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Don't miss this guide for your winter trip to the Chaerhan Salt Lake in Golmud!

Plan your winter trip to the Chaerhan Salt Lake in Golmud with this super-practical 7-day guide and make your journey even more exciting! -------------------- 🚗 Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Golmud, check in to your accommodation and enjoy your free time. Day 2: Visit the spectacular Chaerhan Salt Lake and experience the wonders of nature. Day 3: Cross the Kunlun Pass and visit the Kunlun Holy Spring. Pass by the Sanchahe Bridge and admire the mysterious Wujilongfeng Palace. Cross the Kunlun Pass again and experience the vastness of the plateau. Day 4: Explore the Ulan Buh Desert Yadan Geological Park and experience the magical beauty of nature. Day 5: Visit the Jade Pool of the Queen Mother of the West and explore the source of the myth. Day 6: Enjoy the scenic Jade Lake Tourist Area in Dachaidan and admire the tranquility and beauty of the lake. Day 7: Depart from Golmud and embark on your journey home with unforgettable memories and experiences. 🛫 -------------------- Must-visit attractions: ✨ Ulan Buh Desert Yadan Geological Park ✨ 🌟🌟 Address: No. 2 Xitai, Dachaidan, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (National Highway 315) Opening hours: 08:30-18:00 Duration: 1 day Recommended reason: Unique Yadan landform, sunrise and sunset scenery like a dream, as if entering a mysterious and magical world. 🌈 Chaerhan Salt Lake 🌈 🌟🌟 Address: Tourist Service Center of Dreamy Salt Lake Scenic Area, Northwest of Jieyuan Gas Station, Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province Opening hours: 08:30-19:00 Duration: 2-3 hours Recommended reason: Admire the magnificent scenery of the salt lake, a paradise for photography enthusiasts, and the magnificent salt bridge is breathtaking. 💎 Jade Lake Tourist Area in Dachaidan 💎 🌟🌟 Address: Dachaidan Town, Dachaidan District, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 Duration: 1-2 hours Recommended reason: The lake water is clear and blue, like a gem embedded, and the scenery is more beautiful than that of Chaka Salt Lake. 🏔️ Kunlun Pass 🏔️ 🌟 Address: Scenic area of Xidatan, near National Highway 109, Qumalai County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Opening hours: 08:00-18:00 Duration: 3-4 hours Recommended reason: Standing on the Kunlun Pass, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery of the East and West Kunlun Mountains and experience the vastness of nature. 🌊 Jade Pool of the Queen Mother of the West 🌊 🌟 Address: Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province Duration: 1-2 hours Recommended reason: The lake surface is sparkling and blue, and the birds are playing in the water, as if in a fairyland. (Note: The opening hours of the Jade Pool of the Queen Mother of the West are subject to change, please check in advance.) -------------------- Travel essentials: 🎒 👕 Clothing: Spring and autumn clothing, warm coat, comfortable shoes, sun hat, sunglasses. 🎫 Documents: ID card, student card (with discounts), driver's license (required for self-driving). 🧴 Protection: Sunscreen, lip balm, moisturizing spray, anti-altitude sickness medication. 📸 Accessories: Camera or mobile phone, power bank, selfie stick, umbrella. -------------------- Golmud-Chaerhan Salt Lake, a beautiful place to visit in your lifetime! Don't miss it, bring your camera and capture the charm of this natural salt lake! 📸
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Posted: Feb 20, 2025
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