Qinghai-Tibet Grand Loop: Chaka Salt Lake Guide Revealing the Pitfalls and Details

✨✨ 😱⚠ An absolute must-see guide to Chaka Salt Lake, some little secrets you have to know! Did you know? Salt sticks to your pants and can't be wiped off with water, only washed! And watch out for those ubiquitous sinkholes, some are bottomless! Don't forget to apply sunscreen☀, the temperature may not seem high, but that's a low-temperature burn, and you might peel a layer of skin when you get home🌚. When the wind is strong, it can even blow your hat away, so be sure to wear a hat and tie it down🕵🏻‍♀. However, Chaka Salt Lake is really beautiful, no matter how you take photos! 🚂 Adventure: Chaka Salt Lake Train Journey! Tiring but worth it!🚂 Chaka Salt Lake has two attractions, No.1 is Mirror of the Sky, and No.2 is Sky No.1. The main difference is that No.1 is larger, while No.2 lacks an observation deck and salt sculptures, I personally recommend Mirror of the Sky. Come and experience the magical Mirror of the Sky! ⭕ The most accurate surface weather forecast! The weather at Chaka Salt Lake is unpredictable, so to see the lake's reflection, the necessary conditions are clear skies + no wind. Remember that! 📌 Travel Tips: First navigate to 'Chaka Salt Lake Tourist Distribution Center'! Park at the distribution center → Take the shuttle bus to the entrance of the scenic area → Take the train all the way to the end → Get off at each station on the way back to play (The train is particularly slow, it takes about half an hour to get in) This way you can fully enjoy Chaka Salt Lake! ⭕ Dining/Toilet Reminder: There are many snack bars at the distribution center, but the serving speed is really slow, surprisingly slow! It's advisable to bring your own food to save time. The toilets at the distribution center are okay, clean enough, it's best to take care of it before entering the scenic area. ⭕ Chaka Salt Lake is ready for you to go down to the lake! You can wear shoe covers to walk down to the lake, but be careful of deep pits. Salt grains will probably splash below your knees, be sure to wash your clothes well when you return (wash them several times, otherwise the clothes will harden). ⭕ Dressing Advice: If you want to take good photos, wear bright dresses! Remember to bring a coat/shawl in case the weather changes suddenly (when I went, the temperature dropped to only 5 degrees). There are only red shoe covers on site, it's recommended to prepare white ones in advance! ⭕ Essential Equipment List: Bring mineral water, not only for drinking but also for washing hands and feet after touching salt. Don't forget sunscreen and an umbrella. Also, be sure to wear sunglasses when the sun is out‼ ⭕ Cost Tips: Ticket: 60 yuan per person, half price for students. Ticket + Train: 168 yuan per person. Parking fee: 10 yuan.