The holy lake Mapham Yutso (means "eternal and invincible jade lake" in Tibetan language) lies at an elevation of 4,600 meters in Burang County of Tibet Autonomous Region, covering more than 400 sq.km. It enjoys a reputation equal to the holy mountain in the eyes of local Tibetans.
Photo taken on the early morning of September 4 shows the breathtaking scenery of Mapham Yutso, photo from Xinhua.
A tourists from Beijing presents hada scarft to the Mapham Yutso holy lake, photo from Xinhua.