[2024 Mangya Attraction] Travel Guide for Lenghu Town (Updated Dec)
Towns
Address:
Haixi Mongolian Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
This is definitely not abroad, a place where you have to leave before you even get there
If you don't see it with your own eyes, you wouldn't believe that this is not abroad.
🚗Transportation: Self-driving + Walking (undeveloped scenic areas cannot be entered by car, you need to walk)
⌚Opening hours: All day
🎫Ticket: Free
【Rainbow Mountain】Lenghu Town
🌟Pinkish-white gravel, from a distance the whole mountain appears pink, also known by netizens as Rainbow Mountain, Rouge Mountain😍
📍Address: From Da Qaidam towards Lenghu direction, not far on the right hand side when approaching Lenghu, inside Heidu Mountain
🚨Attention: There is a substation at the roundabout in Lenghu Town, go down the road beside it, then follow the road along the high-voltage line into the interior, deep inside there will be tire tracks leading to Rainbow Mountain, follow the tire tracks.
【Heidu Mountain】Heidu Mountain
🌟The mountain body is gray-black, with an altitude of 3200 meters, its unique gray-black mountain body and the snow on the mountain top make it look like an ink painting from a distance, many people come here to take photos with a traditional Chinese style.
📍Address: Lenghu Town, Mangya City, Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province (the two scenic spots are next to each other)
📝: It is recommended to use a high-chassis four-wheel drive SUV or off-road vehicle, the inside is a sandy road similar to the desert, it is easy to get stuck.
‼️Precautions:
1️⃣It is recommended to use a high-chassis four-wheel drive SUV or off-road vehicle, the inside is a sandy road similar to the desert, it is easy to get stuck.
2️⃣Heidu Mountain is not yet developed, there are no tourist facilities or safety measures, pay attention to personal safety.
3️⃣To protect the ecological environment, do not litter and drive into the area.
4️⃣The altitude is high, it is recommended to take precautions against altitude sickness in advance.
5️⃣The ultraviolet rays are strong, it is recommended to bring various sun protection products.
6️⃣To protect the landform to the greatest extent, it is recommended to follow the tire tracks.
7️⃣If possible, it is recommended to bring a drone for shooting, the overhead view is more stunning!
8️⃣There are no reference objects here, no signal, it is easy to get lost, it is not recommended to travel alone.
🧡Nearby attractions recommendation:
Qinghai Lake💧(China's largest inland lake)
Chaka Salt Lake🌊(A paradise for photographers, a mirror of the sky reflecting everything)
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Explore Lenghu Town, a magical place that stands alone in the world.
🎈Kids, I must share a super cool place with you today - Lenghu Town.
✨When you step into this land, it's like entering a world forgotten by time. There is no hustle and bustle of the big city, but there is a unique tranquility and mystery.
🌈The sky in Lenghu Town is particularly blue, and the clouds float in the air like cotton candy. The distant mountains are undulating, and they are interesting with the vast Gobi. Here, you can fully feel the magic of nature.
💎The abandoned oil town tells the past glory. Those mottled walls and rusty machines seem to be telling people the past stories. Walking among them, it seems to be back to the passionate years.
🌟The night in Lenghu Town is even more flavorful. The starry sky is brilliant, and the Milky Way is clearly visible. Lie on the ground, look up at the starry sky, and feel the vastness of the universe and your own insignificance.
📍If you also want to find a place away from the hustle and bustle, Lenghu Town is definitely your best choice. Come here and start a magical journey of your own! 💖
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||| I visited Qinghai in 2017 and 2020
The scenery in Qinghai amazed me back then
This May Day, I embarked on my third journey to Qinghai
I was even more shocked by the impact this land had on me!
This time, I finally explored the dazzling colors of Qinghai!
🚗 Self-Driving Route
Day1️⃣ Shanghai ✈️ Dunhuang - Lenghu Town
Day2️⃣ Lenghu - Heidushan - Petroleum Town - Eboliang
Day3️⃣ Eboliang - Water Yadan - Dongtai Jinaier Lake
Day4️⃣ Water Yadan - U-shaped Road - Blood of the Earth - Chaka Salt Lake - Dachaidan
Day5️⃣ Dachaidan Emerald Lake - Golden Light Tower - Delingha ✈️ Shanghai
This route is part of the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop, starting from Dunhuang to Delingha, crossing the entire Qaidam Basin, passing through colorful salt lakes, various Yadans, and the ink-wash painting-like Heidushan, making one marvel at the wonders of nature!
Recommended Attractions
📍 Dachaidan Emerald Lake (Pics 9, 16, 17, 18) Must-Visit
Located in Dachaidan Town, the scenic area has colorful salt lakes, especially stunning on sunny days, great for aerial photography.
📍 Chaka Salt Lake (Pics 1, 15) Can Skip if Time is Tight
Located in Golmud City, it takes about one and a half hours from Dachaidan to reach, and another half-hour by scenic area bus to enter, which is time-consuming. Known for its green apple-colored salt lake, great for aerial shots.
📍 Dongtai Jinaier Lake (Pic 6) Free, Must-Visit
Located next to Water Yadan, known as the Maldives of Qinghai. Now has a sightseeing road to the lake. The color is superb, not to be missed!
📍 Water Yadan (Pics 7, 13) Recommended
The only water Yadan group in the world, a rare spectacle that might dry up someday. However, the accommodation conditions in the scenic area are average.
📍 Eboliang (Pics 8, 10) Can Skip if Time is Tight, Must-Visit for Star Lovers
A Yadan group deep in the Gobi Desert, resembling the surface of Mars, far from human habitation, making it a paradise for star photography. However, the road conditions are poor, and the journey is long, with expensive tickets. Can be skipped if time is tight.
📍 Heidushan (Pic 5) Free, Must-Visit
The most popular attraction in Lenghu Town in recent years, drive to the parking lot and walk in. The black and gray mountain structure creates a stunning ink-wash painting.
📍 U-shaped Road (Pic 2) Free, Must-Visit
A section of National Highway 315, park by the roadside, very photogenic.
📍 Blood of the Earth (Pic 14) Can Be Aerial Photographed When Passing By
National Highway 315, not very vivid to the naked eye and requires aerial photography to see the full picture. Aerial photography enthusiasts can take a quick shot when passing by.
📍 Petroleum Town (Pic 4) Free, Recommended
An abandoned petroleum town near Lenghu Town, can be visited after Heidushan.
📍 Delingha Golden Light Tower (Pic 3) Recommended
A solar power installation next to Delingha City, very sci-fi!