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Deep in Tibet, there is no bustling city, only majestic yet pure natural beauty. Among them, the plateau lakes seem to have become one of the best choices for people to leave the city and go to the secret places of Tibet for sightseeing.
The lake is adjacent to the snow-capped mountains, buried in steep canyons, and nestled against the vast plains...
In Tibet, "Co" means lake. In local legends, these "Co" are often the incarnations of gods.
There are more than 1,000 lakes of various sizes in Tibet. They are like elves scattered throughout Tibet, forming a holy place on earth with various magnificent colors. We cannot present all the lakes to you at the same time, but please be prepared to be amazed by these 13 beautiful lakes. They will be the most sacred and pure faces of nature, giving you a baptism of the soul!
ðLocation: Located in the upper reaches of the Bahe River in Bahe Town, Gongbujiangda County, also known as Cuogao Lake, which means "green water"
Basumtso Lake is the first 5A national scenic spot of natural scenery in Tibet in 2017. The lake water is crystal clear and surrounded by countless snow-capped mountains. It is known as "Little Switzerland".
The "Lake Heart Island" in the heart of Basongcuo Lake is particularly famous. Every visitor to this area enjoys a panoramic view of the island from the Daqiela Observation Deck. The island's temple, the Tsozong Gongba Temple, and the lakeside scenery on both sides come into view, creating a sense of paradise on earth.
The Tibetan village by the lake - Jieba Village, is also a cultural town that is worth visiting. Entering here is like entering the Peach Blossom Spring of Tibet. Combined with the Tibetan houses scattered around it, it is like a beautiful pearl inlaid on the lakeside.
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In spring, the lakeside is covered with flowers, and the surrounding towering snow-capped mountains are also visible, creating a very pleasant scenery.
In autumn, the sky is clear and blue, the mountains are covered with red, and the fiery red maple leaves reflect the bright sunlight and are reflected on the blue lake.
ðLocation: Located in the northeast of Coqen County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region. Nearly 54 kilometers long from east to west and approximately 20 kilometers wide from north to south, it is the third largest lake in Tibet.
The lake beach around Zhari Nam Co is one of the famous pastures in Tibet. There are many unknown lush green plants along the lake. If you come at the right season, you can also see groups of Tibetan antelopes, wild donkeys and other wild animals roaming around here, running freely on the lakeside of the plateau.
In the spring, the lakes, wetlands and grasslands of northern Tibet are thriving. The warm season brings beautiful sunshine and the distant mountains are dark blue. When you walk to the lakeside, a pool of tranquil blue immediately appears before your eyes.
â°Best time to travel
Spring or the rainy season from June to September is ideal for visiting Zhaxi Namco. November to March is cold and dry, making it unsuitable for visiting the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
ðLocation: Located in Nima County, Nagqu Prefecture, it is the fourth largest lake in Tibet and the most important sacred lake worshipped by Bon believers.
The center of the once glorious ancient Zhangzhung Kingdom is located near Dangre Yumtso Lake. To this day, tourists can still see the ruins of the ancient Zhangzhung Kingdom Palace by the lake. This seemingly ordinary lake has become a key to deciphering the mystery of Zhangzhung culture.
â°Best travel time:
May to September
The green plants along the lakeside grow vigorously during this period, which is the golden season for grasslands and wetlands: everything is lush, people are happy and livestock are thriving.
ðLocation: Located in the mountains of Qukejie, Jiacha County, Shannan City, Tibet, about 65 kilometers from the county seat
The altitude here is over 5,000 meters, and the surrounding area is covered with gravel eroded by ancient glaciers. Climbing up to the observation deck not far away, you can feel the unique scenery surrounded by high mountains and steep hills.
Legend has it that if you gaze devoutly into the lake, you can see various scenes of the future in the lake.
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Every year from April to June in the Tibetan calendar, many devout men and women come here to make pilgrimages and view the scenery. It is said that even if several people visit together, their views may be different. It is also said that one can see their own future in the reflection of the lake.
ðLocation: Namtso Lake, the largest lake in Tibet, is located in Bange County, Nagqu Prefecture.
In Namtso Lake, one of the three sacred lakes, stands five islands that are believed to be miraculous by local believers. All believers who go on pilgrimage to the sacred lake will worship them devoutly.
At the same time, there is also a mysterious place hidden here - the Holy Elephant Gate. In recent years, the niche destination has been very popular. It is known as the ultimate place for the beautiful scenery of Tibet. When you come to the north bank of Namtso, you can see the Holy Elephant Gate and the sacred mountain Nyainqentanglha facing each other across the blue lake, like a pair of intimate lovers.
â°Best time to travel:
Both spring and summer are suitable for visiting. In winter after November, Namtso is sometimes inaccessible due to heavy snow.
ðGeographic location: Yamdrok Lake, commonly known as "Yamdrok Lake", is located in Langkazi County, Shannan Prefecture. Anyone who has traveled to Tibet will never be unfamiliar with it.
Yamdrok Lake, fed by snow from the surrounding Nyainqentanglha Mountains, is considered one of Tibet's three sacred lakes, along with Manasarovar and Namtso. As sunlight shines on the lake, its surface shifts with light and shadow, revealing a rich, dreamlike hue of blue.
â°Best time to travel:
Spring, summer and autumn are all suitable seasons. If the weather is clear, you can enjoy the clear blue Yamdrok Lake. The climate is mild during this period, making it the best time for sightseeing.
ðGeographic location: Selin Co, located in Shenzha County and Bange County, has now become the largest lake in Tibet.
Selin Co belongs to a closed inland lake group. As it expands year by year, many small lakes around it have been connected together. It is even impossible to drive around the entire lake in a short time. Climbing the small hill by the lake, you can take in the endless Selin Co.
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In spring and summer, the lakeside scenery is unique. Various migratory birds live on the small islands in the lake. If you are lucky, you may also encounter wild animals such as Tibetan antelopes and Tibetan wild donkeys.
Depart from Lhasa | 14 days and 13 nights
Off-Road: Ali Grand Loop | 14-Day Exploration of Western Tibet's Secret Territory
Starting from ï¿¥12800 513 people have registered Register nowðGeographic location: Located at the junction of Lhoza County and Langkazi County in Shannan Prefecture, it is a saltwater lake between the Himalayas.
Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Pumoyongcuo Lake draws its water from the nearby sacred Kulagangri Mountain. It has been featured numerous times in the CCTV documentary "The Third Pole." Its crystal-clear waters in summer resemble the image of a young girl, while its blue ice in winter adds a breathtaking touch to the beauty of Tibet, rivaling the three sacred lakes in its beauty.
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It is suitable for travel all year round. The blue ice freezes from mid-January to mid-February each year. You can take part in the winter tour of Tibet to see the blue ice.
Depart from Lhasa | 6 days and 5 nights
6-Day Kulagangri Circumambulation | 30km Light Hiking to the Holy Mountains and Lakes
ï¿¥3780 from 829 people have registered Register nowðGeographic location: Located in Gyirong County in the southern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, it is the largest lake in the Shigatse area.
Although Pegucuo is less famous, the reflection of Mount Shishapangma and the sound of the Yarlung Zangbo River make this gourd-shaped plateau lake a reason for people to stop.
The lake water is mainly replenished by precipitation on the lake surface and snowmelt runoff, and the main river entering the lake is the Bajixiongqu, which flows into the lake from the southeast bank.
â°Best time to travel:
From April to October every year, the lake water is clear and the weather is sunny.
ðGeographic location: Located in Yadong Pari Town, the main peak of Zhuomula Snow Mountain on the lakeside is 7,600 meters high and is the seventh peak of the Himalayas.
The lakeside pasture is lush, wildflowers bloom on the meadows along the shore, flocks of water birds frolic in the water, and cattle and horses graze leisurely on the shore, creating a tranquil and peaceful plateau scenery.
The beautiful Duoqing Co Lake reflects many snow-capped mountains in the lake. When clouds and fog rise, Zhuom Lari and Duoqing Co Lake look at each other from afar. When the sun rises and sets, the snow-capped mountains and the lake are shining.
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From July to August every year, wild flowers bloom along the lakeside, and you can also watch cattle and sheep coming and going, creating a lively scene.
Depart from Lhasa | 7 days and 6 nights
Winter Tibet Tour - Route A | 7-Day Tour to Gaze at Mount Everest and Explore the Sacred Winter Blue Ice
ï¿¥ Pre-registration starts from RMB 1479 people have registered Register nowðGeographic location: Laang Co, also known as Ghost Lake, is located in Purang County, Ngari Prefecture.
Ghost Lake means poisonous black lake in Tibetan. It is interdependent with Lake Manasarovar, which is a freshwater lake, but Lake Laang is a saltwater lake. The water quality of the two lakes is completely different. The water of Ghost Lake is bitter and difficult to swallow, which is probably the origin of its name.
There are often three-foot-high waves on Lake Laangcuo even when there is no wind. The lakeside is inlaid with a silver-white pebble beach and surrounded by dark hills, which always give people a strange and confusing feeling.
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Suitable for travel in autumn and early winter from June to November
ðGeographic location: Located in Purang County, Ngari Prefecture, it is only 30 kilometers away from the "center of the world" - Mount Kailash. It is 4,588 meters above sea level and is one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world.
As one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet, the "source of the four great rivers" recorded in Bon religion refers to the mother of the sacred lakes, Lake Manasarovar.
Lake Manasarovar and Lake Laang are adjacent to each other. The area between the two lakes is the only way to enter and exit Purang County. There are 8 temples around Lake Manasarovar, distributed on all sides of the lake.
â°Best time to travel:
From the end of October to the end of April, the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway is blocked by heavy snow and cannot be traveled, so June to October is the best time to visit.
ðGeographic location: Pangong Lake is a boundary lake in the western Ali region. Two-thirds of the lake is in Tibet, and one-third is in Shwezi. It means "bright and narrow lake" in Tibetan.
Pangong Lake boasts stunning scenery, surrounded by mountains and dotted with snow-capped peaks in the distance. The lake's waters are crystal clear, with visibility ranging from 3 to 5 meters. Depending on the lighting, depth, and brightness, the lake displays a variety of colors, including dark green, light green, and deep blue, creating a truly stunning sight.
The surface of Pangong Lake is very long and narrow, and there are more than a dozen islands of varying sizes in the lake. Among them, "Bird Island" is the most famous: as the name suggests, there are many birds on the island, and the number can reach tens of thousands at the most.
â°Best time to travel:
From May to July every year, there are many water birds such as bar-headed geese, which is worth visiting.
Stop the car and stroll along the path by the lake. The lake reflects the sky and clouds. There is only the gentle sound of water waves around. The pure air makes everything look particularly bright.
These plateau lakes form a unique landscape of "one lake after another" that can only be seen in Tibet. The lakes, like a mirror in the sky, blend into the surrounding snow-capped mountains and grasslands, as if we have arrived in heaven. We are always on the road, accompanied by beautiful scenery all the way.
