Kokonor: Magic Lake with Water Color of Sky

#naturalbeauty In Chinese, Tibetan and Mongolian, the word “Kukunor“ means "blue lake". This unique reservoir is located in the west of Qinghai Province, at an altitude of 3,200 m above sea level, and it contains concentrated natural salt in significant volumes. Kukunor is the largest lake in the Central Asian region and is surrounded by the majestic ranges of the Nanshan mountain system. Tourists who plan to come here usually choose the city of Xining as their main landmark. In the 17th century, cartography experts believed that the Kukunor stemmed from the Yellow River, but this assumption was erroneous. Later it was proved that the lake is drainless. It reaches 105 km in length, its maximum width ranges from 60 km to 65 km, and its surface area is 4,200 square kilometers. The waters of two rivers flow here, Daotanghe and Buh-Gol, and therefore the water level in Kukunor fluctuates periodically. For followers of Buddhism, the lake itself and all the territories around it have the status of a sacred area. She has endless reserves of healing natural energy and is ready to generously share it with people. Many pilgrims come to the Ganzhur coastal stone every year. According to ancient Chinese legends, anyone who walks through a narrow gorge inside this stone will be cleansed of their earthly sins and receive immortality as a reward. There are many islets on the surface of the water, including the romantically named “Island of the Heart” and “Island of the Foal of the Dragon". According to the myths that have come down to our days, Lumo, an underwater snake, once lived in these depths. It was from her that Kukunor received his healing power. The inhabitants of the region come to Kukunor for "living" water, which treats various diseases.