Emerald Lake

Qinghai Emerald Lake The depth of the Qaidam Basin, the plateau salt lake at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters, like a gem falling into the human world, come here to appreciate it from the perspective of God, one by one The salt lake is like a piece of emerald embedded in the earth. The green is presented here to the fullest, deep or shallow, or thick or light...

🌈 The Da Qaidam Jade Lake is like a palette overturned by God, simply a divine existence. So how can you see the colors you want to see? I've put together a super detailed guide hoping to help you. 1️⃣ Entrance fee is 50 yuan, sightseeing train is 60 yuan per person, opening hours are 07:30-20:00, it is recommended to play for 3-5 hours. If you have enough time and energy, you can choose not to take the train and enjoy walking, playing, and taking photos. 2️⃣ The train (non-stop) route: Ticket Hall → Lake No.2 (final stop); Train return route: Lake No.2 → Lake No.3 → Lake No.4 → Lake No.5 → Lake No.6 → Ticket Hall. The train stops at each station, with a 10-15 minutes interval per trip, no time limit for play, you can get on and off at the stations; Operating hours: 07:30-20:40 (last train leaves from Lake No.2); Board the train with a paper ticket, one ticket per person; valid for the day of purchase only, no refunds or exchanges once sold. It's best to sit on the left side for a better view. 3️⃣ The round trip is about 10 kilometers, with 6 stations in total, each station is about 1 kilometer apart, it is recommended to walk if you are physically fit, and not to follow the train route but go straight. Currently, the scenic area has not arranged for visits to Lake No.1 salt lake. 4️⃣ Lake No.2 and Lake No.6 are the filming locations of the movie starring Yi Yang Qianxi; to capture the reflection of the train, go to Lake No.3. 5️⃣ Tour route: After getting off the train, first play at Lakes No.1 and No.2, then return to the main road on the other side, follow the order of Lakes No.3, No.4, No.5, No.6, No.7/No.8, and finally take the return train at Station No.5 back to the entrance of the scenic area. 6️⃣ To get good photos at Da Qaidam Jade Lake, you definitely need a drone. If you don't have one, there are services in the scenic area that can help you take photos, 300 yuan per person. 7️⃣ Good weather is essential for good photos, so check the weather forecast before you go. However, on sunny days it's super sunny, so be sure to do a good job with sun protection. It is recommended to enter after 4 pm. 8️⃣ Residents of Shaoxing, Zhejiang can get free entrance, only need to purchase the train ticket. 9️⃣ The best visiting times are before 11 am or after 4 pm. 🔟 The Love Salt Lake is not visible to the naked eye; a drone is needed. 1️⃣1️⃣ Accommodation is available in Da Qaidam Town, about 12 kilometers from the scenic area, approximately an 18-minute drive, with a variety of options including Vienna, Xingcheng and other chain brands. 1️⃣2️⃣ Jade Lake is a salt lake with many variable salt cover caves and the salt water can corrode shoes and clothing, so it is advised not to enter the water carelessly and be careful of salt caves. If you want to lie on the ground for photos, be prepared to discard your clothes at any time. Swimming in the lake or soaking feet is prohibited. 1️⃣3️⃣ The altitude of Jade Lake is 3150 meters, which can easily cause altitude sickness, so it is advised not to engage in strenuous exercise or get overly excited. 1️⃣4️⃣ The temperature on the plateau is low and the temperature difference between day and night is large. If you want to watch the sunrise/sunset, it is recommended to bring warm clothing. 1️⃣5️⃣ Jade Lake is the least affected by weather among all the salt lake scenic areas in Qinghai. 1️⃣6️⃣ Lake No.1 is the largest Tiffany blue lake and is the only one with an observation deck, offering glass boat rides and paid aerial photography, but it's very crowded during peak season; Lake No.2 is also worth visiting, although not many recommend it, it's really beautiful; Lake No.3 is the only yellow lake, where you can take photos of the distant snow mountains, not many tourists; Lake No.4 is the largest green lake, where you can see white cotton-like spherical crystals, few tourists, best photo spot as shown in the picture; Lake No.5 is a heart-shaped lake, requires aerial photography, the water is yellow-green when the weather is good, and dark green when it's cloudy, there's also a more standard heart-shaped lake nearby; Lake No.6 is a stunning blue lake, the salt bridge in the center of the lake is very photogenic, and it's also where the glass boat is located; Lake No.7 is where the long tail and piano are located, many wedding photos are taken here, it's close to the entrance and crowded, during peak season you may need to queue for photos with the long tail; Lake No.8 is mentioned in other guides as a less crowded alternative to the long tail. 💥 Route recommendation D1 Departure → Xining D2 Xining → Qinghai Lake rapeseed flowers / cycling / afternoon tea → Chaka D3 Chaka Salt Lake → Da Qaidam Jade Lake → Da Qaidam D4 Da Qaidam → U-shaped road → Water Yadan → Bicolor Lake → Mars No.1 Highway starting point → Cucumber Ridge Yadan → Mangya D5 Mangya → Aiken Spring Devil's Eye → Mangya Jade Lake → Distant view of Qianfoya Yadan → Gasikule Lake → Mangya D6 Mangya → No.5 Oil Base → Heidushan (distant view) → Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring sunset → Dunhuang D7 Dunhuang → Mogao Caves → Desert party / off-road desert surfing/camping → Dunhuang D8 Dunhuang → Son of the Earth → Unbounded → Wind Whisperer → Jiayuguan → Zhangye D9 Colorful Danxia → Qilian Grassland → Menyuan / Flower Sea → Xining

You will never know how wonderful our country is until you visit the Northwest. It embodies vastness, wildness, depth, gentleness, and tenderness all in one. You will encounter deserts, snow mountains, Gobi, grottoes, Danxia landforms🎉, grasslands🌿, and glaciers. Give yourself 5-7 days to travel through the classic beauty of the Northwest‼️ ✅Must-visit attractions ◾️Qinghai Lake: The largest inland lake in Asia, the lake is incredibly beautiful under the blue sky and white clouds ◾️Chaka Salt Lake: Known as the mirror of the sky, it is one of the most beautiful salt lakes in China ◾️315 U-shaped Highway: Known as Qinghai's Route 66, it is very photogenic ◾️Emerald Lake: Known as the plateau's green gem, it is very worth visiting ◾️Zhangye Danxia: One of China's Danxia landform landscapes, a true natural wonder ◾️Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring: The spring is shaped like a crescent moon, - ✅Recommended 7-day itinerary in the Northwest ◾️D1: Xining - Moon Mountain - Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake - Chaka Town or Delingha City【Stay】 ◾️D2: Chaka Salt Lake - Emerald Lake - Dachaidan Town【Stay】 ◾️D3: Internet-famous 315 Highway - Qinghai Yardang - Dongtaijiner Lake - Water Yardang - Dachaidan Town【Stay】 ◾️D4: Dachaidan - Heidushan - Oil Town or Silk Road Heritage City - Dunhuang Ancient City - Dunhuang City【Stay】 ◾️D5: Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring - Shazhou Night Market - Dunhuang City【Stay】 ◾️D6: Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Colorful Danxia - Danxia Town/Zhangye City【Stay】 ◾️D7: Danxia Town/Zhangye - Biandukou Scenic Area - Qilian Mountains - Gangshika Snow Peak - Xining【Return】 - ❤️Warm tips: 1️⃣When you first arrive in the plateau area, please reduce strenuous activities and walk slowly. 2️⃣The climate is dry, please remember to drink water frequently and in small amounts. 3️⃣The ultraviolet rays are strong, be sure to take protective measures. 4️⃣The weather in the plateau area is changeable, pay attention to keeping warm and carry necessary cold-weather clothing. 5️⃣It is best to carry a camera, as many scenic areas can produce beautiful pictures.

"China is very beautiful, with seven parts of it in the Northwest." Hoh Xil, known as the "Roof of China" Here, you can see Magnificent snow mountains🏔, grasslands, lakes, forests🌳 As you trek through this undeveloped land You will be immersed in a natural environment where desolation and beauty coexist💕 🌄🌈 With the steps of summer, I came to the mysterious and magnificent Hoh Xil, embarking on an awe-inspiring journey around the Great Northwest Loop! Along the way, I witnessed the miracles of nature, experienced the unique Tibetan culture, and uncovered the secrets of this land. Let me share this unforgettable journey with you!✨✈ 🌺Must-visit spots in the Northwest: ✅Qinghai Lake: Encounter cattle and sheep, green fields, yellow flowers, desert oases ✅Chaka Salt Lake: Take the popular train deep into Qinghai Lake, see the lake and sky merge into one ✅Cherchen Salt Lake: The yellow-green salt lake is dreamy and fantastical ✅Blood of the Earth: A dried-up red valley runs through the Gobi canyons, known as the "Blood Vessel of Qinghai's Earth" ✅G315 Highway: The U-shaped highway that reaches the sky, giving a cinematic road movie feel ✅Dongtaijinaier Lake: Maldives "Qinghai branch," pure Tiffany blue ✅Water Yadan: The bizarre Yadan landforms and the clear lakes are mottled and scattered ✅Xitaijinaier Lake: Half emerald green, half sky blue, under aerial photography, the distinction is clear ✅Aiken Spring: Like a palette sprinkled by God, transforming into a variety of dazzling red, purple, blue, green, yellow ✅Mangya Emerald Lake: Dark green, light green, yellow-green, ink green... ✅Petroleum Town: Film locations for movies like "The Ghouls" and "Western Wind" 🌈Itinerary: ✔D1 - Gather in Xining ✔D2 - Xining - Sacrificial Lake - Xianhada - Sacrificial Prayer Flags - Qinghai Lake Cycling - Chaka Town ✔D3 - Chaka - Chaka Salt Lake Sunrise - Dachaidan Emerald Lake - Dachaidan Snow Mountain Hot Spring ✔D4 - Dachaidan - Blood of the Earth - U-shaped Highway - Water Yadan - Xitaijinaier Lake - Mangya ✔D5 - Mangya - Aiken Spring - Secret Blue Hole Salt Lake - Mangya Emerald Lake - Mangya ✔D6 - Mangya - Ebo Liang - Petroleum Town - Desert Party - Starry Sky Camping - Dunhuang ✔D7 - Dunhuang - Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Sunset - Dunhuang ✔D8 - Dunhuang - Son of the Earth - Guazhou - Jiayuguan - Zhangye Danxia Sunset - Zhangye ✔D9 - Zhangye - Qilian Mountain Grassland - Menyuan - Disband in Xining ⭕Warm Tips: Hoh Xil has an average altitude of 4500 meters, you can take Rhodiola one week in advance to prevent altitude sickness Do not approach/chase wild animals closely, you can use binoculars and telephoto lenses to observe from a distance The attractions are far apart, it is recommended to prepare snacks, fruits, etc. in the car in advance Prepare fleece, cotton clothes, down jackets, etc. for September/October/November 🔥Remember to bring sunscreen as the UV rays are strong along the way!! This journey has given me countless beautiful memories and deep emotions, and it has made me love this mysterious land even more. If you are also looking for a sense of purity and freedom, then Hoh Xil is definitely a destination you can't miss!🌠🌏

Recommended Reason: Da Qaidam Jade Lake was originally the mining area of the Da Qaidam Chemical Plant Salt Lake Mining Team, which has formed mining pits after years of mining. The brine pools, large and small, show different colors such as green, blue, yellow, and brown due to the varying content of mineral elements. Against the backdrop of the blue sky and white clouds, they look like pieces of beautiful jade scattered on earth. The color of the lake water changes thousands of times depending on the angle and the light. Here, you can find tranquility and comfort, openness and desolation, and only by being in the midst of it can you feel the captivating beauty. Scenic Area Address: Da Qaidam Town, under the direct jurisdiction of Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Ticket Price: Adult ticket 50 RMB/person, discounted ticket for students and people aged 60-69; sightseeing train 60 RMB/person. Tour Route: The sightseeing train has 6 stops, starting from the farthest station 1 in the scenic area → Station 2 → Station 3 → Station 4 → Station 5 → Station 6 → Scenic Area Gate. Tour Duration: 2-3 hours. Best Seasons: Spring and summer, especially suitable for summer visits. Precautions: 1) For those who like photography and want to take more beautiful photos, it is recommended to take the sightseeing train directly to Station 1, then walk along the edge of the lake and take photos until you reach the scenic area gate. 2) The color of the lake water changes with different angles and light, so it is suggested to look for different angles when taking photos for unexpected beautiful effects. 3) If you choose to walk, it is recommended to wear travel shoes or light shoes. 4) There are basically no snack shops in the scenic area, so it is advised to bring your own mineral water and snacks, and please dispose of mineral water bottles and snack packaging in the trash bins. 5) The UV radiation here is strong, so sunglasses, sun hats, and sunscreen are essential items.

❗️In the summer of 2023, we spent half a month on a self-driving tour in Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province. Next, let's review these ten popular and unpopular attractions for everyone. It can be said that these are the essence of Haixi Prefecture❗️ 1️⃣Dachaidan Emerald Lake Pictures 1-3: 🌟Highlights: This is a salt lake that changes color! On sunny days, it presents an emerald color, on cloudy days, it presents a white jade color, and when night falls, it reflects the color of the sky at that time! 📍Detailed address: About 5 kilometers west of Dachaidan Town, directly under Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province. 2️⃣"Blood of the Earth" Picture 4: 🌟Highlights: The river channel next to the highway contains sulfur elements, so it appears red when the light is good, and the river channel is like a blood vessel, so it is vividly compared to the "blood of the earth", of course, you need to take aerial photography to see such a scene! 📍Detailed address: 755-757 kilometers of National Highway 315 in Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province 3️⃣Wusute Yardang Geological Park Picture 5 🌟Highlights: What kind of scene will the Yardang landform present after being flooded? Anyway, I saw a lot of "aircraft carriers" and various "warships" here, like a huge fleet waiting for your "review". 📍Detailed address: About 250 kilometers west of Dachaidan in Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province, next to National Highway 315. 4️⃣Nanbaxian Yardang Pictures 6-7: 🌟Highlights: The mysterious Yardang landform group where few people set foot. Because G215 passes through the center, most vehicles and tourists can easily go deep into the core area of the Yardang landform to watch. Of course, this is also a free location for shooting big movies! 📍Detailed address: About 100 kilometers west of Dachaidan in Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province. 5️⃣Ebolian Yardang Picture 8: 🌟Highlights: The Yardang landform landscape that looks most like the "World of Warcraft" with various shapes, and the difficulty of reaching it makes it even more mysterious! Off-road enthusiasts can experience the fun of crossing here, and photographers can freely compose big movies here! 📍Detailed address: About 80 kilometers west of Lenghu Town in Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province, deep in the desert! 6️⃣Lenghu Mars Camp Picture 9: 🌟Highlights: This can be said to be the place on earth that looks most like Mars. The panoramic view of the opposite Ebolian Yardang makes people feel like they are on an alien planet, and the brilliant Milky Way at night is likely to refresh your understanding of the starry sky! 📍Detailed address: Opposite to Ebolian in Lenghu Town, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province. 7️⃣Mangya Emerald Lake Picture 10: 🌟Highlights: The color is the same as that of Dachaidan Emerald Lake. The only difference is that the area of the emerald lake here is really large! So large that it is endless emerald green! 📍Detailed address: South side of Mangya City, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province. 8️⃣Aiken Spring Picture 11: 🌟Highlights: This is the largest spring eye I have ever seen, and the "most beautiful" spring water landscape. Because the spring water contains certain substances, it causes the area around the spring eye to be barren for hundreds of meters and all dyed red and yellow! It is very appropriate to describe it as the "eye of the devil"! 📍Detailed address: About 20 kilometers west of Mangya City, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province. 9️⃣Kunlun Mountain Picture 12: 🌟Highlights: The best place to appreciate the scenery of Kunlun Mountain. The Yuzhu Peak here is 6178 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in the eastern section of the Kunlun Mountains. The towering Kunlun will let you understand what is the "ancestor of all mountains"! 📍Detailed address: Next to National Highway 109 in Golmud City, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province. 🔟Kekexili Picture 13: 🌟Highlights: Here you can watch the "highland elves" Tibetan antelope in a reasonable and legal way. If you are lucky, you can also touch the cute "little elf". When you come here, you have come to the mysterious Kekexili. 📍Detailed address: Sonandajie Protection Station, National Highway 109, Golmud City, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province.

Dachaidan Emerald Lake, located in Dachaidan Town, Dachaidan Administrative Region, Haixi Mongolian Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, is a unique salt lake landscape of Dachaidan, belonging to the sub-type of magnesium sulfate salt lake, with an area of 15 square kilometers. The salt lake is composed of halides (water) and minerals (crystals) after the development of mineral resources in the mining area. Emerald Lake is a sub-type of magnesium sulfate salt lake, originally the mining area of the salt lake mining team of the chemical plant, and is the third largest artificial lake in Haixi Prefecture. Due to the high salt content in the lake, it does not freeze all year round. The lake is rich in various elements such as potassium, magnesium, lithium, etc. with different concentrations, so it presents different colors. The Emerald Lake is clear and transparent, and through the water surface, you can clearly see the salt layer at the bottom of the lake. The inner layer of Emerald Lake is blue, the outer layer is milky blue, and through the water surface, you can clearly see the salt layer at the bottom of the lake. In August 2023, Dachaidan Emerald Lake Scenic Area was determined to be a national AAAA level tourist scenic area.

Dachaidan Emerald Lake is located within the territory of Dachaidan Town, Dachaidan Administrative Region, Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is a unique salt lake landscape of Dachaidan, belonging to the subtype of magnesium sulfate salt lakes, covering an area of 15 square kilometers. The salt lake is composed of halides (water) and minerals (crystals) formed after the resource development of the mining area. The Emerald Lake is a magnesium sulfate subtype salt lake, originally the mining area of the chemical plant's salt lake mining team, and is the third largest artificial lake in Haixi Prefecture. Due to the high salt content in the lake water, it does not freeze in all seasons. The lake is rich in various elements such as potassium, magnesium, lithium, etc., with different concentrations, hence it displays different colors. The Emerald Lake is clear and transparent, and the salt layer at the bottom of the lake can be clearly seen through the water surface. The inner layer of the Emerald Lake is blue-green, while the outer layer is milky blue, and the salt layer at the bottom of the lake can be clearly seen through the water surface. Dachaidan Emerald Lake Scenic Area is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. 📍 Location: Dachaidan Emerald Lake Tourist Attraction 🏔 Altitude: About 3150 meters 🎫Ticket: 50 RMB per person for the attraction ticket + 60 RMB per person for the round-trip train ticket 🚂Train: There are four stops in total, and you can board at any point ⏰Opening hours: 7:30-20:30 💰Charges: Drone aerial photography 300 RMB per person Crystal boat shooting 168 RMB per person Beach motorcycle 100-400 RMB per person 🗺️Attractions: ✅A total of 6 lakes, the innermost is Lake No. 1 (the largest lake), and the lakes with the best colors are 3-5, featuring Tiffany blue, emerald green, and yellow salt lakes, as well as the popular piano for social media check-ins. It is recommended to first take the train to the innermost Lake No. 1 upon entering the scenic area, and then start a free walk after getting off together. ✅Locations 2 and 6 are the filming sites for 'A Little Red Flower'. ✅Location 4 has the crystal boat, get the same model as in the MV by Xue Zhiqian. ✅At location 5, you can cosplay as a pianist on the water🎹. ⚠️Precautions: ✅Emerald Lake is a salt lake with many variable salt-covered caves, and the brine can corrode shoes and clothing, so it is advised not to enter the water at will and to pay attention to safety while playing. ✅The altitude of Emerald Lake is 3150 meters, which can easily cause altitude sickness, so it is advised not to engage in strenuous exercise. ✅There is a large temperature difference between day and night on the plateau, so if you want to watch the sunrise or sunset, it is recommended to bring warm clothing.

🌟Travel Guide: -Pay attention to the weather, sunny days are the best, the lake water color is better, if it's cloudy, you may be disappointed. -If you can't keep up with the physical strength, it is recommended to buy tickets with a small train, otherwise it's really tiring to walk and take pictures. -The weather in the plateau area is relatively cold, the temperature difference between day and night is large, pay attention to keeping warm and sun protection. -The autumn here is very short, this season is easy to be surrounded by mosquitoes by the water, we were attacked by mosquitoes the night before, it was miserable. 📷Shooting reminder: -Pay attention to choosing clothes for portraits, my photographer said that color looks better, but I think white is better, it depends on the level of photography. -Aerial photography is recommended, this place is too suitable for aerial photography, the color that normal human vision can't see, aerial photography can fully show, it doesn't deceive Chinese people. Anyway, my photographer started to go crazy the moment the drone flew up. 🏠Travel advice: Self-driving is the most convenient, not far from Dachaidan Town, it takes only 20 minutes by car. The place to stay is not expensive, called Shouxin Dragon Dream Hotel, only more than 200, clean and quiet, the service is very good! ❤️Personal experience: I am here to play and relax, I didn't think about taking too many photos, my photographer is here specifically to take photos, he is quite satisfied, as long as he can produce photos, he is happy. I'm also okay, after all, I've experienced the magic of nature. There are not many opportunities to come to this small city in this life, so take a good look, appreciate it, and feel it. 🎫Tickets: Tickets➕Small train 💰110 ⏰Opening hours: 9:00-18:00

D1, arrive in Xining, stay in Xining. Accommodation: Recommend near the West Station or Haihu Wanda Plaza. Dining: Recommend Mojia Street, Daxing Street Night Market. Ta'er Monastery, Tibetan Culture Museum, if you have time, you can go. D2, visit Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, stay in Chaka Town Qinghai Lake: Navigate to Erlang Sword Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake. Chaka Salt Lake: We went to Sky No.1 Scenic Area. It is recommended to prepare salt lake boots in advance (it should take a long time to rent boots during summer vacation and National Day). D3, visit Jade Lake, stay in Dachaidan Jade Lake: Navigate to Dachaidan Jade Lake Scenic Area. The drone shot is very good from the last spot of the small train Accommodation: Recommend Jade Pedestrian Street. D4, visit Xiaochaidan Lake, U-shaped road, Chaerhan Salt Lake, Water Yadan, stay in Dachaidan or Lenghu Town Xiaochaidan Lake: Navigate to the U-shaped road, you will pass Xiaochaidan Lake. U-shaped road: Don't shoot against the light! The car can drive into the desert next to it. If you have time, you can go to Chaerhan Salt Lake, Water Yadan, if you want to go to the oil town, you can stay in Lenghu Town at night. D5, visit Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, stay in Dunhuang The scenery on the way to Dunhuang by self-driving is also very beautiful. Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring: Ride a camel to Crescent Spring at the entrance. There is a singing event at 20 o'clock in the evening. Accommodation: Recommend near Dunhuang Night Market. Food: The night market opens at 17 o'clock in the afternoon, in Shazhou Night Market. D6, visit Mogao Grottoes, stay in Qicai Danxia Mogao Grottoes: Be sure to book a normal ticket in advance! Protect cultural relics, please do not take pictures inside! Navigate to Qicai Danxia: The journey is far, there are many big cars, pay attention to safety! D7, visit Qicai Danxia, Qilian Grassland, stay in Xining. Qicai Danxia: If you have time in the afternoon, you can go directly to Qicai Danxia. The Qicai Danxia before 10 o'clock in the morning and after 17 o'clock in the afternoon is the most beautiful, and the 4th spot (the last spot) is the most beautiful! Qilian Grassland: Navigate to Xining, add waypoints Minle (the most beautiful grassland road), Qilian Grassland, it has started to snow on September 23. D8, go home. Have a pleasant journey! Precautions: ①Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, etc. are very dependent on the weather, please check the weather forecast in advance! ②Rent a car: Choose a regular company for more peace of mind, and buy insurance (to avoid trouble in case of problems). ③Strongly recommend bringing a drone! ④Scenic spot tickets: It is recommended to book tickets in advance, especially the tickets for Mogao Grottoes, you must buy them in advance! If you don't get a normal ticket, you probably only have to buy an emergency ticket. The emergency ticket is four separate caves. ⑤Replenish some fruits, water, oxygen bottles, fire-reducing and cold medicine, etc. in Xining. ⑥Do a good job of sun protection! Including sunscreen lotion, spray, sunglasses, ice sleeves, face towels, hats, etc.

Dachaidan Lake is a gift from nature, and it is also a legend formed by artificial excavation and cutting, forming many small salt lakes, and, each salt lake has different colors, and each salt lake has different shapes and areas, making the entire salt lake group even more magical. Overlooking the salt lake, people are too small, of course, it is these small people that make this lifeless salt lake full of vitality.

Traveling south along the Liuge Expressway from Dunhuang, I stepped into the mysterious Qinghai for the first time in my life, and checked in the treasure salt lake group located in Chaidan Town, Haixi Prefecture - Emerald Lake. Due to the difference in mineral content, each salt lake presents different colors. Riding on the small train to the depths, you can feel the staggered changes of colors such as emerald green, glazed yellow, amber white, mint blue, and matcha green along the way. In the evening, the red glow on the horizon gradually appeared, and the sunset clouds over the mountain injected vigorous vitality into the originally fresh and quiet scene. The setting sun's afterglow formed a sparkling reflection on the lake, sketching a hot heart on the white saline-alkali land. P.s. Travel tips💡: ① Due to the inconvenient transportation in Chaidan Town, it is recommended to drive by yourself; secondly, there are daily Dunhuang to Golmud passing buses stopping at Dachaidan Bus Station. ② The color of Emerald Lake is more vivid in sunny weather. Most of the online thunder posts are due to encountering rainy days; so be sure to check the weather before playing, pay attention to wind protection and sun protection. ③ If conditions permit, it is strongly recommended to use drone aerial photography. There are rental services in the scenic area, and you can see a more comprehensive and shocking landscape, and the experience is greatly improved. Finally, I wish all friends who see here to maintain the clear initial heart like a lake and the sincere love like the sun in the new year, and have a brilliant tomorrow like an emerald.