6 Things You Must Know Before Going to Yamdrok Lake

6 Things You Must Know Before Going to Yamdrok Lake Yamdrok Lake is a plateau barrier lake about 100 kilometers away from Lhasa. It is covered with snow in winter, and the lake is azure blue, which is the most beautiful season of Yamdrok Lake. Transportation tips: Yamdrok Lake is more than 100 kilometers away from Lhasa. You can choose to charter a car or carpool. It is recommended to join a one-day tour with a fee of 80 yuan, only in winter. Ticket tips: Yamdrok Lake is free of charge in winter. Viewing platforms No. 1, 2, and 3 are all free. Viewing tips: There are 4 main viewing platforms on the way to Yamdrok Lake. Viewing platform No. 1, there is a Yamdrok Lake 4998 mountain pass card point. You can overlook the lake view. Viewing platform No. 2, Langbuqi can check in at an altitude of 4677 Viewing platforms No. 3 and 4 can go down to the lake, take photos with yaks, and ride yaks for photos. You will pass through the Yarlung Zangbo River Valley, check in at an altitude of 4280 meters, and you can also take photos with Tibetan Mastiffs here. Clothing tips: The temperature of Yamdrok Lake in winter is below ten degrees, so you must wear warm pants, warm clothes, and thick down jackets. The wind is particularly strong, so you need a mask scarf. Altitude sickness tips: The winter temperature is cold, the oxygen is thinner, the highest altitude of the whole journey exceeds 4000 meters, which is higher than Lhasa, you need to prepare high-calorie food such as chocolate to maintain physical strength. The driver will prepare oxygen cylinders, just in case, you can bring one yourself. Oxygen inhalation is the most effective, other drugs can only assist. Avoid pit tips: The average price of yak and Tibetan Mastiff photos is 20-30 yuan, so pay attention to bargaining. Choose a clear and cloudless day to go, so that you can see the azure blue scenery of Yamdrok Lake.