Gawalong Lake
嘎瓦龙天池
A high-altitude lake beyond the Galongla Tunnel on the Zhamo Highway, surrounded by glaciers, waterfalls and primeval forest, and the most beautiful stop on the way from Bomi to Medog.
Gawalong Lake lies in Medog County on the south side of the Galongla Tunnel along the Zhamo Highway, about 40 km from the Bomi county seat, at an altitude of about 3,500 meters. Its waters come from snowmelt off Galongla Snow Mountain. Glaciers, waterfalls and primeval forest of rhododendron and fir surround the lake, and in autumn the colorful foliage is mirrored on the water. Most visitors go by chartered vehicle or self-drive from Bomi as a round trip, combining it with the Galongla Tunnel in one day. Entering Medog requires a border pass. Mountain weather changes quickly, and the roads are narrow with sharp bends. In the rainy season, watch for landslides and check Zhamo Highway traffic restrictions in advance.
Opening hours
Open all day (subject to traffic control)
Nearby sights
- Galongla Tunnel (Zhamo Highway)
- Zhamu Central County Committee Red Building
- Gang Spruce Forest
- Galang National Wetland Park
- Bomi Peach Blossom Valley
- Guxiang Lake