Laangcuo

As the legend goes, there are waves three feet high in Ghost Lake even when there is no wind. Because it is a Ghost Lake, we avoided tasting the slightly salty taste of the lake water, so we don’t know whether all these white things are salt crystals or ice. But it feels like they are salt crystals, and there are a lot of them.

If you were not there in person, many people would probably think that the waves were captured by us when looking at the photos. In fact, this is not the case. This is frozen, otherwise the following photos would be like magic.

Once again, in this empty space, we mortals really have no idea of distance and space. The idiom "close yet far away" is the most suitable to describe the emptiness of Tibet.

Not long after leaving Purang, we arrived at Laangcuo, also known as the Ghost Lake. There is no one or animal in the huge lake area. The reason why it is called the Ghost Lake is that there is no grass growing on the lakeside, no signs of animals or plants, and no living creatures survive in the lake. Laangcuo is separated from Mapang Yongcuo by only a river. The seclusion of Laangcuo seems to be indifferent to the world. It is very quiet. Standing by the lake, the waves are beating against the shore, and there is only the sound of the wind and the waves.

Standing on the shore of Lake Laangcuo, a strange feeling arose in my heart; there was almost no one or animal in the huge lake area, it was so empty that it felt like standing on the edge of the universe.

Next to Lake Manasarovar is Laangcuo, which is known as the "Ghost Lake". It means "poisonous black lake" in Tibetan. It is separated from the holy lake of fresh water by a road. The water is slightly salty and cannot be drunk by humans and animals. This is probably the origin of the name "Ghost Lake". In order to create a sense of mystery, some people on the Internet claimed that the Ghost Lake would have waves even without wind. Before arriving, I really believed it. As a result, there were no waves even with wind. It was peaceful. I continued to look for the secrets of the Ghost Lake in a nervous manner. Suddenly, I saw a layer of "white fog" on the Ghost Lake. I was excited for a while and was still wondering if there was geothermal heat. Later, I figured it out. It was the dust raised by the vehicles on the lakeside that blew to the center of the lake...

After getting off the Jiwu Temple, continue driving south along National Highway 564 to Laangcuo. Laangcuo and Mapang Yongcuo are separated by only one mountain. What is even more amazing is that although the water systems of the two lakes are connected, Mapang Yongcuo, known as the Holy Lake, is a freshwater lake with clear and sweet water, surrounded by lush aquatic plants and countless water birds. Laangcuo is a saltwater lake with bitter and difficult to swallow water. Neither humans nor animals can drink it, resulting in few plants around it and a dead silence, so it is also called the "Ghost Lake". The best place to take pictures of Laangcuo should be at the boundary marker at the 41-kilometer mark of the national highway. The lakeshore here is particularly beautiful, and you can also see Kailash on the opposite bank.

The first thing that caught our eyes was the ghost lake, Laang Co. It is said that there is no grass growing here, and the sound of the lake water hitting the shore is like a ghost cry. But when I saw it, there was only one voice in my heart: "It's so blue!" The color blue is a kind that makes people doubt whether it exists in reality. It is reflected by the white Namuani Peak in the distance. The whole scenery is so beautiful that it cannot be expressed in words, and I was actually moved by such a scenery, and tears were about to burst out again.

Tibet's weather has four seasons in one day, and the weather changes every ten miles. It is indeed ever-changing. However, Laang Co, which is separated from the holy Tamsui Lake by a road and is known as the "Ghost Lake", has a stunning beauty. The Namnanyi Peak in the distance is looming. We stood by the lake, with clear eyes, blue sky, white clouds, clear water, cool wind, everything is simple and ordinary~

People say it's a ghost lake, with no grass growing, but I clearly saw flowers blooming

From a distance, the water of Laang Co is still very deep. It is called the ghost lake. Seeing the distant Mount Kailash seems to be guarding it!

When we passed by Laang Co, the lake was calm, without the so-called three-foot waves without wind. The lake was shining silver under the setting sun. Compared with Mapang Yumtso, the lakeside there was often hung with colorful prayer flags, and there were often people circumambulating the lake.

In Tibetan Buddhism, Ghost Lake is also regarded as a holy lake, and Nepalese and Indians also like to circumambulate the lake. Ghost Lake, Ghost Lake, lived up to its name at all. There was a strong wind on the day we went there.

Arriving at Laangcuo Lake, the scenery here is very beautiful.

Passing across the lake, you can see Mount Kailash in the distance.

Laang Co is very beautiful.

In the evening, before arriving at Ghost Lake, dark clouds covered the entire lake, presenting a gray face, like a depressed woman telling her loneliness for a thousand years!

Laang Co, known as the Ghost Lake, is adjacent to the holy lake Manasarovar and has very beautiful scenery.

Although the name of Ghost Lake sounds scary, it is actually no different from other lakes. The lake water shimmers in the sun, and it is not as mysterious as in the legends. It's just that there are fewer vegetation here, and it feels relatively desolate. The lakeside is covered with fine sand and gravel. Several cars were parked on the roadside and no one dared to get off. Later, I saw a Prado drive to the lake easily, so I wanted to give it a try. I checked and the ruts were not very soft, but I felt something was wrong as soon as I got in. The front wheel was stuck after deviating slightly from the ruts. I didn't dare to drive forward, and I couldn't go back. I tried all kinds of methods for a long time but none of them worked. The escape board was completely useless. I calmed down and thought about it carefully. I felt it necessary to empty the trunk, and then I climbed up easily. It was a false alarm.

Waves, waves, waves are a major feature of Laang Co. If you are lucky, there will be blue sky and white clouds, and the Namuani Peak will also accompany you.

When we got off the car and walked to the lake, the cold wind blew in our faces, and the whistling sound of the cold wind and the terrifying sound of the waves seemed to hit our ears; on the blue-black lake, the back waves surged from afar, eagerly chasing the front waves and rushing towards the shore together. The different visual and auditory experiences created a weird picture.

Laangcuo was the fifth surprise of the first day of the trip. Needless to say, I was very satisfied with the rippling blue waters of the Holy Lake, and the peaceful years, while the waves of the Ghost Lake were crashing against the shore, full of passion. It is hard to imagine that the Holy Lake and the Ghost Lake, which are so different in state, were once a combination. The creation of nature can only be worshipped.

As if something was irritating, the wind roared day and night, the white waves surged, and the scene was breathtaking. Compared with the quiet holy lake next to it, this place had a different kind of majestic atmosphere.

Ghost Lake Laangcuo is really interesting, a lake that never stops day and night, with turbulent waves, and waves even without wind. The characteristics of Ghost Lake and Holy Lake are very distinct, and it is difficult to tell which is better, but Ghost Lake may be more fascinating, after all, it represents our excited and surging hearts!

Walking around Lake Manasarovar and Lake Laang in the biting cold wind. The two lakes are adjacent to each other. Lake Manasarovar is full of water birds, but Lake Laang is lifeless, without even a single water bird. Lake Manasarovar is calm, but Lake Laang is turbulent. No wonder Lake Laang is called a ghost lake, it really looks a little bit eerie.

The ghost lake Laangcuo is not a ghost at all, but the blue water of the lake is intoxicating and very beautiful.

The waves in the ghost lake Laangcuo were surging, and no one knew where the power came from to create such huge waves.

It is called the Ghost Lake, but it was not quiet at all when we arrived. The wind was strong and it created waves.

It is separated from the Holy Lake by a road. It is called Ghost Lake because the lake water has high mineral content and there is no grass around it, which is in sharp contrast to the Holy Lake. Laang Co means Ghost Lake. Although Ghost Lake is not as blue and clear as the Holy Lake, the scenery is also beautiful. The lake is calm and it is also a unique scenery against the backdrop of Mount Namunani.

There is no fence here so you can drive in, but because our car is too low, we can only walk there. You will feel that it is very close when you look at it all the way. No, it is not. It is very far away and the wind is very strong. Why is the lake called Ghost Lake? Because no matter how strong the wind is, the lake surface is always very calm, and you can't see it moving. The lake water, from a distance, looks a bit like black, and if you look closer, it is navy blue, and if you look closer, it is grass green, and if you look closer, it is emerald green. Then because it is too far, too tired, and too cold, I didn't continue.

Laang Co is the famous ghost lake. It is not difficult to see its true appearance. Generally, you can see Laang Co when you see Lake Manasarovar, because they were originally one lake.

You can also see it on the way to Purang County, and the scenery is no worse than that of Manasarovar.

No tickets are needed, you can see it everywhere.

It is my favorite lake. It is not as blue as Yamdrok Lake, not as lively as Namtso Lake, and not as wide as Manasarovar Lake. But I like its quietness and aloofness, accompanied by a sense of freedom. Laang Co and Manasarovar Lake are separated by only one river.

Laang Co is an irregular crescent-shaped lake with no vegetation around it. Due to its geographical location, there are often whistling winds and waves on the lake surface near Laang Co, so the locals call it the "Ghost Lake".

The most fascinating thing about Laang Co is the blue of the lake, which is as blue as a ghost, enchanting and unreal.

Laangcuo in the early morning.

It doesn't look like a ghost lake at all, but is as quiet and gentle as a modest gentleman. I can see the sacred mountain in the distance by the lake.

There is not a single person or animal in the huge lake area. Compared with Lake Manasarovar, Lake Laang looks more quiet and mysterious. From a distance, the lake water looks azure blue, but when you get closer, you find it is dark, with strong winds and rough waves. It really has the atmosphere of a "ghost lake". In fact, the Holy Lake and the Ghost Lake were originally one lake. Due to climate change, the lake shrank and the water level dropped, and a narrow hill separated the two. The Holy Lake and the Ghost Lake are not only not far apart, but also connected by water. Perhaps it is because of the different water qualities of the Holy Lake and the Ghost Lake: the water of the Holy Lake is clear and sweet, while the water of the Ghost Lake is bitter and hard to swallow.

Next to the Ghost Lake is the best place to see Mount Namunani. The lake is blue and reflects Mount Namunani, which is very beautiful.

There was no one or animal in the vast lake area, it was so empty that it felt like standing on the edge of the universe.

The sky was clear at Lake Manasarovar one second ago, but it was covered with clouds the next second when we arrived at Lake Laangcuo.

Walking along the lakeside, the cold wind blows in your face and the sound of waves is like thunder in your ears.

The name of Ghost Lake is creepy, but when you get to the lake, you will find that it is a very fascinating scenery, which is no less beautiful than other plateau lakes, and the lake water is also intoxicatingly blue.

To be honest, I really like it here.

I heard that it is because the lake freezes in winter and people and sheep can easily fall into the lake. Also, this is a salt water lake and the water is not drinkable by humans or animals, so it is called the poisonous black lake.

Across the road from Lake Mapam Yumco, to its west, there is another lake called Laangcuo, also known as the Ghost Lake. The towering snow-capped mountain behind Laangcuo is Mount Namunani. Laangcuo is closely attached to the holy lake Mapam Yumco. It is a beautiful crescent-shaped lake of the same azure blue color. The area between the two lakes is the only way to enter and exit Purang County. The Ghost Lake is a saltwater lake, and it is said that there are three feet of waves even without wind, but the scenery we saw in the afternoon was very beautiful, with snow-capped mountains behind and the lake water azure blue.

Because it is a saltwater lake, neither humans nor animals can drink it. There is no vegetation on the entire lakeside, and it is surrounded by sandy beaches and pebble beaches. It is lifeless and lifeless. The lake water is deep blue, and there is nothing else except the huge sound of waves. Therefore, it is called the Ghost Lake.

In fact, the Holy Lake and the Ghost Lake were originally one. Due to climate change, the water level of the lake dropped and they were separated by a narrow hill.

The water of Ghost Lake is gray and neither humans nor animals can drink it. Beside the lake are dark red hills with strange and blurry colors. When you first see it, it feels like you have arrived at the edge of the universe. The eerie atmosphere is so beautiful that it is breathtaking.

There is no grass growing, the clouds are rolling, the waves are surging, and there are waves three feet high even without wind. It really lives up to its name. Although it is separated from the holy lake Mapang Yumtso, it is a saltwater lake. The scenery of the two lakes is completely different. In fact, the holy lake and the ghost lake were originally one lake, but now they have "parted ways".

The wind was so strong. I didn't take out my coat and was only wearing a sweater jacket, so I shrank back into the water as soon as I got off the car. It was also a long walk to the lake, so I only took a few photos. I really have to bring a coat when I go to Ali.

Laangcuo means "poisonous black lake". Manasarovar is a freshwater lake, while Laangcuo is a saltwater lake.

Green lake water and vast view. To be honest, I saw so much of this scenery along the way that I felt visually fatigued. At that moment, I didn’t want to get off the bus. But the driver told us to go to the lake. The lake water looked green from a distance, but it was black when we looked closely. Maybe this is what makes it worthy of the name Ghost Lake! The four of us took a lot of photos by the lake that day. Although it was cold and windy, this place that I didn’t want to stay in became the attraction where I stayed the longest during the entire trip. Now when I see these photos, I have to thank myself for choosing to go there.

We walked to the Ghost Lake and saw that the water was black. We thought that was why it was called Ghost Lake. But as we got closer, the water in the distance was an intoxicating blue, and the black water under our feet was very clear.

The black nearby and the blue far away, it always feels beautiful and mysterious.

Natural scenery, free scenic spot.

The Ghost Lake was actually a lake a few years ago, and the water source was mainly injected by the glaciers in the south. Later, due to the retreat of the glaciers, the water volume decreased, the lake level gradually dropped, and the moraine carried down by the glaciers in the lake gradually emerged from the water, which completely separated it into two lakes. The Ghost Lake-Laang Co is a saltwater lake. Of course, there are many explanations at the religious and historical levels, so I won’t go into details. But when it comes to personal experience, I don’t think the water in the Ghost Lake is very salty. After all, I took a big sip of it, and it was not as salty as my arms that hadn’t taken a bath for a few days.

I think Ghost Lake is easier to approach than God Lake. Just go south along S207, get off the road and walk a few steps to get there. I even think Ghost Lake is prettier than God Lake. At least the way the water ripples in the sun is very different from the mysterious rumors on the Internet.

I chatted with the locals and learned that the name of Ghost Lake originated from the island on the lake. Every winter, the lake was frozen, and only the island had lush grass, which attracted a large number of animals to the island. After the climate warmed up, the ice of Ghost Lake thawed very quickly and with a loud noise. The animals on the island had no time to leave, and eventually died due to lack of food and ammunition. Year after year, the island was piled with bones and glowed with fluorescent light at night. When the herdsmen passed by the island and saw the ghost lights, they called it Ghost Lake.

The ghost lake Laangcuo is just across the road from the holy lake Manasarovar. The color is very blue and beautiful, and it seems to be bluer than Manasarovar. There are large and small Mani piles by the lake.

When I went there, some of the ice had not melted yet.

After visiting the lake, you can go to the island to enjoy the view. From different angles, you can overlook the spectacular view of Ghost Lake. My friend built a bigger Mani pile on the island.

Separated from the sacred lake Manasarovar is the ghost lake Laang Co. The water of Laang Co is dark blue and quite salty. There are no plants, cattle or sheep around it. It is dead and lifeless, so it is called the "ghost lake".

The scenery is equally beautiful, and the lake water is equally enchantingly blue, but it has been labeled the "Ghost Lake" and has been put in a separate category. In fact, the Holy Lake and the Ghost Lake were originally one lake. Due to climate change, the lake shrank and the water level dropped, and a narrow hill separated the two. Local people believe that the bottoms of the two lakes are connected. If one day the water of the Holy Lake flows into the Ghost Lake along the river channel, and flows into the Golden Fish and the Blue Fish at the same time, the water of the Ghost Lake will become as clear and sweet as the water of the Holy Lake.

It is said that the water in Gui Lake is no longer salty. The herdsmen's sheep will come to drink the water, but people still don't drink it.

Due to the drop in water level, Laang Co and Manasarovar were divided from one lake into two.

Laangcuo

People give it the nickname "Ghost Lake". It is separated from the holy lake Mapam Yumco by only a road. The reason why it is called "Ghost Lake" is its water quality. The water in the Ghost Lake is bitter and difficult to swallow, and it is completely undrinkable. It is completely different from the holy lake Mapam Yumco!

Apart from the taste of the water, there is one more thing that needs to be explained. If you stand by the Ghost Lake, you will suddenly feel a very strange feeling in your heart, which cannot be described in words. Anyway, it is surging in your heart...

Laang Co is even more stunning, lifeless, unlike a lake on earth

It is called Ghost Lake, which means "poisonous black lake" in Tibetan. The scenery is equally beautiful and the water is equally enchantingly blue. It is separated from the holy freshwater lake Mapam Yumtso and is a slightly brackish lake. Therefore, its water is not drinkable by humans and animals and is put in a separate category.

Ghost Lake～Laangcuo



It is only one road away from the holy lake Manasarovar.

A freshwater lake and a saltwater lake

One is peaceful and tranquil, the other is full of dark waves



The magic of nature

Viewing Mount Kailash and Mount Namunani from a different perspective than the sacred lake is a unique experience and it is definitely worth a trip around the lake.

You can hike there from Manasarovar Lake, the color is darker, and the scenery is mediocre compared to other lakes in Tibet.

You can see Mount Namunani and Mount Kailash. The scenery is beautiful, but the wind and sand are very strong. If you bring a camera, you need a protective cover.

It is only separated from Lake Manasarovar by a mountain, but the scenery is very beautiful.

The Ghost Lake is actually very beautiful, don't mistake it for Manasarovar

You know what Ghost Lake is like. The wind is so strong that it feels like it will blow me to the center of the lake, but the lake is so beautiful. If I don’t look at it again, it will become smaller and smaller due to the greenhouse effect, and there is a high possibility that it will disappear. For example, there is a lake in Xinjiang that has dried up. Who knows if Ghost Lake, a saltwater lake, will have the same fate?

Turning a corner from the Holy Lake, the Ghost Lake Laangcuo is in front of us. Laangcuo means "poisonous black lake" in Tibetan. It is separated from the Holy Lake Manasarovar by a mountain. It is a slightly salty lake. The water in the lake cannot be drunk by humans and animals. This is probably the origin of the name "Ghost Lake". After leaving the lake for kilometers, drive the car to the lakeside. Although the clouds in the sky are low on the lake, they have begun to dissipate, revealing a little blue sky. The Ghost Lake is more blue and charming than the Holy Lake. Take a leisurely walk by the lake. It is so quiet that there is only the wind and your own breathing. There are no water birds or small animals.

Laangcuo Lake, also known as the Ghost Lake, means "poisonous black lake" in Tibetan. It is located in Purang County, Ali Prefecture, at an altitude of 4,574 meters. It is separated from the freshwater holy lake by a road and is a slightly salty lake. Therefore, its water is not drinkable by humans and animals. This is probably the origin of the name "Ghost Lake".

Laangcuo Ghost Lake is a close neighbor of the Holy Lake. It has equally beautiful scenery and the water is equally intoxicatingly blue, but it has been labeled as a "ghost lake" and has been put in a separate category. In fact, the Holy Lake Ghost Lake was originally a lake. Due to the accumulation of debris carried by the glaciers in the middle of the original large lake after the glaciers melted, the lake bed rose. Later, global warming and evaporation intensified the shrinkage of the glaciers, reduced the amount of water supply, and shrunk the area of the large lake, causing the lake level to drop. The wind is high and the waves are fierce, which really has the atmosphere of a "ghost lake". The Ghost Lake is covered with thick clouds, but looking back at the Holy Lake, the sky is clear, the sky is blue and the clouds are white. It's like two different worlds, giving people a completely different feeling.

The scenery of the ghost lake Laangcuo is comparable to that of the holy lake, but it lacks the fascinating myths and legends of the holy lake.

The sky was dark, the lakeside was very empty, the water was lapping against the bank, and a cold wind blew in our faces, giving it a very ghost lake feel.

Ghost Lake is said to be a saltwater lake, but our friends didn't taste the saltiness when they tried it.

Lake Manasarovar and Lake Laang are very close. Going along the road from Lake Manasarovar, you will reach Lake Laang. You can usually see Mount Kailash from a distance from here.

It is also called Ghost Lake (I heard from the Tibetan driver: it is also a holy lake, but you can't drink from it). Unlike Lake Manasarovar, there are big waves on the lake here.

It is also called Ghost Lake. Unfortunately, when I went there, it was calm and not scary. Instead, it was very beautiful and the shore was like the seaside.

It's a spectacular Sichuan-Tibet line, worth stopping on.

Every time I touch the coolness of your waves, my heart is filled with excitement.

Laangcuo, Ghost Lake, is worth a visit, the scenery is beautiful, and you can get close to the water

Laangcuo Ghost Lake is a neighbor of the Holy Lake. It has the same beautiful scenery and the same blue water, but it is labeled as a "ghost lake" and is put in a separate category. It is 4,574 meters above sea level and is separated from the freshwater Holy Lake. It is a slightly salty lake, so its water is not drinkable by humans and animals. This is probably the origin of the name "ghost lake". If the Holy Lake Manasarovar is facing each other, then it is reasonable to say that Laangcuo is facing the Holy Mountain. It is also a very good location to take pictures of the Holy Mountain "Kang Rinpoche" by the Laangcuo Lake in the morning. The lake and the snow-capped mountains are also very good in terms of shooting composition!

Laangcuo Lake, 4574 meters above sea level, is known as the Ghost Lake (saltwater lake). Dressed in blue, it quietly awaits us. It is not as rumored that it can produce waves even without wind.

Originally we should have just parked on the side of the road, but everyone was eager to get closer to the lake, so we all drove our cars to the lakeside, violating discipline. Fortunately, the law does not punish everyone, and the team leader said that it was just a warning and no "punishment."

The warrior Lao K actually drank a sip of the water from the ghost lake. I wonder if she will get pregnant later.

There is no grass growing in or outside the lake. If you are driving, don't try to drive down the paved road to the lake. The sandy land near the lake looks very solid, but it is actually very soft. Many cars have sunk into it.

It is separated from Lake Manasarovar by a road, but its style and beauty are completely different. There are three-foot waves without wind, no grass grows, and dark clouds roll in, which makes people feel cold and depressed, but the scenery is equally beautiful, the blue is intoxicating, and it is a kind of quiet and lonely beauty.

Separated from the holy lake by a mountain ridge, it is indeed two completely different worlds. One nurtures all things, the other is lifeless. The peacock green lake water is full of chaos when you approach it. One mountain and two lakes, one is still and the other is moving, two worlds of life and death. [Laangcuo]

Ghost Lake Laangcuo, the scenery is amazing, with Namunani Peak behind it

The legendary ghost lake, when the wind is strong, the sky is full of dust and the colors are strange

The waves were huge, the clouds were heavy, and the "Ghost Lake" was well deserved.

Laangcuo, commonly known as the Ghost Lake, is 4,574 meters above sea level. Manasarovar Lake and Laangcuo (Holy Lake and Ghost Lake) are separated by only one road. The bottom of the lake is connected, but one is fresh water and the other is salt water. People say that there are no people or animals around the Ghost Lake, and there are no plants, so it is called the Ghost Lake. But when you come to Laangcuo, you will find that there are plants.

The legendary ghost lake. You can walk down the side of Lake Manasarovar. It seems very close, but it is quite far. If you have a good off-road vehicle, you can drive to the vicinity. The scenery in Ali does not need to be photoshopped as long as it is sunny. Bring your camera and your friends and start shooting.