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Chaka Salt Lake Review

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3/5
The actual lake is beautiful. But every other part of this trip is awful. Ok here is all the information you should know before hand: 1. don't believe anything you read online about there being trains and buses that go there. I went in peak season in July and all of it was run down and shutdown. The only way to get there is either with a group tour or a private taxi (cost about 1300)2. hotels will reject foreigners 🥲. Also there are no star gazing capsules or traditional yurts. Don't believe what you read online. 3. the entire town and all surrounding towns are run down, empty, and abandoned. There is NOTHING to do except the Salt Lake. 4. five yourself an entire day to get there. I'm not exaggerating, it will take you way longer than 5 measly hours to get to here. Travel in the morning from the airport and you will reach there by 19:00.5. If you go, visit the lake early in the morning on a *clear sunny day*. The views and photos will be beautiful. 5. the workers are very nice and helpful6. you need to buy three dofferent tickets at the office. One is an entry fee, one is the bus fee to get you there from the gates. You MUST buy these (60 amd 30 rmb) Next you'll walk along the salt lake but you'll be too tired to walk back so you will buy the train ticket (20rmb i think) 7. your day will probably finish by 12:00. Bring water, wear sunscreen, bring a hat or sunglasses bc it is BRIGHT. The salt reflects a lot of sunlight. 8. If you like deserted places, you'll love it there. On the drive over you do get to see some really pretty sights and you drive ny Qinghai Lake which you can stop at. Overall, the transportation there is SUCH a pain and it is expensive. However, the scenery when the weather is nice*** is beautiful.

Chaka Salt Lake

Posted: Jul 2, 2021
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  • 温馨永久
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    Chaka Salt Lake ~ is beautiful! Where the soul is washed, the pure lake water, the snowy lake salt. "The sky" is worthy of the name! When I went there, the weather was clear and there was no wind. The snowy mountains in the distance reflected in the lake like static landscape paintings. It was really beautiful!

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    Posted: Apr 13, 2024
  • 战斧可乐盟
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    I took a photo of the mirror of the sky, and the circle of friends said it was so beautiful. The important thing was said three times: Be sure to do a good job in sun protection and do a good job in sun protection! Be sure to do a good job in sun protection and do a good job in sun protection! Be sure to do a good job in sun protection and do a good job in sun protection! Be sure to do a good job in sun protection and do a good job in sun protection! Be sure to do

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    Posted: Apr 1, 2024
  • 桑诺克斯谢玄
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    **Chaka Salt Lake is located in Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Prefecture, Qinghai Province, China, known as China's "Mirror of the Sky"**. The relevant information of Chaka Salt Lake is as follows: 1. **Geographical location**: The exact location of Chaka Salt Lake is No. 9 Yanhu Road, Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is located in the eastern Qaidam Basin, sandwiched between the Qilian Mountain and Kunlun Mountain branch. 2.**Name meaning**: "Chaka" means Yanchi in Tibetan, and Mongolian called "Dabsonyuer", also refers to the sea of Qingyan. 3. **Altitude and area**: The average altitude of Chaka Salt Lake is 3059 meters, the lake area is about 154 square kilometers, and the total area of the scenic spot is about 30 square kilometers. 4. **Natural Scenery**: Due to its unique geographical location and natural conditions, Chaka Salt Lake boasts spectacular natural scenery, including beautiful reflections and wonders of the night sky. It is named one of the 55 places that people must visit in their lifetime by National Tourism Geographic magazine and is known as China's "night sky mirror" due to the reflection of the night sky. 5.**Transportation method**: You can choose to drive, take a bus or train to Chaka Salt Lake. It takes about 3.5 to 4 hours to drive from Xining. In addition, there are tourist bus and trains from Xining to Chaka Salt Lake to choose from. 6. **Best time to visit**: when sunny, blue sky, white clouds and reflections of the lake make up the most fascinating view of Chaka Salt Lake. So it is recommended to visit on a sunny day and it is best

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    Posted: Mar 21, 2024
  • 蓝冰叶子
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    The most beautiful scenic spot on the Qinggan Dahuan Line, no loss is the sky, definitely worthy of the name! It's really beautiful! Of course, the weather must be sunny and genius. It is not recommended to come to the scenic spot on rainy days. The scenery should be greatly discounted! The scenic spot is very windy and pay attention to keep warm! Taking pictures on a sunny day is really too much, and any shot is super beautiful scenery!

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    Posted: Sep 27, 2023
  • Anonymous User
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    The water is about to dry, so I haven't gone yet. When the weather is good, it is very beautiful. It is very good. It is definitely a net red punching point. It is very good. It is worth playing slowly if you have the opportunity.

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    Posted: Feb 19, 2024
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    It is a worthwhile trip, the mirror of the sky, the name is well-deserved, mainly in good weather, the small train line is very crowded, to play on holidays, must pass early in the morning, otherwise the small train will be a few hours, and there are people in the salt lake.

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    Posted: Feb 5, 2024
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