Which one is more worth visiting, Yangzhuoyongcuo or Namtso - Introduction to Yangzhuoyongcuo Lake

When it comes to Tibet tourism, there are two scenic spots in Tibet that are often compared, one is Yangzhuoyongcuo and the other is Namtso. These two scenic spots are holy lakes in the eyes of the Tibetan people, and the scenery is very beautiful. So, which one is more worth seeing, Yangzhuoyongcuo or Namtso?

Which one is more worth visiting, Yangzhuo Yongcuo or Namtso?

First of all, let’s talk about Yangzhuo Yongcuo, also known as Yanghu Lake, which means Swan Pond in Tibetan. Zhuoyongcuo is one of the three holy lakes in Tibet, and Namtso is one of them. Yamdrok Yumco is about 4,410 meters above sea level, and Yamdrok Yumco is 70 kilometers away from Lhasa. The entire Yangzhuoyongcuo Lake is winding and has a large area, so people regard it as an emerald. There are ten small islands on Yangzhuoyongcuo Lake. The scenery on the island is that of a pasture. In spring and summer, you can see herders grazing on it. Zhuoyongcuo is surrounded by towering snow-capped mountains, all with an altitude of more than 600 meters. Yangyongcuo is also one of the largest waterfowl habitats in Tibet.

Let’s talk about Namtso. Namtso is more than 300 kilometers away from Lhasa, and transportation is not very convenient. Namtso is surrounded by endless grasslands, and Namtso is surrounded by the Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains. Namtso, also known as Tianhu, is the highest saltwater lake in the world. The surface of the lake is like a deep blue gem, very strangely transparent. The sunrise in the morning and the starry sky in the evening are both beautiful in Namtso. The night sky here is filled with stars and is extremely beautiful. There are many precious medicinal materials around Namtso, and it is also the habitat of many wild animals.

Zhuoyongcuo and Namtso can be said to have similar styles, but different scenery. Yangzhuoyongcuo and Namtso are both very pure places. Only if you have been to these two places will you know how beautiful they are!

Introduction to Yangzhuo Yongcuo

Everyone regards Yangzhuo Yongcuo as a fairy land in heaven and Yangzhuo on earth. Yangzhuoyongcuo has 21 islands, large and small. No matter which angle you look at Yang Zhuoyong Cuo, you can only see the beautiful scenery in one corner.

Yangzhuoyongcuo has no outlet and was formed after the melting of glaciers reached equilibrium. Zhuoyongcuo is located at the northern foot of the Himalayas. It is like a sapphire on the plateau.

It is said that it takes a month to walk around the entire Yangzhuoyongcuo, so the best way to visit Yangzhuoyongcuo is to drive. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening in Zhuoyongcuo, so be sure to prepare clothes. Because this place belongs to the plateau, altitude sickness is inevitable, and anti-altitude sickness drugs must be prepared.