Haibei Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Biggest salt water lake in China

Qinghai Lake, nestled in China's Qinghai Province, is the largest saltwater lake in East Asia, covering approximately 4,600 square kilometers. Its beauty lies in its serene, azure waters and the surrounding Tibetan Plateau's majestic landscapes. At an elevation of 3,205 meters, the lake is a vital ecological hotspot, home to diverse avian species and unique aquatic life. The lake holds cultural significance for Tibetans and the local Tibetan-Qiang people. It's a site for various religious ceremonies and festivals. However, environmental concerns, like shrinking water levels due to climate change and pollution, pose significant challenges to its preservation. Conservation efforts are underway to safeguard this remarkable natural treasure. #timetotravel #China #nature

Turquoise Eye of Qinghai Province

Tibetan plateau AKA "Roof of the World" is the highest in the world and Qinghai lake (青海湖) is the largest saltwater lake in China. 🌊Have you noticed that we're speaking in superlatives? It's not a coincidence. Qinghai lake (青海湖) definitely deserves to be be called the sea of the West due to its size, vastness, and the fact that it resembles a sea in certain aspects. It's a saline waters boasts incredible variety of wildlife at an altitude of 3205m. "On the plateau's crest, a jewel so grand, Qinghai Lake's waters stretch across the land. Azure skies embrace its tranquil face, A mirror of nature's serene embrace." 😍 Tips and tricks: If you want to visit Qinghai lake without any tour operators or rental cars you can easily get there from the Xining bus station (西宁汽车客运中心站). Several buses go to Qinghaihu (hu = lake) every day starting from 8AM. 🚌The drop off location is called 青海湖国家重点风景名胜区. That's the closest scenic area to the Xining city. One way ticket costs 60RMB. 💸The bus will wait for the passengers at the scenic area's parking lot for around 3 hours before heading back to the Xining bus station. To make sure you have a seat you can buy round way tickets at the Xining bus station. Total cost will be 120RMB per person. 🙃 #summerbreak #SpinTheWorld #qinghailake #xining #summervacation

Qinghai lake - the biggest in China

Only taking into consideration that it's the biggest, it's worth visiting. Yet I think Scenic area tickets are overpriced. There's not much to do in the area apart from taking pictures, riding a boat (3 types, start from 100yuan) and feeding seagulls. Still it's worth visiting, though it feels much much better if you drive a car in Qinghai (we took a shared taxi from Xining to Qinghai lake) and overall had pretty much headache with transportation in this province. Almost all the wild areas around are privately owned and you need to pay to enter (or, say, ride a horse, 200yuan per 3km round-trip to the lake🙄). This numerous fences and herds of tourists made it difficult for me to fully enjoy the beauty of the lake and surrounding landscapes (I just ran into the mountains 😂) . Also it was pretty hard to find a hotel accommodating foreigners (beginning of August). Only Chinese food (quite pricey) Still it was a great trip, I'd like to come back driving a car😁 #qinghai #qinghailake

The Beautiful Qinghai Lake

We couldn’t believe our eyes when we first saw Qinghai Lake. We were cycling down from the main road, through fields of grass and bright yellow rapeseed flowers when we first caught a glimpse of the blue water. For a split second, we forgot where we were and thought we had somehow made it to the sea! #mytripvlog

Explore the infinite charm of Qinghai's C-position city—Haibei!

Qinghai, this mysterious and beautiful plateau province, has a C-position city that is fascinating—Haibei. Speaking of this city, everyone must feel very niche, yes! It is indeed niche, but it has magnificent natural scenery and deep Tibetan cultural heritage, and it is also a place where many travelers yearn for. 😍 After I went, I found out that it is really beautiful here! Companions really have time to explore! ~ ⚠Small tips When traveling to Haibei, there are a few small tips to note ✔Transportation: It is recommended to rent a car for self-driving, which is more convenient, but due to the complex road conditions, it is recommended that experienced drivers drive, which can explore the scenery of Haibei more deeply ✔Climate change: The climate on the plateau is changeable, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and warm clothing and sun protection products are essential ~ 🌿Recommended scenic spots to check in 1⃣Qilian Mountain Grassland It is a dazzling pearl in Haibei, with magnificent natural scenery and rich tourist resources🏞. Walking into the Qilian Mountain Grassland, you will be shocked by the endless green, as if you are in a fairyland. ⚠Riding a horse on the grassland is also a good choice, but safety should be noted. 2⃣Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area The Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area is located in Qilian County, with majestic mountains⛰, vast grasslands and mysterious Tibetan buildings. Climbing Zhuoer Mountain and overlooking the entire scenic area, you will be shocked by the beautiful scenery in front of you. ⚠There is a 360-degree viewing platform in the Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area, where you can overlook the spectacular scenery of the entire scenic area. 3⃣Menyuan Hundred Miles Rapeseed Flower Sea Scenic Area Located in Menyuan County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, it is a scenic spot known for its spectacular rapeseed fields and beautiful natural scenery. 💐When the rapeseed flowers here are in full bloom, it is like a golden ocean, the scenery is very spectacular, and in the summer season, walking into Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, Qinghai, 🖼 is like walking into a naturally formed oil painting. The photos are very good, and girls can wear fresh dresses to look beautiful! 4⃣Gangshika Snow Peak The Gangshika Snow Peak towers over the Cold Dragon Mountain, and the Gangshika Snow Peak is the highest peak here! It is also the location of the film "The Climbers"! The scenery is very charming in winter, and the waterfall here forms an ice waterfall after freezing. Under the sunlight, 💦 the ice waterfall refracts colorful colors, and the photos are really good📸. ⚠The road to the top of the mountain is all mountain roads, everyone drive carefully Haibei is a city full of charm and charm, a niche treasure city! If you haven't been here, you can really find a holiday to come once!

ZHUO’ER MOUNTAIN SCENIC: It is part of Qilian mountain range in the North east of China.I visited in August which is the best time to visit this place since you can see the beautiful yellow rape flower fields mixed with layers of lush green. If you go there before June there's no flower fields, it will be bare.Not a place for lazy people like me because of mountain climbing and moving around.you should bring an extra jacket if you want hiking its usually cold at the top.Overallu its not a huge scenic area, thereby less crowds also compared to other sites in the area.i recommend you to visit this place especially July or August.

Northwest Ring Road|Zoer Mountain

Northwest Ring Road|Zoer Mountain Depart from Xining at nine in the morning, have a pot meal in E'bao on the way, continue to move forward, and finally arrive at Zoer Mountain at two in the afternoon. If you want to see snow mountains, grasslands, and Danxia landforms, don't miss Zoer Mountain, where you can find the scenery you want. There are few tourists, the scenery is beautiful, and the snow mountain stands directly in front of you, which is very shocking.

Qinghai C City Haibei, a niche travel destination

Recently, my friends and I discovered a niche but surprising city - it is Qinghai's C City Haibei, hidden in the mysterious Qinghai Province. There are many beautiful sceneries and delicious food, which make you linger! Come and see how to check in! ~ Transportation strategy: If you come from Xining, you can choose to take a train or a plane, but you can also choose to rent a car and drive by yourself. ~ 🔥Recommended attractions ✅Zhuoer Mountain Known as the "Eastern Switzerland", when you climb Zhuoer Mountain⛰, you can overlook the entire C City Haibei, you can see the prairie🌿 snow mountain🏔 pasture🐄 rapeseed field, the mountains are green, and the beauty is overwhelming. ⚠Enter the scenic area, you can take the scenic area shuttle bus first, then hike to the mountain when you reach halfway up the mountain, there is a beacon tower at the top of the mountain, where you can overlook the whole view. ✅Gangshika Snow Peak Must check in in winter, ❄The top of the peak is covered with snow all year round, the silver light is shining, like a jade dragon, the waterfall here forms an ice waterfall after freezing, and the photo is also very spectacular! ⚠The road to the top of the mountain is all mountain roads, friends who drive by themselves should pay attention ✅Qinghai Lake Must check in, it is the largest inland lake in our country, 💦As a mirror given to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau by nature, it has a variety of extreme colors, and will present different beauty in different seasons, locations, and angles. A sense of deja vu in a big movie📸 ~ Recommended food ✔Highland roast whole lamb✔Qingke wine✔Oil splash noodles✔Yogurt, you must try these foods! Small tips ✅Haibei has distinct seasons, and each season has its unique scenery. The summer is fresh and pleasant, ❄The winter snow scene is picturesque, decide the best travel time according to personal preference. ✅Haibei is located in the plateau area, pay attention to the problem of high anti. Adapt in advance, drink more water, carrying an oxygen bottle is a good choice. Niche cities always hide the most unique surprises, hurry up and pack your bags, let's explore Qinghai C City Haibei together!

Explore the infinite charm of Qinghai's C-position city—Haibei!

Qinghai, this mysterious and beautiful plateau province, has a C-position city that is fascinating—Haibei. Speaking of this city, everyone must feel very niche, yes! It is indeed niche, but it has magnificent natural scenery and deep Tibetan cultural heritage, and it is also a place where many travelers yearn for. 😍 After I went, I found out that it is really beautiful here! Companions really have time to explore! ~ ⚠Small tips When traveling to Haibei, there are a few small tips to note ✔Transportation: It is recommended to rent a car for self-driving, which is more convenient, but due to the complex road conditions, it is recommended that experienced drivers drive, which can explore the scenery of Haibei more deeply ✔Climate change: The climate on the plateau is changeable, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and warm clothing and sun protection products are essential ~ 🌿Recommended scenic spots to check in 1⃣Qilian Mountain Grassland It is a dazzling pearl in Haibei, with magnificent natural scenery and rich tourist resources🏞. Walking into the Qilian Mountain Grassland, you will be shocked by the endless green, as if you are in a fairyland. ⚠Riding a horse on the grassland is also a good choice, but safety should be noted. 2⃣Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area The Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area is located in Qilian County, with majestic mountains⛰, vast grasslands and mysterious Tibetan buildings. Climbing Zhuoer Mountain and overlooking the entire scenic area, you will be shocked by the beautiful scenery in front of you. ⚠There is a 360-degree viewing platform in the Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area, where you can overlook the spectacular scenery of the entire scenic area. 3⃣Menyuan Hundred Miles Rapeseed Flower Sea Scenic Area Located in Menyuan County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, it is a scenic spot known for its spectacular rapeseed fields and beautiful natural scenery. 💐When the rapeseed flowers here are in full bloom, it is like a golden ocean, the scenery is very spectacular, and in the summer season, walking into Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, Qinghai, 🖼 is like walking into a naturally formed oil painting. The photos are very good, and girls can wear fresh dresses to look beautiful! 4⃣Gangshika Snow Peak The Gangshika Snow Peak towers over the Cold Dragon Mountain, and the Gangshika Snow Peak is the highest peak here! It is also the location of the film "The Climbers"! The scenery is very charming in winter, and the waterfall here forms an ice waterfall after freezing. Under the sunlight, 💦 the ice waterfall refracts colorful colors, and the photos are really good📸. ⚠The road to the top of the mountain is all mountain roads, everyone drive carefully Haibei is a city full of charm and charm, a niche treasure city! If you haven't been here, you can really find a holiday to come once!

Beautiful Scenery

If you’re looking for a quiet place off the beaten track, you should head to Qilian mountain, north of Xining. Beautiful drive to get there and a beautiful place overall to have a look around. Location: Qilian Mountains, Qilian County, Qinghai

Qinghai & Gansu Self-Driving Tour

Had the good fortune to do a self-driving tour through Central Gansu Province and Northern Qinghai Province. If you’re in China for a while and have a foreign driver’s license, you can apply for a Chinese one. It requires jumping through some annoying hoops but then you can rent a car when you travel. We drove up to Qilian Mountain in Qinghai and to the famous 4120m Large Winter Tree pass. It was a very fun experience! #travelinspiration#unforgettableexperiences#awesomepic#nationalpark#urbanexplorer

Into the grassland of Qilian Mountain, the most beautiful grassland in China, the grassland in June has changed from dry yellow to green, and the high altitude makes the peak at the end of the grassland still snowy in June. Qilian Mountain has a picturesque scenery, Tiangaoyun is light and summer is like spring, and the snowy peaks of Qilian hold the white Hada. The vast grassland pavilion unfolds a thousand miles of blankets, so that the feelings of Qilian Mountain are deeply hidden in everyone's heart. You walked forward with a smile, and the scarves are flying in the wind...

Salt Lake

Caka Salt Lake, situated in Qinghai, China, is a natural wonder renowned for its ethereal beauty. Spanning over 100 square kilometers, it's one of the largest saltwater lakes in the region. What sets Caka apart is its striking pink hue during certain seasons, attributed to the presence of microorganisms and high salinity. The lake's landscape is surreal, with vast salt flats extending to the horizon, forming mesmerizing hexagonal patterns. Caka Salt Lake is also ecologically significant, providing habitat for migratory birds and supporting unique flora and fauna adapted to extreme salinity. Tourists are drawn not only to its surreal landscapes but also to the cultural richness of the Tibetan and Mongolian communities in the surrounding areas, making Caka Salt Lake a destination of natural and cultural intrigue. #timetotravel #China #instatravel

A Fairy lake surrounded by snowy mountains

Chaka Salt lake is a naturally crystallized saline lake surrounded by snow capped mountains in Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau, China. It is located at an altitude of approx 3000m about 300km from Xining. The combination of the white lake with reflection of the sky in the water, the distant snowy mountain range, the fresh wind makes it a magical place. I went there in May. It snowed in the evening the day I reached Chaka town while the prediction was 6-12 deg. I carried a puffer jacket for just in case and that saved my life 😄. So, take your jackets no matter which time of the year you decide to visit 🤭

Chaka salt lake - winter landscape in summer

We spent about a week in Qinghai, mostly at Qinghai lake as we visited local horse racing there. I liked Chaka lake better than Qinghai lake (as I still don't understand why Qinghai lake entry tickets are so overpriced) We came to Chaka in the evening by bus from Qinghai lake and stayed in a hotel. In the early morning I walked about 3-4km to the Scenic area witnessing wildlife such as hares and ducks. At the entrance I requested information in English and there was an English speaking employee to give details which were quite helpful. The path in the area is about 5km long, there are some cafés at the beginning and special shoes and fancy dresses rental somewhere in the middle. Visiting Chaka was one of the highlights of this summer! There are 2 Scenic areas, I've been to one only (should have visited both) It's not easy to find a taxi in the area, so the English speaking employee helped to arrange it in the evening #chakasaltlake #chaka

Surrounded by SALT

Chaka Lake is a must to visit. We took a bus and a slow train to the lake . People use to walk all the way to the lake in the past. Glad we don’t have too. It is known as “Mirror of the Sky in China”. “Chaka” means “Salt Lake” in Tibetan. As the name, Chaka Lake is a famous natural crystal salt lake in Qaidam Basin, able to meet all Chinese’s need to salt for 75 years. The lake reflects wonderful images , but it depends on where and how you take your pictures. Unfortunately I wasn’t able to caption the reflection from the lake. However, we had a great time.

Explore the infinite charm of Qinghai's C-position city—Haibei!

Qinghai, this mysterious and beautiful plateau province, has a C-position city that is fascinating—Haibei. Speaking of this city, everyone must feel very niche, yes! It is indeed niche, but it has magnificent natural scenery and deep Tibetan cultural heritage, and it is also a place where many travelers yearn for. 😍 After I went, I found out that it is really beautiful here! Companions really have time to explore! ~ ⚠Small tips When traveling to Haibei, there are a few small tips to note ✔Transportation: It is recommended to rent a car for self-driving, which is more convenient, but due to the complex road conditions, it is recommended that experienced drivers drive, which can explore the scenery of Haibei more deeply ✔Climate change: The climate on the plateau is changeable, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and warm clothing and sun protection products are essential ~ 🌿Recommended scenic spots to check in 1⃣Qilian Mountain Grassland It is a dazzling pearl in Haibei, with magnificent natural scenery and rich tourist resources🏞. Walking into the Qilian Mountain Grassland, you will be shocked by the endless green, as if you are in a fairyland. ⚠Riding a horse on the grassland is also a good choice, but safety should be noted. 2⃣Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area The Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area is located in Qilian County, with majestic mountains⛰, vast grasslands and mysterious Tibetan buildings. Climbing Zhuoer Mountain and overlooking the entire scenic area, you will be shocked by the beautiful scenery in front of you. ⚠There is a 360-degree viewing platform in the Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area, where you can overlook the spectacular scenery of the entire scenic area. 3⃣Menyuan Hundred Miles Rapeseed Flower Sea Scenic Area Located in Menyuan County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, it is a scenic spot known for its spectacular rapeseed fields and beautiful natural scenery. 💐When the rapeseed flowers here are in full bloom, it is like a golden ocean, the scenery is very spectacular, and in the summer season, walking into Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, Qinghai, 🖼 is like walking into a naturally formed oil painting. The photos are very good, and girls can wear fresh dresses to look beautiful! 4⃣Gangshika Snow Peak The Gangshika Snow Peak towers over the Cold Dragon Mountain, and the Gangshika Snow Peak is the highest peak here! It is also the location of the film "The Climbers"! The scenery is very charming in winter, and the waterfall here forms an ice waterfall after freezing. Under the sunlight, 💦 the ice waterfall refracts colorful colors, and the photos are really good📸. ⚠The road to the top of the mountain is all mountain roads, everyone drive carefully Haibei is a city full of charm and charm, a niche treasure city! If you haven't been here, you can really find a holiday to come once!

Menyuan Flower Fields (门源) - Qinghai

The Menyuan Flower Fields are a spectacular sight to see and is the largest rapeseed (canola) plantation in Northwestern China. The glorious fields spread out in every direction and stretch from the snow-capped mountains to the horizon. June-July is the best time to visit as this is when the flowers are in full blossom and snow still falls on the high mountain peaks creating a stunning contrast. Getting There - Travel to the flower fields is possible by high-speed train or by car. When traveling from Xining city, the train takes around 30 minutes. The 3 hour journey by car from Xining is beautiful and takes you over a high mountain pass where it is possible to stop at a lookout point. Food & Restaurants - There are many local restaurants in the nearby village. The local Muslim restaurants are highly recommended where you can fill yourself with sensational lamb (羊肉), potato dishes (土豆片) and noodles. Shopping - Be sure to buy some local honey from one of the many roadside stalls. It is absolutely delicious and very fragrant. #qinghai #menyuan #flowers #青海 #门源 #西宁 #西北

Let me show you the rapeseed flowers in Qinghai

The rapeseed flowers are in full bloom! 600,000 acres of rapeseed flowers, like winning a big prize in the lottery, are overwhelming, sweeping the entire summer of Menyuan with this unique golden color, rendering the charm of the plateau. Rapeseed flowers are not rare, but the rapeseed flowers in Menyuan are magnificent, with continuous yellow blocks spreading to the horizon, endless. Every summer, under the Qilian Mountains, it is like a golden ocean, reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, green grasslands, red-roofed houses, and herds of cattle and sheep; the vast and magnificent scenery, beautiful fields of flowers, like a beautiful oil painting; the rapeseed flowers all over the mountains and plains, like a large golden carpet, changing the unique charming scenery of the plateau, intoxicating. The flowers are in full bloom, wandering in the endless sea of flowers, feeling a sense of satisfaction and tranquility in my heart. Flowers welcome and send, accompany you for thousands of miles, the fragrance of flowers is refreshing, it seems to be able to understand people's joys and sorrows, as if whispering softly, as if singing joyfully, as if evoking beautiful memories, and as if soothing chaotic thoughts.

The sea of flowers in Menyuan is a unique romance in the northwest summer

The rapeseed flowers in Menyuan are so beautiful! It is said that the mid-July and August are the most beautiful times, and there will be almost none in early August. Experience another beautiful scenery in the northwest. The farmland composed of hybrid rapeseed and barley forms a picture similar to a mosaic or QR code, which is more vivid than the pure rapeseed field in other places in Menyuan (Hebei bank). You can not enter the scenic area, the outside of the scenic area are rapeseed fields, some angles are particularly good to take pictures of the snow mountain 🏔️, give the villagers 10 yuan, you can enter the field to take pictures.