Sky Mirror - Chaka Salt Lake

📍Address: No. 9, Yanhu Road, Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province 🚗Transportation: Day 1: Xining - Riyue Mountain - Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake - Chaka (overnight) Day 2: Chaka - Qaidam Basin - Dachaidan Emerald Lake - Dachaidan (overnight) Day 3: Dachaidan - Gobi Desert - Heidushan - Dunhuang (overnight) Day 4: Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring - Dunhuang (overnight) Day 5: Dunhuang - Son of the Earth - Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park - Zhangye (overnight) Day 6: Zhangye - Qilian Grassland - Menyuan - Xining (end of trip) 👍️Must-see attractions: ✅Desert east of the lake: There is a mysterious desert east of Qinghai Lake. Although it is not as vast as the Taklamakan Desert, the combination of desert, grassland, and lake is unique. [View from a distance on the way] ✅Erlangjian Scenic Area: Qinghai Lake is the largest saltwater lake in China, known as the "Blue Princess". It is about 360 km around the lake, like a huge blue mirror embedded in the earth. [2-3 hours] ✅West Ring Road: One of the most beautiful sections of the road around Qinghai Lake. You can stroll or take photos on the West Ring Road. [About 2 hours] ✅Tsangyang Gyatso Square: You can see the poems left by the poet Tsangyang Gyatso here. If you visit in July or August, you can also see the magical scene of the Huang fish migration. [About 1 hour] ✅Binggou Forest: Ancient pine trees, babbling streams, and herds of cattle and sheep on the mountains. It is like the place where the children of the forest live in Game of Thrones. [1-2 hours] ✅Zhuo'er Mountain: The back garden of the county, known as the "Little Switzerland of the East". The top of the mountain offers a wide view of the grassland, red sandstone, forest, and villages, forming a rare beautiful scenery. [About 2 hours] ✅Arou Temple: The temple is a traditional Tibetan courtyard-style building, very beautiful for taking photos outside. In addition, since it has not been developed as a tourist attraction, it is more solemn and peaceful. [About 1 hour] ✅Qilian Grassland: Beautiful scenery along the way, as if traveling through a painting. Find a place with beautiful scenery and a wide view, sit down, take photos, chat, and rest. [1-2 hours] 💗Other tips: Upper body: 3-in-1 down jacket (windproof is really important) + sweater + thermal underwear, I only wore three layers and didn't feel cold Lower body: Fleece pants + thermal pants, fleece boots + thick socks Accessories: Hat + mask + gloves 🧤 1. Bright clothes, scarves, and sunglasses are great for taking photos here 2. Sunglasses, sun mask, sun hat, sunscreen, do a good job of sun protection 3. There is a small wooden house outside the scenic area where you can get a free bag of edible salt made from Chaka Salt Lake