Detailed guide for traveling to Tibet during the Spring Festival, any help is a help!
by Taste of Traveling
Feb 12, 2024
Who says there are no fairylands on earth? In Langkazi County, Shannan, Tibet, there is a piece of blue that instantly takes your breath away—Yamdrok Lake. This plateau lake at an altitude of 4,441 meters is like a sapphire set among snow-capped mountains, unbelievably beautiful yet truly existing✨
🌊【Yamdrok Lake Travel Guide】
📍Address: Provincial Road 307, Gongga County, Shannan City, Tibet
⏰Opening Hours: Year-round 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🎫Ticket: 100 RMB/person
The moment you stand on the viewing platform, the whole world falls silent. The blue of the lake changes with the light, from Tiffany blue to peacock blue, a visual miracle unfolding every second. The Nyenchen Tanglha Snow Mountains in the distance reflect on the lake surface, making it hard to tell where the sky ends and the water begins, leaving only the exclamation "Wow" echoing in your chest.
📸Must-visit spots:
1. Gangbala Mountain Pass Viewing Platform (classic aerial shot spot)
2. S Curve on the Lakeside Road (popular photo spot)
3. East Bank Yak-skin Boat Dock (combination of culture and nature)
‼️Practical Tips:
- Bring an oxygen bottle due to the high altitude, avoid intense running or jumping
- Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The plateau UV rays will teach you a lesson in no time
- Best viewing time is from 10 AM to 4 PM
- Locals offer yak photo sessions by the lake (fee 30-50 RMB)
At noon, you can enjoy a bowl of butter tea in a Tibetan tent by the lake, paired with barley cakes, while listening to locals tell legends about Yamdrok Lake. That feeling of blending with nature is probably the true meaning of travel.
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