It is 50 km far from Tsedang Yumtso, meaning dark blue lake looks like jasper, located in Nhagartse County a rout to Gyantse. With an altitude of 4480 meters and a coverage of 638 square kilometers, its shore is as long as 250 kilometers. The lake is about 30-40 meters deep, even 60 meters for the deepest. Yamdroyumtso is one of four holy lakes in Tibet. There are many kinds of fish, so it enjoys the famous Tibetan fish store house. In addition, there are great quantity of birds such as wild duck, goose etc. Covering an area of about 10 million Mu, it is one of famous grassland in Tibet. The dry meat along the lake area is known widely for its taste. The mushroom here is also very delicious. It is worth tasting. Viewing from the Gampala Pass with an altitude of 4794 meters, the lake seems to be scorpion shaped. You will enjoy the best view of plateau lake.
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