Looking for tourist attractions along the way from Lhasa to Shigatse - Yamdrok Lake?

Yamdrok Yumcuo is less than 100 kilometers away from Lhasa. Together with Namtso and Manasarovar Yumcuo, it is known as the three holy lakes in Tibet. It is the largest inland lake at the northern foot of the Himalayas. It has the most beautiful lakes and mountains. Absolutely hidden in the south. Yamdrok Yumcuo, which means "jasper lake" in Tibetan, is located between Langkazi County and Gonggar County in the Shannan region of Tibet. The lake covers an area of ??638 square kilometers, has an altitude of 4441 meters, and a shoreline of 250 kilometers. There are many branches in Yanghu Lake, which are shaped like coral branches. The lake water is bright blue and reflects the sky. The scenery is rich and beautiful, integrating snow-capped mountains, glaciers, islands, pastures, farms and hot springs.

The shores of Yanghu Lake are excellent pastures, home to many herds and wild animals and plants. There are snow pigs on the surrounding mountains at an altitude of 5,000 meters, and wild sheep and foxes are occasionally encountered on the grassy beaches. In addition, Yanghu Lake also has the largest artificial breeding fishery in Tibet, which mainly breeds plateau schizothorax and plateau naked carp. There are 21 large and small islands in the lake. Various migratory birds live on the islands, making it the largest waterbird habitat in Tibet. There are three major snow peaks in the west of the lake, including Ningjin Kangsha Peak. This peak is 7,206 meters high and is the most important sacred mountain in the Houzang region and one of the four traditional sacred mountains in Tibet. In addition, Yanghu Power Station, the highest pumped storage power station in the world, is located here.

In addition, people worship Yamdrok Yumcuo more because they regard her as Yamdrok Yumcuo Daqinmu, that is, the Lord of the Great Lake of Yamdrok Yumcuo, Dorje Gejizo, the Lord of Vajra Obstacles. The female protector of Tibetan areas. Therefore, Yamdrok Yongcuo is not only the incarnation of the Dragon Girl, but also the residence of the female protector, and has multiple functions and divine powers.

Going from Lhasa to Yamdrok Lake: Due to the opening of the new road from Lhasa to Shigatse, the shuttle bus on the old road (Lhasa via Yangtze and Gyantse to Shigatse) has been stopped, so I want to visit Yangtze Lake. Only a chartered car is available.