A summer trip to Qinghai is not complete without a visit to the Xiwangmu Yaochi

Located in the Kunlun Mountain National Geopark in Golmud, the Xiwangmu Yaochi is known as a hidden gem beneath the Kunlun Mountains. Xiwangmu Yaochi is the Black Sea at the source of the Kunlun River, a natural high-altitude plateau lake. At an elevation of 4470 meters, the area is vast, desolate, and majestic. The entire lake is surrounded by dark mountains, with profound waters shimmering in the light. This free, uninhabited land is also a paradise for wildlife, where the beauty of the wild is visible everywhere, a place where nature flourishes. Only by truly coming here can one deeply appreciate its unique charm. 📍Address: Guoleimude Town, Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture 🚘Route: Self-driving or chartered car The round trip from Golmud to Xiwangmu Yaochi is about 224 kilometers, accessible only by self-driving or chartered car. ❤️Sightseeing: 1. Depart from Golmud, take the National Highway 109, and turn off at the Wujilongfeng Palace, about 120 kilometers away 2. Enter the Kunlun Mountain National Geopark, about 140 kilometers to reach Xiwangmu Yaochi 3. After entering Xiwangmu Yaochi, you must return the same way as there is no road ahead 4. The area is naturally beautiful with abundant wildlife, integrating snow mountains, grasslands, rivers, and lakes Xiwangmu Yaochi