When is the best month to travel in Qinghai?

May to June: Spring

Spring is the off-season for tourism in Qinghai, but it is also a beautiful season. The temperature is starting to warm up, the snow is melting, and the grasslands are starting to turn green. At this time, you can go to Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Kumbum Monastery and other famous attractions to enjoy the beautiful scenery of blue sky, white clouds, clear water and grassland.

July to August: Summer

Summer is the peak tourist season in Qinghai. The temperature in this season is warmer and the weather is sunny, making it the best season for tourism. In this season, you can travel to Qilian Mountains, Qinghai Lake, Kumbum Monastery, Chaka Salt Lake and other places to feel the unique natural beauty and cultural atmosphere of Qinghai. In addition, summer is also the peak season for various folk festivals in Qinghai Province.

September to October: Autumn

Autumn is another good season for tourism in Qinghai. The weather in this season is sunny and the temperature is suitable, making it one of the best seasons for tourism. This season you can travel to Qilian Mountains, Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake and other areas. At this time, the grassland around Qinghai Lake has turned yellow, and the scenery is very charming. At the same time, autumn is also the celebration season for some traditional festivals in Qinghai Province.

November to April: Winter

Winter is the off-season for tourism in Qinghai. The temperature is very low, but it is also a beautiful season. At this time, you can go to Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Kumbum Monastery and other scenic spots to enjoy the unique scenery of winter, such as snow-covered lakes and mountains, as well as traditional Tibetan cultural activities. In addition, winter is also the best time to experience winter sports such as skiing in Qinghai Province.

In short, you can experience different scenery and culture when traveling to Qinghai in different months. You need to choose the best one according to your time, interests and preferences.

Things to note when traveling in Tibet

1. Do not stay alone on the grassy beach after dark. If there is no other way, you must set up camp before 8:30 pm. Be careful about wolves when camping at night (according to Tibetans, there are wolves in the eastern part of the lake), and be careful about dogs when approaching herdsmen’s homes. There is no local habit of leashing dogs.

2. Don’t walk around on the grassland, because Qinghai Lake is mainly a wetland, and there are swamps in many places. Don’t take risks easily just to get close to the lake.

3. Do not swim in the lake. Qinghai Lake is the sacred lake of Tibetans, and the temperature of the lake water is relatively low, making it easy to catch a cold.

4. Qinghai Lake is a saltwater lake with high salt content. After playing in the water, skin redness, swelling, and peeling may occur.

5. If you are biking or hiking, it is recommended to get up early and walk early every day. Do not set off too late. Try to reach your destination before dark and avoid walking at night.

6. There is a long section of cycling around the lake that requires traveling on national highways. National highways often travel at high speeds, so you need to pay attention to traffic safety. Pay special attention to large trucks, and you need to pay more attention to safety on rainy days and at night.

7. The grassland pasture between the road and the lake shore is often enclosed by barbed wire. In principle, outsiders are not allowed to enter. If you want to enter the lake through the dividing line, it is best to obtain the consent of the locals.

8. The temperature difference between morning and evening is huge, so you need to add or remove clothes at any time. Check the weather forecast before traveling. Heavy rains and hailstorms are more frequent in July and August, and the winds are stronger. You need to prepare a raincoat, preferably jackets and waterproof shoes.

9. Mosquitoes in Qinghai Lake are poisonous, so you need to be more careful. Enter the tent quickly and remember to close the inner tent. If you are bitten, try not to scratch to avoid infection.

10. The hygienic conditions for eating near Qinghai Lake are not good, so you should pay attention to moderation to avoid eating bad things.

11. In plateau areas, you need to pay attention to preventing cold and altitude sickness. Remember to prepare plateau safety in advance. Once you catch a cold, it is difficult to cure.