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"Chaka Salt Lake is a beautiful magic mirror left by the gods in the world.

Chaka Salt Lake is located at No. 9, Yanhu Road, Chaka Town, Ulan County, Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is one of the four major salt lakes in the Qaidam Basin. "Chaka" is Tibetan, meaning salt pool. The lake surface is 3,100 meters above sea level and covers a total area of 105 square kilometers. Attractions: Surrounded by snow-capped mountains, the calm lake is like a mirror, reflecting the beautiful and intoxicating sky, known as the "Mirror of the Sky in China". Here you can enjoy the beautiful picture of the sunrise and sunset of the salt lake, and you can also see the magnificent scene of modern large-scale salt mining ships spraying water and swallowing beads when mining salt. Tour route: You can take a small train into the depths of the salt lake first, enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way, then get off and walk on the salt lake to feel the charm of the mirror of the sky. Then you can visit the salt sculpture group, these salt sculptures have different shapes and are very spectacular. Ticket information: Tickets are generally 60 yuan/person, and the small train is 50 yuan/person one way. Transportation and accommodation: In terms of transportation, you can choose to take a plane to Xining, and then transfer to a train or bus to Chaka Salt Lake. You can also choose to drive by yourself and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. For accommodation, you can choose a hotel or homestay in Chaka Town, which is relatively reasonable in price. Food: There are many local specialties, such as Qinghai old yogurt, hand-grabbed mutton, and brewed skin. While tasting the food, you can also feel the local customs. Precautions: The ultraviolet rays in the salt lake area are strong, remember to take sun protection measures. At the same time, pay attention to environmental protection and do not litter at will. When walking on the salt lake, pay attention to safety and avoid falling into
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Posted: Oct 20, 2024
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