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Pangong Tso is also called Pangong Lake, and it is called "Cuomu Angla Rinpo" in Tibetan, which means a bright and narrow lake. It is located about 12 kilometers north of Ritu County in Ngari Prefecture. The "International Lakes" at the junction.
Pangongcuo Lake is long and narrow, running from east to west, about 155 kilometers long. The lake is fresh in the east and salty in the west, with fresh water in Ritu County and salt water in the west at the junction with Kashmir.
The scenery around Pangong Lake is beautiful, surrounded by mountains, and there are snow-capped mountains in the distance. The lake water is clear, with a visibility of 3 to 5 meters. Due to factors such as light, depth, brightness, etc., it presents different colors such as dark green, light green and dark blue, which is very beautiful. At night, the starry sky is dotted, and the wide water surface reflects the sky. It is quiet and deep, and the night scene at this time has a special charm.
There are more than ten islands of different sizes in the lake, and the famous one is Bird Island. There are more than 20 kinds of birds on the island, and the number can reach tens of thousands. The main birds are: bar-headed goose, brown-headed gull, fish gull, crested duck, red shelduck, etc. Among them, bar-headed goose and brown-headed Head gulls are more numerous. It takes about 30 minutes by boat from the shore to arrive at Bird Island. However, due to the protection of birds, you are not allowed to go to the island. You can only surround Bird Island to admire this magical bird kingdom.
There are several restaurants on the banks of Pangong Tso Lake. The main gimmick is the special Schizothorax in the lake. However, due to the protection of the environment and species, it is not recommended to eat it. If you don't want to dine by the lake, you can return to Ritu County for about half an hour by car.
opening hours
The specific business status is subject to the opening of the day.
must see tips
1. There are inns and restaurants by the lake, and the cruise ships at the pier also belong to this one. If the weather is fine, you can also choose to pitch a tent by the lake; the eggs on the island are protected and must not be taken away.
2. You can go around the Bird Island by boarding the boat from Pangong Tso. For the protection of the environment, tourists are not allowed to visit the island.
3. Most of the lakeside restaurants use the Tibetan Schizothorax, a specialty of the lake, as a gimmick. Although it is delicious, it is not recommended to eat it for the protection of the species. No trade no harm.
