What are the three holy lakes in Tibet? Introduction to the Three Sacred Lakes in Tibet

Many people may not be familiar with the Sansheng Lake in Tibet. After all, only friends who love and like Tibet will truly know and understand the Holy Lake. These civilized lakes that have been passed down for thousands of years have brought too much faith and charm to the world. Let’s introduce it in detail below.

Tibet’s Holy Lakes:

Mayongcuo, Namtso, Yangzhuoyongcuo

Mayongcuo: The Invincible Jasper Lake

Best viewing time: July-September.

Mayongcuo is located 35 kilometers east of Pulan County, Ngari Prefecture, Tibet and south of Kailash Fengqi. Mayongcuo means "eternal undefeated jasper lake" in Tibetan. It is a sacred lake recognized by many religions in the world and one of the most famous lakes in Asia and even the world. Standing on the top of the mountain, facing the holy lake and overlooking the snow-capped mountains, time seems to have stopped and my heart is as calm as water.

Namtso: Tianhu Lake

Best viewing time: Traveling to Namtso must be during the rainy season from June to September every year. From October to November, Namtso will be impassable due to heavy snow. The weather from January to May is cold and dry, making it unsuitable to enter the Tibetan Plateau.

Namtso is located between Damxung County and Nagqu Bangor County in Lhasa. It means "Sky Lake" in Tibetan. It is the second largest saltwater lake in China and the highest saltwater lake in the world. According to legend, every year in the Year of the Sheep, Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Buddhists gather in Namtso to set up altars and hold large-scale Dharma gatherings. At this time, going to the lake to worship and recite sutras once is better than going to the lake to recite sutras 100,000 times. The blessings will be immeasurable.

Yang Zhuoyongcuo: Swan Lake

Best viewing time: June-August: Shannan has four distinct seasons, with the highest temperature around 20 degrees Celsius from June-August, which is relatively suitable for tourism.

Yang Yongcuo is located in Langkazi County, Shannan Prefecture, Tibet. It means "Swan Lake" in Tibetan. It is a low-concentration saltwater lake and an important habitat for birds such as swans, ospreys and Bantu magpies. Yangzhuoyongcuo is the largest inland lake at the northern foot of the Himalayas. It has beautiful lakes and mountains, ranking first in southern Tibet.