{"product_id":"basong-tso","title":"Basong Tso","description":"\u003cp\u003eBasum Tso, also known as Cuogao Lake, is a famous sacred lake and scenic spot in Gongbo'gyamda County, Nyingchi City, Tibet. It is Tibet's first and currently only national 5A-level tourist attraction of natural scenery, and is known as the \"Emerald of the Plateau\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake Water and the Island in its Center\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLake Water Color: The most impressive feature of Basongcuo Lake is its water color. Due to special minerals and light refraction, the lake water changes color with the seasons and weather, displaying sapphire blue or emerald green hues, crystal clear and transparent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZaxi Island: There is a small island in the center of the lake called Zaxi Island, accessible only by a floating bridge or boat. Legend has it that the island is a \"hollow island\" floating on the lake surface, meaning it is not connected to the lake bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuozong Monastery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: Located on Zaxi Island in the center of the lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: A Nyingma (Red Hat) sect Tibetan Buddhist monastery, it was founded in the late Tang Dynasty and has a history of over a thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures: The monastery is not large in scale, but it is very popular with worshippers. The main deity worshipped in the monastery is Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava). The area surrounding the temple is imbued with a mysterious religious atmosphere:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhallic Worship: Wooden models of male and female genitalia are placed on either side of the temple entrance. These are unique symbols of Nyingma temples, representing the origin of life and procreation, and also serving as ritual implements for exorcising evil spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Trees and Legends: The island boasts ancient trees such as thousand-year-old oaks and pines. One tree bears naturally formed Tibetan script patterns, considered a miracle by believers. There is also a \"Peach Embracing Pine,\" where a pine tree grows from a peach tree, seen as a symbol of love and good fortune.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurrounded by Snow-capped Mountains and Forests\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBasum Tso is surrounded by snow-capped mountains that never melt, such as the famous \"King's Throne\" peak and the \"Burning Flame\" peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scenic area is covered with dense primeval forests, including fir, spruce, and alpine pine, earning it the title of \"natural oxygen bar.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5A-level Scenic Area: As Tibet's first 5A-level scenic area focusing on natural landscapes, its tourism facilities and services are relatively complete within the Tibetan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSacred Lake Status: Basum Tso is not only a natural landscape but also a sacred lake in the hearts of the local people. Every year on the 15th day of the fourth month of the Tibetan calendar, locals have the custom of circumambulating the lake to pray for blessings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"openchina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47820651233539,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/4403\/2259\/files\/u_1589219476_1822449921_fm_253_app_138_f_JPEG.jpg?v=1770811044","url":"https:\/\/openchinatravel.com\/products\/basong-tso","provider":"openchina","version":"1.0","type":"link"}