What is it like to see the 'Aurora starry sky' by Namtso Lake at an altitude of 4,718m?

Namtso Lake is a famous scenic spot in the Tibet Autonomous Region. Here is a detailed travel guide to help you better plan your trip.
✅ Overview of Scenic Spot
Namtso Lake is located in Bangor County, Nagqu City and Damxung County, Lhasa City, Tibet Autonomous Region. It is one of the highest saltwater lakes in the world and one of the three holy lakes in Tibet.
The lake is azure blue and surrounded by grasslands and snow-capped mountains, making for a spectacular view.
Namtso National Park has attractions such as Tashi Peninsula and Holy Elephant Sky Gate, which are must-visit places for tourists.
✨ Travel Guide
Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from Lhasa and head to Namtso Lake, enjoying the magnificent scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau along the way. Upon arrival, visit Tashi Peninsula and explore the cave murals and Tashi Do Monastery.
Day 2: Get up early to watch the sunrise, then choose to hike or ride a horse around the lake to experience the charm of nature. If your physical strength allows, you can climb the small hills of Tashi Peninsula and overlook the panoramic view.
Day 3: Head to Holy Elephant Sky Gate or Qiangtang Grassland for in-depth exploration.
🚗 Transportation Guide
From Lhasa, you can choose to charter a car, drive yourself or take a bus to Namtso Lake.
Driving yourself allows you to better enjoy the scenery along the way, but pay attention to road conditions and altitude sickness.
You can also choose to take a direct bus to the scenic spot, which is convenient and fast.
🏨 Accommodation and Dining
There are various accommodation options around Namtso Lake, including Tibetan family hotels, tent camps and luxury hotels.
The cuisine is mainly Tibetan, but there are also Chinese dishes such as Sichuan cuisine. It is recommended to try local specialties such as zanba, butter tea and dried yak meat.
🎫 Ticket Information
From May 1, 2025, Namtso Scenic Area will implement the peak season ticket policy, with a full price ticket of CNY 210/person (CNY 110/person for the ticket + CNY 100/person for the sightseeing bus ticket).
Special preferential policies include: children aged 6 and under or under 1.2m in height, and elderly people aged 70 and above are exempt from tickets and sightseeing bus tickets; retired cadres, disabled people, etc. are exempt from tickets and need to purchase sightseeing bus tickets; children between 1.2 - 1.5m in height, elderly people between 60 - 70 years old, etc. enjoy ticket discounts.
‼️ Precautions
Namtso Lake is located on a plateau with a high altitude, which can easily cause altitude sickness. It is recommended to rest and adapt after arriving in Lhasa.
The weather in the scenic area changes greatly, so it is recommended to bring warm clothes, oxygen, hot water, sunglasses and other items.
To protect the ecological environment, please do not litter.