A glimpse of "heavenly lake"

Huang Yue/Zhang Jin/Wang Xin China Plus Published: 2017-07-20 11:34:50
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Known as the "heavenly lake" among the locals, Namtso Lake in Tibet Autonomous Region is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,178 meters and its magnificent scenery, as seen here on July 17, 2017, attracts people from all over China every year. [Photo: China Plus/Huang Yue]

Known as the "heavenly lake" among the locals, Namtso Lake in Tibet Autonomous Region is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,178 meters and its magnificent scenery, as seen here on July 17, 2017, attracts people from all over China every year. [Photo: China Plus/Wang Xin]

Known as the "heavenly lake" among the locals, Namtso Lake in Tibet Autonomous Region is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,178 meters and its magnificent scenery, as seen here on July 17, 2017, attracts people from all over China every year. [Photo: China Plus/Wang Xin]

Known as the "heavenly lake" among the locals, Namtso Lake in Tibet Autonomous Region is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,178 meters and its magnificent scenery, as seen here on July 17, 2017, attracts people from all over China every year. [Photo: China Plus/Zhang Jin]

Known as the "heavenly lake" among the locals, Namtso Lake in Tibet Autonomous Region is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,178 meters and its magnificent scenery, as seen here on July 17, 2017, attracts people from all over China every year. [Photo: China Plus/Huang Yue]

Mani stones, which are used in a form of prayer related to Tibetan Buddhism, can be found along Namtso Lake in Tibet Autonomous Region. Known among the locals as the "heavenly lake," Namtso is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,178 meters and its magnificent scenery, as seen here on July 17, 2017, attracts people from all over China every year. [Photo: China Plus/Zhang Jin]

Namtso Lake in Tibet Autonomous Prefecture was photographed from above on July 17, 2017. Known among the locals as the "heavenly lake," Namtso is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,178 meters and its magnificent scenery, as seen here on July 17, 2017, attracts people from all over China every year. [Photo: China Plus/Zhang Jin]

Colorful prayer flags strung along Laken Pass (also known as Lakenla) are seen in this photo taken on July 17, 2017 in Tibet Autonomous Region. With an elevation of 5,190 meters, Laken Pass provides the only access to Namtso Lake. [Photo: China Plus/Huang Yue]

Colorful prayer flags strung along Laken Pass (also known as Lakenla) are seen in this photo taken on July 17, 2017 in Tibet Autonomous Region. With an elevation of 5,190 meters, Laken Pass provides the only access to Namtso Lake. [Photo: China Plus/Zhang Jin]

A newlywed takes wedding photos along Namtso Lake in Tibet Autonomous Region, July 17, 2017. Known as the "heavenly lake" among the Tibetan locals, Namtso Lake is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,178 meters. Its magnificent scenery attracts people from all over China every year. [Photo: China Plus/Wang Xin]

The Couple Stone, also known as the guest-greeting stone, was photographed at Namtso Lake in Tibet Autonomous Region on July 17, 2017. Known as the "heavenly lake" among the Tibetan locals, Namtso Lake is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,178 meters. Its magnificent scenery attracts people from all over China every year. [Photo: China Plus/Wang Xin]

A white yak rests by Namtso Lake in Tibet Autonomous Region, July 17, 2017. Known as the "heavenly lake" among the Tibetan locals, Namtso Lake is the highest altitude saltwater lake in the world. The lake lies at an elevation of 4,178 meters. Its magnificent scenery attracts people from all over China every year. [Photo: China Plus/Huang Yue]

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