One-day tour of Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and Riyue Mountain in Xining
- Riyue Mountain: As a historical witness to Princess Wencheng's journey for marriage, Riyue Mountain integrates vast grasslands, majestic mountains, and unique folk customs, making it an excellent place to explore nature and history.
- Qinghai Lake: Known as the "Sapphire of the Plateau," China's largest inland saltwater lake boasts magnificent lake scenery and rich ecological resources, making it a captivating destination.
- Heima River: A pristine land on the southwest bank of Qinghai Lake, known for its vast grasslands, tranquil lakes, and brilliant starry sky, it is an ideal choice for summer retreats and stargazing.
- Chaka Salt Lake: Known as the "Mirror of the Sky," the lake surface reflects the sky and clouds like a mirror, forming a magnificent picture of water and sky merging into one, a paradise for photography enthusiasts.
- Cultural Experience: From the Tibetan culture of Riyue Mountain to the multi-ethnic integration of Qinghai Lake, to the Tibetan songs and dances of Heima River and the salt sculpture art of Chaka Salt Lake, the whole journey offers a rich and diverse cultural experience.
Good to know
-【Pick-up Range】 Pick-up and drop-off from hotels within Xining city. Schedule: The group tour departs around 6:00 AM and generally ends around 10:00 PM, dropping you off back at your hotel or the original pick-up point. We will inform you of the meeting time again one day before the trip, please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the scheduled time.
Qinghai Lake's altitude is around 3200-3500 meters, with strong ultraviolet radiation. This trip covers a long distance, so please be prepared for a long journey while enjoying the beautiful scenery of western China. Qinghai has a high altitude, please bring medication and oxygen cylinders/bags to prevent altitude sickness.
Essential items for travel: raincoat or umbrella, sneakers, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, insect repellent ointment, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, etc.
Commonly Used Medicines: Qinghai is a high-altitude area, so please prepare anti-altitude sickness medication in advance. In addition, the temperature difference in Qinghai is large, and the distance between scenic spots is far, so please prepare cold medicine, motion sickness medicine, band-aids and other common medicines.
Commonly Used Items: The temperature difference in Qinghai is large, the ultraviolet radiation is strong, and the climate is changeable, so please prepare clothing, umbrellas, sunscreen, etc. as appropriate. Brightly colored clothing will make your photos more beautiful!
Qinghai is inhabited by ethnic minorities, so please respect ethnic customs. Please do not drink alcohol in the restaurant, and please do not bring food into the restaurant. Please be careful with your words and actions!