Tsomu Jiri Lake
མཚོ་མོ་སྐྱིད་རི།
A glacial alpine lake deep in the mountains north of Bayi Town, ringed by forest with emerald water. In autumn the foliage turns, and it is dubbed the 'Jiuzhaigou of Nyingchi.'
Tsomu Jiri Lake lies deep in the mountains about 30 km north of Bayi Town, at an elevation of about 3,500 meters. It is a glacial alpine lake, and 'Tsomu Jiri' means 'Lake of the Goddess' or 'Lake of Happiness and Beauty' in Tibetan. Its shores are encircled by primeval spruce, fir and alpine rhododendron forests, and its water is bright blue and clear, with distant snow peaks reflected in it. In autumn, colorful foliage mirrors the lake, a scene similar to Jiuzhaigou, which has made it a popular new scenic spot in Nyingchi in recent years. The visitor center is on the northern outskirts of Bayi Town. From there, a sightseeing bus travels about 1 hour up the valley to the lake, where a wooden boardwalk loops around the shore. Admission plus the bus costs about 100 to 200 yuan (subject to the scenic area's notice), and a visit takes half a day. Note: The lake area is about 600 meters higher than the town, so keep warm and move slowly. Mountain weather changes quickly, and roads may be temporarily closed in the rainy season. Opening hours vary by season, so check before setting out.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Bayi Town (Nyingchi City)
- Millennium Walnut King
- Biri Sacred Mountain Boardwalk
- Niyang Pavilion
- Giant Cypress Park (King Cypress)
- Gala Peach Blossom Village
- Kading Valley
- Bönri Sacred Mountain