Terrifyingly beautiful

🗺️Jade Lake Travel Guide | Explore the Dreamy "Mirror of the Sky"✨ Jade Lake, God's lost palette on earth🎨 The lake water is emerald green and azure blue, weaving a magical fairyland. Keep this guide handy to immerse yourself in the beauty of Jade Lake. 📅 Best Travel Time • Summer (June - September): Temperature 15 - 25℃🌞 Clear lake water, lush vegetation, perfect for enjoying outdoor time. • Winter (December - February): The lake surface freezes, the translucent blue ice looks like glass❄️ Quiet and dreamy, fewer people and beautiful scenery. • Sunrise and sunset: Soft light, the lake reflects the sunset glow, perfect for photos🌅 🚗 Transportation Guide • Self-driving: About 4 hours from Xining via G30 Lianhuo Expressway; about 2 hours from Golmud City, with stunning scenery along the way🚙 • Car rental with driver: Local drivers plan excellent routes and share many interesting local stories, super fun🤩 • Public transport: First get to Xining or Delingha, then take a bus to Dachaidan Town, and finally take a taxi to the scenic area. 🌟 Must-visit Spots • Main lake area: Emerald green water, snow-capped mountains in the distance, lake like a mirror, wearing bright clothes makes photos pop📸 • Station 2: The largest salt lake area, the water is a stunning Tiffany blue, you’ll fall in love at first sight💙 • Station 4: Heart Lake, aerial shots look like a heart shape, a must-visit for couples💑 • Station 5: Filming location of "A Little Red Flower," with piano installations and a trailing lake, get the movie vibe! • Station 6: Features the Jade Lake stone monument, a must-check-in spot for visitors, don’t forget to take photos~ 📸 Photography Tips • Equipment: Bring a drone for aerial views, the colorful lakes are breathtaking🤳 • Lighting: Best light is one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset, avoid harsh midday light~ • Composition: Use the salt flats as foreground, snow mountains or sky as background, use reflections for symmetrical shots, stunning for social media. ⚠️ Precautions • Altitude sickness: Around 3100 meters elevation, prepare altitude sickness medication in advance, avoid strenuous exercise🏃 • Sun protection and warmth: Strong UV rays, bring sunglasses, sunscreen, hats; big temperature difference between day and night, pack windbreakers and warm pants🧥 • Slip and sink prevention: Salt layer is soft, wear non-slip shoes, avoid brine areas, safety first❗ • Environmental protection: Do not trample vegetation, take your trash with you, protect this pure land🌱 🏨 Accommodation and Food • Accommodation: Hotels in Dachaidan Town like Snow Mountain Hot Spring Hotel and Vienna International Hotel are comfortable and convenient🛏️ You can also try camping in tents by the lake for a full atmosphere~ • Food: Try yak hotpot, hand-pulled lamb, barley cakes, yak yogurt to experience local unique flavors, super satisfying😋 Pack your bag and head to Jade Lake to encounter this dreamy color splash🌈