Yigong Lake (Yiong Tso)
易贡湖
A high-mountain lake formed when an ancient landslide dammed the Yigong Zangbo. Surrounded by snowy peaks and forests, it was transformed by the massive 2000 landslide and is now the core of a geopark.
Yigong Lake (Yiong Tso) lies in Yigong Township, Bomi County. It is a barrier lake formed when an ancient landslide blocked the Yigong Zangbo River. In April 2000, a massive landslide occurred at Zhamunong Gully. After the river was dammed, the lake level surged and then burst through, creating the lakeshore and river-channel landscape seen today. The lake is also the core of the Yigong National Geopark. Snowy peaks and primeval forests of the eastern Nyainqentanglha Range surround the lake. Peach blossoms in spring and autumn foliage are especially photogenic. From Tongmai, head north along the Yigong branch road for about 1 hour. The road is narrow and winding and may be cut off in the rainy season. Entry to the lake area is free, but accommodation nearby is very limited.
Opening hours
All day