Introduction to Qinghai Lake tourist attractions
Introduction to Qinghai Lake tourist attractions
July and August are the best months to visit Qinghai Lake. The rapeseed flowers are in full bloom, and the annual cycling race around the lake is also held at that time. Next, let me take a look at the introduction of Qinghai Lake tourist attractions with the travel website. I hope it will be helpful to everyone!
1. The section from the fishing ground to Erlangjian
Ticket: 10 yuan< /p>
The southern route is about 20 kilometers from the 109 National Highway just entering the fishing ground in the Qinghai Lake area to Erlangjian. It is the most beautiful part of Qinghai Lake and the place where tourists are most concentrated. You can pass through the farmland of the local Tibetans or The trail from the pasture leads to the lake. There are often Tibetans collecting tickets at the trailhead, and you can bargain. It costs 10 yuan per person to go to the lake, and an additional 5 yuan is added for taking pictures among the rapeseed flowers.
This section is especially in July and August when the rapeseed flowers are in full bloom. The golden rapeseed flowers, green highland barley fields, blue lake water and blue sky and white clouds form an extremely beautiful picture. This section must be Spend more time to play by the lake, take pictures of your pretty girls, and ride horses and yak to go wild.
Note: There are many vehicles in this section. Many self-driving tourists enjoy the scenery while driving and park at any time. The risk of rear-end collision is very high, so be sure to pay attention to safety.
2. Erlangjian Scenic Area
Ticket: 100 yuan (from October 20th to April 15th of the following year, the off-season ticket is 50 yuan);
Erlangjian is a slender peninsula by the lake. Viewed from a height, it looks like a sharp arrow inserted into the lake. This scenic spot was rebuilt from an abandoned arsenal. There are still torpedo launch pads in the lake, which is the first in my country. A torpedo launch test base, which was previously known as Base 151 because it is 151 kilometers away from Xining. There is a rare deep-water port here, with relatively complete recreational facilities such as yachts. It is the core scenic spot of Qinghai Lake. In the scenic area, you can take a yacht or bus to Erlang Jianshang for sightseeing, and the cost is not included in the ticket.
I generally do not recommend travelers to enter this scenic spot. If you don’t want to play the recreational facilities in the scenic spot, you can go to the lake in many places without spending so much money.
3. Nanshan Sea Viewing
Tickets: None
On the Nanshan Mountain opposite Erlangjian Scenic Area, there is a road leading to Qiabuqia, Hainan Prefecture. The Nanshan Mountain winds up, and you can overlook Qinghai Lake from the mountain. Here you can see that the bottom of the lake shows different blue colors due to the different depths. The Erlang Sword is clearly visible, and the grassland, highland barley fields and rapeseed flower fields beside the lake are picturesque. Green and yellow color blocks, the tranquil lake extends to the northwest, stretching as far as the eye can see. The sand dunes on the other side of the lake are clearly visible, and the yachts in the lake have drawn white marks. This is a good place to be in a daze.
If you want to spend money to enter Erlangjian Scenic Area, it is better to come here. If you buy a boat ticket in the scenic area and go to Erlangjian, you may not be able to see the true face of Erlangjian. You can see it all when you arrive at Nanshan.
4. Black Horse River
Ticket: 10 yuan (watching the sunrise)
From Erlangjian Scenic Area, walk westward along National Highway 109 for more than 70 kilometers. It is the market town of Heimahe Township, which belongs to the Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. A small river named Heimahe flows through here and flows into Qinghai Lake, so it is named Heimahe. Because it is located just southwest of Qinghai Lake, and it is also a market town, it has food and accommodation. It is more convenient, so people like to focus on this place to watch the sunrise. The specific place to watch the sunrise is in the Panchen Laze Scenic Area not far from the town. The sun rises from the sea level in the east, and the bar-headed geese are flying on the lake. Singing, wild ducks squawk in the lake. Looking from a distance, you can also see three huge giant tripods standing in the waves. This is a small island composed of densely packed white limestone reefs, so it is called the Three Rocks.
When the weather is good in summer, you can also live directly in a tent hotel by the lake. If it’s cold, there are color steel rooms there. You can watch the sunrise when you leave the tent in the morning. The price of the tent is per A bed costs 30-50 yuan, depending on your bargaining skills and the time of stay. It is relatively more expensive in peak season.
There are many hotels in the town, but they are not large in scale and not very high-grade. Most of the standard rooms do not have independent bathrooms. The price of a bathroom is relatively high and the conditions are average. It is the peak season in July and August. At that time, beds in the town were very tight. The price of a standard room with bathroom was between 280-350. You need to book in advance. If you don't book, you can only go to the lake to live in a tent.
In the past, the Panchen Laze Scenic Area did not charge entrance fees, but last year after the potholed cement road in the scenic area was repaved, someone charged a fee. Alas! It is better not to repair it.
In fact, you don’t have to be at the Heima River to watch the sunrise over Qinghai Lake. Along the West Huanhu Road from the Heima River to the northwest, there are many tent hotels or reception stations run by Tibetans by the lake. Food and accommodation, the famous "Uncle Danqie's Home" is located in this area. As long as you are on the west side of the lake, you will definitely see the same sun and the same direction. The reason for staying in Heimahe is simply that there are more choices for food and accommodation.
When the weather is clear, you can still watch the stars at night when staying in a tent hotel. The starry night sky without light interference is very beautiful, especially in the early morning when the sky is just a little lit up, it is the most intoxicating time. .
5. Offering sacrifices to the sea
Tickets: None
About ten kilometers northwest of the Heima River, there is a place where Tibetans offer sacrifices to the sea. Here, "sacrifice to the sea" is used to pray for the sea god's blessing on humans and animals, and for good weather. Friends who have been to Qinghai Lake all have the feeling that Qinghai Lake is always a line from the road around the lake, but the road here in Jihai is built on a hillside. Since it is higher than sea level and very close to the lake, it is difficult to see the lake. It's a big piece. In addition, it was exactly 8 or 9 o'clock after watching the sunrise from Heima River. Not long after the sun rose, the lake surface was sparkling. It is recommended that travelers stop the car here and play for a while.
6. Bird Island
Tickets: 120 yuan (from April 20 to August 15 every year, off-season tickets are 48 yuan for the rest of the time);
Bird Island, named after the hundreds of thousands of migratory birds that inhabit the island, is located in the northwest corner of Qinghai Lake, not far from the Buha River Delta. There are two islands of different sizes and shapes. A beautiful island is the world-famous Bird Island. Qinghai Lake is a paradise for birds. As the natural environment around Qinghai Lake improves day by day, the lake has been closed for fish cultivation for decades, and the number of migratory birds that come to live on the shores of Qinghai Lake has increased year by year.
Walking northwest from Heima River for more than 60 kilometers along Huxi Highway, there is Shatuo Temple. There is a road to the east of the Shatuo Temple fork that leads directly to Bird Island. There are signboards at the intersection, which is very good. try to find.
The best time to watch birds is from the end of April to the beginning of June every year. The road leading to Bird Island is built along the Buha River, the largest river in Qinghai Lake. There are also many birds on both sides of the Buha River. There are birds such as black cormorants, bar-headed geese, and brown-headed gulls. Standing on the side of the road, you can see birds flying around in groups. If you don’t want to spend money to enter the scenic spot, you can go to the roadside If you still feel unsatisfied by parking and watching, you can go from the Tibetan pasture to the river bank for a maximum of 10 yuan per person.
Every year from the beginning of winter to the beginning of spring, that is, from the end of November to March of the next year, whooper swans will migrate to Bird Island and Quanwan Bay of Shi Naihai to spend the winter. Therefore, Qinghai Lake is also called Plateau Swan Lake. Moreover, you can bargain at the Bird Island Scenic Area at this time. If you are lucky, two people can enter with one ticket. Going to Bird Island to see swans in winter is definitely a romantic thing. There is only you and a group of swans in this large scenic spot. Imagine it, my friend!
7. Gangcha
Tickets: None
Gangcha, a coastal Tibetan city, is a county in the north of Qinghai Lake. It belongs to Haibei Prefecture and is about 40 kilometers away from Bird Island. Gangcha County has attached great importance to tourism in the past two years and has built Huangcha County one after another. Fish Garden, Cangyang Gyatso Cultural Square, Sanskrit Fengyu Linka and many other attractions.
Every year from the end of May to the beginning of August, millions of Huang fish swim upstream in Qinghai Lake and enter several Qinghai Lake rivers such as the Shaliu River, Buha River, and Quanji River to lay eggs. The migration journey of fish to spawn is an arduous, dangerous and even death journey. Gangcha built the Huangyu Homestead on the bank of the Shaliu River to the west of the county seat, where you can see the migration process of the Huangyu. Where there are fish, there are birds. There are many seabirds here, sometimes hovering and sometimes swooping on the river, which is very interesting.
The sixth Dalai Lama, Tsangyang Gyatso, fell ill and died while traveling to the Qinghai Lakeside in Gangcha County on his way to Beijing. In order to commemorate him, Gangcha County built the "Canggyang Temple" in the east of the county. "Yang Gyatso Cultural Square", people who like Tsang Yang Gyatso can come here to pay homage to his immortal poems.
There are five prayer flag areas built on the hillside passing by National Highway 315 in the east of the county, namely: the sunrise area on the sea to attract wealth, the six-character mantra blessing area, the floor-to-ceiling pagoda area to seek peace, and the colorful sail circle to protect peace. District, thousands of colorful sails welcome the district. It is euphemistically called "Sanskrit Wind Whispering Linka", which is very characteristic of Tibetan Buddhism. This is also the largest prayer flag array I have ever seen in Qinghai. In addition, there is a section of prayer flags covering the road not far from the pass, which is also very spectacular. Stopping here to take pictures is a must.
8. Fairy Bay
Ticket: 60 yuan
Fairy Bay is located on the edge of Qinghai Lake more than ten kilometers away from Gangcha County. There are signs on National Highway 315 , there is a road leading to Qinghai Lake Farm from Huangyu Homeland, just go all the way to the south. Fairy Bay is mainly a lakeside wetland. The scenic spot has built a plank road leading to the lake. Visitors have already gone around half of Qinghai Lake. After visiting the lake many times, my interest has greatly diminished, so few people go to this scenic spot. I personally think that when the weather is good, the scenery here is pretty good, just look at the photos I took! In addition, the tickets here can be negotiated.
9. Gahai
Gahai is a small oval lake 3 kilometers northeast of Qinghai Lake. As the water of Qinghai Lake continues to evaporate, a sand mountain separates Gahai from the mother body of Qinghai Lake. From Gangcha, go east along National Highway 315, pass through Hargai Township, and then walk more than ten kilometers to Haiyan County. There is a fork road extending in the southeast direction. This is the starting point of Huanhu East Road. Follow Huanhu East Road for about 5 minutes. About a kilometer away you can see a blue lake on the right side of the road. This is Gahai. There are several unguarded paths here that lead to the lake across the railway. The lake is shallow and clear, and there are almost no tourists. It is suitable for people who like to be in a daze and love peace and quiet.
10. Jinshawan
Tickets: RMB 10 None
Walking more than ten kilometers southeast along Hudong Road, you will cross a desert area. There are many desert recreation projects run by Tibetans, such as sandboarding, desert motorcycles, off-roading, etc. This place is fun and I often take my travel friends to Jinshawan. It is also guarded by local Tibetans and they negotiate the price, 10 yuan per person. You can go in. Here you have to hike through a sand dune. The sand in the dune is very soft and it is very comfortable to take off your shoes. This section of the dune has a desert feel. After walking through the dune and walking through a section of green grass, you can reach the lake. Here The lake is very shallow and crystal clear, so you can take off your shoes and play in the lake. Think about it, desert, lake, cattle, sheep, and grassland appear in the same picture. Is it the first time in your life that you see it?
11. Sand Island
Ticket: 70 yuan< /p>
More than 20 kilometers east of Gahai is the Sand Island Scenic Area. The large sand dunes in the scenic area are formed by the sand ridges protruding from the water surface in the lake and accumulated by wind and sand. They are like a new crescent sand dune floating on the water. Above, it is a wonder in the lake. There are a variety of desert recreation projects in the Shadao Scenic Area. I rarely take people to the International Sand Sculpture Art Festival held in July every year. Mainly because people think the tickets are too expensive, so I usually take people to Jinshawan not far from here. Play.
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Qinghai Lake is called "Cowenbu" in Tibetan (meaning "blue sea"). Located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and within Qinghai Province, it is the largest inland lake in China. It was formed by the collapse of faults between Datong Mountain, Riyue Mountain and Qinghai Nanshan in the Qilian Mountains.
Qinghai Lake is the largest saltwater lake inland China and an important water body for maintaining ecological security in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
On July 30, 2012, the latest remote sensing monitoring results from the Qinghai Provincial Institute of Meteorological Science showed that the area of ??Qinghai Lake has continued to increase for eight years. At 9:50 on October 20, 2014, a spectacular scene of "dragon sucking water" appeared on the north side of Haixin Mountain in Qinghai Lake.
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Introduction to the scenery of Qinghai Lake Scenic Area
There are five major types of natural vegetation in Qinghai Lake Scenic Area and surrounding areas in Qinghai Province (shrub, grassland, desert, meadows, swamps and aquatic vegetation), mainly temperate grasslands, temperate desert grasslands and alpine swampy meadows close to the lakeshore. The main dominant populations are Stipa angustifolia, Stipa breviflora and Stipa sinensis.
The Qinghai Lake Scenic Area in Qinghai Province and its surrounding areas belong to the Tanggut area of ??the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau flora sub-zone within the Pan-Arctic flora zone in China. It was formed during the uplift of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Young flora.
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Main attractions
1. Erlangjian Scenic Area
Erlangjian Scenic Area is located on the south bank of Qinghai Lake and was previously known as It is the 151 Base, China's first torpedo launch test base, a tourist reception base and a national customs experience base around Qinghai Lake.
2. Bird Island Scenic Area
Bird Island Scenic Area, also known as Xiaoxi Mountain or Egg Island (so named because bird eggs are everywhere), is located on the west bank of Qinghai Lake and 4 kilometers north of the mouth of the Buha River. The east end of the island is large, and the west end is narrow and long, shaped like a tadpole, with a total length of 1,500 meters. After 1978, the lake bottom on the north, west and south sides was exposed and connected to the land.
Baidu Encyclopedia - Qinghai Lake Scenic Area in Qinghai Province
Qinghai Tourist Attractions
Qinghai Tourist Attractions: Usute Water Yadan, Chaka Salt Lake, Qinghai Lake, Kumbum Monastery, Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area, etc.
1. Usut Water Yadan
Wusut Water Yadan is the only water Yadan landform in the world so far. It is a paradise for aerial photographers, with all kinds of This kind of Yadan is like a maritime fleet heading towards the land, which is extremely shocking.
2. Chaka Salt Lake
Chaka Salt Lake is one of the four major salt lakes in the Qaidam Basin. The lake surface is 3,100 meters above sea level. It is called the mirror of the sky by travelers and is surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Surrounded by the calm lake, it is like a mirror, reflecting the beautiful sky scenery. Being in the world of salt, walking on the lake is like walking on the clouds, as if you are soaring in heaven in a dream.
3. Qinghai Lake
Qinghai Lake is the largest inland saltwater lake in China and the second largest saltwater lake in the world. The lake surface is 3,200 meters above sea level. It is known as the most beautiful lake in China. Qinghai Lake is very It’s a large lake. It’s about 360 kilometers for a tour around the lake. It’s best to arrange the tour in 2-3 days. The best time to travel is from June to August every year, especially when the camellia flowers bloom. The large fields of rapeseed flowers are so beautiful that you will be intoxicated. .
4. Kumbum Temple
Tambum Temple is located on Jinta Road, Huangzhong District, Xining City. Butter flowers, murals, and embroidery are the three unique features of Kumbum Temple. Among them, murals, embroidery Embroidery is scattered in various scholastic temples, and Butter Flower also has a special exhibition hall. If you visit slowly, it will take half a day.
5. Zhuoer Mountain
Zhuoer Mountain is a branch of the Qilian Mountains. The highest peak is 4,328 meters above sea level. The characteristics of the Danxia landform are very obvious, and the cliffs and slopes show Danxia. The red rosy clouds are as rich as dye and combine the elegance of the southern peaks with the majestic and majestic landscape of the northern mountains. The Babao River at the foot of the mountain is like a white hada surrounding the county town, like a fairyland, which makes people feel relaxed and happy.
Tourist Attractions in Qinghai Lake
What are the tourist attractions in Qinghai Lake? Qinghai Lake is also known as "Kukunaoer", which means "blue sea" in Mongolian. It is located in the Qinghai Lake Basin in the northeastern part of Qinghai Province. It is both the largest inland lake and the largest saltwater lake in China. The following is the information related to the tourist attractions of Qinghai Lake that I have compiled for you. Welcome to read!
Tourist Attractions in Qinghai Lake
Black Horse River
Black Horse River is located on the edge of Qinghai Lake about 220 kilometers west of Xining. It is the link of the Qinghai Lake Ring Road. From here, walk 78 kilometers along the road around the lake to the famous Bird Island. The section from the Black Horse River to Bird Island is also known as the West Road around the lake. Many "bosozoku" travel enthusiasts or bicycle fans choose to start from here. Black Horse River begins their dream journey around the lake.
The section from Heima River to Bird Island is known as the most beautiful section of Qinghai Lake tourism. It presents different beautiful scenery in different seasons. In May, wildflowers bloom and birds fly; in August, ten thousand acres of rapeseed flowers bloom. It blooms brilliantly by the lake; in October, when the prosperity is over, the Heima River grassland returns to calm, and Qinghai Lake also presents the most simple beauty. In addition, autumn is the best season to watch the sunrise, and the Heima River on the west bank of the lake is one of the best places to watch the sunrise over Qinghai Lake.
151 Scenic Area
Qinghai Lake is also known as "Kukunaoer", which means "blue sea" in Mongolian. It is located in the Qinghai Lake Basin in the northeastern part of Qinghai Province. It is not only the largest inland lake in China, but also the largest saltwater lake in the country. Qinghai Lake 151 Scenic Area is the flagship scenic spot of Qinghai Lake Scenic Area. It is called "151" because it is 151 kilometers away from Xining City.
Qinghai Lake Transportation
There is no direct flight here, you can only transfer in Xi'an, and flying is not recommended.
Qinghai Province extends in all directions with Xining as the center. Most of the shuttle buses to the towns around Qinghai Lake depart from Xining Long-distance Bus Station. The buses are frequent and the transportation is convenient. This method of travel is recommended.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway stations are generally far away from villages and towns and there are very few trains (three times a day in one direction).
If you are traveling by car, then Qinghai Lake will be like going to paradise. The roads here are flat and smooth, and there will be no strong altitude sickness to disturb you.
Airplane
If there is no direct flight to Xining locally, you can take the route to Xi'an and then transfer from Xi'an to Xining. This will cost a lot of time and money, so it is not recommended to take it. airplane.
Take the bus from Xining Airport to the ticket hall of Bayi Road Airport, then take bus No. 2 or take a taxi to Qinghai Lake.
Trains
The only trains that stop at towns around Qinghai Lake are the 7581 train that departs from Xining to Golmud in the morning and stops at Haiyan, Gangcha, Ulan, and Dezhou respectively. Lingha et al. It takes 8 hours to get from Xining to Delingha, and the seat ticket is 55 yuan.
Among them, in Haiyan you can visit Jinyintan Grassland, Xihai Town Atomic City, Sand Island, etc., in Ulan you can visit Chaka Salt Lake, and in Gangcha you can take a shuttle bus to the nearby Bird Island. By taking the train and getting off at Hargai, you can reach the south shore of Qinghai Lake, but since Bird Island is on the north shore, this option is not very good. The current Xining Station does not allow you to pick up people at the station, so it is best not to bring too many things whether you are traveling or visiting relatives.
Self-driving
If you are traveling by car, then being in Qinghai Lake is like going to heaven. The roads here are flat and smooth, and there is no strong altitude sickness to disturb you. You can see out of the car window There are endless beautiful scenery, and you can stop and take pictures at any time. This is probably the most luxurious enjoyment of self-driving travel. There are many Sinopec gas stations along the way, so you don’t have to worry about your BMW running out of food if the journey is too long. Please lock the car doors while driving and lock the doors when getting off the car. Do not go to non-Sinopec gas stations to refuel.