[2024 Ulan Attraction] Travel Guide for Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area (Updated Sep)

Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.

🎈Attractions ✨Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture - Qaidam Basin Scenery Enjoy the scenery of the Qaidam Basin, the highest basin in China, all the way. I was lucky to see the holy snow-capped mountains shrouded in clouds and mist. I also saw lean camels along the way. Arid and desolate, but a "treasure basin" in the west. Fantastic and bizarre, with the most primitive appearance of the earth. ✨Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Da Qaidam Town - Emerald Lake Tickets: 50 yuan Shuttle: 60 yuan The salt lakes of Emerald Lake are different in color at each stop, with Tiffany blue, yellow-green, dark green... dotted with stars. ✨Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Geermu City Chaerhan Town - Chaerhan Salt Lake Tickets: 100 yuan Shuttle: 60 yuan Tour route: Entrance - sightseeing bus (30min) - salt lake - Wan Zhang Salt Bridge (stop 10min) - exit The Chaerhan Salt Lake Scenic Area and surrounding areas have high ultraviolet intensity, large temperature differences between day and night, and an altitude of 2670 meters. Please pay attention to sun protection and keep warm. Salt particles will reflect light, so please wear sunglasses. The lake water in the scenic area is brine, which is toxic. Do not drink it. There are many places to take photos in the scenic area, such as swings by the water and grass pavilions. You need to register to use your own drone. "Chaerhan" is Mongolian for "world of salt". Chaerhan Salt Lake has a total area of 5856 square kilometers, making it the second largest salt lake in the world and the king of Asian salt lakes. Located in the heart of the Qaidam Basin, a "treasure basin", Chaerhan Salt Lake holds 55.5 billion tons of sodium salt, 540 million tons of potassium salt, 4 billion tons of magnesium salt, and 12 million tons of lithium salt, all ranking first in China and enough for 6 billion people worldwide to use for 2000 years. Chaerhan Salt Lake looks more like a sea of lime green, stretching as far as the eye can see. ✨Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Ulan County - Chaka Salt Lake Tickets: 60 yuan Shuttle: 60 yuan Ring-lake train: Train station - 800-meter trestle leading directly to the depths of the salt lake (can go down to the lake) - live performance & high-altitude glass water slide - heart-to-heart photo spot - eternal diamond photo spot - plateau Dead Sea floating health care - exit (via 5 stops) "Chaka" is Tibetan for "salt pool", and Mongolian for "Dabusun Naor", which means the sea of blue salt. Chaka Salt Lake is a naturally formed, solid-liquid coexisting natural crystalline salt lake. The rock salt layer at the bottom of the lake and the brine on the surface of the lake form a natural "mirror surface", reflecting the snow-capped mountains, blue sky and white clouds, presenting the spectacle of the "Sky Mirror Salt Lake". As early as the Western Han Dynasty, the ancient Qiang people were already mining salt here, making it one of the cradles of Chinese lake salt culture and an important stop on the ancient Silk Road. Unlike other salt lakes, Chaka Salt Lake allows you to walk into the salt lake with shoe covers. There is a thick layer of salt crystals under the salt lake, but be careful not to step into the black part of the water, as it is very deep and dangerous.

Missing you, the wind blows to Chaka Salt Lake

Chaka Salt Lake is a natural crystalline salt lake located in Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is one of the four major salt lakes in the Qaidam Basin, and is as famous as Ta'er Monastery, Qinghai Lake, and Mengda Tianchi. It is one of the 'Four Great Sights of Qinghai' and is known as the 'Mirror of the Sky' in China by travelers. It has been rated as one of the '55 places to visit in a lifetime' by National Geographic Traveler magazine. Here is a travel guide for Chaka Salt Lake: - Opening hours: 07:00-21:40 (January 1 - December 31, Monday to Sunday) - Ticket guide: - Peak season (May 1 - October 31, Monday to Sunday): Ticket 60 RMB / Small train (one way) 50 RMB / Boat (one way) 90 RMB / Electric car (one way) 5 RMB / Romantic Sky 25 RMB; - Off-season (November 1 - April 30, Monday to Sunday): Ticket 30 RMB / Small train (one way) 50 RMB / Boat (one way) 90 RMB / Electric car (one way) 5 RMB / Sightseeing tower 20 RMB. - Half-price tickets: Children 1.2m-1.4m, full-time undergraduate and below students; Seniors 60-69 years old with ID can get half-price tickets. - Free tickets: Children under 1.2m; Seniors over 70 years old, active military personnel, disabled soldiers, retired military officers; Disabled persons with certificates (1-4 level) can get free tickets. - Transportation guide: - Xining - Chaka Salt Lake: - Bus: There is a bus from Xining Xinning Road Bus Station to Chaka Salt Lake every noon, the journey takes about 5 hours, and the fare is about 60 RMB; Xinning Road Bus Station has 4-5 buses to Wulan County every day, all passing through Chaka Town, the whole journey takes about 6 hours, and the fare is about 70 RMB. - Charter: When traveling around Qinghai Lake, you will pass through Chaka Salt Lake. Chartering a car from Xining around Qinghai Lake costs about 400 RMB per day, usually taking 2-3 days. - Heima River - Chaka Salt Lake: - Bus: Follow the salt truck from Heima River to the lake area, about 50 RMB. - Charter: Charter a car from Heima River, the fare is about 200 RMB. - Recommended travel route: - Day 1: Take a boat into the scenic area, get off at Chaka Wind Station Pier, walk on the salt-paved scenic road, and feel the magic of nature. Then head to Chaka Snow Station, the terminal of the small train. From here, you can see a broader view of the salt lake, experience the lake, and take photos with Kunlun Mountain as the background. After that, take the small train out of the lake and enjoy the sunset at Chaka Xia Station, feeling the stunning scene of the water and sky merging. - Day 2: Stroll and take photos in the scenic area in the morning or evening. Walk from Salt Lake Avenue to the Sky Mirror Square, where you can see salt plants and various water birds, learning about the flora and fauna suitable for saline-alkali land. After reaching Sky Mirror Square, you can visit landmark buildings, prayer flag square, lake worship square, and observation deck. Then walk through the square to the salt sculpture group, where you can clearly see the reflection of the salt sculptures on the lake surface, an excellent spot for photography. After that, you can stroll along the boardwalk around the salt lake or in less crowded areas, looking for unique angles for photos. In the evening, appreciate the salt sculpture art, which adds warmth and layers to the salt sculptures in the soft light. After the sun sets, you can also watch the salt sculpture night light show, enjoying a different visual experience. - Notes: - It is best to prepare some wet wipes before visiting Chaka Salt Lake. If exposed skin gets salt particles or saltwater, clean it with fresh water or wipe it off with a tissue. Prolonged exposure can cause some damage to the skin. - The salt layer is relatively rough, and walking barefoot can be painful. The mud in the deeper parts of the lake is quite deep, so it is not recommended to walk too deep. - The light is very strong on sunny days, and there is also reflection from the lake surface, so sun protection is necessary, and it is best to prepare a pair of sunglasses to protect your eyes. - The altitude of Chaka Salt Lake is about 3000 meters, so avoid strenuous exercise to prevent altitude sickness. - There are no dining facilities in the scenic area, and shopping is not very convenient, so it is best to bring your own drinking water and snacks. - When visiting Chaka Salt Lake, if the weather is good, it is recommended to bring a pair of sandals for taking photos in the water. Fashionable girls can choose colorful long skirts.

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89 Chaka Salt Lake - Reverse Tourism Complete Guide

☁️Chaka Salt Lake Located at No. 9, Yanhu Road, Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. 🔆"Chaka" means salt pond in Tibetan, and "Dabusun Nor" in Mongolian, which means the sea of green salt. Chaka Salt Lake has an average altitude of 3059 meters, a lake surface area of 154 square kilometers, and a scenic area of 30 square kilometers. It is an important stop on the ancient Silk Road, at the intersection of National Highway 109 and National Highway 315, 298 kilometers east of the provincial capital Xining and 200 kilometers west of Delingha. It is known as the eastern gate of the Qaidam Basin. 🏔️Chaka Salt Lake is surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and the calm lake surface reflects the beautiful and intoxicating sky scenery like a mirror. It is known as the "Mirror of the Sky in China." Walking on the lake surface feels like walking on clouds, with the water reflecting the sky, the sky touching the ground, and people walking in the lake, as if traveling in a painting. ☀️In summer, the rippling lake water is as green as jade, refreshing the heart. 🍁In autumn, the dried-up lake surface is pure and clean, flat and boundless. ✅Chaka Salt Lake is divided into two scenic areas: "Mirror of the Sky" and "Sky No. 1," with separate ticket sales. The former is the old scenic area, suitable for sightseeing and photography, with salt sculptures, while the latter is newly developed with many entertainment projects. 🗺️Tour route: Take a free shuttle bus from the tourist center to the entrance of the scenic area. After arriving at the entrance, there are three options: Walk the entire way, which takes about 40 minutes one way; Take the small train, which stops at four stations, round trip + shoe covers + electric car, 108 yuan; Take the electric car to the first station, then walk the rest of the way. 🚞It is recommended to buy a one-way small train ticket, which saves time and effort and allows you to see more scenery than taking the round trip. The station "Mirror of the Sky": Mainly salt sculptures; The station "Sky Road Reflection": There are signposts® for check-in; The station "Sky Heart Delight": The main photo check-in place of the Mirror of the Sky, where the lake surface reflects the distant snow-capped mountains; The station "Sky Mirror Green Water": The apple green lake water is somewhat similar to the Qarhan Salt Lake. ⚠️You must wear shoe covers to enter the salt lake, 💰10 yuan, deposit 💰50 yuan. The salt content of the lake water is very high, so don't go barefoot for photos. ⚠️Pay attention to the dark pits, which are salt caves, some as deep as seven or eight meters, don't step into them. ⚠️Chaka Salt Lake is very weather-dependent. On sunny or partly cloudy days, you can capture the mirror effect, with blue skies, snow-capped mountains, and white clouds, which is really stunning like the Castle in the Sky. But it doesn't work on cloudy days. ⚠️Generally speaking, the visibility in the afternoon is much better than in the morning, because the ultraviolet rays are very strong, so be sure to use sunscreen and wear 🕶️sunglasses. ⚠️Wearing bright-colored clothes like yellow or red makes for better photos. You can bring a scarf, which looks good in photos and can protect against the wind. ⚠️The temperature difference between day and night in the northwest is large, so it is necessary to bring a light down jacket.

Chaka Salt Lake The lonely "sea" on the plateau land

"The magnificent mountains and rivers of the motherland often depicted in books must be visited in person to know how magnificent they are. After all, people are products of education and environment." 📍Qinghai | Chaka Salt Lake•Chaka Sky No.1 The "sea" specially embedded in this vast land by nature Qinghai was once an ocean billions of years ago Chaka Salt Lake may be the remnant of that ocean 💦It is not just a salt lake, but a masterpiece where nature and fantasy intertwine Here, the blue sky and the lake surface reflect each other The snow-capped mountains in the distance, like warriors guarding this "sea", quietly tell the vicissitudes of thousands of years It seems that there are no boundaries between heaven and earth, standing in the boundless sea Yet it carries the unique freshness and tranquility of the plateau 🌊At Chaka Sky No.1, whether you are walking in the lake or sitting quietly by the lake The whole world will become pure and beautiful May you also find your own wilderness here

Tea Card Salt Lake Babysitter Level Guide Super Detailed

🔖Be sure to check the weather before going to Tea Card Salt Lake! The scenery is really too different on sunny days compared to cloudy days. - 🔖About the attractions Tea Card Salt Lake is divided into and , and there is a distance between the two scenic areas. 🔹Mirror of the Sky: The old scenic area, which is also the classic scenic area that most tourists go to, mainly natural landscapes. 🔸Sky No.1: A popular scenic spot developed in recent years, with some amusement projects. - 🔖About the process of entering the attractions After arriving at the scenic area, the process is as follows: 1️⃣Purchase tickets You can buy them on-site at the second-floor visitor center, or purchase them through gzh or other platforms. Pay attention to choose which scenic spot to go to when purchasing. ‼️Tip: People from Zhejiang are exempt from the ticket. ‼️Here, ticket purchase will involve package deals. In addition to the ticket, how to choose the package deal, see the strategy below. 2️⃣Scan the code to register, take the free shuttle bus to the salt lake entrance. ‼️To take the shuttle bus, you need to scan the code in advance on WeChat, go to the second-floor visitor center to register, then follow the signs downstairs to the blue bus to queue for the shuttle bus. 3️⃣Arrive at the attraction After reaching the gate of the salt lake scenic spot, there is still some distance to the salt lake. At this time, there are three options: 【Option One】Walk the whole way in 【Option Two】Take the electric cart to the salt sculpture at the entrance of the salt lake, then walk into the salt lake. Electric cart ticket 💰5 yuan per person 【Option Three】Buy a small train ticket, round trip 💰108 yuan. ‼️My suggestion——【Option Two】, the best value for money. The whole journey of the salt lake is not as long as the distance said by the scenic area staff, and it is quite interesting to walk along the way and take pictures and play. The scenery that can be captured by the small train is limited. 🥲Also, the queue for the small train is really huge! Waiting for the small train also takes 1~2 hours, and there is a long queue in the middle where you are exposed to the scorching sun. - 🔖Salt Lake Tour Strategy 📍Mirror of the Sky is divided into the following stations: 🔹First Station: Mirror of the Sky Square Mainly large salt sculptures 🔹Second Station: Sky Path Reflection Station 🔹Third Station: Sky Horizon Joy Station 1. The place to rent shoe covers and buy special salt lake ice cream, shoe covers are required, 💰10 yuan, disposable shoe covers brought by yourself or barefoot are not allowed in the water. ‼️Emphasis: This money can't be saved, your own shoes will be ruined after soaking in the salt lake, and it's not good for your feet. 2. The check-in point for the Mirror of the Sky is also here. 3. Many tourists will play and take photos in the water here. 🔹Fourth Station: Sky Mirror Clear Water Station. This station has mint green water and some popular check-in points, and it is also a very photogenic place. 📝Tips: 1. Scarves and sunglasses are very photogenic here. 2. Pay attention to sun protection! It's very sunny! 3. After leaving the scenic area, there is a small cabin where you can get a free pack of edible salt made from Tea Card Salt Lake. (I didn't know at the time, I saw it after looking at the strategy when I came back 😭 I lost) 4. It is recommended to go in the evening, it's not hot, and you can see the sunset. 5. The altitude here is relatively high, some people will start to experience altitude sickness here, prepare medicine or oxygen bottles in advance.

Staying in a diamond stargazing house above the Salt Lake is a unique experience. There is a special hotel in Qinghai that offers this, located within the Qinghai Chaka Salt Lake Sky No.1 Scenic Area. This Diamond Stargazing Hotel on the Mirror Lake is somewhat similar to the overwater bungalows in the Maldives. Fully transparent diamond starry sky house. Fully automatic curtains Glass platform for taking photos by internet celebrities. Independent bathroom Built-in air conditioning. Self-service breakfast Sunset and evening glow, beautiful scenery. Romantic starry sky. Room type Twin room King-sized bed room Family room PS, sincere advice When it's hot outside, it can be a bit warm inside. We suggest turning on the air conditioning to get some fresh air after checking in. If you can't find the hotel location, you can call the hotel and they will guide you step by step. At night, it's windy. If you go out to see the stars or take a walk, remember to wear a jacket.~ The hotel has an electric water heater. If you want to take a shower, it is not recommended for two people to use it continuously. You can take turns with a break in between. It's so wonderful to enjoy the beautiful scenery during the day and watch the amazing starry sky at night.

This is not the Chaka Salt Lake, but the Sky No.1 scenic spot next to it. The sky and white clouds are long, and the distant mountains and mountains are blue, white clouds and snow-capped mountains are reflected in the lake. Walking through the lake is like entering a world of pure white snow. With fewer key people, you can feel the pure beauty!

What is Qinghai like in your impression? The beautiful Qinghai Lake, the desolate South Eight Immortals, the colorful Emerald Lake, the mysterious water Yadan, in addition to these punching places, there is also a place where tourists must go: the mirror of the sky. Maybe you only know the Teaka Salt Lake, but you don't know that there is another mirror of the sky at the tens of kilometers beside it: Sky One. Compared to Chaka Salt Lake, Sky One has a wider area. Although the two scenic spots are not far apart, in the peak season of Qinghai, some passengers can be dispersed, so that the Chaka Salt Lake is no longer so crowded. You can also take a sightseeing train on the 1st in the sky. It is different from the track of the Chaka Salt Lake. It is not a good way to take a small train here. The best time to play in the sky is morning or afternoon. There is no strong ultraviolet light during this time, and the reflection of the salt lake is more clear. If you want to make a film, you must wear a suitable dress. For girls, red, pink and white clothes are good.

Many people know that Chaka Salt Lake is the mirror of China's sky. Do you know Sky One? This is a new scenic spot in the eastern part of Chaka Salt Lake. After that, the mirror of the sky is another choice!