Four-day go on road trip Raiders on the Small Ring Road of Qinghai Lake

Qinghai Lake, located in Qinghai Province, is the largest inland lake in China and one of the large lakes with high altitude. The natural ecosystem here has been perfectly protected, and the local natural scenery and scenery are very beautiful and amazing. This is a good route for road trip.

Travel around the lake for four days. Along the way, the sacredness of Ta 'er Temple, the magnificence of Qinghai Lake, the desolation of Gobi Desert, the gorgeous rape blossoms, the purity of Chaka Salt Lake and the beautiful scenery of Qilian Grassland are unheard of in Chinese mainland. The sisters in the car are talking and laughing. The journey is beautiful and comfortable. I'm glad you're here.

The beautiful Qinghai prairie

On the first day, I took the train from Beijing West Railway Station to Xining Station.

T 175 Xining 13:05- 10:36, hard sleeper 353 yuan, gold car rental company Toyota Camry 2.0L, 5 days 1 175 yuan. The train arrived at Xining Railway Station, and the rented car was already waiting at the gate of the railway station. Go through simple procedures and drive to find accommodation.

We booked a boutique Mojia Street with three bedrooms and one living room for 467 yuan online. The room is spacious, clean and well-equipped. Get ready, go to Dongguan Grand Mosque and Mojia Street Food Street for dinner. There are not many booths here, but they are still very western-style

Dongguan mosque

Qinghai 4-day self-driving road map

Dongguan mosque

From 0 10 to 10, I had a simple breakfast opposite the apartment and went straight to Ta 'er Temple, one of the six monasteries of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The road condition is very good, and it takes half an hour to get to the door.

The famous Ta 'er Temple, the birthplace of Zong Kaba, enjoys a high status in Tibetan Buddhism. There are three unique places in Ta 'er Temple: mural painting, pile embroidery and butter sculpture. Unfortunately, it rained heavily and urgently, and there were many people, which affected the mood of the visit. I feel very sorry. Although I have been to Tashilhunpo Temple and Labrang Temple, the six major monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism, and I have also been to Yonghe Palace in Beijing and Puning Temple in Chengde, I still feel so sacred, lofty and mysterious when I see Ta 'er Temple.

Climb over Raj Mountain

Drive from Ta 'er Temple to Heima River. The mountain road is rugged, but the road conditions are good. Lunch at noon in roadside restaurants in Daotanghe Town is very expensive. Tanghe River is also a scenic spot. According to legend, Princess Wencheng walked to the foot of Sun Moon Mountain on her way to Tibet, overlooking the desolate Gobi Desert. Looking back, Chang 'an was gone. The princess fell to the ground crying, and her tears turned into river water flowing from east to west. I didn't go in because I was on my way.

The road conditions around Qinghai Lake on the south bank of Qinghai Lake are very good. Cycling around Qinghai Lake is held here every year. On the south bank of Qinghai Lake, all kinds of flowers and plants are in full bloom, dazzling, all of which are local races. One person, 40 yuan, can go in and take pictures. The five of us posed in various positions, took various photos and played all afternoon. There are nearly 4 meters of barbed wire around Qinghai Lake, so it is impossible to get close to the river.

Depart around 5: 00 and check in Heima River. We booked a farmhouse on the other side of Qinghai Lake online, which is located in a small village 20 kilometers west of Heima River in Galila Village, Shinaihai Township. There are few people in the village, so it is quiet and clean. The mobile signal is weak here, and the telecom can't receive the signal.

It's still very good here. There is an earthen bag not far from the village. Standing on it, you can see the scenery of Qinghai Lake in the east and overlook the small village in the west. It's quiet here, with few residents and only five sisters. My boss has a rape field at home. After dinner, he will take us to the rape field to take photos.

After eating, I felt altitude sickness and headache, so I went to rest in the house and didn't dare to move any more. My boss gave me two cans of oxygen, which made me feel much better. This small mountain village is very good. The farmhouse is clean, with electric mattresses and blankets, and it is not cold at night. The disadvantage is that it is inconvenient to walk 20 kilometers back to Chaka Salt Lake the next day.

The next day: Ta 'er Temple, around the south bank of Qinghai Lake.

Get up in the morning to watch the sunrise. Wild flowers are blooming on the mountain bag, which is beautiful and gorgeous. Qinghai Lake is like a quiet girl. The blue lake is especially quiet against the blue sky and white clouds. After breakfast, go to Chaka Salt Lake. When we arrived at the scenic spot, it was already 10. Buy packages, including tickets, boat tickets and sightseeing tower packages. Suggestion: You can see the panoramic view of Chaka Salt Lake from the sightseeing tower, but the scenery is very disappointing. There is no need to buy a boat ticket. It costs a lot of money to go in by boat, but the lake is no different from the mud pit around us, and it costs nothing.

At the foot is crystalline salt.

The land of the sky-Chaka Salt Lake

Standing on the crystal-clear large grain of salt, from a distance, the crystal of salt is at your feet, white, pure and spotless, and you can't bear to step on it with your feet. This is a salty lake with high salinity. The salt particles formed by lake water crystallization, like the beach, have never seen such a pure land. Further on is the Brine Lake, and the crystallized salt is at the bottom of the lake, and the deep place does not reach the calf. There is a gazebo next to it with shoe covers on it. Put on your shoe covers and go to the lake. There is a shallow and clear lake on the white crystal salt, just like a big mirror lying on the ground. Blue sky and white clouds set off in the water. We put on bright long skirts and took a photo. How beautiful! This is the first time I have seen such a scenery. How beautiful! We lingered in the lake, unwilling to leave.

Go ashore and take a small train. There are many such pools in front of you. There are few tourists in the water, so you can shoot big movies. There is a salt sculpture in front. In the evening, I went back to the farmhouse in Shinaihai Township and stayed for another night.

On the fourth day, I went to Qilian County and visited atomic city. Get up early to watch the sunrise on the mountain, the sun rises, calves are grazing and wandering, green grasslands, dark blue lakes, golden rape blossoms and quiet villages, and we are intoxicated by this harmonious, quiet and beautiful scenery.

After dinner, drive along the northwest coast of Qinghai Lake, take the small ring road, and arrive at atomic city Memorial Hall in Xihai Town at noon. Since 1958, China has gathered a large number of outstanding scientists, including Deng Jiaxian, and set up 22 1 factory in Jinyintan, Qinghai, to secretly develop nuclear weapons. 1987,221The factory was cancelled, and Xihai Town was named here to establish the atomic city Memorial Hall.

Xihai Town is a modern town with neat roads, tree-lined, urban atmosphere and no desolation of remote towns in northwest China. Having lunch here, I feel back to my hometown. Walking south after lunch, the mountain road is rugged and steep, but fortunately, the road is very good, and it arrived in Qilian County very late. I live in Jin Dian apartment in Qilian county, with three bedrooms and two halls, 365 yuan, which is very clean. Qilian county is very clean and tidy.

Day 3: Chaka Salt Lake

Qilian Grassland is known as the most beautiful grassland in China. Zhuo'er Mountain is located in the east of Qilian County. It belongs to the red sandstone Danxia landform with colorful Danxia. Standing on the beacon tower in Zhuo'er Mountain, red sandstone and yellow rock are layered on top of each other, forming a series of undulating peaks and folds that look like artificial pictures. Against the background of green grass and rape, it looks like a mountain.

On the way back to Xining in the afternoon, I passed the rapeseed sea in Menyuan. A large number of rape flowers are in full bloom, golden and dazzling, and my eyes are bright and blind!

Go to Xining in the evening, take the overnight train and get home on the fifth day.

July Qinghai impression

In recent years, I have rarely traveled to the mainland, and have been to the northwest, Tibet, Qinghai, Gansu and Xinjiang. This is a vast place with rough natural beauty in the primitive state of the earth. I can smell Shan Ye. The tall buildings in the city are suffocating, and there are relatively few people here. For people who are tired of the city, this is a rare place to relax.

But the west is also losing its flavor. I remember that in July of 20 1 1, I went to Tibet by train and passed by the north shore of Qinghai Lake. A ray of light shines in the dark clouds and sprinkles on the Gobi, just like a pair of arms of God, moving the world. On the way, I saw a perfect rainbow, and everyone in a carriage cheered and applauded it. At that time, the desolate Qinghai Lake revealed its natural and uncut primitive beauty, as if I had entered another fairy tale world. I was disappointed not to see such a scene.

Day 4: Zhuo'er Mountain in the morning, and the rapeseed sea in Menyuan in the afternoon.

1. The beauty of the western region is completely different from that of the mainland, and people who have lived in the city for a long time will be infatuated with her. Qinghai in July fascinates you and is worth visiting. Although Qinghai is remote and the Gobi Desert is desolate, there are flat and clean asphalt roads everywhere.

Qinghai has a vast territory and public transportation is inconvenient. Driving is the best way. Stop at any time to enjoy the scenery. If there are melons for sale, buy one and eat it before you go. If you are traveling in a group, you'd better not come.

3. Qinghai is dry and rainy, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. The night on the grassland is very cold. Remember to bring thick wool. When taking photos at Chayan Lake, put on a colorful long skirt. It will look good when taking pictures. It's windy here and it's still cold at noon. Be careful not to catch a cold.

Qinghai is about 3200m above sea level, which is not very high. There is basically no altitude sickness. When I was on the west bank of Qinghai Lake, the reaction was very high and I only needed oxygen. However, I still suggest eating rhodiola a few days in advance and not doing too much exercise. Being here is much better than going to Tibet, so there is no need for pressure.

The air here is clean and bright and sunny, so we should do a good job of sun protection.

If your partner lives a lot, book a family-style apartment, which is well-equipped and cheap.

Qinghai tourism matters needing attention

AA system, about 2000 yuan per person. July is the tourist season in Qinghai, and food and accommodation are very expensive.

Accommodation for 5 people AA: Xining 467 yuan, Qilian 365 yuan, Qinghai Lake 2 nights 1040 yuan = 1872 yuan.

Car rental for 5 people AA: 1 175 yuan.

Dinner for 5 AA: 1500 yuan

Tickets for 5 people AA: Zhuo'er Mountain 375 yuan, Chaka Salt Lake 750 yuan, Ta 'er Temple 350 yuan, Huahai 200 yuan.

Ticket: Hard sleeper to and from Beijing, 750 yuan per person.