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Qinghai Lake Cycling Guide: A Dream Destination for Cycling Enthusiasts!

Qinghai Lake is one of the 55 must-visit places in your lifetime. If you want to experience the beauty of Qinghai Lake more deeply, then take a cycling trip! It is a dream cycling destination for many cycling enthusiasts! / ⭕️ [Five-Day and Four-Night Cycling Route Suggestions]: Day 1: (10 km) Xining ➡️ Erlangjian ➡️ Cycling Base Camp Day 2: (68 km) Erlangjian ➡️ Jiangxigou Township ➡️ Heimahe Day 3: (90 km) Heimahe ➡️ Quanjixiang Day 4: (110 km) Quanjixiang ➡️ Gangcha ➡️ Ha'ergai ➡️ Xihai Town Day 5: (72 km) Xihai Town ➡️ Jinyintan ➡️ Jinsha Bay ➡️ Erlangjian ➡️ Xining / ⭕️ [Best Time to Cycle]: The best time to cycle around Qinghai Lake is during July and August, which is also the peak tourist season. Of course, if you want fewer people, you can choose June or September. / ⭕️ [Tips]: ① Qinghai Lake is located on a plateau, so be sure to pay attention to altitude sickness! You can adapt in Xining for a few days before starting. ② The weather on the plateau is changeable and the temperature difference is large, so keep warm! The ultraviolet rays are also high, so pay attention to sun protection. ③ The cycling roads are relatively acceptable. Take the normal main roads and try not to take small roads. ④ Arrange your cycling time reasonably, try to cycle during the day, and do not cycle at night! / ⭕️ [Transportation Guide]: ✈️ Plane: Fly directly to Xining Caojiabao Airport, or you can fly to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport first and then transfer to Xining by high-speed train. 🚄 High-speed train: Take the train directly to Xining Station.
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