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🌟【Encounter the Place Closest to Heaven on Earth】🌟
Above the plateau in Northwest China, there lies a fairyland known as the 'Mirror of the Sky'—Chaka Salt Lake. It is like a huge mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, making one feel as if they are at the intersection of two worlds. Here, every step is a journey into poetry and the distance, and every glance is a source of inspiration for photographic masterpieces. Follow me on a soul-purifying journey to the salt lake!
📍【Detailed Address】📍
Chaka Salt Lake is located in Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, China. It is one of the four major salt lakes in the Qaidam Basin, with an altitude of 3,059 meters and about 298 kilometers away from the provincial capital Xining.
🚗【Transportation Strategy】🚗
•Self-driving: Depart from Xining, take the Beijing-Tibet Expressway to the Chade Expressway, and then reach Chaka Salt Lake via National Highway G109. The scenery along the way is magnificent, making self-driving the best choice.
•Public transportation: Take the bus from Xining Bus Station to Chaka Town. Buses depart daily, and the journey takes about 5 hours. Upon arrival, you can take the scenic shuttle bus to enter.
📸【Must-Visit Attractions】📸
•Salt Lake Core Scenic Area: Step into the center of the salt lake, feel the fine salt grains under your feet, and when the weather is clear and windless, the lake surface is like a mirror, the best time to capture reflections.
•Mirror of the Sky Square: This is a popular spot for internet celebrities, with various artistic installations. Wear bright clothes or a red dress to take stunning visual photos.
•Salt Sculpture Group: Admire the artworks made of salt crystals, each salt sculpture tells a story, showcasing the perfect combination of nature and art.
•Train Tour: Take a retro train deep into the heart of the salt lake, with endless scenery along the way, as if traveling through time and space, offering a unique flavor.
🍲【Food Recommendations】🍲
•Qinghai Clay Pot Hotpot: On the cold plateau, a steaming clay pot hotpot is the best choice to warm up, with a rich selection of ingredients and a specially made soup base to warm the heart.
•Yak Jerky: As a specialty of the plateau, yak jerky has a firm texture and a unique flavor, an indispensable energy supplement during the journey.
•Highland Barley Cake: Try the local specialty highland barley cake, crispy and delicious, paired with a bowl of hot butter tea, to experience the authentic Tibetan flavor.
🏞️【Recommended Surrounding Attractions】🏞️
•Qinghai Lake: Depart from Chaka Salt Lake and drive about 2 hours to reach China's largest saltwater lake—Qinghai Lake, with clear blue waters and golden rapeseed flowers, a breathtaking view.
•Heima River Sunrise: If time allows, wait for a beautiful sunrise on the banks of the Heima River, with golden sunlight spreading across the lake, starting a wonderful day.
•Qilian Mountain Grassland: Continue north to explore the Qilian Mountain grassland, with lush green grass and herds of cattle and sheep in summer, a perfect place to feel the vastness and freedom.
Chaka Salt Lake is not just a salt lake; it is a dreamland where nature and culture intertwine. Every shutter click captures a legend about beauty. On this mirror of the sky, let us slow down, listen to the wind, and feel the tranquility and grandeur bestowed by nature. Don't forget, with a heart of reverence, to protect this purity and beauty on Earth, making every journey a purification of the soul.
The overall play feels good, that is, the scenic lake train and the cruise ship are not connected. If you take the train to the last stop, you need to walk to the previous stop and take the cruise back. It was a lot of physical exertion and then walk a long way. To be honest, it is very tired to buy a package ticket. I also want to be in the body. There is a saving in strength. I hope the scenic spot can consider adding a section of the lake train to the package.
There are so many scenic spots in the country, and the scenic service of Chaka is the best! Every staff member in the scenic spot will enthusiastically answer and actively deal with the problems encountered by tourists, and praise this all-round service 👍
The first time I went to Chaka Salt Lake, I bought a small train into the lake when the sky mirror scenic spot was free of tickets. The small train also had tracks, platforms, and similar conductors. It was very fun and the salt carving was also very beautiful.
The perfect trip for three days and two nights, we met the invincible handsome driver brother Adaqu! Adaqu goes anywhere! Warm and hospitable, and also has a very perfect photography technology. My friend and I have him as the best Qinghai driver! The hotels are good, clean and hygienic, with floor heating. In the scenic area, the journey on the third day was beautiful. I encountered a blizzard two days ago. The blizzard in May was very exciting and had a special flavor. One word, cool. Perfect experience, come back next time!
The first time I came to Chaka Salt Lake, it coincided with the May Day holiday scenic spot free tickets, I feel great, the scenic spot is very own characteristics, the staff service is very thoughtful, the fly in the ointment is cloudy, I did not experience the mirror of the sky, but it doesn't matter, we will see you next time.
It is worth a day trip. Master Ma is very enthusiastic. He will explain to us when he encounters special points on the road. The driving is also very smooth. Every attraction has enough time to take good-looking photos, which meets our imaginations of Jingyu and Snow Mountain. The weather was not very good when I arrived at Chaka Salt Lake in the afternoon, a little snowy, a little regrettable, I didn't take a good-looking sky, I must come to the second brush if I have the opportunity! Pick the weather to definitely see the super beautiful salt lake scenery, when the return trip, the road snowstorm, Ma Master is very cautious and stable, highly recommended!
It is recommended to go to a place, Qinghai Lake is quiet! The real mirror of the sky in Chaka Salt Lake! Super!
There is no invisible consumption throughout the whole process, and the internal consumption of the scenic spot is also very clear. Whether shopping is also based on personal wishes. The driver is more stable and pays attention to safety. The tour guide Cheng Xun is very good. The whole process is also very detailed, funny and humorous. Sincere, recommend ~