Yamdrok Lake

⛳️ Yamdrok Lake 🏝 The dreamlike blue waters, under the gentle caress of the sun, transform into layers of rich and enchanting colors. Sometimes deep and profound blue, sometimes light and refreshing blue, as if it is the most lively palette in the hands of nature. It lies quietly on the land of southern Tibet, like a dazzling sapphire, exuding endless charm. 🏝 In the hearts of Tibetans, it is regarded as 'the turquoise earrings scattered by a goddess', a romantic and poetic description that further highlights its sacred status and unique charm in people's hearts. 🏝 Whether it is the first ray of morning sunlight sprinkling on the lake surface, or the glittering waves under the evening afterglow, Yamdrok Lake can always show a different style, making everyone who has the fortune to witness it intoxicated, marveling at the natural wonder. This beauty is not just a visual feast, but also a shock and emotion that strikes deep into the soul. For instance, when the sunlight at a certain angle just penetrates the clouds and shines on the lake surface, the instant sparkle and the velvet-like blue make one feel as if they are in a fairyland. Or in the quiet afternoon, with a gentle breeze, the ripples on the lake interweave with the rich blues to form a stunningly beautiful picture.

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.

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.

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 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.

Yamdrok Lake, located in Renbu County, Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, with an altitude of about 4400 meters, is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Tibet and one of the popular tourist spots. It is known as the "Pearl of Eastern Tibet" and "Plateau Pearl". With its beautiful natural scenery and profound religious and cultural heritage, it attracts countless tourists to explore. Yamdrok Lake is located in a valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The lake is as calm as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding snow-capped mountains and lush grasslands. The mountains around the lake are undulating, the peaks are towering into the clouds, coupled with the floating white clouds on the lake and the clear blue sky, the scenery is picturesque and breathtaking. The surrounding area of the lake is a vast grassland with lush green grass, rich vegetation and wildlife, and a long-established nomadic settlement. The lake is clear and the water is pure, not only is it an ideal habitat for animals and plants, but also a great place for people to enjoy the scenery and relax. Free viewing platform: 🏞1: Langbuqi viewing platform, go down around the toll viewing platform will see Langbuqi viewing platform, a car charges 5 yuan parking fee, no tickets. Here you can take a high-altitude view of the lake, there is a brick wall next to it that you can stand on to take pictures, and there is a Hada wall down the road, and you can also take pictures with yaks. 🏞2: Yamdrok Lake parking lot (can navigate to the Laba Dunzhu shop in the lake scenic area), free admission, parking is also free, you can overlook a large area of the lake from a high place, you can also take long-focus shots of the snow-capped mountains, and you can take pictures of the road car on the side of the road. 🏞3: Yamdrok Lake No. 4 viewing platform (navigate to the Cool Tour Starry Sky Car Camping Ground), also free of parking fees, there are many seabirds here, and you can also take pictures with yaks, and there is a 318 self-driving sign (10 yuan for photos). There is also a bench to sit on and take a back view. ✍Suggestions: 1.     Yamdrok Lake, the average altitude of the lake is 4441 meters, the temperature difference in high-altitude areas is large, and the ultraviolet rays are strong. It is recommended to prepare for warmth and sun protection in advance, and you can also bring some dry food. The oxygen content in the lake is low, you can bring oxygen bottles for emergencies. 2.     You need to apply for a border defense certificate in advance to go to Yamdrok Lake 3.     Choose a good weather to go to Yamdrok Lake, the light may be a bit dazzling, remember to bring sunglasses. If the weather is bad, the scenery will be gray 4.     Taking pictures of yaks, sheep, and Tibetan mastiffs may be charged. You may encounter wild animals on the road, remember to take pictures from a distance. Yamdrok Lake

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

Solo Adventure in Tibet for 8 Days and 7 Nights!! Let me tell you some hard truths! We went during the May Day holiday last year, and played around in Tibet for about 8 days, so I guess you could say we're experienced. I want to share the whole process and the things to pay attention to, so you can decide for yourself whether to travel to Tibet! 1. I recommend joining a tour group! Because Tibet is so vast, and the attractions are very scattered, the road conditions are not that great either. If you drive yourself, the pressure is too much. (At that time, our driver drove hundreds of kilometers every day without rest). We joined a local tour, and started our Tibet group tour on the second day after arrival. Don't look down on group tours; we joined a small group of about 8 people, all of the same age, and got along very well over 6 days. Moreover, the driver was very experienced and could handle many emergencies with ease. He also took photos for us, took us to less-known photo spots, and the vehicle was equipped with medical oxygen tanks, which made me and my family feel very safe throughout the trip. 2. You must bring warm clothes, woolen hats, and sunglasses!! Because the temperature difference between day and night in Tibet is huge, especially when going to higher altitudes. There's still snow on the mountains, and in the morning and evening, it's only a few degrees, so you need to wear down jackets! Being at a high altitude, it's easy to get altitude sickness! Don't catch a cold! It can make you feel very uncomfortable! Don't be overly optimistic. 3. You can bring cosmetics as you see fit, but you must bring enough hydrating face masks! I brought 8 pieces! I used one every day because it's really dry there. 4. For your first trip to Tibet, I recommend taking the green train🚞! It allows your body to slowly acclimatize to the high altitude, reducing the chances of altitude sickness. Oxygen is diffused on the train, so there's no need to be too anxious. The train will pass through Tanggula Mountain (altitude 5231m), where many people get altitude sickness. If you feel unwell, you can communicate with the train conductor in advance, and he will provide you with an oxygen tube connected to the train's oxygen supply. It generally relieves a lot of the symptoms. 5. Be sure to prepare common medicines and snacks. Cold medicine, motion sickness medicine, anti-diarrheal medicine, vitamins, Red Bull, Snickers, digestive tablets, oximeters, thermometers (only for check-in luggage). If you experience severe altitude sickness, you must go to the hospital to get checked out. Don't tough it out!! It's very important! Specific itinerary: D1: Lhasa - Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon - Namcha Barwa Peak (sunset) - Sosong Village D2: Sosong Village - Namcha Barwa Peak (sunrise) - Dagze Canyon - Gongdelin Prairie - Zedang D3: Zedang - Gangbala Mountain - Yamdrok Lake - Karola Glacier - Manla Reservoir - Shigatse D4: Shigatse - Dingri - Gyatso La Pass - Mount Everest D5: Mount Everest - Gawula Pass - Dingri - Shigatse D6: Shigatse - Nimu Prairie - Damxung - Northern Tibet Prairie - Nagqu La Pass - Namtso - Tashi Peninsula - Lhasa That's all I can think of for now. If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment below, and I'll reply when I see it. I wish everyone a smooth trip!😁

|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

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.

Enjoy the warm sun, watch the snow-capped mountains, encounter blue ice, those who know how to play are checking in Tibet in winter. Precautions for traveling in Tibet 1 Try not to wash your hair or take a bath for the first two days after arriving in Lhasa. 2 Maintain a good mentality and do not exercise vigorously. 3 The temperature difference between morning and evening is very large, be sure to keep warm and don't catch a cold. 4 In terms of diet, eat more easily digestible food and do not smoke or drink. 5 If time permits, you can play in Lhasa city for two or three days first, and go to other attractions after your body adapts. √How to play in Tibet in winter? Watch the Potala Palace sunset: On the hillside across the Lhasa River, take beautiful photos. Go to the sweet tea house: In the alleys of Lhasa's old streets, drink sweet tea and eat Tibetan noodles. Stay in Suosong Village: Watch the sunrise of Namjagbarwa Peak and start a whole year of luck. Go to Everest Base Camp: Feel the magnificence of the top of the world, watch the flag clouds and the starry sky. Check in Yamdrok Lake: The holy lake that heals the soul, in the deep winter, you can also see the dreamy blue ice. See the frozen Namtso: The continuous snow-capped mountains and Tiffany blue lake water reflect each other, like poetry and painting. Route recommendation-8-day panoramic tour: D1: Lhasa→Potala Palace→Jokhang Temple→Stay in Lhasa D2: Lhasa→Mila Mountain Pass→Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon→Stay in Suosong Village. D3: Suosong Village→Namjagbarwa Peak→Gongdelin Grassland→Changzhu Temple→Stay in Zedang. D4: Zedang→Yamdrok Lake→Karola Glacier→Manla Reservoir→Stay in Shigatse. D5: Shigatse→Jiacuola Mountain Pass→Everest Base Camp→Stay in Everest Hotel. D6: Everest→Gawula Mountain Pass→Nimu Grassland→Stay in Damxung. D7: Damxung→Tibetan Northern Grassland→Namtso→Zaxi Peninsula→Lhasa. D8: Sleep until you wake up naturally→Send to the airport/station→End of the trip. Highlights of the trip The cost includes: car fare + accommodation + tickets + high insurance, worry-free and labor-saving Pure play small group: 8 people capped, strictly selected regular operating travel cars, priority matching with peers. Comfortable accommodation: Selected local quality hotels, Lhasa 5 stars + Suosong Village viewing room + Everest private bathroom homestay, guarantee sleep quality. Authentic food: Linzhi stone pot chicken + Damxung yak meat hot pot + Everest small hot pot. Gifts: Lhasa Tibetan costume photo, mineral water, handheld oxygen bottle Special experience: Prayer flags, drone aerial photography, Get Namjagbarwa Peak atmosphere big picture.