Chaka Salt Lake is natural crystallized saline lake in the Qaidam Basin, it was called "The Mirror of the sky", because anyone who looks at the lake has a feeling that the sky and the earth has become one thing. Unusual game of light and specificity of climate and landscape creates this image. Also, Chaka Salt Lake was called as one of the 55 must-go places in life by National Geographic Magazine. In Tibetan language, Chaka means "a salt pond" and "green salt sea". It is located near the Chaka Town, Ulan County, Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai province, China. Lying at an altitude of 3,059 meters, Chaka lake is oval shape and covers an area of 105 square meters.
Chaka Salt Lake is natural crystallized saline lake in the Qaidam Basin, it was called "The Mirror of the sky", because anyone who looks at the lake has a feeling that the sky and the earth has become one thing. Unusual game of light and specificity of climate and landscape creates this image. Also, Chaka Salt Lake was called as one of the 55 must-go places in life by National Geographic Magazine. In Tibetan language, Chaka means "a salt pond" and "green salt sea". It is located near the Chaka Town, Ulan County, Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai province, China. Lying at an altitude of 3,059 meters, Chaka lake is oval shape and covers an area of 105 square meters.
Chaka Salt Lake is natural crystallized saline lake in the Qaidam Basin, called 'The Mirror of the sky'. It was named as one of the 55 must-go places in life by National Geographic Magazine. In Tibetan language, Chaka means 'a salt pond' and 'green salt sea'. Lying at an altitude of 3,059 meters, the lake is oval shape and covers an area of 105 square meters. Tourists may walk on the lake with bare feet. There are many scenic salt sculptures, and a little train for sightseeing tours. Traditional clothes rental available at entrance.
While you are driving around the Chaka Salt Lake, you can see a lot of local people offering to ride a horse for money. You can find them anywhere - in the fields, around Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake and near mountains.
Only 20 km away from Chaka Salt Lake. The advantage is that you do not need to buy an entrance ticket. Mohe Salt Lake is not as big as Chaka Salt Lake, but it is also very beautiful. It is more quiet and natural.
Qinghai Lake is the largest lake in China. It is a beautiful place in Qinghai province. There you can enjoy the views, camp, hike, rent a bicycle and ride around, ride a horse and so on.
Just like the horse riding, you can find quadracycles everywhere for renting. Probably, you can even find them in one place with horse riding services.
Our local butlers in Chaka_Salt_Lake are ready to help you navigate this amazing city.
Best Time
April to October offers the mildest weather.
Transportation
Major high-speed rail hub connecting all provinces.
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