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Xizang's Namtso Lake began thawing

Source:xzxw.com 2026-05-22

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Coinciding with the "May 19" China Tourism Day, Namtso Lake in Xizang began thawing. Located in central Xizang, Namtso sits at an elevation of 4,718 meters, making it the world's highest large-altitude lake.

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Editor: Yang Xiaofeng, Peng Qing

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