Yadan Forest, A Vast Array of Eroded Wonders

Southern region of Chaidamu Cold Lake in Golmud City, Qinghai Province
The Yardang landform is widely distributed in Golmud
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Introduction

The Yadan Landform is a unique geological landscape in the western part of Qaidam Basin, which is larger and more unusual than the Shilin in Yunnan. Yadan Landform covers an area of 1.7 million square kilometers, accounting for more than 94% of the land area around the cold lake. From a distance, the Yadan Landform has different shapes, some resembling ancient castles, temples, imperial tombs, and military camps, while others resemble whales playing on the beach, sea lions gathering at sunrise, and dragons in formation, which is very spectacular. However, due to the complex terrain, visitors may get lost and should pay attention to safety.
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Southern region of Chaidamu Cold Lake in Golmud City, Qinghai Province
Transportation
Yadanlin is located in the southern region of Chaidamu Cold Lake in Golmud City, about 408 kilometers away from Golmud City. Self-driving is recommended to get there.