[2025 Delingha Attraction] Travel Guide for Hala Lake (Updated Feb)

Hala Lake is a large inland saltwater lake on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the second largest lake in Qinghai. Hala Lake, a dreamlike fairyland deep in the plateau. It is the eye of the earth, clear and deep, reflecting the changes of the sky. Here, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and guarded by glaciers, the vicissitudes of time and the wonders of nature blend together. The lake water is like poetry, rippling with mysterious blue, as if telling ancient stories. By the lake, the wind caresses the grassland, wildflowers dance lightly, it is the poem of the earth. When the sunlight pours down, golden rays leap on the lake surface, dreamy and illusory. Hala Lake is a haven for the soul, far from the hustle and bustle, tranquil and pure. Come here, let your soul be intoxicated by this beautiful picture, feel the deep embrace of nature, and find inner peace and strength. But be cautious when going, make full preparations to perfectly encounter this fairyland. ♥Opening hours: Open all year round. ♥Tickets: Free. ♥Travel route: Drive from Delingha City towards Baishu Mountain, you can take the southern route (suitable for ordinary vehicles), with 28 kilometers of good road, the rest is gravel road, totaling 134 kilometers, some sections have been paved with gravel and bridges built. ⚠️Note: Other routes to Hala Lake, such as Yanglong—Suli—North Shore—South Shore (North Line), Tianjun—Yangkang—South Shore (East Line), Gahe Route (Northwest Line), etc., have certain difficulties and require experienced drivers and good vehicle conditions. 1. Vehicle: Four-wheel drive off-road vehicle is best, bring enough spare fuel. 2. Weather: Understand in advance, avoid bad weather. 3. Supplies: Bring enough food and cold-proof equipment. 4. Safety: There may be brown bears, travel with several cars together. 5. Navigation: Download offline maps and tracks. 6. Accommodation: Limited conditions in yurts by the lake. 7. Environmental protection: Do not damage the ecological environment! ♥Transportation: About 180 kilometers from Delingha City, about 536 kilometers from Xining City. Currently, the main mode of transportation is self-driving. The road to Hala Lake is basically gravel road or paths formed by vehicle tracks.

【Opening】: Harahu Lake belongs to the endorheic saltwater lake in the east of the Qaidam Basin, deep in the uninhabited area. It is located between Tianjun County, Qinghai Province and Delingha City. Formed by the accumulation of water in the subsidence basin, the inflow river water source comes from the melting of alpine glaciers. The main peak of the Qilian Mountains, the Unity Peak, is located to its north. The lake area is 607 square kilometers, which is a larger lake in the Qaidam Basin and the second largest lake in Qinghai Province. There are large populations of Huang fish in the lake, which is an important breeding ground for geese, sandpipers, and gulls. 🕘【Opening hours】: Open all year round 💴【Ticket price】: None ⛺【Activities】: Adventure, tourism 🚌【Transportation】: Chartered or self-driving 👉【Itinerary】: Accommodation and meals in Dachaidan Town 🧡【Preparation】: You must bring your own meals. Even in summer, you should carry a down sleeping bag with a high cold resistance index. Camping by the lake is not allowed. There may be brown bears near Harahu Lake, pay attention to safety when going on an adventure, it is best to form a convoy with several cars.