Namtso Lake [ Related Itinerary ]

Located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as the "Roof of the World", belonging to the Great Lakes region, Namtso Lake is the highest Great Lake in the world. With an elevation of 4718 meters above sea level, the lake is the second largest saltwater lake in China. As one of the symbol attractions in Tibet, with pure atmosphere, it is the place that really deserves a visit.

Namtso Lake shapes like the repose Diamond Tara, so it is very attractive for the tourists of Tibet tour. South of the Lake there stand 18 beams including the turtle beam and the peacock beam. The lake is surrounded by four temples which symbolize of the indignant anger and the right situation in Buddhism. There are many naturally formed statues on the walls of these temples. Five islands stand in the water area, among which the largest one is Liangduo island. In addition another five bylands stretch into the water from different directions. Zhaxi byland is the largest one among the five. On this byland, visitors could find a great many bizarre stone peaks and all of them are vividly in different shapes. Some of them are like trunks; some look like human beings; some resemble trees. Reportedly Namtso is the daughter of Indra and the mother Green Tangla, so it is very popular among pilgrims.

The charming and unique scenery will certainly leave a wonderful memory to every visitor. Standing around Namtso Lake, the highest and the most beautiful of God Lake shocking in this world just as if you were being in a blue world. Light blue and gray, sapphire blue, dark blue and deep as ink, the blue-black, by the shallow and the charming blue, seems to embrace the world. One of the most impressive things to do here is to see the beautiful sunrise in the early morning. The sun rises dissipated the lake mist and fog, and the vast expanse of lake rippled in the breeze. The mountain peak is particularly clear mission in the sun, like a mighty warrior guarding Lake. The climate of the plateau is often constantly changing, sometimes the wind comes up, when dark clouds after the snow, the lake is still sparkling, reveals a different kind of sentiment.

Besides the beautiful natural scenery, the place is also a famous sacred Buddhist site. Would you like to discover the real charm of this beautiful place and create a unique memory?


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