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• Yamdrok Yumtso

  

  Yamdrok Yumtso

  Yangzuo Yongtso, Tibetan meaning "Jasper Lake", is the largest closed inland lake on the southern Tibetan Plateau. Lake elevation of up to 4441 meters, the lake area of 638 square kilometers, known for its blue water and the surrounding snow-capped mountains and ice peaks all year round, and Namtso, Marbunyongtso and known as the three sacred lakes in Tibet. The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon is the world's largest canyon with rich biodiversity and magnificent natural scenery, making it an ideal place for exploration and sightseeing.

• Yarlung Tsangpo River

  

  Yarlung Tsangpo River

  Yarlung Tsangpo River, originating from the Jema Yangzong Glacier on the northern slope of the Himalayas, with a total length of about 2,057 kilometers, is China's sixth-longest river, with the fifth-longest watershed area in the country. It runs from west to east across southern Tibet, with its riverbed height mostly above 3,000 meters above sea level, making it the world's highest river and China's longest plateau river. Its downstream forms the famous Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, one of the deepest canyons in the world, with magnificent natural scenery.

• Potala Palace

  

  Potala Palace

  The Potala Palace, standing on the top of the Red Mountain in Lhasa, Tibet, is a sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism and a shining jewel in the world cultural heritage. This magnificent palace complex, integrating palaces, castles and monasteries, demonstrates the ancient wisdom and devotional beliefs of the Tibetan nation with its unique Tibetan architectural style and deep religious cultural heritage. It is also a mysterious temple that tourists aspire to in their hearts.

• Da Zhao Temple

  

  Da Zhao Temple

  Da Zhao Temple, the bright pearl of Lhasa, Tibet, a thousand-year-old temple, the holy land of Tibetan Buddhism. The golden roof shining, the hall lofty, enshrined in the twelve-year-old statue of Sakyamuni, believers worship, pray for blessings and wishes. Inside the temple, there are exquisite murals and a rich collection of scriptures that tell of ancient legends and beliefs.

• Namucuo

  

  Namucuo

  Namucuo, located in central Tibet, is the world's highest saltwater lake, known as the "Lake of Heaven". The lake is 4718 meters above sea level, with a vast area, water and sky, and magnificent scenery. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains and vast grasslands, it is a perfect combination of nature and religion. As one of the three sacred lakes in Tibet, Namucuo is not only a treasure of natural landscape, but also a holy place in the hearts of believers.