Haixi, Qinghai: A Must-Visit Destination

Haixi, Qinghai Travel Guide: Discover Emerald Lake, Water Yadan, and Qarhan Salt Lake 🩵Emerald Lake: ** Like a jade scattered on earth, colorful and dreamlike. 🩵Water Yadan: ** The only water Yadan landform in the world, magnificent and fantastic, like an alien world. 🩵Qarhan Salt Lake: ** The largest salt lake in China, vast and boundless, with crystal-clear salt flowers, like a mirror of the sky. Itinerary: ** Day 1: Arrive in Golmud and explore Qarhan Salt Lake** * Morning: Arrive in Golmud, rent a car or charter a car to Qarhan Salt Lake (about 1.5 hours by car). * Afternoon: Visit Qarhan Salt Lake, enjoy the sunset over the salt lake, and take photos of the mirror of the sky. * Evening: Return to Golmud city for accommodation. **Day 2: Cross the no-man's land and encounter Water Yadan** * Morning: Depart from Golmud, take the G315 National Highway to Water Yadan (about 4 hours by car), and enjoy the Gobi scenery along the way. * Afternoon: Arrive at Water Yadan Geological Park, visit the Water Yadan landform, and take photos of the magnificent scenery. * Evening: Stay at a hotel or camp in the Water Yadan Scenic Area and enjoy the starry sky. **Day 3: Search for Emerald Lake and return to Golmud** * Morning: Depart from Water Yadan and head to Dachaidan Emerald Lake (about 2 hours by car). * Afternoon: Visit Emerald Lake, enjoy the salt lakes of different colors, and take dreamlike photos. * Evening: Return to Golmud city for accommodation. **Day 4: Say goodbye to Haixi and return** * Morning: Arrange activities freely according to flight or train time, you can go shopping in Golmud city or taste local food. * Afternoon: Go to the airport or train station and end the pleasant trip to Haixi. Travel Tips: Best travel time: ** June to September, when the weather is sunny and the scenery is the best. Transportation: ** It is recommended to rent a car or charter a car for convenient and free itinerary arrangement. Accommodation: There are many accommodation options in Golmud city, but accommodation conditions in the Water Yadan Scenic Area are limited, so it is recommended to book in advance. Food: Hand-grabbed mutton, baked lamb chops, Qinghai old yogurt, etc. Precautions: Pay attention to sun protection and warmth in plateau areas, avoid strenuous exercise, and drink more water. Other recommendations: * If you have enough time, you can add a day to your itinerary and visit Chaka Salt Lake or Qinghai Lake. * Photography enthusiasts can bring a drone to take more stunning photos. Have a nice trip!