Namtso Lake

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lake
gptkbp:accessibility accessible_by_road_from_Lhasa
gptkbp:area 196 square kilometers
home to several small islands
gptkbp:bestTimeToVisit May to October
gptkbp:climate cold and dry
gptkbp:colors blue and turquoise
gptkbp:culturalEvents local festivals celebrated nearby
gptkbp:culturalHeritage traditional practices observed by locals
part_of_Tibetan_cultural_heritage
gptkbp:culturalSignificance important_in_Tibetan_culture
site_for_pilgrimages_by_Tibetan_Buddhists
gptkbp:depth varies with seasons
gptkbp:elevation 4,718 meters
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns affected by climate change
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by global warming trends
gptkbp:fishSpecies supports diverse aquatic life
limited fishing activities allowed
gptkbp:geographicalFeature high-altitude lake
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures formed by tectonic activity
gptkbp:historicalRecords mentioned in ancient texts.
gptkbp:historicalResearch site for ecological studies
gptkbp:historicalSignificance site_of_ancient_Tibetan_legends
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Namtso Lake
gptkbp:length 70 kilometers
gptkbp:localArt inspiration for local artists
gptkbp:localCuisine traditional_Tibetan_food_available_nearby
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local tourism economy
gptkbp:localLegends associated with local myths and legends
gptkbp:localNames Nam Tso
gptkbp:localWildlife yaks and sheep in surrounding areas
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Tibet
gptkbp:maximumDepth 33 meters
gptkbp:nobleHouse associated_with_sacred_mountains_in_Tibetan_Buddhism
gptkbp:photography popular photography location
gptkbp:river endorheic lake
gptkbp:seasonalActivities freezes in winter
gptkbp:significance sacred_site_in_Tibetan_Buddhism
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Namtso_Nature_Reserve
gptkb:Nyenchen_Tanglha_Mountains
stunning natural scenery
birdwatching opportunities available
hiking and trekking opportunities
variety of alpine plants
nearby_villages_include_Damxung
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
gptkbp:touristAttraction basic facilities available for tourists
gptkbp:training camping opportunities available
gptkbp:transportation bus_services_from_Lhasa_available
gptkbp:type saltwater
gptkbp:visibility clear visibility of stars at night
high_visibility_due_to_altitude
gptkbp:waterQuality varies with pollution levels
subject to seasonal fluctuations
gptkbp:waterSource snowmelt from surrounding mountains
gptkbp:width 30 kilometers
gptkbp:wildlife home to various bird species