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Must-Visit Stunning Spots for Qinghai Road Trips

✨Qinghai Travel | A Pure Journey to the Mirror of the Sky🎨 Chaka Salt Lake is the BEST! 🌊 Salvation for Urban Souls – Come to Qinghai for the Purest Blue! Escape the city noise and rediscover yourself on this land closest to the sky! 🚗 Travel Tips Private or shared cars are the best way to explore Qinghai! Route: Xining ➡️ Qinghai Lake ➡️ Chaka Salt Lake ➡️ Qilian Grassland Recommended: 4-5 days in-depth loop tour 🔥 Must-Visit Reasons Qinghai Lake: The sapphire of the plateau! Stunning rapeseed flower season every July. Chaka Salt Lake: China's Mirror of the Sky! A pure white world perfect for photography. Qilian Grassland: Feels like a Windows desktop! Vast grasslands with grazing cattle and sheep. 📸 Photo Hotspots 1️⃣ Chaka Salt Lake Mini Train Tracks Perfect composition of red mini trains against blue skies and white clouds! Wear white/blue outfits for better shots. 2️⃣ Qinghai Lake Cliff A new viral spot! Watch the lake's waves from the cliff edge. 🥘 Local Delicacies Kangguo Lamb: Crispy and fragrant! The mutton from Qilian Mountains is unbeatable. Sweet Fermented Rice: Qinghai-style glutinous rice wine with barley grains. Yak Yogurt: Naturally fermented with a sweet-sour taste, best paired with sugar. ⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance 1️⃣ Avoid horseback riding in scenic areas! Overpriced and short routes. 2️⃣ Walking barefoot in the salt lake hurts! Bring waterproof boot covers. 3️⃣ Temperature drops 10+ degrees at night! Pack a light down jacket.
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