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Lake Manasarovar
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Lake Manasarovar

阿里玛旁雍措

Tibet, Ngari★ 4.6·29.6601°N, 91.9528°E
Ticket Price
Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60
Duration
3-4 hours
Rating
4.6 / 5.0

About Lake Manasarovar

One of Tibet's most sacred lakes, a vast turquoise expanse lying beside Mount Kailash in western Tibet. Pilgrims circle its shores, and the views across the water toward the holy mountain are breathtaking.

Highlights

• One of Tibet's holiest lakes: a vast clear blue lake beside Mt. Kailash. • Pilgrimage circuit and views of Gurla Mandhata.

Suggested Route

Lakeshore drive, Chiu Monastery viewpoint and a partial circumambulation; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Guesthouses at the lake (Hor); very basic; bring food.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms and basic facilities; remote.
Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

No metro; in Purang County, Ngari, near Mt Kailash; nearest airport: Ngari Kunsha Airport (~100 km); remote.

Reservation

Ticket ~CNY 150; book via same Kailash-Manasarovar platform; permits required.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

Address

Alidi District Pulan County

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
阿里玛旁雍措

阿里地区普兰县

Alidi District Pulan County

29.6601, 91.9528

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