Tsoka Lake
措卡湖
A highland sacred lake surrounded by forest in Mari Township, a national 4A-rated scenic area with clear, colorful waters and Tsoka Monastery, about 700 years old, on its shore.
Tsoka Lake lies at about 3,800 meters above sea level, about 32 kilometers from Xinlong County town. The lake covers about 3 square kilometers, and its name means 'emerald' in Tibetan. The water is clear enough to see the bottom and shifts through layers of blue and green with the light. Primeval forest and snowy peaks surround it. Tsoka Monastery on the shore belongs to the Nyingma school, and visitors can walk around the lake on a wooden boardwalk. At high altitude, protect yourself from sun and cold, and walk slowly. Ask for permission before photographing inside the monastery. Admission is based on the scenic area's official announcements.
Opening hours
All day