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Yamdrok Lake
Yamdrok Lake
Yamdrok Lake is one of Tibet's three sacred lakes and the largest lake in southern Tibet. The lake is fan shaped and features numerous bays and inlets and nine islands. The lake has a number of different names. It is called Coral Lake, or Green Jade Lake. The lake received the name Coral Lake, because it is shaped like a piece of coral, and the name Green Jade lake comes from it calm surface and beautiful green color.
The beauty of Yamdrok Lake is unforgettable
Yamdrok Lake's calm water beautifully reflects the surrounding mountains
In Tibet, mountains and lakes are considered sacred because they are home to protective deities. It is said that if Yamdrok Lake dries up, Tibet will no longer be habitable. The lake is said to be the female guardian of Buddhism and people believe that it will bless and protect them. On one of Yamdrok Lake's islands is home to the Samding Monastery. This monastery is unique because it is the only Tibetan monastery headed by a female. It is not a nunnery, so the female abbot heads a community of approximately thirty monks. Because of its sacred status, visitors to Yamdrok Lake can see pilgrims walking along the lake's banks. The many pilgrims add much mystery and dignity to the holy Yamdrok Lake.
A local and his yak
A yak skull and Buddhist prayer flags
Take a tour to visit Yamdrok Lake
More interesting things you can see all around Tibet:
| Mt. Everest | Barkhor Street - Lhasa | Potala Palace |
| Tibet Drepung Monastery | Rongbuk Monastery | Tibet Palkhor Monastery |
| Tibet Norbulingka Park | Tibet Jokhang Temple |
