1. Namtso
Located in central Tibet, Namtso is the second largest lake in Tibet and the highest saltwater lake in the world. The lake is 4,718 meters above sea level and covers an area of 1,920 square kilometers. Located in the north of the Nianqing Tanggula Mountains, Namtso is a famous tourist attraction in Tibet, with a wide lake, clear and blue water, and surrounded by mountains. The scenery of Namtso Lake changes with the seasons and has a different beauty throughout the year. In summer, the lake is surrounded by green grass, wildflowers and rippling waters. In autumn, the leaves of the trees around the lake turn golden yellow, and the scenery is charming; In winter, the lake freezes and is covered in snow, creating a spectacular world of ice and snow.
2. Mount Sapu Sacred Mountain
Sapu Shenshan is located in Dingqing County, Changdu City, Tibet, with an altitude of 6,956 meters, and is the highest peak in the eastern section of the Nianqing Tanggula Mountains. Known as the "Secret Land of Tibet", Sapu Sacred Mountain is a snow-capped mountain full of mystery. The shape of the mountain is unique, in the shape of a golden bell, with steep peaks, thousands of walls, and snow cover all year round. There are many glaciers around the snow-capped mountains, such as Sap Glacier, Tongshen Glacier, etc., and there are large and small lakes distributed between the glaciers, such as Sap Lake, Pasongcuo, etc., the lake water is clear and the scenery is picturesque. Sapu Sacred Mountain is not just a snow-capped mountain, it is also a sacred place for the indigenous Tibetan religion of Bon. Bon is the oldest religion in Tibet, dating back thousands of years. In Bon, Mount Sapu is regarded as a sacred mountain and has a very important religious status. Every year, a large number of Bon devotees visit Mount Sap to worship and turn the mountain to pray for good luck, health, and blessings.
3. Meili Snow Mountain
Meili Snow Mountain is located in Yunnan, and it is an important part of the Hengduan Mountains. At 6,740 meters above sea level, the main peak of Meili Snow Mountain, Kawagebo Peak is the highest mountain in Yunnan Province and one of the four sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism. Meili Snow Mountain is known as the "God of Snow Mountains" and is a sacred place in the hearts of the Tibetan people. In Tibetan Buddhism, Meili Snow Mountain is the embodiment of the Bodhisattva, which has the effect of purifying the mind and driving away evil spirits. Therefore, Meili Snow Mountain attracts a large number of pilgrims and tourists to come to admire and explore. The Meili Snow Mountain area has a varied climate, with towering snow-capped peaks and overhanging glaciers, and spectacular scenery. The glacier here is a rare low-latitude, low-altitude monsoon oceanic modern glacier in the world, which has important scientific research value.
4. Zarkhan Salt Lake
Located in Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province, Zarkhan Salt Lake is the largest salt lake in China and one of the most famous inland salt lakes in the world. The Zarkhan Salt Lake is more than 160 kilometers long from east to west, 20-40 kilometers wide from north to south, with an area of 5,800 square kilometers and an altitude of 2,670 meters. Zarkhan Salt Lake is rich in resources, and the lake is rich in potassium, magnesium, lithium, boron and other mineral resources, among which potash resources are the most abundant, and it is the largest potash production base in China. The "Wanzhang Salt Bridge" on the salt lake is the longest salt bridge in China, with a total length of 32 kilometers, all paved with salt, which is extremely spectacular. Due to the high concentration of minerals in the salt lake, the water of the lake takes on a variety of colors, from cyan and green to red and purple. When illuminated by the sun, the surface of the lake sparkles, creating a unique "salt lake mirror" landscape that is breathtaking.
5. Yang Zhuo Yongcuo
Yangzhuo Yongcuo is located in Langkazi County, Shannan City, Tibet, and is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet. With an elevation of 4,441 meters above sea level and a total area of about 675 square kilometers, the lake is the largest inland lake in the northern foothills of the Himalayas. The shape of Yang Zhuo Yongcuo resembles a scorpion, so it is also called "Scorpion Lake". The lake has clear blue water and is surrounded by mountains for a picturesque view. The climate of Yangzhuo Yongcuo is changeable, and the surface of the lake is often shrouded in clouds and mist, giving people a mysterious and unpredictable feeling. In Tibetan Buddhism, Yang Zhuo Yongcuo is worshipped as a sacred lake and is the embodiment of a bodhisattva. Therefore, Yangzhuo Yongcuo has very important religious significance for the Tibetan people.
6. Chaka Salt Lake
Chaka Salt Lake is located in the territory of Chaka Town, Wulan County, Qinghai Province, which is a famous inland salt lake in China, which was formed from the movement of the earth's crust and the uplift of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The salt in the lake came from the sediments of the ancient oceans, and after a long geological change, the current salt lake was formed. Chaka Salt Lake is rich in resources, mainly mineral resources such as salt, miscanthus salt, potash, etc., and has high mining value. The most striking feature of Chaka Salt Lake is the salt crystals in the lake, which form a unique landscape such as salt flowers, salt bridges, etc. On a clear day, the surface of the lake is calm, reflecting the reflection of the sky, like a giant mirror, known as the "mirror of the sky", and is a great place for tourists to take pictures.
7. Qiangshan Meadow
The Qilian Mountain Grassland is located in Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, and is part of the Qilian Mountains. The Qilian Mountains grassland covers a total area of about 24,000 square kilometers and is between 2,000 and 4,000 meters above sea level. The Qilian Mountain grassland has a cool climate and abundant water and grass, and is one of the important pastoral areas in Qinghai Province. Here, you can enjoy vast grasslands, rolling mountains, and crystal clear rivers. There are a large number of wild animals living in the grassland, such as Tibetan antelope, wild ass, Tibetan antelope, red deer, etc., as well as a large number of rare birds, such as black-necked cranes, Tibetan snowcocks, etc. In the summer of the Qilian Mountain grassland, the blue sky and white clouds, the green grass is like grass, the flowers are blooming, and the scenery is pleasant.
8. Gongga Snow Mountain
Gongga Snow Mountain is located in Luding County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, and is the main peak of Daxue Mountain in the Hengduan Mountains, with an altitude of 7,556 meters, and is known as the "King of Shu Mountain". Gongga Snow Mountain is the highest mountain in Sichuan Province and one of the most famous peaks in Sichuan Province. Gongga Snow Mountain is located in the transition zone from the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to the Sichuan Basin, with a changeable climate, towering snow peaks and overhanging glaciers. Due to the high altitude, the climate in the Gonggar Snow Mountain area is very cold, with perennial snow and glaciers. Gongga Snow Mountain is a destination for explorers and mountaineering enthusiasts. There are many hiking trails around the mountain, attracting mountaineers from all over the world.
9. Qinghai Lake
Located in the northeastern part of Qinghai Province, Qinghai Lake is the largest inland lake in China and the largest saltwater lake in China. The lake is 3,196 meters above sea level and covers an area of 4,583 square kilometers. Qinghai Lake is located on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, surrounded by Qilian Mountain, Riyue Mountain and other mountain ranges, constituting a magnificent plateau lake landscape. The climate of Qinghai Lake belongs to the plateau climate, with four distinct seasons, cool summers and cold winters. Qinghai Lake's water source mainly depends on surface runoff and groundwater, and the lake water is clear with a salinity of 1.24%, which is a typical saltwater lake. Qinghai Lake has a rich and diverse ecosystem, with a large number of waterfowl, bird resources and other wild animals. With the development of tourism, Qinghai Lake has gradually become one of the most important tourist destinations in Qinghai Province.
10. Nanga Bhava
Located at the junction of Milin County and Medog County in Nyingchi City, Tibet, Nanga Bhava Peak is the highest peak at the eastern end of the Himalayas, with an altitude of 7,782 meters. Nanga Bhava is known as the "Father of Tibetan Mountains" because of its huge triangular peak body and steep cliffs. The climate of Nanga Bhava is changeable, and the summit is covered with snow and mist all year round, making the peak particularly mysterious. The steep slope of Nanga Bhava makes it one of the most challenging tasks in the world of mountaineering.
11. Hoh Xili
Located in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province, Hoh Xil is a nature reserve on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, straddling Tibet and Qinghai provinces. With an area of about 4.5 million hectares, Hoh Xil is one of the largest uninhabited areas in China and one of the World Natural Heritage Sites. With an average altitude of more than 4,600 meters, Hoh Xil has a cold, arid climate, sparse vegetation and fragile ecological environment. It is rich in wildlife resources, such as Tibetan antelope, wild yak, Tibetan wild ass, snow leopard, Tibetan fox, etc. These animals thrive freely in this vast no-man's land. There are many lakes in the Hoh Xil area, such as Ngoling Lake, Zhaling Lake, Zhuo Nai Lake, etc., which are not only important wetlands on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, but also the habitat of many rare birds. Every summer, tens of thousands of birds breed here, bringing life to this wilderness.
12. Brahmaputra Grand Canyon
The Brahmaputra Grand Canyon is one of the deepest canyons on Earth, located in Milin County and Medog County of Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region. The Brahmaputra Grand Canyon is 504.6 kilometers long, with a maximum depth of 6,009 meters and an average depth of 2,268 meters, far exceeding the Grand Canyon of Colorado in the United States (2,133 meters deep) and the Colca Canyon in Peru (3,203 meters deep). The formation of the Brahmaputra Grand Canyon is closely related to the tectonic movement of the Himalayas. Due to the collision of the Indian plate with the Eurasian plate, a huge force was generated, which caused the Himalayas to be strongly uplifted, and at the same time, huge faults were created to form the Brahmaputra Grand Canyon. The landscape of the Brahmaputra Grand Canyon area is very complex and varied, including high mountains, deep valleys, canyons, waterfalls, rivers, etc., and the scenery is extremely spectacular.
13. Kailash
Kailash is located in Pulan County, Ali Prefecture, Tibet, and is the main peak of the Gangdis Mountains, with an altitude of 6,656 meters. Kailash is a sacred place for many religions such as Tibetan Buddhism, Bon, Hinduism and Jainism, and is known as the "King of the Sacred Mountain". Kailash has a unique shape, with a towering mountain that resembles a huge pyramid with perennial snow at the summit and a strange glow in the sun. Kailash is surrounded by dozens of peaks over 6,000 meters above sea level, which together form a spectacular landscape. Kailash is a paradise for pilgrims and explorers. Thousands of pilgrims come here every year to circumvent the sacred mountain to pray for good luck, health, and blessings. The road to the mountain is rugged and bumpy, the whole journey is about 50 kilometers, and it takes 2-3 days to complete. In addition, Kailash is a place of challenge for mountaineers from all over the world.
14. Mount Everest
Mount Everest, located on the border between China and Nepal, is the highest peak in the world, with an altitude of 8,848.86 meters. Mount Everest is located in the middle of the Himalayas, at the junction of Dingri County, Shigatse City, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, and Solu Kunbu County, in eastern Nepal. Mount Everest is pyramid-shaped, with the northern slope on the Tibetan side of China and the southern slope on the Nepalese side. The summit of Mount Everest is covered with snow and ice that does not melt all year round, and the height of the snow line is 5800-6200 meters on the north slope and 5500-6100 meters on the south slope. Known as the "top of the world", Mount Everest is the pinnacle that explorers and mountaineers aspire to. Since the beginning of the 20th century, numerous expeditions and mountaineers have challenged the summit of Mount Everest.
15. Serincuo
Located in Shenzha County and Bangor County of Nagqu City, Tibet, Serinco is the second largest lake in Tibet and the third largest saltwater lake in China. The lake is 4,530 meters above sea level and covers an area of 2,391 square kilometers. Serinco is a saltwater lake with clear and transparent water, a vast lake surface and magnificent scenery. The lake is surrounded by numerous rivers, swamps and wetlands, and is one of the most important wetland ecosystems in Tibet. There are a large number of fish resources in Serinco Lake, such as Tibetan bowfish, schizophrenia, etc., which attract a large number of waterfowl and birds to inhabit and breed here. Serinco is a saltwater lake with clear and transparent water, a vast lake surface and magnificent scenery. The lake is surrounded by numerous rivers, swamps and wetlands, and is one of the most important wetland ecosystems in Tibet.
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