Namtso Lake becomes a tourist hit during Shoton Festival

August,02 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

Namtso Lake, one of Tibet's three holy lakes, becomes a great tourist hit during Shoton Festival which will last from August 29 to Sept 5, 2011. Namtso means "heavenly lake" in Tibetan. It is 4,718 meters above sea level and its surface area is 1,940 sq kilometers. It is the highest altitude salt lake in the world and the head of the three biggest sacred lakes in Tibet.

In Tibetan Buddhism, the Namtso Lake is a famous holy land. It is said that in the Year of Sheep if any traveler circulates the lake and Tashi Island once and Tuechun Island 12 times, they can acquire merits and virtues. It will be a blessing for good health and a happy life for their family.

About the Author - Master Catherine Jigme

With exceptional passion and outstanding leadership, Mrs. Catherine has dedicated herself to Tibet inbound tourism and China tour for 15 years. As one of the handful females who see great potential of Chinese inbound tourism, Catherine has made great contribution to promoting Tibet tourism and enhancing the employment of Tibetans and prosperity of local Tibetan community.

Over the years, she travelled overseas with Tibet Tourism Bureau many times to promote Tibet tourism. Currently, Catherine works as the marketing director of Tibet Vista, an opinion leader behind the whole team of Tibet Vista.

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