"When the Wind Blows Across the Lake, I Hear Qinghai Lake Reciting the Poems of Tsangyang Gyatso"

1. Address: Qinghai Lake is located on the north side of National Highway 109, Gangcha County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is located in the northeastern part of Qinghai Province, about 150 km from Xining City. 2. Attraction Transportation • External Transportation: If you choose to fly, you can first arrive at Xining Caojiabao International Airport, and then transfer to a car to Qinghai Lake. If you take the train, you can go to Xining Station or Xining West Station, and then take a bus to Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area at Xining Bayi Road Passenger Transport Station and other stations. • Internal Transportation: There is little public transportation in the scenic area. It mainly relies on chartered cars, carpooling, or self-driving rental cars. You can also choose to cycle, which allows you to enjoy the beautiful scenery and freely control your itinerary. 3. Must-Visit Attractions • Erlangjian Scenic Area: The core scenic area of Qinghai Lake, with complete facilities, allows you to get close to the lake. You can also take speedboats and cruise ships. You can also see rape flower fields from July to August. • Bird Island: From April to October every year, a large number of migratory birds inhabit here. The scene is spectacular and it is a paradise for bird watching enthusiasts. • Heima River: An excellent place to watch the sunrise over Qinghai Lake. You can also go down to the lake. There are few people and the scenery is beautiful. • Huanhu West Road: The highway is close to the lake and the terrain is high. It is suitable for cycling around the lake. The lake view along the way is beautiful. • Nanshan Viewing Platform: A free scenic spot, about a 10-minute drive from Erlangjian Scenic Area, offering a panoramic view of Qinghai Lake. 4. Ticket Information • Erlangjian Scenic Area: Peak season (April 1 to October 31) CNY 90/person, off-season (November 1 to March 31 of the following year) CNY 50/person. • Bird Island Ticket: CNY 115/person during peak season, lower prices during off-season, and sometimes closed. • Sand Island Ticket: CNY 70/person during peak season, and prices are adjusted during off-season. • Fairy Bay Ticket: CNY 60/person 5. Other Tips • Climate and Clothing: The temperature in Qinghai Lake is low and the temperature difference between day and night is large. Even in summer, you need to prepare a thick coat, such as a windbreaker or fleece jacket. • Altitude Sickness Prevention: Qinghai Lake has a high altitude. Prepare anti-altitude sickness medicine in advance. Avoid strenuous exercise and rest when you first arrive at the scenic area. • Sun Protection Measures: The ultraviolet rays in the plateau area are strong, so bring high SPF sunscreen, sunglasses, sun hats, sun protection clothing, etc. • Respect Local Culture: The area around Qinghai Lake is mostly inhabited by Tibetans. You must respect local customs, such as not entering the scripture flag array at will and not stepping on Mani piles.