Donggi Cona Lake

冬格措纳湖

A high-plateau lake cradled by mountains in northern Maduo, ringed by snow peaks, with deep blue water and few visitors. Best suited to self-drive explorers.

Donggi Cona Lake, also known as Tuosuo Lake, lies in the Huashixia area of northern Maduo County at an elevation of about 4,090 meters. The lake covers more than 200 square kilometers and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with clear, deep blue water. In summer the lakeside grasslands fill with wildflowers, and Tibetan wild asses and waterbirds are common. In winter the lake freezes over. The area is barely developed, with no restaurants or accommodation. Drive in from the Huashixia direction and plan to return the same day.

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All day

Plateau lakes · Snow mountains · Hidden gem

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