4.5/5
豆豆1982On December 19th, Qinghai Lake was cloudy. A fridge magnet was included with the ticket purchase. The free shuttle bus ride was about 10 minutes. The weather wasn't great for taking photos at the scenic spot; the scenery would have been much more beautiful on a sunny day.
4.4/5
山水如画卷First, be cheerful and enjoy the beauty of nature wherever you go. At over 3,000 meters above sea level, enjoying a meal of beef and mutton stewed with Qilian Huanggu tea, followed by a glass of local barley wine, is the perfect experience. A must-do for family and friends.
4.3/5
118***49It is known as the first snow peak in life, because it is the closest snow peak to the city more than 5 kilometers. Traffic is a big advantage. From Xining, it is very convenient to take the Zhangwen Expressway or the 227 provincial road. The good thing is that the attractions are free and only need a shuttle bus for 25 yuan. The fly in the ointment is that there is only a small amount of snow at the end of the arrival, which is a little disappointing. I heard that if you want to climb the snowy mountain, you must issue a specific inspection report and a professional mountaineering certificate.
Qinghai Lake's freezing season returns with a view of half clear water and half ice | Dec 2025-Feb 2026
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