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I thought Sanya was beautiful enough...until I came to Qinghai Lake

I have been to Northwest China twice, and I was really shocked again this time. The blue Qinghai Lake under the clear sky is so beautiful that it makes people speechless. This time, we chose to go directly to Tibet from Qinghai Lake. 📷 Places worth checking in: ✔️ Qinghai Lake: It is really beautiful. Now there are many lakes developed around it. It is really hard to play. The sunny days of Qinghai Lake are better than many islands. You must check the weather when you come. The rape flowers are also blooming in summer. It is very beautiful. ✔️ Chaka Salt Lake: It was cloudy when we went there, so we didn’t take pictures of the sky, but the salt lake on a cloudy day was white, which made people very calm. We walked around and looked at the shuttle train. It was a bit cold, only a few degrees. ✔️ Qinghai-Tibet Line: I experienced four seasons in one day. We passed Delingha, Tanggula Mountains, Golmud, Nagqu along the way~Sunshine, rain, snow, strong winds, rainbows, the yaks and Tibetan sheep outside the train window were really cute, separated by a window, it seemed like two worlds ✔️Potala Palace: Of course you need a ticket to enter. Remember to make an appointment in advance. We didn’t hire a guide, which is what we regret the most. With a guide, we would have been able to understand the tour better! Many people took photos outside the Potala Palace. I think it still needs post-production, otherwise the shock you see with your eyes cannot be captured by your phone. ✔️Jokhang Temple: Many people worship, and you have to buy tickets to enter. You can also ask for a guide. It feels different from the Potala Palace and is worth experiencing. ✔️Yamdrok Lake: It is really beautiful. We signed up for a tour group and it was really shocking. We also saw Tibetan mastiffs on the way there. But those who have altitude sickness must pay attention. I had severe altitude sickness. I ate a grilled sausage to recover when I got there. Hahaha. The altitude is nearly 4,000 meters. 📝Some small tips: ✨About altitude sickness: If you have never been to the northwest, don't jump around. You will really get altitude sickness🤔 ✨About car rental: It is not recommended to drive yourself because it is really tiring. We rented a car (with a driver & tour guide) and found it outside when we arrived at Xining High-speed Railway Station. To be honest, there is a risk of being cheated and ripped off, but we are a female driver, hahaha, I think it won't be a big deal. I still recommend everyone to find it in advance✌️ ✨About food: Generally, it is Sichuan cuisine, but not that spicy. You can bring some spicy snacks and fruits. ✨About💊: You may have acclimatization, so you can bring some gastrointestinal medicine, diarrhea medicine, etc. I had diarrhea😯
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Posted: Apr 15, 2024
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