Yamdrok Lake

Yamdrok Lake is a unique shade of blue, known to the world as 'Yamdrok Blue'. The beauty here is so intoxicating that it deeply endears itself to those who witness it. In the embrace of this blue expanse, one's soul seems to be healed, surrounded by tranquility and loveliness all day long. The waters of Yamdrok Lake are as clear and sparkling as sapphires, with the breeze creating a glittering dance on the surface. The grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and blue sky by the lake reflect each other, forming a picturesque and magnificent tapestry. Being there, one feels the charm of nature, as if time itself has come to a standstill. In this blue realm, people can forget the turmoil of the mundane world and find inner peace and strength. Yamdrok Lake is just such a place that people long for.

6 Things You Must Know Before Going to Yamdrok Lake Yamdrok Lake is a plateau barrier lake about 100 kilometers away from Lhasa. It is covered with snow in winter, and the lake is azure blue, which is the most beautiful season of Yamdrok Lake. Transportation tips: Yamdrok Lake is more than 100 kilometers away from Lhasa. You can choose to charter a car or carpool. It is recommended to join a one-day tour with a fee of 80 yuan, only in winter. Ticket tips: Yamdrok Lake is free of charge in winter. Viewing platforms No. 1, 2, and 3 are all free. Viewing tips: There are 4 main viewing platforms on the way to Yamdrok Lake. Viewing platform No. 1, there is a Yamdrok Lake 4998 mountain pass card point. You can overlook the lake view. Viewing platform No. 2, Langbuqi can check in at an altitude of 4677 Viewing platforms No. 3 and 4 can go down to the lake, take photos with yaks, and ride yaks for photos. You will pass through the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley, check in at an altitude of 4280 meters, and you can also take photos with Tibetan Mastiffs here. Clothing tips: The temperature of Yamdrok Lake in winter is below ten degrees, so you must wear warm pants, warm clothes, and thick down jackets. The wind is particularly strong, so you need a mask scarf. Altitude sickness tips: The winter temperature is cold, the oxygen is thinner, the highest altitude of the whole journey exceeds 4000 meters, which is higher than Lhasa, you need to prepare high-calorie food such as chocolate to maintain physical strength. The driver will prepare oxygen cylinders, just in case, you can bring one yourself. Oxygen inhalation is the most effective, other drugs can only assist. Avoid pit tips: The average price of yak and Tibetan Mastiff photos is 20-30 yuan, so pay attention to bargaining. Choose a clear and cloudless day to go, so that you can see the azure blue scenery of Yamdrok Lake.

The turquoise earrings scattered by the goddess. On the way to Yamdrok Lake, the sky was overcast, and I couldn't help worrying whether I could see its azure appearance. Suddenly, the fog outside the car window dissipated, and the hazy veil was lifted in an instant, and a bright blue jumped into my eyes, which was so amazing that I couldn't help but exclaim. Originally planned to stay at the Langbuchi viewing platform, but due to the full parking lot, I had to continue to find a suitable viewing point. Finally parked at a viewing platform where you can walk to the water, free parking, there are dry toilets (2 yuan/person/time), and there are paid yaks and lambs for photo taking by the lake. Overlooking, Yamdrok Lake is azure, and up close, Yamdrok Lake is a gradient of sky blue. There are Mani piles, prayer flags, white wild flowers by the lake, and villages surrounded by rapeseed fields and green mountains in the distance. Everything you see is refreshing. Standing by the lake against the wind, it's very comfortable. Yamdrok Lake is really too big, the car has been walking along the lakeside road for a long time, and its figure disappeared from the car window. The scenery along the lake is unique and beautiful, and I can't help but keep recording with my phone. If you have time, you might as well drive along the lake for a while, you will see a more three-dimensional and diverse Yamdrok Lake, or sit quietly by the lake, watch the clouds and the green mountains and rivers, and enjoy the beautiful time alone with nature.

Even beginners can easily master it, with a guide included. After waiting for more than half a year, it has finally returned! It is an entry-level high-altitude trekking route in Tibet, and also one of the few routes in Tibet that is friendly to novices. So what exactly is the Mount Kailash trek like? Mount Kailash has an elevation of 7554M and is one of the peaks in the Himalayas in Tibet. It is also one of the four sacred mountains traditionally revered by the Tibetan people. Route overview: Scenery index: 5 stars Difficulty index: 2 stars (without camping) Trekking distance: 30 kilometers Average altitude: 4700M Best trekking time: March-May, the spring snow season, with a high possibility of snowfall. The snow scenery and the rhododendrons in May are the main attractions at this time. June-August, when wildflowers bloom sporadically, set against the clear lake water and the distant snow-capped mountains, one might feel as if they've stepped into a world created by Hayao Miyazaki. September-October, the snow mountains and golden forests intertwine beautifully, as if walking through an oil painting. November-February, the exclusive blue ice season, where one can indulge in the beauty of sapphires, especially at Puma Yumco. Beautiful sights: 5 sacred mountains: Mount Kailash + Yala Shampoo + Gurla Mandhata + Kangrinboqe + Dala Ri 5 sacred lakes: Yamdrok Lake + Puma Yumco + Baima Linco + Zhegu Co Three Lakes + Jiejiu Co Recommended route D1: Gather in Lhasa from all over the country D2: Lhasa - Samye Monastery - Yumbulagang - Zhegu Grassland - Comai D3: Comai - Kajiu Monastery - Sêrxü D4: Sêrxü - Co Yu Village - Baima Linco - Co Yu Village D5: Co Yu Village - Gurla Mandhata - Zhegu Co Three Lakes - Co Yu Village D6: Co Yu - Jiejiu Co - View Mount Kailash - Sêrxü - Lhozhag D7: Lhozhag - Puma Yumco - Yamdrok Lake - Lhasa Equipment suggestions Travel equipment: 40-60L large backpack/suitcase, about 25L small backpack, thermal water bottle, sleeping bag (spare), photography equipment, etc.; Suggested clothing: windbreaker, down jacket or fleece, hiking boots or trekking shoes, long-sleeve sweatshirt, long pants, T-shirt, thermal underwear, undergarments, socks, etc.; Sun protection: sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, magic scarf, hat; Personal common medicines, toiletries, ID card (minors without an ID card need to bring a household registration book), border pass. I am Muzi, meeting a different self on the road. If you are ready, remember to beep me! Follow me to see a different Western China!

Yamdrok Lake is explained in Tibetan, 'Yam', above; 'Drok', pasture; 'Yong', jasper; 'Tso', lake. Put together, it means 'the jasper lake on the pasture above'. This is a literal explanation of Yamdrok Lake, but in the eyes of Tibetans, Yamdrok Lake is regarded as 'the turquoise earrings scattered by the goddess'. Because no matter from which angle, you can't see the whole picture of Yamdrok. The blue of Yamdrok Lake changes with the change of light, producing different lake water colors, light blue, deep blue, peacock blue... The lake water is always blue, but the blue is not the same. When the sky is full of dark clouds, the lake surface will turn gray. All the romance is not as good as the beauty of stepping on the Yam Lake. You must go to see the gem blue of the Yam Lake with the person you like. Yam Lake is really beautiful! ! No need for filters at all, the camera can't capture one in ten thousand of its beauty, this blue is too healing, it looks good no matter how you shoot it.

The self-drive distance from Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake is about 105 kilometers, and most people head straight for the viewing platform, finding the 2-hour drive along the way quite boring. However, we took the Ali southern route and sneakily climbed up from the back of Yamdrok Lake! For dozens of kilometers along the way, it's all about the lake and the sky! Absolutely gorgeous! - In the second picture, the left side is the regular route, and the right side is the route we took, which requires crossing several mountains, and then there are also winding mountain roads. The third picture is a real test of driving skills (consider a 4x4 rental car of 50w or above), for the brave and resolute! But the scenery is indeed beautiful, with the openness of the plateau grassland, where you can almost reach out and touch the sky! - No admission fee is charged at all, and for the eight or nine of us, we even made a little profit~ The lakeside road offers even more pastoral scenery, with mountains full of grass, herds of cattle and sheep by the lake, and a few low houses in the distance, feeling like driving in a painting. - The lake is as blue as the sky, with a shallow layer that is clear enough to see the stones at the bottom of the lake. It is said that every stone under the lake is engraved with Buddhist scriptures, and it is a sacred lake in the hearts of Tibetans, well protected ecologically. Tibetans do not eat fish, but the older generation would dry the fish from Yamdrok Lake and grind it into powder. Whenever there is a woman with a difficult labor, they dissolve it in water for her to drink, and it is sure to facilitate a smooth delivery.

Speaking of Shannan, most people may not be familiar with it, but when it comes to Tibet, everyone knows. Shannan is the C city of Tibet, where there is stunning natural scenery, full of mystery and beauty. If you come from afar to meet Tibet, don't miss it here! ⚠Small tips ✔Gongga Airport is about 65 kilometers away from Lhasa city, you can take the airport bus to Lhasa Gongga Airport bus stop ✔Do not exercise vigorously when you arrive in the plateau area, it is not recommended to take a bath on the same day, and do not drink alcohol! Pay attention to altitude sickness ✔To go to the Shannan area, you need to apply for a border defense certificate for free in advance at the place of household registration, and fill in the area as "Shannan area" or "all over Tibet" Attractions recommendation ✅Samye Monastery This is the first temple in Tibet, located in Zhanang County, Shannan City. Its architectural style is unique, with rich murals and historical background. There are white, red, black, and green Buddha pagodas built around it, the colors are very beautiful, you can make a wish! And it is placed at a high place at home for blessing. ⚠Please keep quiet during the visit and respect local culture and religious beliefs. ✅Yamdrok Lake One of the three major lakes in Tibet, Yamdrok Lake, is known as the Thousand Island Lake on the plateau, 💦beautiful lake, clear water, surrounded by majestic mountains, is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. At different times of sunlight, the lake will show different colors, extremely rich blue, dreamlike, like a blue gem. ⚠The wind is strong by the lake, please keep warm; at the same time, do not throw garbage at will, protect the environment. ✅Rito Temple This is a temple located on the top of the peninsula, surrounded by water on three sides, 💦deep on the north shore of Yamdrok Lake, known as the loneliest temple-Rito Temple, rarely known to outsiders, the temple is at the highest point of the peninsula, when you reach Rito Temple, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Yamdrok Lake. ⚠This is a great place to watch Yamdrok Lake. ✅Puma Yumco Here is the dreamy blue ice, ⛰the Puma Yumco will freeze a thick layer of ice in winter, under the sunlight, the ice surface sets off the blue of the lake, making you feel like stepping on Lake Baikal, taking pictures📷 is very out of the picture. ✅Kula Kangri Known as one of the "Four Great Sacred Mountains" in the central region of Tibet, 🏞with an altitude of 7538 meters. Kula Kangri stands on the main ridge of the middle section of the Himalayas, and the entire snow mountain is composed of three peaks. There are 6 peaks over 7000 meters standing with Kula Kangri, which is very spectacular ⚠Best climbing season: April, May and September, October 👍Food recommendation Tibetan Tsampa: One of the special foods in Tibet, with a unique taste Barley Wine: A delicious wine brewed from barley, with a mellow taste and a long aftertaste Butter Tea: One of the traditional drinks in Tibet Tibetan Roasted Lamb Chops: Fragrant, you must try the authentic roasted lamb chops If you like Tibet, why not come to Shannan for a tour, it is a niche travel destination, you will not regret coming here

Yamdrok Lake, within its 675 square kilometers, houses 21 islands of various sizes. It is actually composed of four lakes (Yang Lake, Kongmu Lake, Zhen Lake, Bajiu Lake), resembling a branch of coral, hence also known as the 'Coral Lake'. ✅Inner and Outer Lake Tour: The Inner Lake circuit is about 100 kilometers, with some sections of the road in poor condition (takes 1 day to tour the lake), while the Outer Lake circuit is 260 kilometers long with better road conditions (takes 2 days to tour the lake) ✅Gangbala Mountain Pass: A classic viewing platform of Yang Lake, where you can overlook the S-bay of Yang Lake and gaze at the distant glaciers ✅Lurila Viewing Platform: Enjoy the panoramic view of Rito Temple and the distant snowscape ✅Rito Temple: Over 700 years old, it is a one-person temple located on the top of Ridong Island. Walking around the roof of Rito Temple offers a 360-degree lake view. About 5 kilometers from Rito Temple (down the road to the lakeside) is the best place to capture the reflection of Rito Temple ✅Sangding Temple: Over 300 years old, it is the only temple presided over by a female living Buddha ✅Yongbuduo Island: The only island in Yang Lake that can be reached by boat, also known as the most beautiful island in Yang Lake 📝Tips: 1️⃣There are many stone skewers for sale in the scenic area (about 20 yuan/skewer), but actually, there are many such colored stones by the lakeside (Picture 7) 🤣🤣 After buying a few skewers, I found that they will oxidize and turn black over time, so consider before buying 😄 2️⃣There are Tibetan mastiffs, yaks, and goats for photo ops at the viewing platforms in the scenic area, and these are charged (prices range from 10 to 30), so ask clearly before taking pictures (Picture 9) 3️⃣For self-driving tours, SUVs are recommended, as there are sections of the road that are 'gravel washboard' roads (Lurila and Rito Temple sections) 4️⃣If you bring a drone, Rito Temple is the best shooting location; about 5 kilometers from Rito Temple (down to the lakeside) is the best place to capture the reflection of Rito Temple 5️⃣Please clean up and take away any garbage generated when driving to the lakeside for fun 6️⃣In Langkazi County, to connect to the Inner Lake circuit, if not going to the Inner Lake, you can return directly to Lhasa, and to switch to the Outer Lake, you need to get a border pass. Langkazi County's Pumajiangtang Township borders Bhutan 🎫Ticket: 60 yuan/person 🚉Transportation Guide: It is about 100 kilometers and a 2.5-hour drive from Lhasa to Yang Lake

Visiting Lhasa in the off-season is really pleasant 🤜Yamdrok Lake🤛 Yamdrok Lake, one of the three holy lakes of Tibet, is the largest enclosed inland lake on the southern Tibetan Plateau, lying quietly like a sapphire among the mountains. 🤜One-day tour route🤛 Navigation: Yamdrok Lake Scenic Area. It's about a 2-hour drive from downtown Lhasa. A round trip from Lhasa by car in one day is very easy due to the good road conditions. There are multiple viewing platforms around Yamdrok Lake, with the five main ones listed. As the lake winds along the mountains, each viewing platform offers a different view. ⭕ Yajiang River Valley Viewing Platform (passed on the way to Viewing Platform No. 1 via navigation) Altitude: 4280 meters Cost: 10 RMB for a photo with a lamb, 20 RMB for a photo with a Tibetan mastiff or yak ⭕ Yamdrok Lake No. 1 Viewing Platform (main viewing platform) Altitude: 4998 meters Cost: 60 RMB per person (free in winter) ⭕ Yamdrok Lake No. 2 Viewing Platform (Langbuqi Viewing Platform) Location: About 3km from the main viewing platform Cost: 5 RMB sanitation fee The view is just as good as the main viewing platform ⭕ Yamdrok Lake No. 3, 4, 5 Viewing Platforms Cost: Free (including parking fee) All three platforms allow for close-up views of Yamdrok Lake, with No. 4 particularly recommended for its many seabirds, yak photo opportunities, and pristine scenery; No. 5 has facilities such as plank roads, sky ladders, and a sky realm. ‼️Important Notes‼️ To reach the Ludingla Viewing Platform and Rituo Temple, you have to travel 20km on a washboard road

Original camera micro-adjustment straight out From the moment you see Yamdrok Lake through the heavy mountains, you have to marvel, there is such a sacred and beautiful lake in the world, like a long sapphire, inlaid on the earth The 6-day and 5-night route reported is so tired I also watched the weather forecast in advance and it was clear The leader said that today's weather is the best day Hahaha, I have been happy for a long time in my heart Pay attention to high anti: the altitude here is relatively high, don't run, you can walk slowly Also adjust the breathing state, the ultraviolet rays are too strong, you must do a good job of sun protection

Yamdrok Lake, also known as Yang Lake, means 'jade lake' in Tibetan, is one of the three major sacred lakes in Tibet, like coral, so it is also called 'coral lake above'. Yang Lake is located in Langkazi County, Shannan City, Tibet, about 70 kilometers southwest of Lhasa, and is known as the three major sacred lakes in Tibet with Namtso and Mapang Yumco. It is the largest inland lake at the foot of the Himalayas, and the beauty of the lake and mountains is the best in southern Tibet. The lake is calm, a piece of emerald green, like a sapphire on the plateau of southern Tibet.

|Still hesitating where to go for summer travel? Come to Yamdrok Lake in Tibet. Yamdrok Lake Still hesitating where to go for summer travel? Come to Yamdrok Lake in Tibet The lake is the heart of the earth Crystal clear, reflecting the clouds in the sky The rolling mountains, stacked on the verdant grassland, those who come to Tibet, few do not go to see the lake Because they are water from the sky, symbolizing free souls and youth In the heat of summer The temperature in many tourist spots across the country does not drop The summer temperature in Tibet is suitable, if you want to escape the heat, why not come to Yamdrok Lake~ Only about Yamdrok Lake The beauty of Yamdrok Lake, in the mountains, in the snow peaks, in the clouds Mountains surround the lake, the continuous mountain range winds like a dragon Like silk, like a scroll, as if guiding you to embrace a broader world. In this world, the earth reflects the landscape like a mirror, with a high degree of purity Under the contrast of the blue sky and white clouds, it is like a dreamland, isolating the hustle and bustle of the world. The blue and clear water of Yamdrok Lake, under the contrast of the green mountains, appears particularly transparent, with the embellishment of the large eye clouds This scroll has more natural rhythm The must-see temple--Rito Temple It stands alone by the jade Yamdrok Lake, it is a secret place that 99% of tourists can't reach, you can have a 360° panoramic view of Yamdrok Lake, you can explore the daily life of ascetic monks, and you can experience the double blow of vision and spirit. The Rito Temple built on the top of the mountain is a viewing platform itself, Through the wooden ladder, you can climb to the top of the temple. Blue sky and blue lake, brown mountain and red temple, can be seen at a glance. Rito Temple is not a temple site, but a living temple, there is only one monk in the temple--Awang Pingcuo. His day and night persistence, daily chanting and practicing here, enduring this loneliness is his farthest practice in this life. A small island, a temple, constitutes a monk's long life. When you come to Yamdrok Lake, you need to know the temperature Spring (-10℃~5℃) Summer (1℃~13℃) Autumn (5℃~16℃) Winter (-6℃~8℃)2 Tourist season July, August, and September each year are suitable, The overall scenery is good for taking pictures, the air is humid, the temperature is suitable, and the lake is blue. 3 Suitable time to go: Watch the sunrise in the morning, plenty of time for photos and check-in. It is recommended to go in the morning, the weather is generally good in the morning, and the temperature difference is large after the sun sets in the evening. Precautions: Be sure to bring motion sickness medicine, the mountain road is rugged, there are many turns, people who are prone to motion sickness need to be prepared with motion sickness medicine. 2 Pay attention to taking pictures by the lake, there are marked or animal group photos, which are charged, the general charge is 10 yuan 3 The wind is strong by the lake, you need to bring thick clothes in summer, it is recommended to be a storm jacket 4 The scenic area speed limit is 30, control the speed