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Shh, free 15-minute hike with kids straight to the Yardang Eye! Includes route map + altitude sickness prevention tips

🌟Who says the Water Yardang isn't suitable for family trips? This is the world's only water Yardang landform, especially the Yardang Eye—it's truly breathtaking to see with your kids! 🌟Many parents wonder how to get to the Yardang Eye—don’t be scared off by the 600 yuan off-road vehicle! Follow this guide, and you can hike there for free in just 15 minutes. The money saved is enough to buy souvenirs for your kids~ See route map in image 2, clear and easy to understand! 🚶‍♂️Family hiking route (time-saving and easy version) 🌟Take the park shuttle bus to the last stop, then follow the lakeside path shown in image 2. You can slightly detour around the Yardang formations. The whole walk takes about 15 minutes to reach the Yardang Eye. On the way back, you can stop at photo spots along the route, making it easy and not tiring! ❗Key tip: Don’t follow GPS or the off-road vehicle path (otherwise you’ll be exposed to the sun for 40 minutes!). The Water Yardang is at an altitude of 3,260 meters. When bringing kids, be mindful of altitude sickness. It’s recommended to prepare altitude sickness prevention supplements like squalene in advance to improve oxygen tolerance, making family hiking safer. 📷Must-take photo spots for families: 1️⃣Yardang Eye hillside: shoot kids standing on the slope from above, or by the lake with Yardang as the background (images 1/3-5) 2️⃣M-shaped lakeside: unique landforms paired with lake water, super cute shots (image 9) 3️⃣Interstellar crossing point: let kids experience a "Mars adventure" feel (image 10) 4️⃣Camel caravan and Yardang: capture kids interacting with camels and the lake (image 12) 🌟Drone shots make even better photos! Fleet Yardang aerial shots are spectacular (image 13) 📍Location: Wusute Water Yardang, Qinghai 🎫Tickets: 60 yuan for sightseeing bus + 50 yuan entrance fee (free for Zhejiang residents), off-road vehicle 600 yuan (can be saved by following this guide) 💡Family-friendly tips: 1️⃣Strictly follow the route in image 2 to avoid long hikes under the blazing sun for kids 2️⃣Prepare altitude sickness prevention items for the plateau; children with sensitive constitutions need extra care 3️⃣Summer has many mosquitoes; carry child-safe mosquito repellent spray 4️⃣Sunscreen + sun hat are essential; UV rays are strong at high altitude 5️⃣Bring enough drinking water and keep kids hydrated during the hike
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Posted: Oct 26, 2025
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