Northwest Grand Loop Tour: "Water Yadan" Chapter

【Wusute Water Yadan Geological Park】: Commonly known as Water Yadan, this park is located in the Qaidam Basin of Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai Province, about a 3-hour drive from Dachaidan Town. The geological park features Yadan landforms and the surface of Duck Lake, formed over millions of years through water erosion and wind abrasion, creating a unique water-based Yadan landscape. It is one of the must-visit attractions on the Gansu-Qinghai loop route. 🕘【Opening Hours】: Open from 08:00 to 19:00; recommended visit duration is 2-3 hours. 💴【Ticket Prices】: Adults: 120 RMB (includes sightseeing bus); Students/Children: 90 RMB (includes sightseeing bus); Seniors aged 60+ are exempt from the ticket fee and only need to purchase a 60 RMB sightseeing bus ticket. Additionally, children under 6 years old or under 1.2 meters in height, as well as non-Zhejiang tourists, are exempt from the ticket fee. ⛺【Travel Tips】: The scenery of Water Yadan is highly influenced by weather conditions. It is most stunning and photogenic on sunny days. If you have a drone, you can capture even more spectacular shots. The park is vast, so it is recommended to take the sightseeing bus. Sightseeing bus route: Entrance → Sea Viewing Platform → Penglai Fairy Island → West Sea Battleship → Golden Sand Beach Entrance. 👉About the "Eye of Yadan": A very popular social media check-in spot. It is relatively far from the park entrance, and you can reach it by off-road vehicle (600 RMB per vehicle) or sand motorcycle (300 RMB per vehicle). 👉The park offers a variety of activities, including off-road vehicles, sand motorcycles, camel rides, paragliding, yachts, and go-karts. You can choose based on your time and budget. 🧡【Friendly Tips】: 👉For photogenic shots, it is recommended to wear brightly colored clothing. 👉The park has many mosquitoes, so be sure to bring mosquito repellent or insect repellent products. 👉The wind near the lake is strong, so prepare windproof clothing such as jackets and hats. 👉The park's average altitude is 3,260 meters, so take precautions against altitude sickness. 👉Be sure to protect yourself from the sun by bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, and other items.