Lake Manasarovar is located in Purang County, Ngari Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It lies 4,588 meters above sea level and covers 412 square kilometers, making it the largest and highest freshwater lake in China. The lake has long been known as a sacred lake as it is an important place for Buddhism, Hinduism and other religions. The lake attracts thousands of pilgrims and tourists from China, India, Nepal and other countries every year. [Photo/China.org.cn]

Lake Manasarovar [Photo/China.org.cn]

Lake Manasarovar [Photo/China.org.cn]

Lake Manasarovar [Photo/China.org.cn]

Lake Manasarovar [Photo/China.org.cn]

Mount Kailash is located in Purang County, Ngari Prefecture of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It is 6,656 meters above sea level and is regarded as a sacred mountain in Buddhism, Bon, Hinduism and Jainism. It attracts many pilgrims and tourists from around the world every year. [Photo/China.org.cn]

Mount Kailash [Photo/China.org.cn]