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Top 10 r fun & cool retreats in Haixi Prefecture [2025]
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Qinghai Lake
4.5
/5
6298 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 12.85
Based on 598 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0974-7553999
Address: Qinghai Lake, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.4 of Best Things to Do in Haixi Prefecture
Highlights:
Take a Boat Ride on Erlangjian Lake and Enjoy the Scenery
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In July, I visited Qinghai Lake again. Located in Qinghai Province, China, it is the largest inland salt water lake in China, covering an area of about 4,583 square kilometers and an altitude of 3,200 meters. The lake is clear and blue, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, grasslands and rapeseed fields, with magnificent scenery. This is an important habitat for migratory birds, known as the "Pearl of the Plateau". Qinghai Lake is also a holy lake for Tibetan people, with important religious and cultural significance. Every summer, the lake-round bicycle race attracts many tourists and becomes a famous tourist attraction.
The beauty of Qinghai Lake is well-deserved! Thank you to the driver Xiao Mo for his considerate, thoughtful, meticulous and warm arrangements and guidance ❤️❤️❤️ Let us experience the wonderful scenery and service 🌹🌹🌹 This trip was very happy and enjoyable! I will go to Qinghai Lake again and look forward to meeting Master Xiao Mo again😊
Chaerhan Salt Lake
4.7
/5
1952 reviews
8.0
From AU$ 20.99
Based on 15 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 18309798669
Address: Chaerhan Town, Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.3 of Best Things to Do in Haixi Prefecture
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The apple green that God overturned the color palette is the best interpretation of this place. I personally think it is worth a visit. Water is the soul of this place. The scenic spot has also added various Internet celebrity elements of the seaside. If you don’t say it when taking a photo, you would think it is Sanya or Maldives. It will definitely satisfy the fantasy of the sea for those who have never been to the seaside!
There are industrial development sites everywhere. The 40-minute bus ride to the scenic area is really unremarkable. The scenery of each salt lake is almost the same. The only thing worth praising is probably the catering at the exit of the scenic area. Considering that there is nothing to eat within a two or three hour drive around, the catering service is great, especially the rice noodles are very good!
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Wu Su Te (Water) Yadan Geological Park
4.4
/5
3022 reviews
8.0
>100 km from downtown
Phone 13909778220
Address: Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu, China, 736200
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
No.2 of Best Things to Do in Haixi Prefecture
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The scenery of the scenic spot is quite special, and the Yadan landform on the water is very special. The area is also relatively large, and you still have to take a sightseeing bus. There are many entertainment projects in the scenic area. The scenery is quite photogenic, and there are many seagulls.
It is a very unique view, at least it is the only water-based Yadan in China, which is an eye-opener. The disadvantage is that drones are not allowed to fly and there is no high observation deck, so you cannot see the panoramic view.
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Emerald Lake
4.3
/5
377 reviews
7.1
>100 km from downtown
Address: Dachaidan Town, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.5 of Best Things to Do in Haixi Prefecture
Saved by 111 users316 positive reviews
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Dachaidan Emerald Lake is located in Dachaidan Town, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is a magnesium sulfate subtype salt lake formed by salt lake mining in the original Dachaidan chemical plant. The lake water is rich in potassium, magnesium, lithium and other minerals and presents green, deep blue and other colors, like scattered emeralds, known as "God's tears". The scenic area is about 15 square kilometers, the lake is clear, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds and snowy mountains, the scenery is dreamy, is a paradise for photography lovers. Visit on a sunny day, you can take a small train to go deep into the lake area to punch in and take pictures. Very beautiful 😄
It's so beautiful that it makes no sense. It's very photogenic.
You need to make a careful plan beforehand. We didn't arrange it well, and the kids kept taking photos, which resulted in a bit of time constraints. As a result, we gave up one or two attractions. But we saw the main ones.
The weather is very important. It's so beautiful on a sunny day.
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Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area
4.3
/5
1183 reviews
6.8
From AU$ 12.85
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0977-8246666
Address: East of Chaka Salt Lake, Wulan County, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.6 of Best Things to Do in Haixi Prefecture
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This is my second time in Chaka. Last time I went to the Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area, and this time I came to the Sky No. 1 Scenic Area. It felt good, but the weather was not good. However, there was no wind, and the reflections could still be photographed. The route of the small train was more reasonable.
This place is quite famous, but the view really depends on the weather. The sky mirror that is advertised is usually not visible, there is no reflection at all, all is white salt fields, as if frozen. It's just average.
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