Qinghai Lake Scenic Area

Introduction

Qinghai Lake, located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, nestled between Datong Mountain, Riyue Mountain, and Nanshan Mountain in Qinghai Province, is China's largest inland saltwater lake. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, it boasts magnificent scenery, including plateau lakes, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, and deserts. Known as "Kunuoer" in Mongolian and "Cuowenbu" in Tibetan, meaning "Blue Lake," its waters are characterized by low oxygen content, high salinity, few plankton, and a transparency of over 8-9 meters, giving it a particularly blue hue.
Qinghai Lake Scenic Area

Advantages

Unique Natural Scenery: Qinghai Lake offers breathtaking landscapes, with its blue waters reflecting the surrounding mountains and grasslands. Each season presents a different view, with the golden rapeseed fields in July and August particularly stunning.
Important Ecological Hub: It serves as a critical node for the migration of waterbirds between Central Asia-India and East Asia-Australia, with around 60,000 waterbirds breeding on Bird Island annually and over 100,000 stopping by during migration.
Rich Cultural Heritage: The area around Qinghai Lake is filled with historical and cultural relics and legends, adding to its charm and mystery.

Ticket Price

Peak Season (April 1st - November 30th): Adult ticket price is 90 yuan per person.
Off-peak Season (December 1st - March 31st): Discounted ticket prices are available, with the exact amount varying by attraction (e.g., 50 yuan for Erlangjian Scenic Area).

Opening Hours

The scenic area is open from 08:30 to 19:00 daily, allowing visitors to fully explore its beauty throughout the day.

Discount Policies

Free Entry: Available for children under 1.2 meters in height, seniors over 60 years old, disabled individuals, active-duty military personnel, police officers, firefighters, disabled military personnel, and retired military officers with valid ID.
Half-price Tickets: Available for martyrs' families, dependents of those who died in the line of duty, dependents of deceased military personnel, family members of active-duty military personnel, and minors aged 1.2 meters to 18 years old with valid ID. Students over 18 years old with valid student ID can also enjoy half-price tickets.

Transportation

By Taxi or Didi Chuxing: The destination for taxis or ride-hailing services is "Qinghai Lake Scenic Area," located in Gonghe County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province.
Public Transportation: Visitors can take buses from Xining to Qinghai Lake. For specific routes and schedules, please inquire at the local bus station or check the official website.
Self-Drive: Qinghai Lake is accessible via major highways. Follow signs to the scenic area and enjoy the scenic drive.