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A shining pearl on the plateau

📍Qinghai Lake is the largest inland saltwater lake in China, located in the northeast of Qinghai Province. 💎It is the pearl on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. The following is a guide to visiting Qinghai Lake: 1. Best time to travel - Summer [FourLeafClover] (June-August): The weather is pleasant, the rapeseed flowers are in full bloom, and the scenery is the most beautiful. - Autumn 🍁 (September-October): The weather is cool and the lake water is blue, which is suitable for photography. - Winter ❄ (November to March of the following year): The lake is frozen and you can experience ice activities, but the temperature is relatively low. 2. Transportation - From Xining: [Bus] Xining is the main transportation hub for Qinghai Lake. You can take a bus or charter car from Xining, and the journey takes about 2-3 hours. - Self-driving: 🚗Drive along G109 National Highway or the Ring Road around the lake, with beautiful scenery along the way. - Cycling: Cycling around the lake is a popular choice, the whole journey is about 360 kilometers and takes 4-7 days. 3. Main attractions - Erlangjian Scenic Area: The core scenic area of ​​Qinghai Lake, where you can take a boat tour to enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains. - Bird Island: 🐦April to June is the best time for bird watching, with thousands of migratory birds nesting here. - Heimahe Township: 🌅Sunrise viewing point, the lake surface and the sunrise in the early morning complement each other. - Chaka Salt Lake: About 200 kilometers away from Qinghai Lake, it is known as the "Mirror of the Sky" and is suitable for taking photos. - Sand Island: A desert landscape by the lake, where you can experience activities such as sand sliding and camel riding. 4. Accommodation recommendations - Heimahe Township: 🌅 Suitable for watching the sunrise, 🏘 There are many inns and hotels. - Erlangjian Scenic Area: Complete facilities, suitable for family tourists. - West Ring Road: There are many tent hotels along the way, which are suitable for experiencing grassland life. 5. Food recommendations - Qinghai yak meat: The meat is delicious. You can try yak beef hotpot or grilled yak beef. - Hand-pulled lamb: 🍖A Qinghai specialty, with tender meat. - Highland barley wine: 🍷Local traditional wine with unique taste. - Yogurt: The yogurt around Qinghai Lake has a rich taste and is worth a try. 6. Notes ⚠️ - Altitude sickness: Qinghai Lake is about 3,200 meters above sea level. First-time visitors may experience mild altitude sickness. It is recommended to rest more and avoid strenuous exercise. - Sun protection and cold protection: The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are strong, so you need to take sun protection measures; the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so you need to prepare warm clothes. - Environmental awareness: Qinghai Lake is an ecologically fragile area. 🚯 Please do not litter and protect the environment. 7. Itinerary suggestions 🧸 2-3 Day Tour: - Day 1: Depart from Xining ➡️Visit Erlangjian Scenic Area ➡️Overnight in Heimahe Township. - Day 2: Get up early to watch the sunrise ➡️Go to Bird Island or Chaka Salt Lake ➡️Return to Xining. 🧸 4-5 Day Tour: - Day 1: Depart from Xining ➡️Visit Erlangjian Scenic Area ➡️Overnight in Heimahe Township. - Day 2: Sunrise at Heima River ➡️Go to Chaka Salt Lake ➡️Overnight in Chaka Town. - Day 3: Return to Qinghai Lake ➡️Visit Bird Island ➡️Sha Island ➡️Overnight on Huanhu West Road. - Day 4: Cycling around the lake or driving ➡️Return to Xining 💧I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Qinghai Lake. I wish you a pleasant journey!
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