Walk the full loop road around Qinghai Lake, about 360 km in circumference with gentle cumulative climbs of roughly 600...
Qinghai Lake Circuit
Walk the full loop road around Qinghai Lake, about 360 km in circumference with gentle cumulative climbs of roughly 600 m, usually completed in four t...
环湖徒步
5 days 🟡 Moderate Jun–Sepmo
Route Introduction
- Walk the full loop road around Qinghai Lake, about 360 km in circumference with gentle cumulative climbs of roughly 600 m, usually completed in four to five days.
- The vast sapphire lake meets blooming rapeseed fields, grassland and distant snow peaks in summer; many walkers stay at Heimahe to watch the famous lakeside sunrise.
- Supply points and villages are sparse, so plan lodging, food and water carefully in advance.
- Protect against strong sun and chilly winds, watch for traffic on the road, and consider carrying a light pack with vehicle support arranged between stages.
Key data
| Suggested days | 5 days |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | 🟡 Moderate |
| Best months | Jun–Sepmo |
| Provinces | Qinghai |
| Waypoint | 6 |
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Qinghai Lake Circuit
Xihai Town · Gangcha County · Bird Island · Heimahe Town · Erlangjian Scenic Area · Xihai Town (Loop End)
| Time | Place / plan | Category | Duration | Transfer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | |||||
| 09:00 | Xihai Town | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 10:50 | Gangcha County | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 12:40 | Bird Island | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 14:30 | Heimahe Town | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 16:20 | Erlangjian Scenic Area | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
| 18:10 | Xihai Town (Loop End) | Sight | 1Hour30min | ||
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