Yamdrok Lake

山南羊卓雍措

Tibet, Shannan★ 4.7·29.6783°N, 91.9709°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

Duration

Half day

Rating

4.7 / 5.0

About Yamdrok Lake

A scenic mountain area in Shannan, Tibet, featuring dramatic peaks, forested trails, and panoramic views. • One of Tibet's three holy lakes: a vast winding turquoise lake dotted with islands. • Panoramic pass viewpoint (Gangba...

Highlights

• One of Tibet's three holy lakes: a vast winding turquoise lake dotted with islands. • Panoramic pass viewpoint (Gangbala).

Suggested Route

Drive over Gangbala Pass, stop at several shoreline viewpoints and a lakeside walk; allow half a day (about 2 h from Lhasa).

Food & Lodging

Shannan city offers Tibetan food; Lhasa or Shannan hotels.

Facilities

Parking at viewpoints, restrooms and tent cafes; high altitude.

Travel Tips

1、有高血压或是哮喘病的病人不适合去西藏旅行。由于西藏的海拔较高，很多人都会得高山病。到达西藏之后，要慢慢地走，少说话，保证充足的睡眠时间。此外，夏天去的话，由于昼夜温差大，最好是带几件上衣过去。当地的阳光比较强烈，帽子、太阳镜都是必不可少的物品。2、高原反应可能会给旅行带来一些困扰，提醒初入高原的你，要保证睡眠质量，常喝水，多吃水果，切勿吸烟以及剧烈运动。正常饮食而非暴饮暴食，以免增加肠胃负担。