. See the frozen Namtso: The continuous snow-capped mountains and Tiffany blue lake water reflect each other, like poetry and painting. Route recommendation-8-day panoramic tour: D1: Lhasa→Potala Palace→Jokhang Temple→Stay in Lhasa D2: Lhasa→Mila Mountain Pass→Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon→Stay in Suosong Village. D3: Suosong Village→Namjagbarwa Peak→Gongdelin Grassland→Changzhu Temple→Stay in Zedang. D4: Zedang→Yamdrok Lake→Karola Glacier→Manla Reservoir→Stay in Shigatse. D5: Shigatse→Jiacuola Mountain Pass→Everest Base Camp→Stay in Everest Hotel. D6: Everest→Gawula Mountain Pass→Nimu Grassland→Stay in Damxung. D7: Damxung→Tibetan Northern Grassland→Namtso→Zaxi Peninsula→Lhasa. D8: Sleep until you wake up naturally→Send to the airport/station→End of the trip. Highlights of the trip The cost includes: car fare + accommodation + tickets + high insurance, worry-free and labor-saving Pure play small group: 8 people capped, strictly selected regular operating travel cars, priority matching with peers. Comfortable accommodation: Selected local quality hotels, Lhasa 5 stars + Suosong Village viewing room + Everest private bathroom homestay, guarantee sleep quality. Authentic food: Linzhi stone pot chicken + Damxung yak meat hot pot + Everest small hot pot. Gifts: Lhasa Tibetan costume photo, mineral water, handheld oxygen bottle Special experience: Prayer flags, drone aerial photography, Get Namjagbarwa Peak atmosphere big picture.

Taste of Traveling

Snow + overcast, this is how I saw Yamdrok Lake

When the Tibet itinerary was set, I started looking forward to the moment of meeting with Yamdrok Lake. After all, as one of the three major holy lakes in Tibet, Yamdrok Lake is a must-visit spot that countless people yearn for. ❄️However......when we arrived at Yamdrok Lake, it was snowing + overcast, it was simply a double buff stacked up, I could only comfort myself, the Yamdrok Lake after the snow also has a unique charm😭

elliotthorne85

Complete guide to the must-visit spot in Tibet: Yamdrok Lake

Yamdrok Lake, one of the three largest sacred lakes in Tibet, is regarded as 'the turquoise earring dropped by a goddess' 🌟 by Tibetans. The water source comes from the snow of the surrounding Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains. Under the sun at different times, the lake will show different levels and rich blue colors.🌊 . As one of the popular tourist spots in Tibet, 🔥 the popularity of Yamdrok Lake is needless to say. This article will tell you the complete guide to touring around Yamdrok Lake❗️ · ⏰Time reference: 1-3 hours · 🚗Transportation 1、About 100km south from Lhasa, about 2 hours' journey, need to cross Gangbala Pass, you can charter a car or take a bus to Yamdrok Lake. 2、There is a bus to Langkazi from the Langkazi Office in Lhasa every day, about 50/person. 3、The bus from Lhasa to Shigatse no longer passes Yamdrok Lake, you can only charter a car or hitch a ride. · 🎫Ticket: Viewing platform No.1 requires 60R💰 Langbuchi viewing platform 10 yuan parking fee Rituo Temple 10 yuan 📷Taking photos with Tibetan mastiff/lamb 10 yuan 📷Taking photos with yak 40 yuan · ⏰Best time to visit May to October🈷️, at this time the lake water is deep blue, the sky is clear, and the climate is mild · 🏠Accommodation options: ⛺️Camping by the lake, staying in Langkazi, or returning to Lhasa 🔸There are no restaurants in the scenic area, you need to bring your own food, please protect the environment · ✅Nearby attractions ①Pumoyong Lake ②Kula Kangri Snow Mountain ③40 Glacier · ⚠️Notes 🔸Yamdrok Lake is very large, you can only see part of it from any viewing platform 🔸There are no places to eat in the scenic area, bring your own dry food 🔸The altitude of Yamdrok Lake is over 4000, move slowly to avoid altitude sickness 🔸It is windy by the lake, no matter what season, you must wear thick clothes, put on a hat, avoid getting a headache from the wind

Grace.Roberts@67

Yamdrok Lake | Close to the sky, far from people

I envy the cows here, Living in such a scenery every day, I really want to eat grass by the lake🤣 📍Yamdrok Lake (Yamdrok) One of the three major sacred lakes in Tibet, with an altitude of over 4,000 meters, The wind is very gentle, and the lake is also very gentle🍃. Compared to the viewing platform, I prefer the scenery along the way, I don't know which is bluer, the sky or the lake, the clouds seem to be within reach, The herd of cows is leisurely eating grass by the lake, Only when you get off the car and walk here, do you feel truly integrated into nature. ✅Route: Lhasa-Yamdrok Lake-Karola Glacier (return the same way) Yamdrok Lake is not far from Lhasa, it can be round-trip in one day, it is recommended to drive by yourself or charter a car, you can stop to take pictures when you encounter a scenery you like. ✅Yamdrok Lake is very large, half of the journey is along the lake, in addition to checking in at the viewing platform, stopping the car along the way to walk by the lake, getting close to the cows in Tibet, and stacking Mani piles by the lake to pray for blessings, is also an interesting experience. 🚘Road conditions: To go to Yamdrok Lake, you need to pass through the Karola Pass first. The road is very smooth, but there is a long winding mountain road. I don’t know how many bends have passed. It is a test of driving skills. If you are driving for the first time, you need to be mentally prepared.

ThalassaThornhill234$

Sisters who are going to Tibet in September and October, come and listen to me

As a person who has traveled to Tibet, let me summarize some small experiences for you🚩 ✨Small Tips 💳Documents: ID card, student card, border defense certificate, cash, etc. 💄Skincare products: lotion, sunscreen, toiletries 👔Clothing: sunglasses, windproof jacket, seasonal clothes, lightweight down jacket 💊Medicine: motion sickness medicine, high altitude sickness medicine, glucose is a must - 🍲Food Sharing 🍜Tibetan yak meat hot pot: Must try, the taste is very nice 🍵Butter tea: Usually eaten with Tsampa, also very delicious 🐔Stone pot chicken: The soup has a faint medicinal fragrance, very delicious - ✔Landmark Scenery · 📍Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, close-up view of the world's most beautiful peak—Namjagbarwa Peak 📍Yamdrok Lake, like a sapphire on the plateau 📍Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, stand there and challenge yourself 📍Lake Namtso, one of the three major sacred lakes in Tibet, a sacred place in the hearts of pilgrims

WanderlustEuphoria

One of the beautiful three sacred lakes in Tibet, Yamdrok Lake

Yamdrok Lake is located in Langkazi County, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, and is a national 5A tourist attraction. Its lake surface reaches an altitude of 4,441 meters, with a lake surface area of 675 square kilometers. It is a saltwater lake and also a tectonic lake. Yamdrok Lake, together with Namtso and Mapam Yumco, are known as the three sacred lakes of Tibet. It is the largest inland lake on the northern slope of the Himalayas, boasting the unparalleled beauty of lake and mountain views in southern Tibet. In Tibetan, Yamdrok Lake means 'turquoise lake swan pool'. The lake has many tributaries, like coral branches, so it is also called 'coral lake above' in Tibetan. Yamdrok Lake is a plateau barrier lake, which was formed about a year ago due to glacial mudslides blocking the river. Its shape is very irregular, with many branches, winding lake shores, and it is accompanied by three small lakes such as Kongmu Co, Chen, Co and Jiu Co. It used to be an outflow lake in history, but later due to the shrinkage of the lake water, it became an endorheic lake and was divided into several small lakes.

maeva_4860

Yamdrok Lake | The turquoise earrings scattered by the goddess

The turquoise earrings scattered by the goddess. On the way to Yamdrok Lake, the sky was overcast, and I couldn't help worrying whether I could see its azure appearance. Suddenly, the fog outside the car window dissipated, and the hazy veil was lifted in an instant, and a bright blue jumped into my eyes, which was so amazing that I couldn't help but exclaim. Originally planned to stay at the Langbuchi viewing platform, but due to the full parking lot, I had to continue to find a suitable viewing point. Finally parked at a viewing platform where you can walk to the water, free parking, there are dry toilets (2 yuan/person/time), and there are paid yaks and lambs for photo taking by the lake. Overlooking, Yamdrok Lake is azure, and up close, Yamdrok Lake is a gradient of sky blue. There are Mani piles, prayer flags, white wild flowers by the lake, and villages surrounded by rapeseed fields and green mountains in the distance. Everything you see is refreshing. Standing by the lake against the wind, it's very comfortable. Yamdrok Lake is really too big, the car has been walking along the lakeside road for a long time, and its figure disappeared from the car window. The scenery along the lake is unique and beautiful, and I can't help but keep recording with my phone. If you have time, you might as well drive along the lake for a while, you will see a more three-dimensional and diverse Yamdrok Lake, or sit quietly by the lake, watch the clouds and the green mountains and rivers, and enjoy the beautiful time alone with nature.

NomadicSoulmate

There is a kind of blue called Yamdrok, a fairyland on earth

🔹Get close to the beauty of Yamdrok Lake at the lakeside viewing area! There weren't many people when I arrived! The lake is super blue! You can take photos with yaks by the lake! 20 yuan! Very worth it! Must go to take! The uncle who took the photo was very nice! Took a lot of photos for me! And will take you until you are satisfied. 📍Recommended photo location: Yamdrok Scenic Area-Langkazi County, Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China! Then drive west from the viewing platform! In fact, there are many viewing platforms around Yamdrok Lake! Everyone can play while walking! ☀️Watching Yamdrok Lake, the weather is very important!! It's best to have a sunny day because the water of Yamdrok is 'as blue as the sky'! 💗The weather is very good! I was completely shocked by the beauty of Yamdrok Lake! Holy, pure, comfortable! It feels like the soul has been purified! It makes people feel extremely relaxed!

TheCraftyCorner

Self-driving to one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, Yamdrok Lake

Every friend who arrives in Tibet will not miss Yamdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. Yamdrok Lake is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet and the closest holy lake to Lhasa. Yamdrok Lake is shaped like a coral branch, with clear lake water like a mirror, and lush grass on the lakeshore. The local Tibetans praise Yamdrok Lake with folk songs: a fairyland in the sky, Yamdrok in the world. Geographical location There are three routes from Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake All three routes have to cross passes at an altitude of about 5000 meters. 1⃣Gangbala Pass: Lhasa--Gongga Qude Temple--Gangbala Pass--Lake Shore 2⃣Jia Ruola Pass: Lhasa--Gongga Qude Temple fork Ruola Pass--Lake Shore 3⃣Zhi La Pass: Lhasa-Jiede Xiu Town-Zhi La Pass Key point: Play Yam Lake for free❗❗❗ 1. The ticket for Yam Lake is 60 yuan per person, but there is no need to spend it. After passing the point where the ticket is collected, do not stay, continue to drive forward (turn a corner) and you can see a viewing platform, where only 5 yuan parking fee is charged. See pictures 1-4 for the scenery. 2. After visiting the above viewing platform, navigate to Karola Glacier, you can drive to the edge of Yam Lake along the way, close-up view of Yam Lake and overlooking are two perspectives, it can be said to be more charming, the lake water is blue and clear, and there is a chance to see red-billed birds. See pictures 5-11 for the scenery. Avoid strenuous exercise at high altitudes❌ Essential items💊 Medicine: glucose oral solution, ibuprofen, motion sickness medicine, portable oxygen. 💬

xerxes_1223

Belonging to Tibet - Yamdrok Lake

Original camera micro-adjustment straight out From the moment you see Yamdrok Lake through the heavy mountains, you have to marvel, there is such a sacred and beautiful lake in the world, like a long sapphire, inlaid on the earth The 6-day and 5-night route reported is so tired I also watched the weather forecast in advance and it was clear The leader said that today's weather is the best day Hahaha, I have been happy for a long time in my heart Pay attention to high anti: the altitude here is relatively high, don't run, you can walk slowly Also adjust the breathing state, the ultraviolet rays are too strong, you must do a good job of sun protection

WhimsicalTraveler

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