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Basum Tso.It is known as the \"Southeast Tibetan Wonderland\".<\/strong>The lake is located in Gongbu Jangda County, Linzhi, Tibet, at an altitude of about 3,480 meters. The lake is as green as emerald, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and forests, and in the center of the lake stands a thousand-year-old temple, the Wrong Dzong Gompa Monastery, which is quiet and solemn. The lake is not only a natural wonder, but also an important holy place for the Nyingma sect of Tibetan Buddhism, combining snow-capped mountains, lakes and beliefs, and is honored as the most beautiful plateau lake in Linzhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I. Overview of Batson's Missteps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Basum Tso, also known as Tso Gao Lake, is located in Gongbu Jiangda County, Linzhi City, Tibet Autonomous Region.
At an altitude of about 3,480 meters, the lake covers an area of about 26 square kilometers and is surrounded by mountains and forests.
beFamous National 5A Grade Tourist Attractions in Tibet Autonomous Region<\/strong>.
It is known as \"the most beautiful plateau lake in Southeast Tibet\".<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Wrong\" means \"lake\" in Tibetan, and \"Batson\" means \"three-rock lake\".<\/strong>
It is said that the three deep pools in the lake are each inhabited by a different deity who protects the law.
The lake is fed by glacial snowmelt and is crystal clear and turquoise in color, with an ancient temple located on a small island in the center of the lake.Je Tsongjong Kumbum Monastery<\/strong>.
It has become the most spiritual symbol and belief center of Batson Tso.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Historical and Religious Background<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Batson Tso has a high status in the Nyingma (Red) sect of Tibetan Buddhism.
It is said to have been honored as the place where Guru Rinpoche practiced more than 1,200 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the island in the center of the lakeJe Tsongjong Kumbum Monastery<\/strong>Built in the Tang Dynasty, it has a history of more than 1,000 years.
It is one of the oldest temples in the Linzhi area.
According to legend, when the temple was first built, in order to subdue the Dragon King in the lake, the temple was built in the middle of the lake.Guru Padmasambhava himself blessed and enlightened the lake, transforming it into a sacred place of peace.<\/mark><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then, Batson Tso has been regarded as the \"Lake of Auspiciousness\" by devotees, symbolizing wisdom, longevity and fulfillment.
Every year in the fourth and sixth months of the Tibetan calendar, local monks and residents hold a puja for the lake.
Pray for good weather conditions and peace in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Temple in the Lake: Wrong Dzong Kung Pa Monastery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Wrong Dzongkhapa Monastery is situated on a small island in the center of the lake, which is small in size but quiet in nature.
The temple is dedicated to Shakyamuni Buddha and Guru Rinpoche.<\/strong>with statues of Nyingmapa masters throughout the ages.
The walls are filled with brightly colored frescoes and golden thangkas, which are in excellent condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visitors can enter the island on foot via a wooden bridge.<\/mark><\/strong>The lake and the snow-capped mountain range are a picture of each other as you ascend to the platform in front of the temple and look out.
When the morning mist covers the valley, the bells echo in the valley, making you feel like you are above the clouds, as if you are in a human wonderland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IV. Natural landscape features<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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