Lake Pumoyum Co: Tibet’s Melting ‘Blue Gem’

In southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, the otherworldly Lake Pumoyum Co is undergoing its annual transformation. By mid-March, the lake’s famed blue ice — sculpted by winter’s chill into glass-like clarity — begins to melt, revealing waters so still they mirror the sky and snow-capped peaks like nature’s own Instagram filter.

During winter, the frozen lake transforms into a glowing spectacle: sunlight filters through ice so pure it radiates an electric sapphire hue, earning comparisons to a ‘celestial jewel’ carved by the elements. Locals say it’s like walking on liquid sky.

But this magic is fleeting. Rising temperatures are shortening the ice season, turning the thaw into a bittersweet reminder of our climate’s fragility. Whether you’re a traveler, nature lover, or just scrolling for eye candy, Lake Pumoyum Co’s story blends wanderlust with a call to protect Earth’s fragile wonders.

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Lake Pumoyum Co, a place of breathtaking beauty

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