Play, live and travel in Qinghai Lake

The landmark scenic spot in Qinghai Province is Qinghai Lake, and the nearest city is Xining, which has convenient transportation and can be used as the starting point of tourism. The modes of transportation include tourist bus lines, car rental, self-driving and chartered car. The scenic spots available for sightseeing include Dongguan Temple and Provincial Museum. Accommodation can be selected near Erlangjian Scenic Area or Chaka Town, with northwest mutton, lamb chops in kang pot and other delicacies.

From Xining to Qinghai, there are basically three modes of transportation to choose from: bus, car rental and carpooling. ① Tourist bus routes: Taking public transportation is a more economical way. You can choose to take a bus to Erlangjian Scenic Area in Qinghai Lake, or take a tourist bus from Xining to Gangcha and Xihai Town in the urban area. There are many bus stations in Xining, and there are basically shuttle buses to Erlangjian or Gangcha, and the fare is within 100 yuan.

② Car rental and self-driving: There are many car rental companies in Xining. Choosing a regular company with reasonable price is also a very good experience, and the price of car rental in off-peak season varies greatly. Take a five-seat family car as an example. In the peak season from June to August every year, renting a car costs about 300-400 yuan a day, so you don't need to rent it in advance, and you can rent it almost at half price in the off-season. The overall road condition from Xining to Qinghai Lake is also very good, and the car is enough to cope with it, so it is also a very good experience. If there are a large number of people, renting a car and driving by car is worth recommending.

③ Assemble chartered car:

The first choice for most tourists to travel to Qinghai is free and flexible, accompanied by local drivers, and can also be a tour guide, which saves trouble and has high quality of play. From the cost point of view, packing a car independently is enough for a large number of people. If the number of people is less than 2, carpooling is recommended. At present, there are many charter companies in Xining, and many travel agencies also provide small group carpooling services. There are many high-quality suppliers on the hornet's nest. You can compare them comprehensively and choose your favorite. In the off-season, the price difference is quite big, and carpooling is generally there.

160-200 person/day; If you charter a car, take a five-seater car as an example, and the peak season is basically 500-700/ car/day.

Accommodation recommendation If you want to watch the sunrise in Qinghai Lake, you can choose to live near Erlangjian Scenic Area or in Gangcha County (Gangcha is not near Qinghai Lake and needs to get up early to get there, which is very inconvenient. At present, the choice of accommodation in Qinghai Lake is basically concentrated in the vicinity of 1 and Erlangjian Scenic Area.

2. There are 3 Chaka towns, 4 gangcha county towns, 5 Xihai towns, and * * * counties. Next, we will talk about the characteristics and differences of these places respectively.

① Near Erlangjian Scenic Area: The overall hardware of the hotel is good. In the choice of accommodation in Qinghai Lake, it is considered to be superior, and it is close to Erlangjian Scenic Area, and the price is not cheap. If the peak season comes from June to August, it usually costs more than 400 to 500. If you don't book in advance, there will be no room. Judging from the route selection, if it is a 2-4-day individual trip, you can choose Erlangjian to stay, and the next day's trip will not be too hasty; If you have higher requirements for accommodation, then choose here.

② Chaka Town: A small town near Chaka Salt Lake, only a few kilometers away from Chaka Salt Lake, so it will be the choice of most tourists at present. The best place to watch tea cards at sunset and sunrise is more favorable for the next day's trip, especially for the guests on the Great Ring Road. In terms of hardware conditions, most hotels are economical business hotels because they are ordinary towns and villages. There are no high-end hotels, so we should have psychological expectations in advance. At present, some new buildings are under construction, and the hardware is expected to be upgraded in the next few years. Because in towns and villages, accommodation is more convenient and worth recommending.

You can bring some fruits and drinks from downtown Xining before you leave. There are not many shops selling snacks on the road, and the prices are higher. You will pass some towns and villages along the way. You can choose to eat in Daotanghe, Chaka Town and other places, which is relatively affordable. The residents around Qinghai Lake are mainly Tibetans and Hui people, and their diets are mostly unique Tibetan flavor and mellow Muslim flavor. Highland barley wine, butter tea, sausage noodles, mutton in kang pot, hand-grabbed mutton and mutton skewers are all the first choices for donkey friends to taste early. It tastes good.

Qinghai's mutton is not as famous as Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia, but its taste can match or even surpass them. As the name implies, eating mutton needs to be scratched, torn or cut with a Tibetan knife. The meat is red and white, fat but not greasy, oily and crisp, tender and soft, and very delicious. The meat is delicious. If you don't particularly like mutton, you can try it. There is no strong mutton smell.

① Northwest mutton: not fishy, warm and delicious, served with soft and mellow potatoes in the northwest, and corn cumin and other materials. I can't wait to taste it before cooking.

(2) Mutton chops in a kang pot: After cooked lamb chops or traditional sausages are processed, onions, garlic, ginger, etc. are added to enhance the taste, and green peppers and potatoes from Ledu are added, and sesame seeds fried with seasoning and fire are sprinkled, which is very delicious. Recommendation: Many people say they can't find the mutton chops with glasses in the north entrance of Jiaotong Lane. It is located 50 meters inside the north entrance of the driveway, on the east side of the street. The runner-up caught the next one, and it tasted good.

③ stuffed skin: stuffed skin is a traditional snack with strong local flavor in Qinghai. Vendors selling stuffed skins can be seen everywhere in Xining and towns in agricultural areas. Similar to cold rice noodles, Niangpi has won numerous praises for its unique production technology and flavor. Stuffed skin is a unique pasta, which can be used as a staple food or a snack. Cool and delicious, appetizing and relieving summer heat.