1 Day in Mangya: Emerald Lake & Aiken Spring

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by Sophia

May 8, 2024 · 1 min read

Mangya 1 Day Itinerary

Embark on a one-day journey to the heart of Mangya, where natural wonders await. Begin your adventure at the breathtaking Mangya Emerald Lake, nestled within the administrative committee of the Haixi Mongolian Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Allocate two hours to soak in the vibrant hues and tranquil atmosphere of this gem. The lake's shimmering waters, set against a backdrop of stark landscapes, offer a perfect setting for reflection and photography. Afterward, travel to the Aiken Spring Scenic Area, located in Moheerbrook Village, Tugou Town. Spend an hour at this oasis, where the spring's healing properties and the local lore surrounding it add a touch of mystique to your visit. The contrast between the arid surroundings and the lush spring creates a unique ecological environment that's both intriguing and soothing. This one-day itinerary in Mangya is designed to introduce you to the region's most enchanting sights, leaving you with memories of its stark beauty and peaceful solitude.

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Yinshi Business Hotel
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Mangya VIP Building Hotel
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Star of Yadan
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1 Day in Mangya Itinerary: Day 1

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Mangya Emerald Lake

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Kickstart your Mangya journey with a serene visit to the breathtaking Mangya Emerald Lake, the first gem in today's desert oasis adventure. Nestled within the vastness of the Haixi Mongolian Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, this natural wonder is a sight to behold for two hours of tranquility and awe. The lake's mesmerizing hues of green and blue create a stark contrast against the arid landscape, offering a perfect backdrop for reflection and photography. Its unique coloration, a result of mineral deposits, makes it a must-visit spot for nature lovers and those seeking a moment of peace away from the hustle of city life.

Attraction Info

  • Mangya Administrative Committee of Haixi Mongolian Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
  • Suggested tour duration: 2-3 hour
  • Open from 8:30am-7:00pm
31.73 km
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Aiken Spring

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Continue your day's exploration with a refreshing stop at Aiken Spring, an oasis of vitality amidst the desert expanse. Located in the scenic area of Moheerbrook Village, Tugou Town, this natural spring is a testament to the life-giving force of water in an otherwise parched environment. Spend an hour here to unwind and enjoy the contrast between the arid surroundings and the lush greenery fostered by the spring. Aiken Spring's unique ecosystem and the cultural significance it holds for the local communities add an enriching layer to your travel experience in Mangya.

Attraction Info

  • Aiken Spring Scenic Area, Moheerbrook Village, Tugou Town, Mangya City, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
  • Suggested tour duration: 1 hour

Top Things to Do in Mangya-2024

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Mangya Emerald Lake
Mangya Emerald Lake
4.7/5 · 289 review
Highlights:
Emerald Lake is located in Huatugou Town, Mangya City, 2 kilometers south of National Highway 315 and Geku Railway, and 23 kilometers away from Huatugou Town and the airport. It has an advantageous geographical location and convenient travel. Since the opening of this tourist resource area in 2018, it has attracted about 370,000 tourists to visit the lake. It has now become a must-see check-in point for self-driving tours in Haixi Prefecture and Qinghai Xinjiang. Rich minerals and unique landforms create a different mysterious appearance of Mangya.
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Qaidam Basin
Qaidam Basin
4.8/5 · 240 review
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Highlights:
The Qaidam Basin, located in the northwest of Qinghai Province, is surrounded by the Kunlun Mountains, Altun Mountains, Qilian Mountains and other mountains. It is one of the four major basins in China. The western part of the Qaidam Basin is a barren land. Although there are long-distance buses passing by here every few days, no passengers get off here, because there is only salt water, strong alkaline soil and harsh climate. The Yadan landform in the Qaidam Basin is world-famous, which is caused by weathering. The basin is rich in salt production and minerals. No wonder people call the Qaidam Basin a "treasure basin". At the same time, it also belongs to the desert area where strong winds prevail. During the two rainy seasons of spring and autumn, strong winds prevailed and were blocked by the Kunlun Mountains in the west. The strong winds changed the wind direction here, and the wind speed also decreased, so a lot of deposits were deposited in this belt-shaped area. of pebbles and sand.
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Aiken Spring
Aiken Spring
3.8/5 · 337 review
Highlights:
Aiken Spring is a geothermal fountain that has been gushing for thousands of years. Although there is no grass in the place where its spring water flows, the red and yellow grassy beaches around it, and the reddish-brown sand and stones are like a circular palette, creating the world. There is a colorful oil painting in the oval-shaped Aiken Spring with a diameter of more than 10 meters. The green spring water is like boiling water, gushing up and rushing. Due to long-term evaporation, the minerals in the spring water have precipitated a dark red ring-shaped "sky eye boundary" on the land. Viewed from the air, the spring eye and the gushing spring water form the shape of the "earth pupil". The veins are clear and lifelike. Under the lens of photography enthusiasts, it is like a phoenix flying high. Aiken Spring is composed of two springs that are 400 paces apart, each forming a rather deep small lake around them, the lake on the west is a mineral lake. There are many cyan small springs dotted around the big spring, which are azure-colored small springs, like asteroids surrounding the sun. Around the spring water, when you step on it, there will be a clicking sound, and the soil is very loose and may sink in if you are not careful.
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TOP 4
Eboliang Yardang
Eboliang Yardang
4.6/5 · 128 review
Highlights:
Coming here is like walking into a magical magical world, each with different postures of wind-eroded mounds. There are countless wind-eroded mounds in the Obolang area, like the mythical figures in the legends, which are vivid. Everything here leaves a feeling of mystery and fantasy.
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Heidu Mountain
Heidu Mountain
4.3/5 · 76 review

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Mangya 1 Day Itinerary