Dachaidan Emerald Lake｜Tears of God

Leaving Qinghai Lake and continuing north, the landscape becomes desolate, with lush green vegetation replaced by barren Gobi Desert! Those who have driven through Qinghai know that the most notable feature of the roads here is their straightness, often referred to as the 'Sky Road.' It's easy to speed up without noticing~ When taking photos on the highway, be sure to pay attention to safety, as vehicles travel very fast. Always stay within the parking areas and avoid stepping onto the driving lanes. If God ever shed countless tears, then this one must be a rare and stunning one—Dachaidan Emerald Lake. Unlike other salt lakes, it is not a single, complete lake but is composed of scattered lakes of various sizes, each with a different shade of green. When viewed from above, it looks like thousands of emeralds embedded in the earth. The lake water sparkles with different hues depending on the angle of sunlight. Emerald Lake is breathtaking, like the last pure spot on a lonely planet. The emerald-colored lakes quietly scattered on both sides of the highway are so unreal yet so easily reachable. It adds a touch of gentle beauty to the most desolate and barren Mangya, with the sky being azure and clouds rolling. When viewed from above, it looks like thousands of emeralds embedded in the earth. The lake water sparkles with different hues depending on the angle of sunlight. The salt pools, varying in shape and depth, resemble pieces of translucent emerald, hence the name 'Emerald Lake' for Dachaidan Lake. Especially during calm and windless moments, they spread out like mirrors, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds! Dachaidan Emerald Lake Tourist Scenic Area