Namtso, A celestial lake of ethereal beauty and purity

Nagqu Prefecture, Bangoin County, Lhasa City, Dangxiong County, and Nam Co Nature Reserve in Tibet Autonomous Region, China

Namtso Lake has a very beautiful scenery

temple and daoist temple

Introduction

Namco Lake is the third largest saltwater lake in China and the one with the highest altitude in the world. It is considered a holy place for pilgrims. Since ancient times, there has been a continuous flow of worshippers, and the five islands in the lake are believed to be incarnations of the Five Dhyani Buddhas, considered a must-visit for many devout followers. Every year during the Tibetan Year of the Sheep, various Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and Dharma protectors will hold grand ceremonies at Namco Lake, and believers will go on a pilgrimage around the lake.

Address

Nagqu Prefecture, Bangoin County, Lhasa City, Dangxiong County, and Nam Co Nature Reserve in Tibet Autonomous Region, China

Opening hours

All day (Monday-Sunday from January 1st to December 31st)

Transportation

It is recommended to rent a car; taking public transportation requires traveling to Dangxiong County first and then renting a car to Namtso, which can be troublesome and time-consuming.

Phone 0891-6110123;0891-6113601;0891-6112759