Hidden Pink Lakes: 11 Secret Locations Where Nature Painted the Waters Pink

8. The Secret Pink Waters of Tibet

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At an elevation of more than 4,000 meters, high on the Tibetan Plateau, lies a secluded pink lake hardly seen by anybody. Extremophile microorganisms that have developed to survive in the hostile alpine environment provide the unusual colouration of this high-altitude wonder. The lake's location among alpine meadows and snow-capped mountains produces an amazing visual contrast that goes against traditional mountain scene standards. Local Buddhist monasteries respect the lake and include its existence into their spiritual activities, therefore safeguarding its position from mass tourists. The surrounding area's ecological importance is enhanced by the uncommon Himalayan species including blue sheep and snow leopards.