In depth

<p> Qinghai Lake is China's largest inland lake, surrounded by thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers and snow-capped peaks. Chaka Salt Lake is like a mirror on clear days without wind, with reflections of people in the clouds. </p><p> Ta'er Monastery in Xining is a famous Tibetan Buddhist temple, with butter flowers and embroidered piles that are truly breathtaking. From Qilian Mountain to Zhuo'er Mountain, red rocks, meadows, and snow-capped peaks are all in one frame, earning it the nickname "Little Switzerland of the East." Qinghai's blue is the blue closest to the sky </p>

Sample route

Qinghai: 4-5 nights

  1. Day 1: Xining, Ta'er Monastery
  2. Day 2: Qinghai Lake and Heima River
  3. Day 3 Chaka Salt Lake
  4. Day 4: Qilian Mountains, Zhuo'er Mountains
  5. Day 5: Return to Xining