Qinghai Lake is a famous tourist attraction in Qinghai, offering natural scenery. Ticket: ¥100. Rating: 4.9/5.
Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake is a famous tourist attraction in Qinghai, offering natural scenery. Ticket: ¥100. …
🥇 5A Level ⭐ 4.9 🗺️ Qinghai 🏙️ Hainan 🌲 Natural
Spot Facts
| Level | 5A |
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| Rating | 4.9 |
Practical Info
| Ticket | 100元 |
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| Opening hours | 08:00-18:00 |
Qinghai Lake Tour Guide
Real coordinates · smooth curved routeQinghai Lake in Hainan Prefecture, Qinghai, is China's largest inland salt lake — about 4,583 km² at 3,196 m elevation. Its waters shine deep blue like a sea, ringed by vast grassland and, in July-August, golden rapeseed fields; Bird Island is a haven for migratory birds. Key areas: Erlangjian Scenic Area (main, with boat trips), Sand Island, Bird Island (seasonal) and Heimahe (sunrise viewpoint). The 360-km ring road makes lake-circuit cycling a classic. Allow about 3 hours for the main area.
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Erlangjian GateStart · EntranceEnter through the Erlangjian gate and stroll the lakeside boardwalk: the water is blue as a mirror, distant snow peaks meet grassland, and you'll see the "Qinghai Lake" stone inscription and the Queen Mother of the West statue. About 40 minutes. Why this route: Erlangjian is Qinghai Lake's best-equipped main scenic area—walk a stretch of shoreline first to feel the vastness of this "plateau sapphire."
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Erlangjian Pierabout 980 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Junction
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Lakeshore Boardwalkabout 460 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
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Cruise Pierabout 37240 m (straight line) from the previous stop · Sight
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Heimahe Sunrise Pointabout 81500 m (straight line) from the previous stop · SightIf you stayed overnight at Heimahe, go to the lakeside at 5–6 a.m. for sunrise: the sun rises from the lake, dyeing sky and water orange-red—Qinghai Lake's most romantic moment. After sunrise, continue along the ring road. Why this route: Heimahe sunrise is Qinghai Lake's signature experience; the lake is mirror-like in the morning light and worth rising early for.
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