{"id":7281,"date":"2024-09-25T00:16:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T16:16:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.enigmatictibettravel.com\/destination\/selincuo"},"modified":"2025-06-13T13:54:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T05:54:21","slug":"selincuo","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/www.enigmatictibettravel.com\/en\/destination\/selincuo","title":{"rendered":"Selin Co"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"720\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1280 \/ 720;\" width=\"1280\" controls=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/enigmatictibettravel.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/selincuo-1.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1080\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1920 \/ 1080;\" width=\"1920\" controls=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.enigmatictibettravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Siling-Lake.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0a35d6c8fcd&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0a35d6c8fcd\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"http:\/\/enigmatictibettravel.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Selincuo_1920_7-min-1024x587.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.enigmatictibettravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Selincuo_1920_7-min-1024x587.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.enigmatictibettravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Selincuo_1920_7-min-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.enigmatictibettravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Selincuo_1920_7-min-768x440.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.enigmatictibettravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Selincuo_1920_7-min-1536x880.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.enigmatictibettravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Selincuo_1920_7-min-624x358.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.enigmatictibettravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Selincuo_1920_7-min.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Selin Co, located in the Nagqu region of Northern Tibet, is a lake shrouded in mystery. In Tibetan, \u201cSelin Co\u201d means \u201cthe demon lake illuminated by dim light.\u201d According to legend, it devours neighboring lakes. In just 40 years, its surface area expanded by nearly 40%, surpassing Lake Namtso to become the largest lake in Tibet. The northern Tibetan plateau is not only a haven for wildlife but also one of the most iconic high-altitude lake regions on Earth. Covering more than 20,000 square kilometers, this area holds a quarter of all lake surface in China, and Tibet\u2019s four largest lakes are all found here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selin Co, situated at an elevation of around 4,350 meters, covers an area of approximately 2,391 square kilometers\u2014over 300 square kilometers larger than Shenzhen, a city with more than 17 million residents. In 2001, Selin Co surpassed Lake Namtso to become the largest lake in Tibet. Because its surface area continues to expand every year, it\u2019s often humorously referred to as \u201cthe most ambitious lake in Tibet.\u201d This ever-growing body of water offers a rare glimpse into plateau ecological change, drawing explorers and nature enthusiasts from around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>On the southern plains of Selin Co, seven isolated stone peaks rise from the earth, resembling silent warriors guarding the lake day and night. According to local legend, they are the incarnations of seven spirits tasked with watching over the demon of Selin Co. Though the tale is mythical, the reason behind Selin Co\u2019s nickname\u2014\u201cDemon Lake\u201d\u2014goes beyond folklore. The lake continues to expand and even absorbs nearby smaller lakes. Among the many lakes of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Selin Co&#8217;s rapid growth is unique. Scientific research attributes this expansion to global warming: rising temperatures are accelerating glacier melt, which feeds into the lake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:32%\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6a0a35d6c958d&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6a0a35d6c958d\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"587\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"http:\/\/enigmatictibettravel.kinsta.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Selincuo_1920-min-1024x587.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-244\" 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