Milk Sea

牛奶海

The Milk Lake is located in the valley at the foot of Yangmai Yong Mountain. It is a small ancient glacial lake shaped like a water drop.
The lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the water is clear and blue, and the lakeside is surrounded by a circle of milky white, so it is called the Milk Sea.
The lake water varies in depth. The water near the shore is slightly black due to the long-term sedimentation of plants on the bottom of the lake, and the deeper you go, the bluer and brighter it becomes.
Standing here and looking back at the sacred mountain, it is so close, with clouds and mist rising from the mountain, and the mountains are covered with rubble and no grass, which looks very desolate.

Attractions Location: In the Yading Scenic Area, Daocheng County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province (at the valley of Yangmaiyong Mountain)

Tickets:
The ticket is included in the ticket to Daocheng Yading Scenic Area.

Opening hours:
08:00-14:30; Last admission: 14:30 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Contact Details: 028-85316020

Transportation:
It is about 5 kilometers from Luolong Ranch to Milk Lake. There are no scenic battery cars in the area, so you can choose to ride a horse or hike.

Time reference: More than 3 hours


Recommended itinerary for Milk Sea tours

1-day tour: Daocheng Yading Milk Sea extreme challenge

  • 06:00 Chartered car from Shangri-La Town to Yading Scenic Area (1 hour)
  • 07:00-14:00 Hike to Milk Lake (4600 meters above sea level)
  • 16:00 Return to Shangri-La Town

Conquer "the last blue tear on earth" in one day

Accommodation: Tibetan B&B in Yading Village; Food: Noodles cooked in a pressure cooker + glucose water

Souvenirs: Mountaineering medals, oxygen tube keychains


2-day tour: Milk Sea and Pearl Sea

  • Day 1: Milk Sea Hiking Challenge
  • Day 2: Easy visit to Pearl Sea (3 hours hiking)

Experience the beautiful lakes at different altitudes

Accommodation: Chonggusi Camp; Food: Yak jerky for energy

Souvenirs: Mount Kailash postcards, Mani stone carvings


3-day tour: Milk Lake-Five Color Lake-Luolong Cattle Farm Loop

  • Day 1-2: In-depth tour of the two seas
  • Day 3: Horseback riding through Luorong Cattle Farm (4 hours)

Complete the pilgrimage to the "Three Holy Lakes" in Aden

Accommodation: Niuchang Tent Camp; Food: Tibetan Butter Tea

Souvenirs: prayer wheels, yak wool scarves


4-day tour: Daocheng Yading panoramic in-depth tour

  • Day 1-3: In-depth experience of core scenic spots
  • Day 4: Overlooking the Echu Mountain Observation Deck (chartered car 2 hours)

Multi-dimensional appreciation from close to far

Accommodation: Daocheng County Hot Spring Hotel; Food: Matsutake stewed chicken

Souvenirs: dried wild mushrooms, red leaf specimens


5-day tour: Daocheng-Litang Cultural Route

  • Day 1-4: Aden natural scenery tour
  • Day 5: Cross-country trip to Litang (4 hours) to visit Ding Zhen’s hometown

The perfect fusion of natural wonders and Tibetan culture

Accommodation: Litang Tibetan Hotel; Food: Tsampa set meal

Souvenirs: Tibetan bookmarks, handmade silver jewelry


6-Day Tour: Highlights of the Western Sichuan Small Loop

  • Day 1-5: In-depth tour of Daocheng and Litang
  • Day 6: Passing by Xinduqiao Photography Paradise (off-road for 6 hours)

Connecting the most classic scenic belts in western Sichuan

Accommodation: Xinduqiao View B&B; Food: Plateau Yak Hotpot

Souvenirs: Starry sky photography collection, Tibetan incense


7-Day Tour: Greater Shangri-La Loop

  • Day 1-6: In-depth tour of the core area of ​​western Sichuan
  • Day 7: Return to Chengdu via Yakang Expressway (10 hours)

Experience the beauty of the Hengduan Mountains from a panoramic perspective

Accommodation: Chengdu City; Food: Sichuan hot pot banquet

Souvenirs: panda dolls, Shu embroidery handicrafts


User Reviews

By Small Flower |

The scenery of Milk Sea and Five Color Sea are very beautiful, but it takes a certain amount of courage and physical strength to go up. Now due to seasonal factors, you can only ride horses up the mountain, not down the mountain. It may be dangerous to go down the mountain, so there is only this one-way trip up the mountain, and the ticket price is 300 per person. I want to say that riding a horse up the mountain can save a lot of physical strength, but after comparing it, I suggest that if you have enough time, it is better to hike. In fact, the time for hiking is the same as the time for riding a horse. The horse can't walk very fast, but it can save physical strength. However, I found that several horse riders couldn't reach the top at all. I think it's because the road after getting off the horse is very difficult all of a sudden, and the altitude is also high. It should be that they can't adapt to it all of a sudden. Although hiking is very tiring, I think it is an experience and challenge in life. Although it's hard, I can slowly adapt to walking on the plateau. I think we are relatively fast. It took 5 hours to go back and forth. After going down the mountain, I was really very tired and wanted to lie on the ground and not move, but I am very proud that I walked down. Many people didn't insist on going up, for various reasons. It is also very important to do what you can in the plateau area. If you really can't insist, don't force it. I suggest you go to the Five-Color Lake first. There is a very strenuous uphill road to the Five-Color Lake, but it is always more comfortable to go up than down, so it is a wise choice to go to the Five-Color Lake first, and then go to the Milk Lake, so that the way back is very comfortable. Because I got up late that day, I was really in a hurry. I suggest you take the long route to the Milk Lake scenic area and come in as soon as it opens in the morning, so that you will have a more comfortable time. Bring oxygen bottles, hats, sunglasses, hiking poles, and chocolate.

By Small group travel |

Although the process is very difficult, but the moment you reach the Milky Sea, all your tears and sweat turn into hot tears of joy in front of this pool of clear water.

I can't find any eloquent words to describe this "the last pure land on the blue planet". I can only stare at it blankly, dazed and absent-minded, unable to utter a word.

By Bruce Romanoff |

The Milk Sea is about to come into sight. I walked forward quickly, panting. I didn't want to wait any longer. At this time, I had lost my backpack. I was as light as a swallow. The previous fatigue completely disappeared. After a while, the Milk Sea finally appeared in sight. Many tourists had arrived. The panoramic view of the Milk Sea taken by my companions is a bowl-shaped frozen lake surrounded by dark gray rocks, like a crater. The outer circle of shallow white lake water is like the foam on the edge of milk, and the middle circle of deep white lake water is as pure and flawless as fresh milk. The veritable Milk Sea, after an unprecedented long journey, the scenery here did not make me regret it. Seeing the Milk Sea, I shouted to my wife behind me that we succeeded. I was so excited that I cried. Although the weather was dry and I couldn't shed tears, I didn't give up in the face of difficulties and obstacles along the way. I have walked so many impossible roads. I can brag about this story for the rest of my life. I quietly answered you that this place is called Daocheng Yading. Deep in the snow-capped mountains here, there is a lake as clean and flawless as milk. I went here with my beloved. There are indeed blue skies and white snow-capped mountains here. The disturbances of the outside world are blocked by these towering mountains. Only the whistling wind in the valley tells the unknown story of this paradise for billions of years. This is also a good place to see the sacred mountain of Xianuoduoji. Looking at it here, she is almost parallel to us. My wife took a photo of the lake. I was curious about what was on the back of the mountain. I vaguely saw that there seemed to be a road leading to the opposite pass. The advantage of winter is that you can walk to the center of the lake. There are three or four hundred tourists in the scenic area today, and only twenty or thirty of them finally reached the Milk Sea. Three of our four friends in a car successfully reached the summit. Xiaohua didn't even take oxygen bottles and trekking poles, and climbed the mountain barehanded. Thanks to her successful summit, we took a precious photo together. When booking the trip, I was always struggling over whether to go to Aden in winter. The travel guides I found all showed photos of the peak seasons in summer and autumn. I searched the entire China-TravelNote, even on Buzz Notes, but couldn't find a single photo of the Milk Sea in winter. At most, I could only find winter photos of Luolong Cow Farm. There are not many people coming here in winter, and most of them just take a photo at Luolong Cow Farm and go back. The few people who climb up may not write travel notes. So before I saw it with my own eyes, I was worried that the scenery here would not meet my expectations. These photos can be regarded as filling the gap on the website, letting tourists know that as long as the weather is good, it is worth coming here in winter.

By Green lotus leaf kong |

Standing by the Milk Sea, the first feeling was cold! Very cold! Chilly cold! The wind was very strong by the Milk Sea, and my tears and snot were all over the place. The second feeling was beautiful! Very beautiful! Very beautiful! In the middle was the blue snow water, surrounded by a circle of milky white.

Next to the Milk Sea is a relatively primitive landform, a bit like the mud in a swamp. Friends, please be careful not to sprain your feet.

Climb up the natural hillside on the right side of the Milk Lake to get a rare view of the Milk Lake from a high altitude.

Like a beautiful sapphire!

The higher you climb, the wider the perspective and the more magnificent the picture.

By Rachel has ears |

It is said that "one cannot see the true face of Mount Lu because one is in the mountain". Looking closely at the Milk Lake (4,500 meters above sea level), one cannot actually see the color of milk. The light blue color in the near distance turns white, and the blue-green color in the distance gradually deepens. The wind continues to blow and the rain continues to fall, which cannot stop the joy of tourists after their hard physical labor. They take all kinds of photos and live videos, as if to comfort the difficulty of the journey. Looking back at the Milk Lake, the feeling is there. The lake is shaped like a teardrop. Standing on a high place and looking down, it is like a piece of pure blue turquoise embedded in the snow-capped mountains, sacred and beautiful.

By Qie Haiji's Wandering Notes |

After much searching and wanting to give up a hundred times, we finally arrived at the Milk Sea at an altitude of 4,600 meters.



The azure blue lake is deep and transparent. I have seen countless videos of the Milky Way Lake on TikTok, and it was worth the trip to see it with my own eyes.



The original flavor, without any deliberate beautification, flows into our eyes, noses, and ears, leaving a heavy mark in the depths of our memory.

By Sir |

Milk Lake, also known as Errongcuo: an ancient glacial lake, shaped like a water drop, with an area of ​​0.5 hectares, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with clear blue water and waterfalls at the end of the mountains. It is famous for its exquisite and elegant appearance and emerald blue water. There is a large glacier above Errongcuo. Legend has it that it is a holy lake that can cure deafness and dumbness.

The Milk Sea is located in the valley of Yangmaiyong. It is scallop-shaped, with turquoise blue water in the middle and a circle of milky white surrounding it. This circle of milky white is roughly the origin of the name of the Milk Sea.

By China-TravelNote users |

Although the lake is mostly frozen due to its high altitude, the strong sunlight has melted more of the Milk Lake than the lakes below.

We walked around the Milky Sea. The wind was very strong here. Although the sun was still strong, it still felt very cold.

The lake water is blue and very pure under the sunlight.

The correct place to take a picture of the Milk Sea is on the mountain on the other side of the lake. I didn’t think of it at the time, so I didn’t get a picture of looking down at the Milk Sea from a high place.

The Milk Sea is like a piece of emerald green amber inlaid on smooth white jade.

By Mammoth |

There is no need to describe the beauty of Milk Lake. In addition to taking photos on the wooden plank road like ordinary tourists and leaving, here are some different ways to visit Milk Lake.

1. Go around the lake and walk to the other side of the lake. There are fewer people and the angle for taking photos is better. It’s a pity that I only walked along the lakeside and didn’t walk to the hillside on the other side. I saw that the angle looks good on the Internet.

2. Climb to the hill between the Milk Sea and the Five-Colored Sea, then walk up along the hill. You can take pictures of the Twin Gods Lakes and Twin Gods Mountains there, but it is a bit difficult to climb at such a high altitude, and generally only enthusiasts will do this.

PS: I was on the other side of the lake, eating self-heating rice and fruits for lunch, and lying there for more than 20 minutes. In one word, beautiful! If I hadn't wanted to catch up with my friends, I really wanted to stay there longer.

Note: It is windy on the mountain, so it is best to wear a hat.

Bring a garbage bag and take away your own garbage.

By Fanta Sister | FANTASIST |

It has to be said that Milk Lake is a popular tourist attraction. In the short video, the young ladies in fairy-like long skirts flicked their hair by the Milk Lake, as if they were in a fairyland... It makes people mistakenly think that this is a gentle place like a holiday beach. Stop! Most people are deceived by the impression of that picture. The seemingly gentle sunshine and lake are actually very cold. The wind on the top of the mountain is very strong, the weather is cloudy and unpredictable, and the climb is very bumpy. The worst thing is that after walking up several hills, I can't even find a toilet. Posing lightly in a tulle dress, no! I can't do it! It definitely requires extraordinary willpower and physique to do it, okay!

It is still beautiful, but I will never see the Milky Way Sea again in this lifetime!

After walking for nearly three hours, I finally saw this popular tourist attraction at an altitude of 4,600 meters. I suddenly felt that I had completed a difficult mission and that my life had seen the dawn. Even the drizzling sky suddenly cleared up, and the sun shone on the blue lake. I automatically muted the noise around me and blocked out the crowds in front of me. I took a deep breath, relaxed, and lay by the lake to look at the clouds... I felt it was worth it.

By Milestone |

Next to the Five-Colored Lake is the famous Milk Lake. Most tourists would just take some videos and make hand gestures next to the lake. But hardcore tourists like me took a different approach and climbed halfway up the mountain. I took a lot of photos of the full heart-shaped Milk Lake and never get tired of taking them.

Milk Lake is definitely a holy place for photo taking. I took photos with my friends for half an hour, and all of them are classic tourist photos.

There was a couple taking wedding photos next to them. It must be true love for them to take wedding photos in the Milk Sea.

When you have been to Aden once, especially when you arrive at the Milk Sea, you will be deeply focused on the present moment. Every breath will be unforgettable, and you will feel that you are alive every second.

By Lango-Panda Holiday |

The Milk Lake gave me the impression that the scenery was ordinary, but sacred, because it was at the foot of the snow-capped mountains. The Milk Lake is not a sea, but a small plateau lake. The colors are all real, green and blue. You should consider whether to take the long route to enter the Yading Scenic Area, because the long route is really tiring. It depends on whether you enjoy the process and fun of hiking or to see these lakes. If you want to see the scenery, it is recommended to leave time for places such as the Pearl Lake or Luorong Niuchang Chonggu Grassland.

By Zheng Zizai |

The Milk Lake is called Orongcuo in Tibetan. It is an ancient glacial lake, shaped like a water drop, with an area of ​​0.5 hectares. It is surrounded by snow-capped mountains and the lake water is clear and blue. There is a large glacier above Orongcuo. Legend has it that it is a holy lake that can cure deafness and dumbness.

The Milk Sea is located in the valley of Yangmaiyong. It is scallop-shaped, with turquoise blue water in the middle and a circle of milky white surrounding it. This circle of milky white is roughly the origin of the name of the Milk Sea.

By Scholar's spirit |

Milk Lake, also known as Orongcuo, is located in the valley of Yangmaiyong. It is scallop-shaped and an ancient glacial lake. It is shaped like a water droplet, with an area of ​​0.5 hectares. In the middle is blue snow water, above it is a large piece of glacier, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The lake is clear and blue, and is famous for its exquisite elegance and emerald blue water. According to local people, in March and April every year, white circles will appear around the Milk Lake, and the color is like milk, hence the name. Legend has it that the Milk Lake is also a holy lake that can cure deaf-mute diseases.

In the sunshine, looking down from a high place, the lake is sparkling and the water is crystal blue. At this moment, it makes people feel that the climb is not in vain.

By Thunderbolt Little Bear |

After several hours of hard hiking, when my physical strength and patience were at their limits, she suddenly appeared before my eyes.

The color is so special, between blue and green. I realized it was cyan when I was editing the photo.

The green Orong Co Lake lies quietly at the foot of the snow-capped mountains. Above our heads is our common blue sky. Human beings seem particularly small surrounded by mountains.

We walked along the white stone beach by the lake and circled the Milky Sea, using images to record ourselves feeling free. This must be the feeling of being carefree.

If time permits, I will definitely walk to the higher hillside in the distance to see this "hard-earned" blue tear from a different perspective.

By Yaoyao Little Treasure |

Wang Anshi said: "The most extraordinary, bizarre and extraordinary sights in the world are often in remote and dangerous places where few people go. Therefore, only those with determination can reach them."



Braving the 7-8 level cold wind, we hiked 14 kilometers round trip.

💝Just to see this touch of blue...

Climbing 4,700 meters on foot is a rare experience in this life.



I won't add a travel link😭...For detailed guides, please visit my space.

By Stop and Go |

Wow, it's so beautiful that tears are about to fall. Can you understand how it feels to be presented with such a breathtaking view at the end after going through the wind, rain, ice and snow? I can only say that pictures can no longer explain the visual impact brought by the eyes. It completely confirms the saying that the body is in hell, and the eyes are in heaven. We arrived at the Milk Sea at 12:30 noon.

Warm reminder: It is recommended that tourists who do not live in Aden Village should arrive at the Milk Sea no later than 3:30 pm, because the last battery car is at 18:00 pm and the bus is at 19:30 pm. It takes an hour and a half to go down the mountain from the Milk Sea and the Five-Colored Sea to the place where you can take the battery car, even if you walk fast, so you have to control your time well. We went down the mountain to the place where we could take the battery car at 16:30.

It is recommended that you prepare waterproof shoe covers because you have to cross the stream to the top of the mountain to see the more beautiful Milk Sea.

By Wandering |

The Milk Sea is located at the foot of the snow-capped mountains of Yangmaiyong. It is shaped like a scallop. Aerial photography can show the shape of the lake. The middle is blue-green snow water, and the surrounding is a circle of milky white. Under the sunlight, the lake surface is sparkling and very beautiful.

All the difficulties of walking are worth it if we can exchange them for the sacred scenery in front of us. You know, we are also people who have crossed mountains and rivers.

By sarahnesaitpas |

Tips: The best time to appreciate the Milky Lake is between 1pm and 2pm when the sun is shining directly.

At the last section, you will come to a fork in the road. The left road is gentle and leads to the Milk Sea, while the right road is steep and leads to the Five Color Sea. It is recommended that you go up from the right and come back from the left, which will be easier. Otherwise, the downhill slope is too steep and it will be dangerous and tiring.

The Milky Way Sea is a real Tiffany blue, with rippling waves and sparkling light reflected by the sun, which is extremely gorgeous. Only when you come here can you understand what it means to "be in hell with your body and in heaven with your eyes". It is worthy of being called "the last teardrop on the blue planet".

By Small domain does not grow meat |

No matter you are here to have a look or you have the belief that you must see it, when the Milk Sea appears in front of you, you will definitely forget the test of your body caused by the rain mixed with the whistling wind, because it is like a paradise hidden in the sacred mountain. If you want to see such a fairy sea, you must go through the test of mountain mud roads, gravel roads, water roads and steep slopes. However, when you have a panoramic view of the Milk Sea, all this is nothing. The snow-capped mountains behind the Milk Sea are cold and magical. If you are not really there, you will not feel the beauty that is difficult to describe in words. I don’t think any camera can restore the beautiful scenery here. Even if there is no sunshine and wind and rain, it will not affect the wonders of the Milk Sea. The lake here is natural and the blue water is calm and indifferent. Being there in person is enough to heal everything. In fact, my gloves have been wet and I am in a mess. But facing such a holy and quiet Milk Sea, my soul seems to have been washed and I am fascinated.

By Yiwei |

Milk Lake is the highlight of Daocheng Yading Scenic Area. It is located at the farthest end of the long line, more than 4,000 meters above sea level. The lake water is azure blue, very beautiful and moving. The wind is very strong near the lake, so you need to wear thick clothes. And because of the high altitude, there is a lack of oxygen, you will feel your eyes swollen and dizzy.

It takes about 2 hours to hike up from Luorong Ranch. The weather here is changeable, so bring a raincoat.

By Eighteen Children Tour |

Orongcuo, called Milk Sea in Chinese, is about 4,500 meters above sea level. This lake is a glacial lake, shaped like a water drop. Beside the lake is a soft alpine meadow, and outside are snow-capped mountains and glaciers.

By Want to eat clay pot rice |

This score is based on your entry into the Yading Scenic Area, which is similar to the meaning of conditional probability, hahaha. The lake has layers of ripples and an emerald mirror, which is indeed like a dream. One point is deducted because you have to pray for good weather. Seeing others come here on rainy days is simply unbearable.

By Rise from Fire |

The Milk Sea, called "Orongcuo" in Tibetan, is 4,500 meters above sea level. It is an ancient glacial lake in the col of Yangmaiyong Snow Mountain. It is scallop-shaped and got its name because of the blue snow water in the middle and a circle of milky white water surrounding it.

By I am confused |

Milk Lake, also known as Luorongcuo, is located in the valley at the foot of Yangmaiyong Mountain. It is a small ancient glacial lake shaped like a water drop. It is scallop-shaped, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with a circle of milky white surrounding the lake, blue snow water in the middle, and a circle of milky white surrounding the periphery. This circle of milky white is roughly the origin of the name of Milk Lake. The lake water is clear and blue, so it is called Milk Lake.

For those who are not physically fit, it is recommended to visit Milk Lake first and then Five Color Lake, which is relatively less strenuous.

By Follow me everywhere |

It is 5 kilometers from Luorong Cow Farm to Milk Lake (3 kilometers of which are dirt roads that are easy to walk on, and 2 kilometers are uphill roads with a large slope). It is 0.3 kilometers from Milk Lake to Five Color Lake. You can choose to ride a horse or walk to Milk Lake. The round-trip horse fee is 300 yuan per horse per person, and it will rise to 500 yuan when the horses are in short supply. This route is relatively long, round-trip 5-6 hours, with an altitude of 4500-4700 meters, which consumes a lot of physical energy, so you need to do it according to your ability.

The Milk Sea is located in the valley of Yangmaiyong. It is scallop-shaped, with turquoise blue water in the middle and a circle of milky white surrounding it. This circle of milky white is roughly the origin of the name of the Milk Sea.

By Winter is over |

The Milk Sea is also called Errongcuo: an ancient glacial lake, shaped like a water drop, with an area of ​​0.5 hectares, surrounded by snow-capped mountains. The lake water is clear and blue, and there is a large glacier above Errongcuo.

By Axun wants to see the world |

I want to say how disappointed I was yesterday, and how surprised I am today. Although Yangmai Yong is still hiding in the clouds and mist and refuses to show up, the Milk Sea is enough for this long journey.



The beauty of the Milk Sea cannot be expressed in words by me, a person with an engineering background. I can only take a bunch of photos and post them here.

By Ekship |

The Milk Lake is located at the deepest part of Daocheng Yading Scenic Area, about 4600-4700 meters above sea level. Starting from Luorong Cow Farm, it takes about 5 kilometers to reach the Milk Lake, with an altitude increase of more than 500 meters.

By Rice ball karenchow |

After passing the Five Colors Sea, we gradually walked down and came to the Milk Sea, a clear blue ~

Maybe it was because it was almost afternoon, so we left after waiting for about 10 minutes without seeing the sun.

Because the wind was so strong that it could blow people away, and more importantly, the wind was so cold that it penetrated into the bones.

By Zhao Yongquan |

Milk Lake Scenic Area, located in the Yading Nature Reserve in Sichuan, is also called Errongcuo: an ancient glacial lake, shaped like a water drop, with an area of ​​0.5 hectares, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, with clear blue water and waterfalls at the end of the mountains. It is famous for its exquisite and elegant appearance and emerald blue water. There are large glaciers above Errongcuo. It is said to be a holy lake that can cure deafness and dumbness.

By Plum tea |

We went up all the way with the risk of altitude sickness, and experienced a lot of hardships. The ultraviolet rays are very strong, so you need a certain amount of physical strength and endurance, and you have to do it according to your physical ability. There are horses for rent at Chonggu Grassland, but the horses cannot reach the top of the mountain. You have to climb up to the end of the horse by yourself for one or two hours to reach the Milk Sea. The road is not easy to walk, but there are rope guardrails, so you have to do a good job of sun protection. I am fully armed with only a pair of eyes outside. The scenery is still good, because it is not the rainy season yet, the Milk Sea feels a little less water, but it is still very beautiful. The hardships of this journey can only be experienced by those who have been there.

By Diving Woman |

Must recommend, the scenery is nice, different scenery in different seasons, I want to go again after I went there

This is the view I went to see twice. I haven't seen anything that made me click it a second time.

By Knowledge |

After 8 hours of hiking, I was tired but had no regrets!

By Ancient Moon |

A gem at an altitude of 4,600 meters, embedded among the mountains

By Messy hair |

I don't usually exercise, but I went up there. I only brought a bottle of Coke with me the whole time. It was very bitter. Many people took a breath of oxygen after walking a few steps. If it's a pity not to go, it's even more regrettable to go. Haha

By 🌸Photo card🌸 |

When the sun comes out, it is so beautiful.

By soul |

This is the Milky Way Sea, white around and blue in the middle.

By Ke Ying Er |

It was raining when I went there, but it was still beautiful.

By 💭 |

The Milk Lake was still frozen in late March, with a faint blue hue, and the snow-capped mountains behind it made it look even more shy and charming.

By Xanthium sibiricum |

The Milk Sea really feels like milk. The two lakes are so close to each other, but the colors and styles are so different!

By Coffee |

From a distance, the Milky Sea looks like an emerald dropped into a valley.

Walking around the Milky Sea, I found that the colors of each location were slightly different, colorful and beautiful.

By China-TravelNote users |

Go to take pictures of Milk Lake as early as possible, as there are still many tourists around noon.

The sun shines on the surface of the Milk Sea, it is so bright that I can't open my eyes without sunglasses

If you have enough time, I suggest you take a walk around the lake. The beauty will definitely be different from different angles.

By janice_wj |

The moment I saw it from afar, despite the altitude sickness, lack of oxygen, ultraviolet radiation, and hunger, it was all worth it.

Standing quietly by the lake, greedily capturing all the beauty, the sunlight shining on the lake, sparkling like gems, a little dazed.

By Know Autumn |

It is a must-see place when visiting Yading Scenic Area, but the altitude is high, so those with poor physical strength can only regret it!

By Tick-tick |

Like a pearl dotted among the green, and as white as milk

By Azuki beans |

The road from the Five-Colored Lake to the Milky Way Lake was the most difficult. Seeing that I was panting so hard, the driver kept encouraging me, helped me carry my bag, and helped me take photos at places with beautiful views. He introduced the three sacred mountains around: Xiannairi, Yangmaiyong, and Xianuoduoji, representing Avalokitesvara, Manjusri, and Vajrapani, respectively.

It was really hard to walk these few kilometers, but when I climbed to a high place, I felt the excitement of looking up and suddenly finding myself in the embrace of the snow-capped mountains; I felt the exquisite and graceful shape of the Milky Way Sea under the intoxicating sky in front of me, and I held my breath for fear of breaking this wonderful mood. I suddenly felt that those few kilometers were so worth it!

On the way, I met all kinds of people, including friends who chanted scriptures and circumambulated the mountain to pray, workers who carried wood and repaired roads, and outdoor enthusiasts who used their cameras to capture the magnificent scenery. The most common phrase we said when we met was "Tashi Delek". In this place where it is difficult to breathe, saying "Tashi Delek" not only blesses the other person but also encourages myself. This phrase, sent out with a smile, expresses the greatest goodwill and blessings in Tibet.

By Kevin |

The Milk Sea, 500 meters away from the Five-Colored Sea, still shows its graceful figure on the top of this cold mountain, just like Chang'e in the Moon Palace. It is a bit cold, but it is so beautiful that you have nowhere to hide. I was lost in thought by the lake for about 10 minutes, and then those brave people came over.

By Meet Stefanie |

To be honest, when I really stood in front of the Milk Sea, I didn't feel very excited, because it was the same in my mind and had never changed. I hiked 8 hours round trip at an altitude of 4,600 meters just to meet you.

By Junlin ✔ |

The girl traveling with me didn’t have any altitude sickness and was able to fly hahaha!!

By If the Earth Wandering |

The sea... is actually just that small, it's just relatively blue, and the snow-capped mountains are just average... After seeing the Gongga Snow Mountain, there aren't many surprises when you look at these small snow-capped mountains.

By Summer (Apricot) |

The road to Milk Lake is basically flat, so the walk is quite easy.

Arrived at the Milk Lake!! Frankly speaking, I felt a little disappointed when I saw the Milk Lake for the first time. In the past two years, I have been to the Blue Moon Lake under the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Jiuzhaigou. The lakes there are really more beautiful than the Milk Lake! The Milk Lake in the arms of Yangmaiyong is just a small lake. There are people all around it. Some people even waded to the other side of the lake, at the foot of the snow mountain. At this time, both of us were almost exhausted, so we were very disappointed. We took a few "I was here" photos and continued to move forward.

By Valerian |

The moment you see the Milky Way Sea, you will feel that all the hard work along the way is worth it. However, some people say that the Milky Way Lake is just like that. Everyone says this because the climb is so hard, and even if it is not beautiful, they have to say it is beautiful. But I think I really love this sea, love at first sight. I fell in love with it when I saw the photos of people in the previous guide. It is even more beautiful when the sun shows up from time to time. Imagine under the blue sky and white clouds, it should be even more beautiful that people can't take their eyes off.

On the way to the Five-Colored Sea, I kept looking back at the Milky Sea every few steps, reluctant to leave. I just hoped that the sun would be stronger and could shine some light through the heavy clouds.

Just seeing the Milk Sea is enough. The Milk Sea is definitely more beautiful than the Five-Colored Sea, especially the Milk Sea under the sunlight. The water surface is calm and the color is pink and blue, which really reminds me of the word "silky" to describe milk.

By Clear skies and gentle breeze |

Beautiful, beautiful. I walked around the lake and not only saw the beautiful scenery, but also felt that my heart was at peace.

By Brother Water |

The Milk Lake is still very beautiful, but of course it is not as beautiful as Jiuzhaigou.

By Pineapple |

Milk Sea, the melted water from the snow-capped mountains converges into a pure alpine lake. Just these few words make people in the mortal world fascinated, not to mention that at this time and place, in this situation, I am by your side.

By Listen carefully |

I would rather regret than feel sorry.

The journey was difficult, and I began to doubt my life, but the final scenery was not disappointing.

By Zombies in stolen Weibo |

The Milk Sea is next to the Five-Colored Sea.

Well, it's very different from what I imagined.

Maybe it's the wrong season, because it doesn't taste like milk at all.

By Blue Lotus |

After more than two hours of trekking, we finally arrived at the Milk Sea. The holy mountain and holy lake were right in front of us. Standing on the plateau at an altitude of 4,800 meters, the snow-capped mountains, blue sky, and green water brought a close-up visual impact, pure, quiet, ethereal, and clear, which directly hit the soul. At that moment, looking up at the blue sky, the world became quiet, heaven, man, and earth merged into one, and everything was so simple, pure, and beautiful...

By Shui Meng'er |

The last piece of pure land on the aquamarine planet! From a distance, the blue sky and white clouds surround the white snow-capped mountains, giving birth to a crystal gem! It is so clean and pure without any impurities, everything seems so unreal. I finally understand why so many people must come here. Even if their bodies are in hell, they want to feel the visual sense of heaven with their eyes. It's so tiring, but it's worth it!

By Li Jingchen |

When we walked to the Milk Sea, all the dullness disappeared in an instant.

The last piece of pure land on the blue planet finally appeared before our eyes. The quiet lake was crystal blue. The snow-capped mountains beside it embraced the lake, like a blue cocktail in a porcelain cup. Although there was insufficient sunlight, it did not affect the beauty of the Milky Way at all. All words were redundant. I just wanted to sit quietly by the lake and appreciate the beautiful scenery in front of me.

Fortunately, when we reached the Milk Sea, the eastern peak, Xianuoduoji, also showed up, looking particularly majestic under the sunlight.

By shrimp |

Accompanied by the melting snow and the rugged mountain road, we really kept our feet on the ground and moved forward step by step. When we saw a little blue in the distance, we were already very excited and wanted to run to it immediately to appreciate the mystery.

By Guang Junshan |

What makes her stunning is the sharp contrast between her and the desolate surroundings. Moreover, she is so petite, which makes her look stronger and untainted by the mud, just like a Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain.

By Chi Yan |

Before I came here, I heard that the road to the Milk Lake is relatively primitive, and some sections even require the use of hands and feet. Because it has always been a horse trail for horse caravans, you often need to avoid the horse team on the way, and the mountain road is narrow, so it is not easy to walk at all.

The most difficult part of the road was in the middle of the mountain, where I saw the prayer flags for the first time. This road was washed by melted snow and was very steep, with a cliff on the left. It looked thrilling. I had to rely on two trekking poles and non-slip and waterproof hiking shoes to walk carefully through this road. I still remember that I wanted to finish this difficult road as soon as possible, but I happened to meet a group of horse caravans coming down the mountain, so I had to hide on the side of the mountain and let them pass. Even well-trained horses would slip a few times on this road, so you can understand how thrilling it is.

As the altitude increases, you can clearly feel the symptoms of hypoxia, your breathing becomes heavier and your heartbeat becomes faster. Basically, every time you pass a flat intersection, you will take a break and drink some hot water. The sun gradually rises to the top of the mountain, and the sunlight becomes particularly dazzling. At this time, you must wear sunglasses to prevent the strong light reflected from the snow-capped mountains from hurting your eyes.

Along the way, we often encountered some weak hikers who took out their oxygen cylinders and started breathing oxygen.

If you feel unwell at this time and still don't feel better after taking oxygen, it is recommended to give up climbing to the summit. You will gradually get better as you go down the mountain. When hiking at high altitudes, you can't be too stubborn. If you have severe altitude sickness, it is very dangerous.

Walking on the road to the Milky Way, I felt that my body was in hell, but my eyes were in heaven. The most beautiful scenery was on the road. Snow-capped mountains surrounded me along the way, and prayer flags were flying.

It was already noon when I arrived at the Milky Way Lake. I took off my sunglasses and looked at this legendary blue lake. My mind went blank. I thought I would be very excited, but I wasn't.

I think it was more of a matter of not believing such a beautiful view. It was like seeing a mirage. You know, the existence of the Milky Sea in the bare valley is so abrupt, it feels like it was painted on, as if it disappeared if you rub your eyes. Maybe it was because of the lack of oxygen on the plateau, even the brain cells were dull. There was no obvious joy or excitement, I just silently took a picture of this lake with blue light in the sun, it was so beautiful that it broke my heart.

I looked back at the Milky Sea and saw a stunning scene.

A word flashed through my mind: lovers' tears.

A deep blue lake with a magical milky white circle on the edge.

It seems that only by climbing to a higher place can you enjoy the panoramic view of the Milk Sea. And this road is the road leading to the Five-Colored Sea.

By Miss Hui |

The Milk Lake and the Five-Colored Lake are 300 meters apart. Just a reminder, go to the Milk Lake first and then the Five-Colored Lake. If you go the other way, you may not be able to go back. It's a tortuous way to get into the scenic area... It takes a bus, a sightseeing car, and a deadly five-kilometer walk to get into the scenic area.

By Grebe |

At your feet is the plank road beside the Five-Colored Sea. This must be the best place to take pictures of the Milk Sea.



The stones of Milk Sea are all milky white, clean and pure. Seeing this, the hard hike is worth it!

By Ji☆V's Blue |

Snow-capped mountains and lakes are a perfect combination and worth a visit.

By Xu Zhimo of Eastern Wu |

Milk Lake is 4,600 meters above sea level and is a plateau lake. Although it is not large in area, the colors are really amazing, especially when surrounded by several snow-capped mountains. The white and green colors are really a treasure of nature. The first sight is shocking, the second sight is unforgettable, and the third sight is forever engraved in your heart.

By Cod oak_cinny |

Surrounded by three snow-capped mountains, this clear blue lake is white near the shore like overturned milk.

The Milk Sea is full of waves, which are accompanied by jumping waves. Although it is also very beautiful, it is not as stunning as when you look at it from the mountain. You can walk around the lake here, but the road is not easy to walk on and you have to wade through the mud.

By April 666 |

I suggest going hiking as early as possible. You don't need to ride a horse. I personally think 300 yuan is quite expensive, and you can't even ride a horse on the most difficult route. The altitude is slightly high, the climate is changeable, and there is no food on the mountain. At noon, it was sunny and rainy, and the temperature difference was quite large. We started to go up at about 8 o'clock and came down at noon. We saw many people eating instant hot pot rice on the stairs. There was garbage everywhere. Some people complained that the horses of the caravan defecated on the road, which was dirty and disgusting in the rain. Can't we see that on a mountain with such a high altitude, the garbage is carried down by humans? Moreover, the shit pulled by horses is also nutrients when it is brought up the mountain. Artificial chemical garbage cannot be naturally decomposed and will always exist. Anyway, it's very angry to see it. I won't say much. Anyway, I throw away my own garbage in my backpack. I hope that all friends will pay attention to their quality when going out to play.

By GAGA |

The Milk Sea is not as beautiful as imagined when viewed up close. If it is blue sky, it may be more beautiful. I stood by the lake for half an hour, and the sun came out for one minute. The sunlight shone on the lake, which was sparkling, and it was beautiful. The Milk Sea is a sacred existence in the minds of people who come to the Yading Scenic Area. Perhaps it is because the high altitude is difficult to challenge, or perhaps it is because the snow-capped mountains are crystal clear and beautiful. The original name of the Milk Sea is: Orongcuo. The lake is white, so it is called the Milk Sea. According to legend, it is also a holy lake that can cure deaf and dumb diseases. You can walk by the Milk Sea, but because it is a swamp, always be careful not to step into the water or slip on the mud. If you are shooting by the lake, the view from the front is already very good. After human exploration, there is not much good view when walking inside, so there is no need to try again. In my opinion, the best place to observe the Milk Sea is not to be in a daze by the lake, but on the way from the Milk Sea to the Five-Colored Sea.

By Extremely poor |

The Milk Sea is located in the valley between Yangmaiyong and Xiannairi. It is a pool of blue-green water, but the shore is a circle of milky white, hence the name Milk Sea. Personal experience: The Milk Sea is unique and beautiful when viewed from a distance or up close, and is completely different. Suitable for viewing at different distances and angles!

By Gou Zicui |

From a distance, it looks like jasper inlaid in the snow-capped mountains, pure and peaceful. The pure lake water gives people a peaceful and tranquil state of mind, while the blue lake is not transparent and looks mysterious.

It is really like in the picture, the blue is pure, deep, gentle and elegant. On the blue satin-like lake surface, there are slight ripples.

The blue lake reflects the melted snow-capped mountains, as smooth as a mirror. The light from the morning sun shines on the water, like soft halos floating on the river.

By Anne |

Milky Sea on the plateau! Azure water and fine white sand beach.

By Yvette on the road |

The Milky Way Sea under the sun is crystal clear at the shallow edge, and translucent blue in the deep center - a color that is difficult to describe, like blue mixed with milk.


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