National park proposed near lake reserve in Tibetan mountains

The Tibet autonomous region plans to upgrade the natural reserve around Siling Lake - the region's largest lake - and expand it to surrounding areas to establish the World's Third Pole National Park on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

According to a plan obtained by China Daily from the regional government, the World's Third Pole National Park would be established within Baingoin, Xainza, Nyima and Shuanghu counties - together covering 281,150 square kilometers - in the northern Nagqu prefecture.

Such plans are in the early stages, and it could be some time before a new national park opens. For now, plans are being developed and the park's exact area has not yet been decided.