Namtso Lake

The next position on the list of the most beautiful lakes in China is Namtso Lake, the second largest lake in Tibet and the third largest saltwater lake in China, is revered as one of the three most sacred lakes in Tibet, along with Yamdrok Lake and Manasarovar Lake. Namtso, which in Tibetan means "Heaven Lake," is a rectangular diamond that has fallen into the arms of snow-covered mountains. A large body of aquamarine water, distinct routes connecting the Marnyi Stones, numerous flickering prayer flags, the holy and pure.

Numerous tourists are drawn to Namtso Lake not just for its breathtaking beauty but also because it is considered to be the holiest site in Tibetan Buddhism, drawing many locals and Buddhist pilgrims. Awarded the third most beautiful lake in Chinese National Geography, the lake's azure blue water changes color throughout the year to please the eyes and cleanse the soul.

Namtso Lake, which is located in central Tibet and roughly 250 kilometers south of Lhasa, is protected by the massive Nyenchen Tanglha Mountains in the south. Additionally, there are five bylands that extend into the lake in a variety of directions, each of which is said to be an incarnation of one of the Five Dhyani Buddhas. Tourists can observe the Husband & Wife Stone, the door deity of Namtso Lake according to local folklore, the Yingbin Stone, which is decked with numerous colorful prayer flags, and additional temples with authentic Buddhist statues as they travel through the byland.

Surface area: 1,920 km2

Location: Damxung County, Lhasa, Tibet.