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Yamdrok Lake

羊卓雍措

Yamdrok Lake is a Tibet POI where foreign visitors should verify Tibet travel-permit handling, ticketing, opening windows, altitude, road access, transport and payment backup before arrival.

Updated 2026-06-28

Direct Answer

Yamdrok Lake: book tickets through official, authorized or agency-assisted channels, keep passport, Tibet Travel Permit and any route-specific permit ready, use Yamdrok Lake selected viewpoint / official lake-route entrance, and verify the 08:00-19:00 opening window plus altitude, weather, road and payment backup before departure.

Before you leave, recheck the current visitor notice and keep the listed entrance address available offline.

Navigation addressYamdrok Lake area

Lhasa guided vehicle / agency road transfer via Kambala Pass · 10 min walk

Opening window08:00-19:00

Lake route planning window: last entry 17:00

Ticket tiersCNY 0-60

3 price tiers listed below

Plan windowCheck before you go

Reviewed 2026-06-28; verify official booking, entry, and notice updates before departure.

Best roleTurquoise lake viewpoint day trip from Lhasa via high pass
Typical visitHalf day to 1 day
Official entryYamdrok Lake selected viewpoint / official lake-route entrance
Navigation addressYamdrok Lake area, Nagarze County, Shannan, Tibet, China
Main riskHigh pass altitude, wind/cold exposure, road/weather controls, vehicle dependence, photo-stop traffic and limited facilities
Navigation addressYamdrok Lake area, Nagarze County, Shannan, Tibet, China

Foreign Visitor Rules

English support
Agency Assisted Limited Onsite Support
Difficulty score
5 / 5
Notes
Foreign visitors should save 羊卓雍措, travel through compliant Tibet arrangements, keep passport, Tibet Travel Permit and any border/area permit available, and verify same-day opening, transport, altitude/weather and payment backup before going.

Visit Rule Summary

Admission
Permit Controlled Paid Ticket Required
Ticket required
Yes
Reservation required
No
Time slot required
No
Entry window
Lake route planning window: last entry 17:00
Crowd note
High pass altitude, wind/cold exposure, road/weather controls, vehicle dependence, photo-stop traffic and limited facilities

Ticket And Visit Rules

Book, enter, and price the visit without reading a long rules block.

Opening Times

  • Lake route planning windowYear-round; pass/road, snow and wind notices may adjustOpen: 08:00Last entry: 17:00Close: 19:00Verify same-day official notices because Tibet travel permits, monastery rules, altitude/weather, road controls, border-area checks, maintenance or crowd controls can override normal schedules.

Plan window: use these published periods for planning only, then check before you go because official notices can override a static page.

Booking And Ticket Channels

  • Official/authorized onsite, agency-assisted or travel-platform fallbackChannel type: Onsite WindowOnline booking address: https://us.trip.com/travel-guide/attraction/gongga/yamdrok-lake-75992/No stable official English direct booking page was found; confirm ticket, Tibet permit, border permit and foreign-passport handling through the arranging agency or official venue before travel.Use official onsite, official-account, agency-assisted or authorized channels; avoid unverified resale because passport, permit and real-name matching may be required.

If online purchase is unavailable for foreign passports, confirm official ticket windows, agency-assisted booking, official-account support and permit/passport matching before departure; same-day inventory may sell out or be restricted.

Booking and ticket path

Check the listed booking or service channel before arrival; official status is not confirmed in this record.

Ticket Price Tiers

  • Lake/viewpoint admission referenceGeneral visitorCommon Yamdrok ticket/viewpoint reference; verify live route handling.
    CNY 60
  • Vehicle, guide and optional viewpoint servicesVisitors using agency vehicles or optional viewpointsRoute costs vary by agency, vehicle and itinerary.
    Free
  • Concession / free category referenceEligible policy groupsEligibility and documents apply.
    Free

Payment And App Access

Alipay / WeChat Pay backupCash backupAgency-assisted or authorized platform payment where available
Foreign card
Unconfirmed
Cash backup
Yes
Note
Use official/authorized channels, agency-assisted handling or free public access as applicable. Optional tickets, vehicles, monasteries, shops, restaurants, parking, events or services may prefer China mobile payment or cash; foreign-card support is unconfirmed.

Access And Navigation

Nearest metro
Lhasa guided vehicle / agency road transfer via Kambala Pass
Station exit
Use current map-app guidance and same-day agency/official notices because monastery entrances, old-city lanes, mountain roads, lake roads, checkpoints or crowd-control routes can change.
Walk time
10 minutes
Navigation address
Yamdrok Lake area, Nagarze County, Shannan, Tibet, China
Recommended entrance
Yamdrok Lake selected viewpoint / official lake-route entrance
Recommended exit
Return to the nearest planned vehicle pickup, hotel pickup, agency vehicle, monastery gate, town gate or tour vehicle point.
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Drop-off
Yamdrok Lake selected viewpoint / official lake-route entrance
Taxi note
Show driver/guide: 羊卓雍措, Yamdrok Lake area, Nagarze County, Shannan, Tibet, China. Confirm return pickup, altitude comfort and permit/road requirements before entering remote lake, monastery, pass, border or mountain routes.
Walking entry
Use map navigation for the final approach and follow on-site security, monastery, road-control, religious, guide or staff instructions.

Suggested Visit Flow

Use the existing POI fields to move from arrival to exit.

  1. PlanYamdrok Lake: book tickets through official, authorized or agency-assisted channels, keep passport, Tibet Travel Permit and any route-specific permit ready, use Yamdrok Lake selected viewpoint / official lake-route entrance, and verify the 08:00-19:00 opening window plus altitude, weather, road and payment backup before departure.
  2. ArriveYamdrok Lake area, Nagarze County, Shannan, Tibet, China
  3. EnterYamdrok Lake selected viewpoint / official lake-route entrance
  4. Kambala Pass / lake viewpoint160 minutes · Kambala Pass / lake viewpoint is a core reason to include Yamdrok Lake in a Tibet route.
  5. Turquoise lake photography60 minutes · Turquoise lake photography is a core reason to include Yamdrok Lake in a Tibet route.
  6. Lhasa-Shigatse route pairing60 minutes · Lhasa-Shigatse route pairing is a core reason to include Yamdrok Lake in a Tibet route.
  7. ExitReturn to the nearest planned vehicle pickup, hotel pickup, agency vehicle, monastery gate, town gate or tour vehicle point.

Visit Duration Model

Quick
240 minutes
Standard
480 minutes
Deep
600 minutes
Family
540 minutes
Mobility limited
600 minutes
Method
Estimated from POI scope, permit complexity, altitude, walking/driving depth, shuttle/vehicle dependence, road distance, queue risk, weather conditions and first-time foreign visitor navigation friction.

First-Time Recommendation

Level
Expert Or Agency Only
Status
Source Backed Initial Detail
Reason
Yamdrok Lake is useful in Tibet planning, but visitors should plan around high pass altitude, wind/cold exposure, road/weather controls, vehicle dependence, photo-stop traffic and limited facilities.

Facilities

Restrooms
Available: Yes Use official scenic-area, monastery, museum, old-city, lake, service-center, restaurant or transport-hub restrooms; availability varies by route and crowd level. Gap: English signage and location-specific restroom details are not fully confirmed in checked stable English material.
Information Or Service Point
Available: Unconfirmed Look for ticket windows, visitor centers, monastery gates, scenic service desks, guide/agency staff, police/service desks or hotel desks near the main visitor flow. Gap: Service-desk language support varies by venue, season, route, permit context and staffing.

Services

Agency / Guide Assistance
Available: Yes Use the compliant travel agency, local guide, official venue staff, ticket window, service desk or hotel desk. Show the POI name, navigation address, passport, Tibet Travel Permit, route-specific permits, booking code and agency itinerary before committing to the route. Gap: Exact English and passport-handling support varies by agency, official channel, gate, monastery, route, season and staffing.

Experience Modules

Must See

Kambala Pass / lake viewpoint

Kambala Pass / lake viewpoint is a core reason to include Yamdrok Lake in a Tibet route.

160 minutes
Recommended Experience

Turquoise lake photography

Turquoise lake photography is a core reason to include Yamdrok Lake in a Tibet route.

60 minutes
Recommended Experience

Lhasa-Shigatse route pairing

Lhasa-Shigatse route pairing is a core reason to include Yamdrok Lake in a Tibet route.

60 minutes

Risks To Check

  • High pass altitude, wind/cold exposure, road/weather controls, vehicle dependence, photo-stop traffic and limited facilities
  • Tibet travel permits, passport checks, monastery rules and route controls can change the visit flow.
  • Altitude, weather, road conditions, health readiness or crowd controls can reduce comfort or change routing.

Backup Plan

If road, wind or altitude is unsuitable, switch to Lhasa city acclimatization, Norbulingka or a lower-intensity monastery route.

Booking does not work

Pause before paying elsewhere; use official service support and keep a nearby low-friction alternative.

Entry or route changes

Use Yamdrok Lake selected viewpoint / official lake-route entrance as the planned entry, then follow official on-site routing and exit guidance.

Payment or navigation fails

Carry a backup payment method, save the Chinese address, and expect perimeter traffic controls around pickup points.

FAQ

Do I need a ticket for Yamdrok Lake?

Yamdrok Lake is treated as a ticketed or reservation-sensitive Tibet POI in this dataset. Foreign visitors should verify ticketing together with Tibet Travel Permit, passport and any route-specific permit handling.

What should foreign visitors check first for Yamdrok Lake?

Check Tibet Travel Permit handling, route-specific permits, current opening, ticket/on-site policy, altitude/health readiness, weather, road status, payment backup and last-entry time before departure.

Chinese Phrase Cards

Show guide or driver请带我去羊卓雍措。

Please take me to Yamdrok Lake.

Use this when asking a guide, driver, hotel desk, ticket window, transport counter or nearby staff for routing help.
Ask opening status请问今天开放吗？几点停止入场？需要什么证件？

Is it open today? What time is last entry? What documents are required?

Use this at staffed entrances, service desks, ticket counters, agency desks, road-control points or transport points before committing to the route.

Sources and review

The listed sources were reviewed with this POI record on 2026-06-28. Recheck current ticket, notice, entry, and route information before you go.

What we could not verify

Use these as traveler-facing checks, not as hidden SEO fields.

  • Will my foreign card work?Acceptance is not clearly confirmed. Keep a backup payment method and check the official channel before arrival.
  • What should I recheck before leaving?A practical visit detail is not fully confirmed. Recheck the official visitor information on the day of travel.