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Lake Center Island of Basongco Lake

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The lake center island is located within the Basongco Scenic Area. The central Zaxi Island can be reached by boat, leading to the “Fertility Cave” by a small stream on the southern lakeshore, which is steeped in legend. It is said that this small cave was blessed by the Lotus Master, making it highly efficacious for those seeking fertility. Local villagers are said to visit there for the same purpose. In the northwest of the lake, there is also a massive five-square-meter rock.

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The lake center island is located within the Basongco Scenic Area. The central Zaxi Island can be reached by boat, leading to the “Fertility Cave” by a small stream on the southern lakeshore, which is steeped in legend. It is said that this small cave was blessed by the Lotus Master, making it highly efficacious for those seeking fertility. Local villagers are said to visit there for the same purpose. In the northwest of the lake, there is also a massive five-square-meter rock, with a hole in the center large enough for one person to crawl through. It is believed that passing through this hole can ward off disasters and cure illnesses.

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Gongbo'gyamda County, Nyingchi Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region