Namtso-the holy lake where the heaven lies.

July,28 2016 BY Master Catherine Jigme 0 COMMENTS

Long lens on the Namtso Lake

The Namtso Lake, one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, is perched near the Dangxiong County in the middle of the Tibet Autonomous Region. Standing 4,710 meters above the sea level, it is the highest salt water lake in the world. Compared to this rigid description on the Internet, you can find its attractiveness when you touch it in person.

It is not an easy way going to Namtso. Still carrying a bit altitude sickness left over from staying in Lhasa for only one day, I started to feel the altitude rising meter by meter as the SUV climbed upward along the mountainous road.

Two hours later, we arrived at the destination. The moment the well-known Namtso Lake came to my eyes all my fatigue was offset by the magnificent scenery in front of my eyes.

Blue as saphire, it is like a reflection of the sky, seen from afar. They join each other in the distance. White clouds add radiance to the scenery. The local folk song describes it as a piece of blue Khada, a piece of white silk used to greet friends, representing propitiousness.

White yaks by the Namtso Lake

As I walked toward the lakeside, I felt myself sublimed. One of the reasons is the thin air, which made me hard to breathe. The other reason is obliviously the breathtaking lake view.

Seen from near to far, the water turns from blue to bluer as if it has vanished from your sight.

Suddenly, a funny idea struck me. I lay down by the lake, enjoying the sunshine shining straight on my face and listening to the water rippling against the stone-paved bank , as if I was laying by the seaside.

I have been to many beaches, but they are all different from the Namtso Lake. If the sea is likened to a man, using a masculinity to shatter all your worries, then the Namtso Lake is a woman, listening to your secret talks and soothing you from inside.

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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