Haiyan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Qinghai Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
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.
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Joe0412
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. 🙃
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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😁
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Jenny_A
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
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Chaka Salt Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
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.
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Joe0412
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 🤭
nitt_kat
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
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Jenny_A
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.
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Qinghai Husha Island Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Sand Island of Qinghai Lake
Sand Island Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake is located in the north of Qinghai Lake, avoiding the crowded internet-famous Erlang Sword Scenic Area and Bird Island Scenic Area. The entrance of the scenic area is Sand Island Hotel, which is of the level of old-style guesthouses, big, old, quiet, and close (to Beijing).
The Sand Island Scenic Area well reflects the characteristics of the northwest lakes, half is lake water, half is beach (Bosten Lake is also like this). Blue sky, clear lake, beach, and sculptures form a colorful pattern. Walking along the lakeside plank road, you can step on the lake light and sand color, but riding a horse on the sand dune is another scene.
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Qinghai, the only place I have to go through the wedding dress vomiting blood recommended fish carp private travel route!
At the beginning of the year, I decided to take a photo with my husband in Qinghai Lake. I really didnt disappoint. The surprise brought by Damei Qinghai is definitely not a little bit. Today, the fishermen vomit blood and share an absolutely small trip. The route is recommended by the local chartered car master, pro test, perfect!
First, order dry goods
1. Chartered around 600 a day, you can also choose to rent a car, there are many chartered cars and car rentals at the high-speed rail station, very convenient.
2. If it is a day trip, you can take three points, the full content!
Route: Depart from Xining, take the Beijing-Tibet Expressway---Wuyuan County and then take the 315 National Road----Xihai Town and then take the Huanhu East Road to Jinsha Bay (also known as Sand Island) ), it is along the Huanhu East Road to the original 109 National Road, and then the west road passes through the Erlangjian Scenic Area, about 200 meters away. Wild spots
Specific content: If you take the Huanhu East Road from Xining, it is very beautiful. On the way, you will feel the absolute charm of Qinghai. This is also my favorite place. In fact, I have also gone to the scenic spots in Qinghai. I still like the feeling of being on the road. There are many temporary stops on the road. You can take pictures on both sides of the road and feel the most authentic scenery, but be sure to pay attention to safety. Don't stay in the middle of the road.
Continue to the northeast direction. There is a place called Shadao. This is also the attraction that I highly recommend. Dont go to the ticket, you can go directly. If you dont go to Dunhuang, you dont need any regrets, directly in Qinghai. Sand Island is full of desert addiction. Need to pay attention to is that we must take care of the environment, do not leave any garbage in the desert, there is a desert here, you can also see Qinghai Lake in the distance, the sea and the sky, beautiful.
The third stop is also my favorite point. Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Spot is about 200 meters. When I saw a big stone and wrote the Moge Hotel, I found a place to park and stop. Here is the legendary Wild attractions, but very large scale, no tickets, mainly the scenery is too beautiful! ! ! ! I took a lot of photos here and they are super super love. There are colored golden dragonflies here, and then taking a walk around the lake to take pictures and what is perfect.
ok route is like this, all the way is beautiful, pay attention to safety, respect the local rules and then stop taking pictures! Any questions, please leave a message for me!
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There is a place in the northeastern part of Qinghai Lake called Shadao. I havent been to Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain before I came here to have an addiction in the desert, but the prayer flags on the roadside are different here. There is no direct shuttle bus available, you may need to charter or drive by car, and it will be enough to spend two or three hours here.
The locals who often ride horses will come over and ask if you want to go horse riding. The price is not high at the time, I dont know what the current price is. There are still a lot of sand play projects, sand motorbikes, sand slides, and we are busy shooting, and have not enjoyed it.
Set up a tent to prepare for the sunset, the temperature is getting lower and lower, the wind is getting bigger and bigger, if you open your mouth, you may eat a bite of sand, even the gap in the tripod is filled with fine sand, come back to clean up For a long time. The setting sun was not as stunning as we expected, and after a little exposure, I quickly hid behind the clouds.
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After entering the Shadao Scenic Area, the car will pass through several small inner lakes, such as the Crescent Lake and the Sun Lake. I haven't arrived in Qinghai Lake yet. I have seen the beauty of the desert and the lake.
Shadao is located in the northeastern part of Qinghai Lake. It is the largest island in the lake. It is like a crescent-shaped sand island scenic spot. It is a large sand dune in the national key scenic spot of Qinghai Lake. It is formed by the accumulation of sand and sand, just like a new moon floating in the new dunes on the water surface, which is a great spectacle in the lake.
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Zhuo'er Mountain Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
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!
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⚠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
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🌿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!
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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.
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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.
NoraButler^25
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!
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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.
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🔥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📸
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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!
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Jinsha Bay Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Mar)
Qinghai Lake Jinsha Bay: can have both desert and snowy mountains
navigation Jinsha Bay
self-driving Qinghai, no destination
most beautiful scenery has been on the road
seasons alternate within a day
Standing at the foot of the snow mountain wearing short sleeves will not be cold
small tips: sunscreen 50 , glasses are indispensable, clothes to bring from summer to winter
feeling: four seasons a day, The mood will be better in a moment
we are all children of God
will go as fast as the wind
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bird's eye view
this is the ridiculous northwest
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About 20 kilometers from Huanhu East Road, Qinghai Lake, there is a golden sand dune group on both sides of the road. This small desert area is Jinsha Bay. This kind of scenery is the result of desertification in Qinghai Lake, but after seeing the golden desert in the green grassland and the blue lake of Qinghai Lake, it will be a very strange shock.
In addition, you can enjoy a variety of sand dune entertainment, such as sand boarding, camel riding, and sand racing. Looking at the camel far away from the distant Qinghai Lake, the picture is very cute.
We rented a horse here to take pictures. This gray pony is called Feifei. It is very docile. Many girls in the group have never rode horses, but they soon became familiar with Feifei. A white horse walked in the desert, and there was a big feeling of traveling westward.
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