Emerald Lake in Northwest China!

Pre-trip Preparations - Valid ID: Please bring your valid ID, such as your ID card. Residents of Zhejiang Province, Xizhou City of Qinghai Province, minors, seniors over 60 years old, active military personnel and their families, police officers, and people with disabilities are entitled to free admission with valid ID. - Clothing: The local temperature is relatively low, and there is a large temperature difference between day and night. Bring warm clothes such as a jacket, fleece jacket, and sun-protective clothing such as a sun hat. - Other items: Prepare altitude sickness medication to cope with possible altitude sickness. Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and moisturizing skincare products. You can also bring some snacks and drinking water. If you want to take aerial photos, remember to bring your drone. Transportation Guide - Self-driving: You can depart from Xining and take the G6 Jingzang Expressway, G30 Lianhuo Expressway, and G3011 Liuge Expressway to Da Qaidam Town. Emerald Lake is near Da Qaidam Town. Use your GPS and search for "Da Qaidam Emerald Lake". - Group tour: You can choose to join a group tour such as the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Ring Road tour, which is worry-free and convenient. The travel agency will arrange the transportation and itinerary. Scenic Spot Information - Tickets: CNY 50/person; round-trip mini train: CNY 60/person. - Opening hours: 07:30–20:00; mini train operating hours: 07:30–20:40. Tour Guide - Tour route: Take the mini train from the ticket hall to Lake No. 2, and then return from Lake No. 2, stopping at Lake No. 3, Lake No. 4, Lake No. 5, and Lake No. 6 in turn. If you have enough time and are physically fit, you can also choose to hike. You don't have to follow the mini train route. You can explore freely. - Must-see attractions: Lake No. 2 is the largest blue lake; you can take photos of the reflection of the mini train in Lake No. 3; there is a small path in the middle of Lake No. 4, which is suitable for taking photos; Lake No. 5 has a piano under the snow-capped mountains, which is the filming location of A Little Red Flower; there is a huge heart-shaped lake next to Lake No. 6. Food Recommendations - Lakeside grilled fish: Huangyu fish from the local area is grilled on a lakeside oven, sprinkled with special spices and chili powder. The fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. - Salt lake salt fried rice: Made with high-quality local rice and salt grains from the salt lake. Each grain of rice is distinct, and you can taste the sweetness of the rice and the purity of the salt lake salt. - Emerald Lake butter tea: A traditional drink in Northwest China. Fresh milk, tea leaves, and butter are boiled together. The rich aroma of milk and tea can ward off cold and keep you warm. Accommodation Arrangements You can choose to stay in Da Qaidam Town, which is about 12 km from the scenic spot, about 18 minutes by car. There are chain hotels such as Vienna Hotel and Starway Hotel, as well as other homestays to choose from. The accommodation conditions are relatively good, and there are many choices.