Why are there no people fishing in so many lakes in Tibet?

Fishing can be said to be a hobby of many men. There are fishing enthusiasts in many parts of the country, such as ponds, reservoirs, rivers and beaches. As long as there are fish, there will be fishermen. However, why does such an ordinary fishing behavior arouse the anger of local people in Tibet?

This depends on understanding Tibetan customs and beliefs. After understanding them, I promise that no matter how much I like fishing, I will never go fishing by the lake in Tibet again!

In the eyes of many people who have never been to Tibet, Tibet is a plateau snow-capped mountain and a desolate and barren land. In fact, this is completely wrong. Tibet is called the "Water Tower of Asia", and there are many rivers and lakes here. If you open your eyes to God, you will find that the most striking and widely distributed blue lagoon is in the vast land of Tibet.

So how many lakes are there in Tibet? The answer is that there are more than 1500 plateau lakes in Tibet, 80% of which are located in Qiangtang no man's land, covering an area of 25,400 square kilometers, with a storage capacity of 5 182 billion cubic meters, including fresh water/kloc-0.035 billion cubic meters. There are 6 12 lakes with an area of more than one square kilometer in Tibet, including 345 lakes with an area of more than 50 square kilometers, and the number of large and small lakes exceeds 1500, not counting the lakes belonging to other provinces on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

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Most lakes in Tibet belong to internal flow lakes. What do you mean? In other words, these lakes are like huge water storage tanks, constantly accepting external rivers. These lakes are mainly formed by the water melted by glaciers, and the water itself can only take away the water in the objects through evaporation. In this way, over time, the mineral content in the lake will be higher and higher, and eventually it will become a saltwater lake.

Namtso, Selinchuo and Zhari Namtso, which we are familiar with, all belong to this kind of inflow lake. Only a few lakes in Tibet belong to outflow, such as Basongcuo and Ranwu Lake, which we are familiar with, are connected with the surrounding water system and have stable water sources and water supplies, so they are all fresh water.

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The three most famous holy lakes in Tibet are Namtso, Yang Zhuo Yongcuo and Mabang Yongcuo, among which Namtso is a saltwater lake, Mabang Yongcuo is a freshwater lake and Yang Zhuo Yongcuo is a saltwater lake.

There are so many lakes in Tibet that there are naturally many fish. How many fish are there?

It is said that where there is water, there are fish. There are many rivers and lakes in Tibet, and there are countless fish. In addition to carp, catfish and loach, there are also naked carp, black spotted fish, bearded fish, Schizothorax Lhasa, Schizothorax Lhasa, Schizothorax megadentatus, Schizothorax heterodentatus and plateau loach.

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Most plateau lakes in Tibet are formed by melting water from glaciers and snow-capped mountains. The temperature of lakes is extremely low, and most of them are salt lakes, so the growth of fish is extremely slow. Even so, there are still many kinds of fish in Tibetan lakes. I once heard an interesting story from a Tibetan friend. The forklift truck working by the lake was originally intended to shovel some water in the lake. Unexpectedly, the shovel came down and it was full of fish. This is by no means fabrication. There are many fish in the lakes in Tibet.

As the saying goes, clear water means no fish. This sentence does not apply in Tibet. The lakes in Tibet are very clear, and you can see a few meters underwater. You can clearly see the fish swimming in the water. For example, Yang Zhuo Yongcuo, one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet, is a natural fish bank. There are many rumors that there are more than 800 million Jin of fish in Yanghu Lake. According to the population of China, there are more than one catty of fish in Yanghu Lake. This figure can't be verified, but it does show that there are really many people in Yanghu. Every summer, fish will flock to shallow water to lay eggs, almost reaching into the water and catching a few fish at will.

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Then the question is, there are so many fish in Tibet, why can't we see Tibetans fishing? Even fishing can only be done by people who live in Junba village in the lower reaches of Lhasa River.

The root causes are as follows:

1, which is related to local cultural beliefs.

People in Tibetan areas generally don't eat fish. Since ancient times, people in Xizang has attributed fish to gods, so people in Tibetan areas generally don't eat fish, which has a very important relationship with their beliefs. There is also a saying that fish is "Lu", and offending "Lu" in Tibet will bring disaster, so it is even more afraid to eat fish or fish, so Tibetans have never had the habit of eating fish since ancient times.

In addition, although there are more than 1500 lakes in Tibet, most of them are located in no man's land far from living areas. Fishing in the living area, local people must stop when they see it, and lakes in tourist attractions can't fish. Sansheng Lake (Namtso, Yang Zhuo Yongcuo, Ma Bangyong Cuo) is a sacred place, and the consequences of fishing here are unimaginable. The rest are Shenhuan Lake, Water Buried Lake and Water Buried Lake.

2. Tibetan compatriots don't eat fish and have the custom of water burial.

As we all know, Tibetan Buddhism has eight burial methods: celestial burial, cremation, water burial, tree burial, tower burial, earth burial, wind burial and wood burial, and water burial is one of them.

Regarding water burial, Tibetans believe that people will ascend to heaven and be reincarnated after death. They will throw the bodies of the dead people into the water-buried lake and let the fish in the lake eat the bodies, so that the reincarnated people can achieve the meaning of reincarnation.

Therefore, fishing and fishing are not allowed in Tibet, let alone eating fish, because eating fish means eating your ancestors. Think about who dares to eat?

There is a saying among Tibetans that fish can lay thousands of eggs, and killing a fish is equivalent to killing thousands of lives, so it is forbidden to kill without eating fish. After Buddhism was introduced into Tibet, the concept of not killing animals was strengthened. Under the concept of suffering sentient beings in Tibetan Buddhism, Tibetan fish has become a ferry for the dead.

This custom of not killing or eating fish is also related to Yang Zhuo Yongcuo Lake. Yang Zhuo Yongcuo is a sacred lake in the hearts of Tibetans, and it has a sacred position in the hearts of Tibetans. Devoted believers go around the lake once a year, which is equivalent to a pilgrimage to Lhasa.

In such a holy land, it is somewhat inappropriate to set up a fishing rod to fish. Besides, there is a water burial here. Imagine that fish that feed on dead bodies will have psychological shadows when fishing.

3. Local protection of fish

Fish production in plateau area is slow, and naked carp living in plateau lakes is an endangered species in China. Who dares to fish at will? Now even sparrows flying everywhere are protected animals, not to mention this plateau fish.

The local protection of fish also makes it a paradise for plateau fish. If the local people see someone fishing in the lake, they will immediately stop and dissuade them. Everyone has formed the custom of protecting fish.

Fishing here is boring.

Why is fishing in Tibet boring? There are so many fish in Tibet that you can catch them even by throwing a rope and bait casually. For those who like fishing, it is neither challenging nor fun.

For a person who likes fishing, some people even sit by the water and fish all night. Where does the fun come from?

According to a survey, what sports do young people like best nowadays? The answer may be unexpected, not playing ball, running, fitness, but fishing. What's interesting about fishing?

There are three reasons for this. First, fishing is a hunting nature. This feeling of finally getting food after a long wait and layout is exactly the same as that of ancient men hunting.

The second is that a doctor of psychology did a research on fishing addiction, and then found that fishermen and DB addicts have a very similar connection, that is, repetitive behavior. At the same time, he repeated the same behavior over and over again, hoping to get something in return. Secondly, emotional adjustment brings comfortable and relaxed experience, and then there is the characteristic of escape. Fishing can forget the time, and the time to participate in activities is much longer than originally expected. Unconsciously, half a day passed.

Third, usability bias, people will selectively forget, most of them have nothing, and it is worthwhile to win back the big ones. Once you stop this activity, you will feel uncomfortable and emotional.

Simply put, fishing is the same as DB to some extent, which will only make people more and more arrogant. So it is absolutely impossible for a fishing enthusiast to go fishing in Tibet. People in other places naturally don't go fishing, and locals don't go fishing because of their culture and beliefs.

This is why there are many lakes and fish in Tibet, but no one fishes.

There is no fishing in Tibet, not only because of cultural beliefs, but also because of the local protection of fish and the environment, which makes nature harmonious.

Tibet, with its unique charm, has always been a sacred place for countless people. This place closest to heaven, every flower, every grass, every mountain and every piece of water, is an intoxicating legend. Fishing enthusiasts who travel to Tibet should also consciously abide by local customs and habits, so as not to cause unpleasantness or conflict with local people, so please respect folk customs and religious beliefs, and it is best not to go fishing in Tibet.

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Water burial is practiced in Tibet, and people are buried in water when they die.

People will be eaten by fish when they rot in water.

So locals seldom go fishing in the lake.

At the same time, it is disrespectful to fish in the lake.

So we try not to go fishing when we get to Tibet.

Tibet is a frontier minority area in China, and it is also a special area. The state attaches great importance to and respects the customs and habits of local ethnic minority areas, not to mention ordinary people, so people who like fishing must respect the customs and habits of local ethnic minorities when they come to Tibet.

That's because Tibetan compatriots don't eat fish, so they are not allowed to fish. The main reason why Tibetans don't eat fish is related to the local custom of water burial. Water burial is to put the dead on the water with a raft and let them drift. Fish are scavengers. Tibetans think that the meat of their ancestors is eaten by fish, and eating fish is equivalent to eating the meat of their ancestors, so they don't eat fish. In addition, in the eyes of Tibetans, water is sacred and pure, and fish in the water is also regarded as the patron saint of rivers, so fish is used for sacrifice, so they don't eat fish.

If you are obsessed with fishing, then you must not come to Tibet unless you are not afraid that the locals will "waste" you!

Everyone who has been to Tibet has been found. There are many rivers and lakes in Tibet. You can often see a lot of fish in the lakes, but no one catches them, not even fishermen! It's okay for "fishermen" to go to Tibet, but don't go fishing, it's very dangerous!

Do local residents in Tibet not eat fish? Really, they don't eat fish.

/kloc-in 0/8, a person who likes fishing did not forget to bring fishing gear when he traveled to Tibet, and was ready to fish while playing. After arriving in Yongcuo, Yang Zhuo, I saw a lot of fish in the lake, and my idea of fishing came up immediately. Without saying anything, I took fishing gear and found a lake to catch fish.

He didn't realize that this was wrong, but also sent pictures of fishing to a circle of friends, which directly caused great anger among the local people, surrounded by them and almost beaten.

Finally, the local police came forward. After learning the local customs, the man immediately deleted his circle of friends and sincerely apologized to the Tibetan compatriots, and the matter ended.

Tibet's lake Tibet is called the "Water Tower of Asia". In addition to the plateau snow-capped mountains, there are a large number of plateau lakes, which almost no province can compare with in quantity and volume.

The total area of all existing lakes in Tibet can reach 23,800 square kilometers, accounting for 1/5 of the area of Zhejiang Province and 30% of the total area of all lakes in China.

80% plateau lakes in Tibet are distributed in Qiangtang no man's land, covering an area of 25,400 square kilometers, with a storage capacity of 5182 million cubic meters, of which fresh water is 654,380+35 million cubic meters.

There are 6 1 2 lakes in Tibet with an area exceeding1square kilometer, including 345 lakes with an area exceeding 50 kilometers, and the total number of large and small lakes reaches 1500.

Among the many lakes in Tibet, there are some lakes with high reputation, beautiful scenery, plenty of fish and high status. This is the famous holy lake-Yang Zhuo Yongcuo.

Yang Zhuo Yongcuo is not the largest lake in Tibet. Although its area is only 675 square kilometers, its lowest altitude is 4440 meters. It enjoys the most beautiful sky and mountains in the world, which not only has high tourism value, but also is one of the most lofty places in the hearts of Tibetans.

There are not only legends of immortals descending into lakes and monks casting spells to connect nine lakes into sheep, but also a large number of fish in the lake.

According to preliminary statistics, the fish in Yang Zhuo Yongcuo Lake may exceed 800,000 tons, which is a veritable fish storage.

Yang Zhuo Yongcuo Lake is not the largest lake in Tibet, but it has so many fish. You can imagine how many fish there are in the whole lake in Tibet!

Because there are too many fish, another interesting thing happened: the forklift built by the lake originally wanted to put some water in the lake for construction. Unexpectedly, it was full of fish after being shoveled down!

Lakes in Tibet are also rich in fish. In addition to carp, catfish and loach, the endemic fishes include naked carp, black spotted fish, catfish with beard, Schizothorax in Lhasa, Schizothorax giganteus, Schizothorax heterodentatus and plateau loach.

Why is there almost no fishing in Tibet, let alone fishing? There is actually fishing in Tibet, but have you found that as long as they are Tibetans, almost no one eats fish.

The main people who eat fish are military and Pakistani fishermen, and most Tibetan compatriots eat mammals, such as cattle and sheep.

Why don't Tibetan compatriots eat fish?

There are three main arguments about Tibetan compatriots not eating fish:

Statement 1: local people think that fish living in water are as big a family as dragons. Eating them is disrespectful to dragons and will definitely lead to disaster. Besides, they have cattle and sheep to eat, so it is unnecessary to eat fish.

The second statement: Tibetan compatriots believe in Buddhism and don't kill animals, so they can't kill fish, let alone fish, and don't understand why they want to fish.

As for why cattle and sheep are killed, they think that killing a cow and a fish is killing a life, but a cow can feed a family and a fish can only feed one person. They believe that killing one less life means killing one less life, and the killing of a lifetime will be recorded.

The third statement: Water burial is popular in many places in Tibet, and fish and shrimp in the water will digest the bodies. Can you move such a fish?

Why is fishing forbidden in Tibet?

There are several reasons besides that Tibetan compatriots don't eat fish:

(1) naked carp is a national protected fish, and fishing is prohibited.

In the national key protection list, naked carp is a second-class protected fish. The Key Aquatic Wild Protected Animals in Qinghai Province is more detailed, with *** 13 species, of which Cypriniformes, Siluriformes and Misgurnus are all in the Yellow River system and the Yangtze River system. Who dares to fish? It is ok to fish with a fishing rod, but it is illegal to fish with a net.

(2) The sacred lake is inviolable.

Tibetans call many lakes "sacred lakes", which are the most sacred places in their hearts. In order to complete their exercises, they will practice around sacred lakes (such as Yang Zhuo Yongcuo).

As a sacred lake, the creatures in the lake are naturally noble. Fishing in the lake is disrespectful. Not only do you not know, but you also prohibit others from fishing, or even people from entering the lake, in order to stop all violations of the holy lake.

(3) Water burial custom

As we all know, Tibetan Buddhism has eight burial methods: celestial burial, cremation, water burial, tree burial, tower burial, earth burial, wind burial and wood burial.

Under the influence of Buddhism, many people regard fish as a ferry. Generally speaking, it will be buried directly in some places, and it will depend on your own feelings when you release fish, so you will not fish in the lake.

There is a custom of water burial in Sanzang (Weizang, Amdo and Kangba), and there is a water burial platform by the lake. The fish in the lake are often responsible for handling the dead bodies and are not allowed to fish.

Is there a fishing place in Tibet? In fact, there are fishing places in Tibet, because although Tibetans hardly eat fish, they are not opposed to others catching fish, but before that, you must ask the locals if the lake where you fish is a sacred lake.

If it is a sacred lake, don't touch the fish inside!

There are three famous holy lakes in Tibet: Namtso, Yang Zhuo Yongcuo and Mabang Yongcuo.

In addition, there are many unknown sacred lakes, some of which are just sacred lakes in the hearts of people in a certain area or village. So if you want to go fishing in Tibet, you must be careful and ask clearly.

In recent years, Tibet has become the best tourist destination in people's minds, and it is also one of the places that must be visited in this life.

More and more people have come to Tibet. While enjoying the beautiful scenery and tasting delicious food, we must also remember to respect and abide by local customs and habits!

Tibetans in Tibet do not eat fish. In order to respect Tibetan national beliefs, Han people generally do not fish or eat fish in Tibetan areas.