Caka Salt Lake, Mirror of the Sky, a surreal wonder

9 Yanhu Road, Chaka Town, Ulan County, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province

There are numerous salt sculptures in the scenic area for visitors to enjoy

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Introduction

Qarhan Salt Lake is a famous natural crystalline salt lake located in the Qaidam Basin. It is known as the "Mirror of Sky" in China and is famous for producing enough salt to supply the entire country for 75 years each year. Tourists can enjoy numerous salt sculptures in the area and take a small train deep into the salt lake for sightseeing. Visitors can also experience the lake's unique charm by walking barefoot on the surface and observing and photographing their own reflections. If the weather is good enough, tourists can see mirages forming on the lake surface during the day. However, if it rains for several consecutive days, the salt layers in the lake may be diluted and dissolved, exposing the mud underneath, and visitors should not play on the lake. In addition, there are many small black holes in the lake, which are actually traps that must be avoided. The deeper the color, the more dangerous the situation.

Address

9 Yanhu Road, Chaka Town, Ulan County, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province

Opening hours

07:30-21:00 (All day)
Last entry time: 19:30 (Monday to Sunday, August 1st - August 31st)

Transportation

Cha Ka Salt Lake is located in Chaka Town, Ulan County, Haixi Mongolian-Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is about 298 kilometers east of Xining and about 70 kilometers away from Heimahe Township. There is no public transport to the lake, so visitors can only walk or take a taxi. Taxis will stop at the intersection near the lake. ① Xining - Cha Ka Salt Lake Public transport: 1. There is a bus departing from Xining Xinning Road Bus Station to Cha Ka Salt Lake every day at noon. The journey takes about 5 hours and the ticket price is about 60 yuan. 2. Xinning Road Bus Station has 4-5 buses that go to Ulan County every day, passing through Cha Ka Town. The journey takes about 6 hours and the ticket price is about 70 yuan. Chartered car: When traveling around Qinghai Lake, the car will pass through Cha Ka Salt Lake. The cost to rent a car from Xining is about 400 yuan per day, and it generally takes 2-3 days. ② Heimahe - Cha Ka Salt Lake Public transport: Visitors can take the salt truck to the lake area, which costs about 50 yuan. Chartered car: The cost to rent a car from Heimahe to Cha Ka Salt Lake is about 200 yuan.

Phone 0977-8246999;0977-8246699