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2026.05.24 17:19 GMT+8

Azure gem: Sacred Yamdrok Lake in Xizang

Updated 2026.05.24 17:19 GMT+8
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An aerial photo taken on 23 May, 2026, shows the waters of Yamdrok Lake in Shannan, Xizang, sparkling in vivid shades of blue. /VCG 

An aerial photo taken on 23 May, 2026, shows the waters of Yamdrok Lake in Shannan, Xizang, sparkling in vivid shades of blue. /VCG 

An aerial photo taken on 23 May, 2026, shows the waters of Yamdrok Lake in Shannan, Xizang, sparkling in vivid shades of blue. /VCG 

An aerial photo taken on 23 May, 2026, shows the waters of Yamdrok Lake in Shannan, Xizang, sparkling in vivid shades of blue. /VCG 

An aerial photo taken on 23 May, 2026, shows the waters of Yamdrok Lake in Shannan, Xizang, sparkling in vivid shades of blue. /VCG 

An aerial photo taken on 23 May, 2026, shows the waters of Yamdrok Lake in Shannan, Xizang, sparkling in vivid shades of blue. /VCG 

Seen from above, the sacred Yamdrok Lake in Shannan, Xizang, sparkles in vivid shades of blue, glistening like a gorgeous gem. The lake's shores, wetlands and islets set each other off beautifully, painting a stunning rural scene of Xizang. The winding banks, central wetlands and Yongbuduo Island create scattered reflections across the water as meandering flocks of sheep add vitality to the scene. In a single instant, this aerial shot captures the grandeur and exquisite primitive beauty of the plateau.

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