Listed in China's national attractions directory — in 海南州, Qinghai. Show the Chinese name to any taxi driver; confirm tickets and hours before you go.
Base map: Amap (English labels). Pin is precise.
Listed in China's national rating system. Rating certifies quality; check current ticketing policy before visiting.
Went during the off-season, and it was especially beautiful.
It's well worth a visit. Qinghai Lake is stunningly beautiful—you can take a cruise to photograph the lake scenery, which looks like a fairyland. After getting off the cruise, you can take a bus to enjoy the views, where you'll see many yaks, sheep, and seagulls playing by the lakeside. You can also take a sightseeing
Didn't get to ride the big boat, and you can't take photos outside on the small boat. There's nothing special about the island. Actually, I feel it's fine not to enter the scenic area—the views around the lake are all beautiful.
Visitor reviews, translated from Chinese.
青海省海南藏族自治州共和县京拉线(109国道北侧)
海南州 · 青海省
(0974)7553555 (Chinese)
Top sites (Forbidden City, Badaling Great Wall) use timed-entry and sell out in peak season — book 1–3 days ahead. Most 3A/4A areas sell tickets at the gate.
Bring your passport: entrances at national scenic areas may check ID, and some issue foreign-visitor tickets at a manual window rather than the machines.
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