Qarhan Salt Lake, A breathtaking expanse of crystalline beauty

Chaharhan Town, Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian-Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province

The factory area is particularly large

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Introduction

The Chaka Salt Lake, located in China, is one of the world famous inland salt lakes and is also the largest salt lake in China. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway runs through it, and there is a Salt Lake Museum in the scenic area, which introduces the formation history and development process of the salt lake to tourists. At the entrance of the museum, there is a crystal that looks like a "salt lake wonderland", which is fascinating. There is also a salt bridge made of salt in the scenic area, and its hardness is comparable to that of conventional asphalt roads. If the salt bridge is damaged, it can be restored smoothly simply by pouring brine. The salt crystals hanging on both sides of the salt lake for fishing are pure white, and the lake water is clear and transparent, shimmering with a green light. On a clear day, the surrounding scenery, sky, and white clouds will be reflected on the lake surface, making it an ideal place for photography enthusiasts. Generally, only vehicles with entry permits are allowed to register and enter the salt factory, so it is necessary to confirm whether it is possible to enter the factory area before chartering, in order to avoid being charged with a so-called "admission fee" by the security guard at the entrance.

Address

Chaharhan Town, Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian-Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province

Opening hours

08:30-18:30 (all day)
last admission at 17:00 (Monday-Sunday from April 1 to June 30) 08:30-19:30 (all day)
last admission at 18:00 (Monday-Sunday from July 1 to October 31)

Transportation

Chaka Salt Lake is located in the southern part of the Qaidam Basin, spanning across Golmud City and Dulan County, about 60 kilometers from Golmud City.

Phone 15509792004