If you are going to Chaka Salt Lake for the first time, please copy this route directly! Came to a city because of a song

"The white of Chaka Salt Lake is pure and dreamy. In the mirror of the sky, clouds are wandering, salt sculptures are reflecting the sunset glow, and stories are carried by the wind. I am fascinated and rush to this fairyland..." Whenever I hear this song "Chaka Love Song", my heart is filled with infinite reverie about the dreamlike scenery of Chaka Salt Lake. In this chilly yet vibrant March, I rushed to Chaka Salt Lake with my longing for the "Mirror of the Sky" to start a magical spring journey. Let's follow this guide and set off together! ✈️Transportation to Chaka Salt Lake The transportation around Chaka Salt Lake is convenient, which provides a thoroughfare for this spring trip. You can first fly to Xining Caojiabao International Airport ✈️. The waiting hall is spacious and bright, with advanced facilities. While waiting, you can visit the specialty shops, taste the sweet barley cakes, and experience the Qinghai style in advance. Take a bus from the airport and enjoy the magnificent natural scenery of Qinghai along the way. It won’t take long to reach Ulan County where Chaka Salt Lake is located. If you are close to Golmud, you can also choose to depart from Golmud Airport and then take a car, which is equally easy. 🚄 Xining Station has frequent trains to all parts of the country. Taking a train to Chaka Salt Lake is the choice of many people. The scenery along the way is picturesque, and you can see vast grasslands and continuous mountains. After arriving at Chaka Salt Lake Station, there are buses or tourist lines that go directly to the scenic area. Remember to book tickets in advance to start a smooth trip to the salt lake. 🏠Accommodation reference 🧸【Chaka Town】 This place is the first choice for accommodation👍! The road leading to Chaka Salt Lake is right outside the door, making travel extremely convenient. There are various types of accommodation in Chaka Town, ranging from star-rated hotels to budget inns. Star-rated hotels offer thoughtful services and complete facilities, allowing you to enjoy comfort after a whole day of fun; economy inns are affordable and full of local characteristics. You can fall asleep in the tranquility of the town at night and rush to the salt lake in the morning full of energy. 🧸【In the scenic area】 If you want to immerse yourself in the charm of the salt lake, staying in the scenic area is the best choice. In the early morning, you can open the window to see the beautiful appearance of the salt lake in the morning light, and capture the purity and tranquility of the "Mirror of the Sky" at the first moment. However, there are relatively few accommodations in the scenic area, and the prices are high. Reservations must be made in advance, and it is even harder to find a room during the peak season. 🧸【Ulan County】 The county town has mature accommodation facilities, and food, lodging and shopping are convenient. For tourists who are looking for cost-effectiveness and want to experience local life, this is a good place to stay. The county town is not far from the scenic spot and can be quickly reached by bus or taxi. There are also supermarkets, pharmacies and other living facilities nearby, making life extremely convenient. 🏞️Popular Attractions 🌊Chaka Salt Lake: Chaka Salt Lake in March has a unique flavor. The low temperature formed a unique salt crust on the lake surface, which looks like a piece of white snow, sparkling with tiny lights under the sunlight. Sit on the small train and slowly drive into the depths of the salt lake, admiring the wonders of salt sculptures along the way. The salt sculptures of various shapes become more spectacular in the sunset glow, as if telling ancient legends. The sky is as blue as a gem, and the clouds are reflected on the salt lake. It is hard to tell where the sky is and where the lake is. It is like a dream. 🏯Sky No. 1 Scenic Area: Echoing the Chaka Salt Lake, there are relatively few tourists here, allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the salt lake more leisurely. There are facilities such as observation decks and glass plank roads in the scenic area. Walking on the glass plank road, there is a clear salt lake under your feet, which is thrilling and exciting. Looking down from the observation deck, you can have a panoramic view of the salt lake and feel the wonders of nature. 🌸Mohe Salt Field: A small but stunning check-in spot that has not been developed on a large scale for commercial purposes and has retained the most original appearance of the salt lake. The white salt marshes are endless and surrounded by barren Gobi desert, creating a strong visual impact. It is a paradise for photography enthusiasts, where you can take high-quality photos. 🍜Popular food 🔖 Naked Carp of Qinghai Lake: A local specialty, the meat is tender, scaleless and boneless. After steaming or braising, the deliciousness of the fish is brought out to the fullest. One bite will give you a full plateau flavor😍. 🔖 Hand-pulled Lamb: Select the best lamb, cook it to retain its original flavor, eat it with your hands, dip it in pepper and salt, the lamb is tender and has no smell. It is a frequent guest on the table of Qinghai people, showing their heroic style. 🔖 Barley noodles: can be made into noodles, flatbreads and other forms. It is nutritious and chewy. Paired with butter tea or yogurt, it has a unique flavor. It is a traditional local staple food. In March, the Chaka Salt Lake has spring scenery filled with "salt", a dreamy and leisurely atmosphere, and delicious food. Come to Chaka Salt Lake for a spring date🎉!