Xincuo Lake
新错
A high mountain forest lake east of Basum Tso, ringed by primeval forest and snow peaks. It has far fewer visitors than Basum Tso, making it ideal for in-depth self-drive trips.
Xincuo Lake lies in Cuogao Township of Gongbo'gyamda County, deep in the valley east of Basum Tso. This high mountain lake is surrounded by primeval forest and snow peaks, and its water is clear enough to see fallen trees on the lakebed. In autumn, the deciduous forest along the shore glows in gold, red and brown. The scenery is more pristine than Basum Tso's, and there are fewer visitors. Getting there requires continuing into the mountains from the Basum Tso scenic area. Road conditions are fair, and most people take a charter car or self-drive. Some periods require registration at the scenic area, so confirm access before setting out. The one-way trip from Basum Tso takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, and it is best scheduled for the day after an overnight stay near Basum Tso. The lake area is above 3,500 meters and there are no supplies along the way, so bring your own food and warm clothing. Do not venture into the mountains in rain or snow.
Opening hours
Daytime (per scenic area management)
Nearby sights
- Kading Valley
- Basum Tso (Draksum-tso)
- Tsomu Jiri Lake
- Niyang River Midstream Rock
- Millennium Walnut King
- Bayi Town (Nyingchi City)
- Biri Sacred Mountain Boardwalk
- Niyang Pavilion