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Chaka Salt Lake 茶卡盐湖 · AAAA景区,湖泊

Listed in China's national attractions directory — in 海西, Qinghai. Show the Chinese name to any taxi driver; confirm tickets and hours before you go.

📍 Location

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★ Official rating AAAA景区,湖泊

Listed in China's national rating system. Rating certifies quality; check current ticketing policy before visiting.

💬 What visitors say ★ 4.3 · 200 reviews

At first glance, it's the kind of sight that's truly spectacular and stunning. The lake surface has an extremely strong mirror effect, the little train has a strong retro vibe, and the salt sculptures and salt flats are very photogenic; you can also see the starry sky and the Milky Way reflected in the water. It wasn't

After a long day of enjoying the meaty flavors and yogurt of the Northwest, we headed straight to a restaurant in town. Qinghai cuisine is known for its aromatic, game-free meats. Hand-grabbed mutton is simply boiled in water and eaten with a knife—rich but not greasy. For kangguo lamb chops, the meat is first boiled

Qinghai is vast and sparsely populated, and getting between scenic spots often involves long journeys. Driving from Heimahe at Qinghai Lake to Chaka Salt Lake, you have to cross Rubber Mountain, then follow the Daotang River Highway to the eastern edge of the Qaidam Basin. The whole trip is 82 kilometers and takes an h

Visitor reviews, translated from Chinese.

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📍 Address

青海省海西蒙古族藏族自治州乌兰县茶卡镇盐湖路9号
海西 · 青海省

☎️ Info line

(0977)8246999 (Chinese)

🎟️ Tickets & booking

Live prices and time slots on both platforms.

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茶卡盐湖
青海省海西蒙古族藏族自治州乌兰县茶卡镇盐湖路9号
Chaka Salt Lake
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