🏞️ Famous Lakes of Daocheng Yading

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💙 Milk Lake (Niunai Hai 牛奶海)
• Color: Milky turquoise blue
• Altitude: ~4,600m
• Hike: ~5–6 km round-trip from Luorong Pasture
• Highlights: Surrounded by snow peaks, glacial water, pure silence
• Meaning: Symbol of compassion in Tibetan belief

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🌈 Five-Color Lake (Wuse Hai 五色海)
• Color: Shimmering layers of blue, green, gold under sunlight
• Altitude: ~4,700m
• Location: 0.5 km uphill from Milk Lake (more steep)
• Highlights: Holiest lake — said to reflect past, present & future
• Tip: Best seen on a clear, sunny day

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💧 Pearl Lake (Zhenzhu Hai 珍珠海)
• Color: Deep green with mountain reflection
• Altitude: ~4,100m
• Access: Easy 30–40 min round-trip hike from Chonggu Monastery
• Highlights: Reflects Xiannairi Peak; peaceful and spiritual
• Best for: Sunrise & autumn foliage photography

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Post by Joyous Fun | Aug 7, 2025