The Unreal Blue Sanctuary: Blue Lake

Location: Inside Mount Cook National Park, South Island, New Zealand, near the Tasman Glacier viewing area Transportation: A 10-minute walk from the Tasman Glacier parking lot Personal Experience: The blue of Blue Lake is a quiet kind of blue, as if the sky has been carefully tucked away in the water. The lake itself is not large, but it is perfectly surrounded by slopes and vegetation, giving it the feeling of a hidden gem. Standing by the shore, the water is so clear that you can see the pebbles at the bottom, with colors shifting between deep blue and emerald green depending on the sunlight and shadows of the clouds. There are no noisy crowds here, only occasional bird calls and the sound of the wind, making you instinctively slow your breathing and quietly watch the gentle ripples on the surface. While it may not be as grand and awe-inspiring as the glacial lakes, it possesses a tender charm that makes you reluctant to leave—a place that lingers in your heart for a long time.