Kula Kangri | I Found the Real-Life "Mirror of the Sky" While Hiking at Baimalin Lake



Baimalin Lake, a must-visit hiking paradise!

If Tibet is the spiritual home of humanity, then Baimalin Lake is a hidden paradise. This is a dream destination for hikers: surrounded by mountains, glaciers, and lakes, the scenery is like a painting, and the only sounds are the wind and your heartbeat.

Baimalin Lake Loop
•Difficulty: ★★★☆☆
•Highlights:
•The meadows, streams, and distant snow-capped mountains along the way make you feel like you're walking into a painting.
•Baimalin Lake is the star of the show, with its clear blue waters reflecting the surrounding snow-capped mountains, like a "mirror of the sky."
•Tips:
1. There is a campsite by the lake where you can camp and enjoy the starry sky;
2. Bring a thick sleeping bag, as the temperature difference at night in the highlands is significant.

How stunning is Baimalin Lake?
1. The stunning reflection of the lake and snow-capped mountains
•The lake is like a mirror, reflecting the majestic snow-capped mountains and the blue sky, as if you have entered a dream world.
2. The romantic encounter of the starry sky and the Milky Way
•Camp at night, look up at the Milky Way, surrounded by silent snow-capped mountains, and the cold air is refreshing.
3. The healing power of hiking
•There is no commercial development, only the original natural landscape, making you instantly forget the hustle and bustle of the city.

Hiking gear checklist
•Essential gear: windbreaker, waterproof hiking boots, thermos
•Camping gear: tent, sleeping bag (recommended -10°C temperature rating), headlamp
•Food: high-energy snacks (beef jerky, chocolate, compressed biscuits)

Experience sharing | Is Baimalin Lake hiking suitable for you?
•Suitable for: travelers with some high-altitude hiking experience or those who love exploring nature;
•Best season: April to October, when the weather is clear, and you can see the most beautiful reflections of the snow-capped mountains and lake;
•Precautions:
1. Prepare altitude sickness medication in advance;
2. Be environmentally friendly and take your trash with you.

"Tips for taking stunning photos while hiking at Baimalin Lake"
1. Morning and evening are the best times to shoot, and the mirror effect is best when the lake is calm;
2. To shoot the Milky Way: use a tripod to stabilize your phone or camera, expose for more than 10 seconds, and you'll get a great shot;
3. Use a wide-angle lens: capture the panoramic view of the lake, snow-capped mountains, and sky.

"Baimalin Lake, a hiking paradise that makes you want to go back again and again!"

When you step into this place, your soul is healed by the snow-capped mountains and lakes, and you will understand why it is called the "hidden paradise of Tibet." Hiking is not only a challenge but also a deep dialogue with nature. What are you waiting for? Take this guide and head to Baimalin Lake for your next adventure!

Post by Reed~Harper | Jan 14, 2025

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