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Qinghai Lake Photo Check-in Guide, It's Just Too Beautiful to Be Real

In Haixi, Qinghai, this magical place hides a "jade" 💎, the Dachaidan Jade Lake is truly amazing! You can take stunning Instagram-style photos without any filters~ 🌟Check-in Route: 📍Dachaidan Jade Lake Address: Dachaidan Town, Dachaidan Administrative District, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM (No entry after 7:00 PM) Ticket Price: 50 RMB The lake water really looks like pieces of jade embedded in the Gobi Desert, and under the sunlight, it shows a wonderful mix of blue and green colors 🌈! It’s recommended to come for photos between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM when the light is softest and the reflections are most beautiful~ 📸Photo Tips: 1️⃣ Drone aerial shots are unbeatable, showing the lake surface like shattered jade 2️⃣ Wear white or bright-colored dresses to stand out by the salt lake 3️⃣ Don’t forget to capture the reflection! When there’s no wind, the lake surface is like a mirror of the sky 4️⃣ You can walk to the salt flats by the lake to create the feeling of walking on "jade" ⚠️Useful Tips: ✔️ Be sure to bring sunglasses! The salt lake’s glare is really dazzling ✔️ Apply enough sunscreen; the high-altitude UV rays are no joke ✔️ It’s recommended to rent a 4WD vehicle as some road sections are difficult to drive ✔️ Bring a jacket, as it can get windy and cool in the afternoon This place is a 2-hour drive from Delingha, so you can also check in at the "Mirror of the Sky" Chaka Salt Lake! Get to see two magical salt lakes in one trip~
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Posted: Oct 18, 2025
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