
A picture taken on March 15, 2025 shows the blue ice melting on Lake Pumoyum Co in Shannan, Xizang Autonomous Region./ VCGA picture handled March 15, 2025 reveals the blue ice melting on Lake Pumoyum Co in Shannan, Xizang Autonomous Region./ VCGA image taken on March 15, 2025 reveals the blue ice melting on Lake Pumoyum Co in Shannan, Xizang Autonomous Region./ VCGA picture handled March 15, 2025 shows the blue ice melting on Lake Pumoyum Co in Shannan, Xizang Autonomous Region./ VCGA photo handled March 15, 2025 reveals the blue ice melting on Lake Pumoyum Co in Shannan, Xizang Autonomous Region./ VCGA photo handled March 15, 2025 reveals the blue ice melting on Lake Pumoyum Co in Shannan, Xizang Autonomous Region./ VCGBy mid-March, the blue ice on the picturesque Lake Pumoyum Co is melting rapidly in Shannan, southwest Chinas Xizang Autonomous Region.
The waters on the coasts of Lake Pumoyum Co are as clear as a mirror, reflecting the deep blue sky and surrounding snow-capped mountains.
Every winter, the lake freezes over and the ice ends up being crystal clear.
As the sunlight gathers, and the ice emits a fascinating blue light, like a sapphire carefully sculpted by nature.