Gahai Lake, A pristine wetland paradise for bird enthusiasts

Gahai Town, Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province (located about 50 kilometers south of Luqu County town)

The scenery is good

4.9

Natural scenery

Introduction

·Gahai Lake is the largest freshwater lake in the Gannan region and one of the important wetlands in the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as a pearl on the plateau. ·The lake is covered with dense aquatic plants, providing habitat and breeding grounds for numerous rare bird species, including black-necked cranes and swans. ·The lake area is vast, with the scenic part located on the north side. Although the lake can be seen from other places, it is difficult to get close to it. ·From June to September each year, the lake is surrounded by various colors of wildflowers, creating a magnificent scenery and also serving as a sanctuary for bird watchers.

Address

Gahai Town, Luqu County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province (located about 50 kilometers south of Luqu County town)

Opening hours

08:00-21:00 (all day)
Last admission time: 21:00 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)

Transportation

The journey from Xiahe County to the scenic area is approximately 150 kilometers and takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes.

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Gahai Lake, A pristine wetland paradise for bird enthusiasts

Introduction

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