Top 10 Best Things to Do in Haixi Prefecture

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東国

This film area is a bit special. The white salt field looks like snow shadows, which is very beautiful. However, once you get to the film area, you have to pay extra for almost every attraction. You can't move an inch without paying.

M25***94

The bus costs 60 yuan per person, and the ride is really long, haha. The colors of the scenic area are beautiful, very beautiful. You must go when the weather is good, otherwise it's not really green or emerald green.

pupu ོ

Absolutely stunning! You absolutely must take a speedboat and a paraglider – it's totally worth it! Otherwise, you won't see even a fraction of the beauty of the water-based Yadan landforms! These are unfiltered, real photos! But you really need to take a speedboat to see them.

kky***22

Emerald Lake offers exceptional value for money in winter. With an off-season entrance fee of only 25 yuan, and avoiding the 60 yuan train ride, it's incredibly affordable. You can easily see half of Emerald Lake – that's more than enough! Check out the photos!

M53***28

There were very few people during the off-season; our small group only had four people. The driver called in the morning to confirm our location and then picked us up. The departure time was slightly adjusted according to the season; in winter, the sunrise is later, so we set off at 6:30 am. Our itinerary was Lajishan Mountain → Riyue Mountain → Qinghai Lake. We spent about an hour at the first two attractions and a little over two hours at Qinghai Lake. Before coming, I read many posts online saying that there wasn't much to see in Xining at this time of year, but in reality, we still had a very satisfying day. The high plateau in winter has a unique charm; the scenery along the way was breathtaking. After the greenery faded, the vast, white-brown peaks unique to high-altitude regions were revealed—a world that was desolate yet expansive, peaceful yet blissful. Our driver, Ma Jie, was a very kind person. He gave us tips on avoiding tourist pitfalls in Xining, reminded us to bargain with locals if we wanted to take photos with lambs, and suggested stopping halfway to photograph yaks and marmots. He even had a power bank with him if our phones ran out of battery. The road from Daotanghe Highway to Qinghai Lake is a wide, winding mountain road. We connected to the driver's car Bluetooth to play music. The weather was fantastic, and my mood was wonderful. It made me want to come back to Xining again in the summer to experience the lush, high-altitude scenery once more. We returned to the city around 5:30 or 6:00 PM, and the driver still picked us up and dropped us off. There were no hidden costs during the trip; it was a very comfortable and relaxing journey. If you don't want to spend over four hours driving from Chaka Salt Lake and not get back to the city until late at night, coming here to watch the sunrise is also a great option. 😚

M35***28

The hotel does not have a navigation system, so it is best to ask the hotel staff before going. The staff was very attentive and even upgraded us to a larger RV for free, which was very nice (｡•̀ᴗ-)

M11***00

Heidu Mountain: The scenic bus costs 60 yuan per person. There's a restroom at the entrance, so I recommend using it beforehand. The scenery is picturesque, and the drone photos are quite impressive. There's a long line at each drone spot, and it's crowded. There's a wooden plank path, so walking isn't tiring. However, it's all sandy, so I think you should wear shoe covers. You can also go to Yanzhi Mountain on the right, but it's a bit farther. You can also take the scenic bus. There are so many scenic buses in the northwest. The uploaded pictures are all original. It was a cloudy day, so I didn't use any filters. These are the original pictures.

雨霁88

Finally, my dream of seeing the "Devil's Eye" at Aiken Spring has come true! With a spring diameter exceeding 10 meters and a depth exceeding 1,000 meters, Aiken Spring's water surges year-round, reaching heights of up to half a meter and maintaining a constant temperature of 26-30°C. Sulfur and mineral deposits have formed a reddish-brown ring-like structure around the spring, creating a striking "eye"-like appearance from above. The drone's perspective is truly stunning.

M28***49

Pros: The scenery is stunning: rolling alpine meadows, the majestic Kunlun Mountains, the desolate Gobi Desert, and the occasional sight of miraculous highland treasures like Tibetan wild donkeys and camels. These constantly resonate with our souls, evoking long-forgotten poetic and distant horizons. Cons: The road is far from the city, 160 kilometers from Golmud. Most importantly, the entire route is currently under construction, making it a five-hour drive. The road is bumpy and potholed, and several vehicles suffered punctures along the way. The altitude is high, nearly 4,800 meters, so be prepared for altitude sickness.

老玩童

315 must punch in, but now it is not possible. In June, the two sides of the road are not allowed to park. The parking area is stopped by a mound, and there are traffic police on duty. You can only slow down the speed and enjoy it slowly. You can take a U-shaped kilometer in the car with your mobile phone. People can't go down.