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It's not abroad|The Great Northwest Salt Lake is truly beautiful

The Great Northwest Salt Lake is truly beautiful. My goodness, this is definitely the result of God accidentally spilling his palette! 🌈 It's as if I'm right there, feeling the romantic and dreamy beauty of the Northwest. Today, let me take you through the desert to see the angelic mountains, seas, and lakes left behind on earth! ✨ 🎨 Look, first is the emerald green Chaka Salt Lake, located 60 kilometers north of Golmud City in Qinghai Province. From an aerial view, it shows an emerald green color, but up close, it turns blue. The salt lake's thousands of salt flowers and towering salt bridges are stunning under the sunlight! 💚 🚗 To reach the salt lake, you need to take a shuttle bus, with a ticket price of 100 yuan per person, and a sightseeing car for 20 yuan per person. The best time for photography is in the morning or at noon to avoid backlighting. There are various photo spots equipped with water pianos, swings, dead trees, pavilions, and starry sky tents. However, be aware that the salt lake water is corrosive, so avoid direct contact! 🙅🏻‍♀️ Also, the sun is strong, so remember to prepare for sun protection! 🕶️ And, be prepared for altitude sickness! 🎨 Next is the sulfur yellow Eboliang Sulfur Lake, located in the Eboliang scenic area of Mangya City in the Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Hidden in the Gobi Yardang, this unique salt lake is an off-the-beaten-path attraction but a treasure in the desert. It's like a golden yellow gem! 💛 🚗 To enter the lake area, there is a fee of 80 yuan per vehicle, but walking is free. It's suitable for viewing all year round, but be careful as the terrain near the lake is unstable, and don't get too close to the lake. Also, remember not to drive to the lake at will, protecting the environment is our responsibility. ❗️ There might be no signal in the uninhabited area, so don't wander off! 🎨 Then there's the diamond blue Dongtaijinaier Lake, located in the Qaidam Basin in Golmud City, Qinghai Province. Its waters are a rare blue, clean and clear to the bottom. The boundless lake surface seems like an extension of the sky, breathtakingly beautiful! 💙 🚗 There is no entrance fee to the lake area, but parking costs 40 yuan per vehicle. It's suitable for viewing all year round, and it's recommended to wear bright clothes for visibility and photo opportunities! The lake is quite large, so walking deeper can help avoid crowds and enjoy a quiet time for photography. But remember to bring shoe covers, and don't go into the water barefoot! ‼ 🎨 Finally, there's the rose pink Ulan Lake, located in the Tengger Desert in Alxa Left Banner, Inner Mongolia. The lake water, like fresh red blood, flows on the surface, shaped like a beating heart imprinted in the desert. ❤ 🚗 If you can't find the location, you'll need a local driver to guide you. The best viewing period is July to August when the lake water is most vibrant. There are no high points around the lake, so you need to use a drone to capture the complete heart shape of the lake. Friends who get carsick, remember to bring some mint candies or motion sickness medicine! The area has strong winds and sand, so don't forget to bring a mask and sunglasses, and with the large temperature difference between day and night, keep warm! The world is dotted with one beautiful 'Heaven on Earth' after another, so let's pack our bags and wander! ✨ Chaka Salt Lake
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Posted: Apr 6, 2024
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