Natural
Beauty of Tibet (page 2)
The Yaluzangbu River As long as 2,057 km, the Yaluzangbu River turns
and twists like a silver dragon from the west to the east into the valleys of
South Tibet.It runs through Muotuo county.After a 90-degree turn,it empties into
the Indian Ocean.People could have a good time with their yak hide boats on canoes
in the upper level of the River with going down to the lower level is quite exciting
and challenging.
The Manasovara Lake-A Holy Lake The lake is situated 30km southeast of Mt.Holy.It has an
area of 400 square km.The Buddhists believe that the lake is the bestow from the
Heaven.The holy water can cure all kinds of diseases,wash people clean and get
rid of people's worries.After walking around the lake and taking baths at the
Four Bathing Gates,the pilgrims can be fre from sins and can be bestowe happiness.The
great monk Xuan Zhuang praised it " the Holy Lake in the West Heaven". Not far
from the lake stands Mt.Holy.It does not only attracts pilgrims but also many
tourists from home and abroad.
Fish Store-the Yangzongyong Lake The Yangzongyong
Lake is within Langkamu county, with an area of 638 square km and a coastal line
of 250 km.The deepest piont is 60 metres. There is plenty of natural fodder for
the fish in the lake. The lake ha a fish reserve of about 300 million kg. That
is why it is called "the Fish Store of Tibet". A lot of colorful ducks and geese
are swimming on the surface of the lake. The coast of the lake is an ideal pasture.
All these make an intoxicating quite picture.
The Namuco Lake With an area of 1940 square km,the
Namuco Lake is the 2nd largest salt water lake. In the lake there are 3 islands,
which is an ideal habitat for all kinds of aquatic life.One of the islands is
made of calcareous sandstone. It is characterized by the stone pillars,natural
stone bridges and the stalactite caves. The beaches of the lake are a beautiful
natural pasture. Wild life is having a good time there. |