Yamzhog Yumco lake before rains

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

People have Tibet travel are always attracted by the beautiful holy lakes in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

Qinghai-Tibet Plateau

Yamzhog Yumco lake is one of the three sacred lakes in Tibetan area, located in Nangarze County of Lhoka Prefecture. Nangarze County is a semi-agricultural and semi-pastoral area.

Yamdrok Lake

And since animal husbandry overtakes agriculture, it is named "Yamzhog (meadowland on high mountains)". The Yamzhog Yumco Lake is blue and clear like a sapphire, hence its name of Yumco, meaning the turquoise lake.

Yamdrok Lake

At the best scenic spot, there is a rural team who offer yaks for tourists to take pictures at the cost of 10 yuan each time. A farmer can earn 100 yuan a day if his business is good.

Yamdrok Lake

As in the rainy season, farmers are not surprised to see rain coming down and drive their yaks back home.

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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