Description

located in 90 kilometers east of the Gyantse and 100 kilometers southwest of Lhasa, Yamdrok Lake is connected with the Yarlung Tsangpo River.it is said that the Yamdrok Lake is the incarnation of the goddess.

Yamdrok Lake which means “the jade lake in the upper pastureland” or “Swan Lake” in Tibetan is an out flowing lake. With over 72 km (45 miles) long, the lake is surrounded by many snow-capped mountains. It enjoys equal fame with Lake Namtso in North Tibet and Lake Mapam Yumco in Ali, and these three lakes are called “Three Holy Lakes” in Tibetan Plateau.

There are about 10 islands in the lake, the largest one can inhabit about 5 families and the smallest one is only 100 square meters.

It is said that devout Buddhists make a circuit of the lake to show their devotion, and it takes a month for people round the lake by riding horse. That means they have been to Lhasa to go on a pilgrimage. And if the Buddhist does so, the Buddhism will bless him for 1 year. It is said that Yamdrok Lake is also called” holy lake”, since it can help the Dalai Lama to find the reincarnation.

Yamdrok Lake