Namtso Lake
Heavenly Lake of Tibet
At 4,718m Namtso is one of Tibet's three great sacred lakes — nylon-blue water under the Nyenchen Tanglha range, prayer-flag ridges, and pilgrims walking the shore's kora.
Don't miss
- Tashi Peninsula's kora and prayer flags
- Nyenchen Tanglha across the water
- Sunset turning the lake steel-blue
Best time to visit: June–September (road opens late May)
Altitude: 4,718m — visit with acclimatisation
Visas: Australian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days — an arrangement scheduled to end on 31 December 2026, so confirm the rules for your travel dates.