Qinghai Lake

Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop | Nanny-Level Route Guide Sharing Used to the routine city life, why not experience the grandeur of the northwest with its 'vast desert and long river with a round sunset'? This place has all the terrains and landforms in the world: lakes, mountains, Danxia landforms, deserts, neighbors, hills, grasslands, plateaus, stone forests... A trip to the northwest is equivalent to traveling ten times. I have compiled a travel guide for everyone here! Northwest Third Pole Travel Takes You to the Northwest 💁‍♀️9 Days and 8 Nights Northwest Tour Route D1: Arrive in Xining - Free 24-hour airport/station pickup - Check-in at hotel D2: Riyue Mountain - Daotang River - Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake - Chaka Town (overnight) D3: Chaka - Xiaochaidan Lake - Chaerhan Salt Lake - Dachaidan (overnight) D4: Dachaidan - U-shaped Road - Water Yadan - Dachaidan (overnight) D5: Emerald Lake - Heidushan - Oil Town - Dunhuang (overnight) D6: Dunhuang - Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring - (Dunhuang) D7: Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park - Zhangye (overnight) D8: Zhangye - Qilian Grassland - Distant view of Gangshika Snow Peak - Menyuan Rapeseed Flower - Xining D9: Xining - Various destinations (free airport drop-off) 💞Scenic Spot Introduction 🌟Qinghai Lake: The sunrise and sunset are extremely beautiful, and there are golden rapeseed flowers by the lake in spring. 🌟Chaka Salt Lake: Be sure to take stunning reflection photos in the legendary Sky Mirror. 🌟Emerald Lake: Float on the emerald green lake in a transparent boat, aerial photography is amazing. 🌟Mogao Caves: The charm of the thousand-year-old cave murals is endless, and the guide's introduction is also very vivid. 🌟Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring: Take photos riding a camel in a red dress, absolutely stunning. 🌟Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park: The Danxia landform in the oil painting is vividly presented in front of you, super shocking. ~ 🙆🏻‍♀️Notes: ○ How to prevent and deal with altitude sickness ○ Avoid strenuous exercise when you first arrive at the plateau ○ Do not drink alcohol or smoke when you first arrive at the plateau, wait until you adapt ○ Do not go to the plateau if you have a cold, as it can easily cause pulmonary edema ○ The northwest loop is located on the plateau, with strong sunlight and ultraviolet rays, so take sun protection measures ○ The temperature difference between morning and evening in the northwest is large, so keep warm

2021 Latest Recommended Route Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Water Yadan, Dongtai Jinel Lake, Dunhuang, Zhangye Seven-Day Loop Tour day1️⃣ Xining—Qinghai Lake—Chaka Town Accommodation day2️⃣ Chaka Salt Lake—Qaidam Basin—Emerald Lake—Dachaidan Accommodation day3️⃣ Dachaidan—National Highway 315 (Most Beautiful Road)—Water Yadan—Dongtai Jinel Lake—Dachaidan Accommodation day4️⃣ Dachaidan—Qinghai Yadan Devil City—Dangjin Mountain Most Beautiful Road—Aksay—Yangguan—Dunhuang Accommodation day5️⃣ Mogao Caves—Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring—Dunhuang Accommodation day6️⃣ Dunhuang—Guazhou—Jiayuguan Pass (The First and Greatest Pass Under Heaven)—Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park—Zhangye Danxia Accommodation day7️⃣ Zhangye—Biandukou—Qilian Grassland—Ebo Silk Road—Gangshika Snow Peak (Distant View)—Menyuan—Xining (End)

【Introduction】: This is how you can enjoy a pure 7-day, 6-night trip in Qinghai and Gansu. 🛬【Itinerary】: 【D1】Xining - Riyue Mountain - Qinghai Lake - Chaka Town (Overnight) [300km] 【D2】Chaka Salt Lake - Qaidam Basin - Emerald Lake - Dachaidan (Overnight) [400km] 【D3】Dachaidan - Chaka Salt Lake - U-shaped Road - Water Yadan - Dongtai Jinaier Lake - Dachaidan (Overnight) [550km] 【D4】Dachaidan - Oil Town - Yangguan - Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City - Dunhuang (Overnight) [420km] 【D5】Dunhuang - Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring - Shazhou Night Market - Dunhuang (Overnight) [20km] 【D6】Dunhuang - Son of the Earth - Jiayuguan Fortress - Rainbow Mountains Geological Park - Zhangye (Overnight) [600km] 【D7】Zhangye - Biandukou - Qilian Grassland - Menyuan Flower Sea - Xining (End) [380km] ⛺【Must-visit Attractions】: Popular Qinghai Lake Black Horse River | Chaka | Chaka Salt Lake | U-shaped Road | Dunhuang | Rainbow Mountains | Son of the Earth | Borderless 🏨【Accommodation Guide】: The itinerary includes 3/4-star hotels, which can be freely chosen. The itinerary remains the same. 🚌【Transportation Guide】: Travel by car throughout the journey, allowing for more freedom to stop and play as you wish. 🧡【Tips】: High-altitude travel still follows the old advice. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Chaka Salt Lake

Qinghai Lake, the largest inland saltwater lake in our country, although it has the word 'sea', it is actually an inland lake🌊, the Tibetan name is 'Co Wen Bu' meaning 'blue sea', clear and green, and you can't see the edge at a glance. It is said to be a 'Yaochi' of the legendary Queen Mother of the West—'Queen Mother'. 📍Address: Qinghai Lake Scenic Area, Gonghe County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Qinghai Lake—a jade hidden in the snow-capped plateau, is not only a masterpiece of nature, but also a sacred place in the hearts of every traveler🚶🏻‍♀️. 🕙Play time: 2-3 hours 🏔 Altitude: The lake surface is 3196 meters above sea level Play📸 Keep walking along the road, you will see the statue of the Queen Mother of the West🗿, located in the middle of the lake, with open arms embracing the entire lake, it's spectacular! If you go forward to the heart of the lake, you can take a large cruise ship🚢, play some lake entertainment projects🚣, feed seagulls🐦…. You can also go to the lake to play in the water and take pictures. The lake is really blue, really like sapphire💎, it's so lucky to have good weather! Dress suggestion👗 Sky blue, white or paired with ethnic shawls, under the contrast of blue sky and white clouds☁️ and lake water, you can take pictures in minutes✌🏻 🐾Surrounding attractions ✅Heima River 🎫Free ticket, scenic bus 20/person (free for children under 1.2 meters) 🅿️The parking lot is across the road, free, the parking lot is all mud after rain… 🌟There are relatively more people, there are more scenic buses (golf battery cars) back and forth, so you don't have to wait long. The toilets in the scenic area are also relatively clean, near the entrance visitor center. 🎡There is a horse riding project inside, which is charged separately. There are similar Wangzai small steamed buns by the river, which can feed seagulls, and you can also feed them with your own biscuits and bread. ✅Donggeer Observation Deck 🎫Free 🅿️The parking lot is across the road from the observation deck, free parking 🌟There are fewer people at the Donggeer Observation Deck, and the entire scenic area is quite clean. There is a market in the upper position, and you can drink tea and eat something simple near the lake. 🎡There is a horse riding project, you can join a group tour. Overall, Donggeer's management is more complete, the only shortcoming is that the scenic area has limited capacity, the parking lot is small, and parking is not allowed on the side of the road (located on the side of the mountain bend), and individual customers cannot go down to the lake at will. ✅Qinghai Lake Cliff ️🎫It is now in trial operation, free, scenic bus 20/person (free for children under 1.2 meters) 🅿️Free parking lot 🌟Compared with the previous two attractions, the landscape here is more open and richer. Because it is in trial operation, the scenic area is not perfect. The scenic bus is an old bus, there are only two, and one must be kept up and down the mountain. When there are fewer people, the waiting time is longer. ⭐Tips 1️⃣The temperature difference between morning and evening at Qinghai Lake is large, it is recommended that tourists prepare storm jackets or thick coats🧥. 2️⃣The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are strong, and sun protection🌞 should not be ignored. ⚠️At Qinghai Lake, whether you are enjoying the lake view or taking pictures, please respect nature and protect the environment❗ When you encounter local guides or vendors, please clarify the price and service content to avoid unnecessary disputes❗ 🎫Tickets 90💰/person Round-trip electric car 20💰 Boat ticket 150💰 😋Eat The more characteristic ones are hand-grabbed lamb🐏, fried eggs with sand onions, ants on the tree, spicy stewed lamb leg, big plate chicken🐔, onion burst lamb, kang pot lamb, braised lamb, highland barley cake🫓, barley porridge, firecracker noodles Yak🐮 yogurt, kang potato…… 🚏Line 🚗It is recommended to drive by yourself, the route is Xining—Qinghai Lake, the whole journey is 213km, it takes about 3 hours. The scenery along the way is picturesque🖼️, every corner is worth staying☺️

Qinghai Lake is the largest inland lake in China, as well as the largest saltwater lake, covering an area of over 4,000 square kilometers and a circumference of more than 360 kilometers. It is also known as the most beautiful lake in China. As someone who has been to Qinghai Lake four times, I have summarized this travel guide. What's at Qinghai Lake🚩 📍Erlangjian Scenic Area: This is the most famous scenic area of Qinghai Lake and the one with the most tourists. Located on the southern shore of Qinghai Lake in Gonghe County, Hainan Prefecture, entering the scenic area you can see the white pagoda, prayer flags, seagulls, etc. It is also the most developed scenic area of Qinghai Lake. Tickets 💰90 yuan, boat rides 💰100-180 yuan, which can take you to the heart of the lake. 📍Heima River Town: I went to Qinghai Lake for the first time and visited this town. It is a must-pass town from Qinghai Lake to Chaka Salt Lake and the best place to watch the 🌅 and ⭐️. You can stay overnight and head to Chaka the next day. 📍Fairy Bay Scenic Area: This is a more pristine scenic area of Qinghai Lake where you can get close to the wetlands and various small 🐦. Located on the north shore of Qinghai Lake in Gangcha County, Haibei Prefecture, this place can really be called a place with few people and beautiful scenery. Tickets 💰50 yuan. 📍Sand Island: A unique 🏜 landscape next to Qinghai Lake, with lake water on one side and desert on the other, it's quite magical, but it is currently not open to the public. 📍Bird Island: The place with the most waterfowl in Qinghai Lake. Due to ecological protection, it is also not currently open. 📍Cliff: A cliff next to Qinghai Lake, a popular spot for watching the sunrise, which is also not currently open. How to enjoy Qinghai Lake🚩 1⃣Most people visit Erlangjian on their first trip to Qinghai Lake. For the first visit, you can take a cruise to experience it and join a one-day tour group. 2⃣If you want to experience the most pristine Qinghai Lake, you can go to Fairy Bay and drive around the lake. 3⃣There are many Qinghai and Sichuan restaurants around Qinghai Lake, with many small restaurants around the Erlangjian Scenic Area. There are basically no restaurants around Fairy Bay and other scenic spots, so you need to prepare your own food. 4⃣When the weather is good, you can have a travel photo shoot at Erlangjian. There are many photo spots inside the scenic area, or you can find them online in advance.

Lake Qinghai, you really know how to have fun! I have finally arrived at the other side of the Anywhere Door, Lake Qinghai🌊 The highland sapphire, the dreamy Lake Qinghai. 🌊 Qinghai is a fusion of Xinjiang and Tibet, known as the 'Roof of the World'. Within its territory, there is the sea-like charm of Lake Qinghai as well as the grandeur of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the vastness of the Hehuang culture. And Lake Qinghai is serene. When the sky is clear and the sun is bright, Lake Qinghai is as calm as a mirror. Standing by the lake, my reflection is clearly visible in the water. 📸📸Lake Qinghai, that is a mesmerizing sea of azure!🌊🌊 😍😍Here, there are blue skies and white clouds, clear water and green grass, and herds of cattle and sheep, a sight too beautiful for words!👒👒 🚶🚶You can stroll along the lake, feel the breeze on your face, and enjoy the clarity and tranquility of the water.🌾🌾 🐎🐎You can also ride horses, experiencing the vastness and freedom of the grassland.🛣🛣 🌅🌅The evening sunset is even more spectacular, intoxicating one in the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains.😍😍 For the May Day holiday, come to Lake Qinghai and experience the charm of nature!💕💕

🌟 **Selected four-day itinerary in the northwest** 🏜️ 🗺️ **Day1：** 🏔️ **Xining** → 🏞️ **Mingshan** → 🌊 **Qinghai Lake** → ✨ **Chaka Salt Lake** → 🌙 **Chaka** 🏡 Enjoy a night of tranquility and starry sky in beautiful Chaka, feel the charm of nature. 🌄 **Day2：** 🏔️ **Chaka** → 🛣️ **West Lake Road** → ❄️ **Ice Gully Forest Sea** → ⛰️ **Qizuoer Mountain** → 🌆 **Qilian County** Enjoy a night in Qilian County, ready to welcome the exciting journey ahead! 🏜️ **Day3：** 🌅 **Qilian County** → 🕌 **Arou Temple** → 🌈 **Zhangye Rainbow Danxia** Stay in Zhangye, prepare for tomorrow's adventure! 🌞 **Day4：** 🌄 **Zhangye** → 🏞️ **Biandukou** → 🌾 **Qilian Prairie** → 🏔 **Gangshika Snow Peak** → 🌼 **Menyuan Rapeseed Flower** → 🏔 **Xining** End the wonderful journey, leaving full memories and photos! 🏔 **Unlimited scenery, all in the northwest!** 🏜️ 🌤️ **Climate dressing suggestions:** 1. Prepare a thick coat in Qinghai to deal with possible snowfall; 2. In Dunhuang, Zhangye and other regions, the temperature is relatively warm, you can prepare spring and autumn equipment; 3. Sunglasses, scarves and other warm accessories are also indispensable. 📸 **Travel tips:** ✅ Play in the off-season, avoid peak crowds, and enjoy the scenery; ✅ Some scenic spots are free or half price, saving money and time; ✅ Remember to bring a camera and capture every beautiful moment! 👉👉👉 **Northwest trip, waiting for you to explore!** 🌟

Welcome, dear travelers, to this meticulously crafted Qinghai travel guide. Here, you will witness the unique plateau scenery of Qinghai, experience the rich ethnic culture, taste authentic cuisine, and enjoy an extraordinary journey of transportation, granting you an unforgettable travel experience on this magical land. Attractions: 1. Qinghai Lake - China's largest inland lake, like a sapphire embedded in the plateau, with rippling blue waves, flocks of sheep and cattle by the lake, and a golden sea of rapeseed flowers, offering a spectacular sight of thousands of birds flying together in the summer. 2. Chaka Salt Lake - Known as the 'Mirror of the Sky', its pristine surface reflects the blue sky and white clouds, as if stepping into a dreamy fairyland. 3. Ta'er Monastery - One of the six major monasteries of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism in Qinghai Province, with exquisite murals, thangka, and butter sculpture art that are breathtaking. 4. Qilian Mountain Grassland - A green carpet surrounded by snow-capped mountains, a paradise for photography enthusiasts, and an excellent place to experience the life of nomads. Itinerary: Arrive in Xining on the first day, rest, and then visit the Dongguan Mosque to taste the local Muslim culture. The next day, drive to Qinghai Lake, enjoy the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau scenery along the way, and camp by the lake to watch the stars. On the third day, visit Chaka Salt Lake and head to Qilian Mountain Grassland in the afternoon, spending a night in a grassland homestay. Food Recommendations: • Hand-grabbed lamb: Made from tender lamb, with a rich taste and aromatic flavor, it is a Qinghai specialty. • Yogurt: Qinghai yogurt is thick and creamy, with a suitable sour and sweet taste, rich in probiotics, and is an excellent choice for quenching thirst and beating the heat. • Tsampa: A local specialty with a rich flavor, chewy texture, thick soup, and rich in nutrients. Transportation Tips: You can take a flight directly to Xining Caojiabao Airport from all over the country, or choose to travel by train or long-distance bus. Within the province, chartered self-driving is the most convenient for stopping to enjoy the scenery along the way. In addition, there are tourist buses to and from Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and other places, which are both economical and convenient. On this vast and mysterious land, let us listen to the stories of Qinghai, explore the treasures of nature, enjoy the delicacies of the world, and embark on a journey that captivates the heart and soul!

Qinghai Five-Day Tour Guide🎈is here The scenery is really too beautiful!! Day1️⃣ Arrive in Xining—Mo Street/Xin Qian Night Market Day2️⃣ Riyue Mountain (🎫Ticket 40💰) 8:00-17:00—Qinghai Lake (Erlang Sword Scenic Area🎫Ticket 90💰) 8:00-18:00 Day3️⃣ Chaka Salt Lake (🎫Ticket 60💰) 7:00-19:00—Zhuoer Mountain 7:00-20:00 (🎫Ticket 60💰) Day4️⃣ Qilian Mountain Grassland—Zhangye Danxia National Geopark (🎫Ticket 75💰) 6:30-18:00 Day5️⃣ Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers 📌Important Notes: 1. Qinghai is at a high altitude, you may experience mild altitude sickness upon arrival, avoid strenuous exercise 2. Take sun protection measures, the ultraviolet rays are strong 3. There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening, remember to bring warm clothes 4. Make sure to book hotels and homestays in advance during peak season 🤩Qinghai is really too beautiful, girls let's go!

🔸Preparation (check the weather in advance, avoid peak periods, sun protection) I went to Qinghai Lake for a self-driving tour from Xining. It is currently the peak tourist season. It takes two hours to drive to the scenic area. I personally suggest that you must go early and definitely avoid the peak period!! I set off at more than 6 o'clock in the morning and arrived at about 9 o'clock. Otherwise, you will be stuck for several hours. Actually, the ultraviolet rays are not strong in the morning (check the weather, bring a jacket 🕶 or wear sun-protective clothing is also possible, you must do a good job in sun protection, the ultraviolet rays here are really strong! ❤️Travel guide You can buy tickets online by scanning the code, the ticket is 90 yuan, and there are cruise ships around 120~150, divided into ordinary cruise ships and luxury cruise ships, you can suggest to take one, (there are sightseeing cars and bicycles in the scenic area to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way) I personally suggest that you can take a boat directly to the opposite Erlang Sword Scenic Area, where there are relatively fewer people, and the scenery is also super beautiful! 📸Photo location selection After entering the scenic area, there are many people who like to gather. In fact, the Erlang Sword Scenic Area open in Qinghai Lake is super large. After getting off the boat, you can avoid the crowd and walk in the right direction. There are fewer people there and the scenery is also super good. I played for more than 5 hours by myself, choosing the scenery to take pictures feels like the whole scenic area is yours, it's really good!! And every photo doesn't need to be P, it's really super cool! In short, this trip to Qinghai Lake is really super satisfying, very happy!

May Day holiday, are you tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, longing to find a place of tranquility and beauty? Then come to Qinghai! Here you have everything you yearn for: blue sky, white clouds, green waters, green mountains, and that unique tranquility and purity. Here are vast grasslands, clear lakes, and those ancient villages hidden deep in the mountains. Every scene is captivating. - ✨Trip Highlights 📍Qinghai Lake The 'Highland Sapphire,' China's largest saltwater lake, the legend of the sky realm begins here, nature has bestowed a huge treasure mirror on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. 📍Chaka Salt Lake The Chinese version of 'Mirror of the Sky,' the pure white pearl forgotten by God, 'one of the 55 places one must visit in a lifetime.' 📍Zhangye Danxia One of 'China's most beautiful colorful Danxia,' the only complex area of Danxia landform and colorful hills in China, like the pork belly on the northwest loop. 📍Qilian Grassland The 'Oriental Switzerland,' a must-visit place on the northwest grand loop, 'where the wind blows and the grass bends to reveal cattle and sheep,' every frame is healing. 📍Arou Temple The pearl of the plateau hidden under the Qilian Mountains, the largest Gelug monastery within the territory of Qilian County. 📍Zhuoer Mountain One of the most magnificent sights in Qinghai, with herders, sheep, grasslands, it's like coming to a corner of Switzerland. 📍Dadongshu Mountain Pass Selected by 'China National Geography,' one of Qinghai's 100 'most beautiful scenic photography spots.' - 🚗Recommended Itinerary D1: Gather all day in Xining from all over the country D2: Xining-Biandukou-Ancient City Post Station-Zhangye Danxia-Zhangye City D3: Zhangye-Qilian Grassland-Arou Temple-Zhuoer Mountain-Qilian County D4: Qilian County-Ice Gully Forest Sea-Dadongshu Mountain Pass-Gangcha-West Lake Road-Chaka Salt Lake D5: Chaka Salt Lake-Qinghai Lake Black Horse River Scenic Area-South Lake Road-Xining - 🎒Pre-trip Preparation 💳Documents: ID card, student ID, etc. 📷Electronics: Mobile phone, charger, headphones, power bank, camera, etc. 💧Daily necessities: Toiletries, hydrating cosmetics, etc. - ‼️tips ✔️Qinghai is a plateau area, if you feel unwell, it is recommended to arrange your itinerary reasonably, rest appropriately, and stay hydrated. ✔️Keep warm during the trip, as the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, especially in places with high altitude, be sure to prepare warm clothing.

We played all the way from Yunnan to Lhasa on the Yunnan-Tibet line, and then played back to Guangdong on the Qinghai-Tibet line. We played a lot of paid and free attractions along the way, but we were pitted by the paid attractions. The scenery along the way is really not worse than the paid attractions, so we simply didn't go to the attractions at Qinghai Lake, we played while driving around the lake. Although the lake is basically fenced up, there are still a few places where you can go down to the lake, or you can take beautiful lake views by parking by the side. You can drive slowly around the lake, and you can go and see where you see people going down or parking. The roadside shots are also very good, but pay attention to safety, do not stand in the middle of the road. Small tips: 1, Qinghai Lake is also very dependent on the weather, still that point, pick a sunny day to go, under the sun really comes with a filter 2, The wind on the side of Qinghai Lake is super strong, it's super cold when it rains, and it's very sunny at noon when it doesn't rain, so remember to bring sunglasses, apply sunscreen, and the clothes this season are best to be able to replace autumn and winter, take off autumn and put on winter is the best. 3, Self-driving partners whether or not you bought a ticket, if you have time, it is recommended to go around the lake, you don't have to finish all of it, it is also very healing to watch the lake for a while 4, In addition to the scenic area and the wild roadside, there are also some places on the roadside where you can go down to the lake for a walk, take pictures and feed seagulls, but you have to pay a parking fee, twenty yuan (it is said that those who can cross the fence to the lake on the wild roadside will be driven away if the police see it, so if you want to play more safely, you can go to such places, you can see it not long after you drive in, about 10 minutes drive) I will sort out the strategies for the other two salt lakes in Qinghai (Chaerhan and Dachaidan) later, if you are in a hurry, you can also compare and choose