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Yamdrok Yumtso One-Day Tour of the Holy Lake in Shannan, Tibet

Yamdrok Yumtso, located in Gonggar County and Langkazi County of Shannan City, Tibet Autonomous Region, is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet along with Namtso and Mapam Yumtso. It takes about 3 hours by car from Lhasa, with many mountain roads, making it not suitable for those who are afraid of heights to drive themselves. It is very convenient to rent a car or join a tour group in Lhasa. The local altitude is about 4500 meters above sea level, so it is recommended to acclimate in Lhasa for a day or two before going. You can see it on Provincial Road 307, winding like a blue ribbon between the canyons. The unique pure and jade-like beauty of the plateau lake. Following the tour group, we only went to viewing platforms 1-3, but fortunately, there were few people during the off-season. At least we didn't have to queue up to take photos with the stone tablet. The last viewing platform, No. 3, is by the lake, where you can get close to the water and experience the icy and clear holy lake water. It is really crystal clear, and the lake surface sparkles under the sunlight, very beautiful. It is best to choose good weather to visit Yamdrok Lake. Rainy days can be disappointing, so it is best to go on a cloudy or sunny day.
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Posted: Jul 2, 2024
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