Dongtaijinoer Lake, A Surreal Mirror of Nature's Artistry

The hinterland of the Qaidam Basin in Golmud, Haixi Mongolian-Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province

Famous for its water-eroded yardang landforms

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Introduction

Qaidam Basin's Jiner Lake is a huge lithium deposit mainly composed of saltwater. The lake's color is different from that of Qinghai Lake, presenting a fresh green due to its high copper content. The lake shore is covered in white crystals, which is quite spectacular. The surrounding area is characterized by vast yardang landforms, complementing the green lake in a way that resembles a fleet on the sea. It is noteworthy that there is a road in the middle of the lake, but due to its extremely high salt content, do not touch it with bare hands. Currently, the lake is almost dried up, making it difficult for people and vehicles to enter.

Address

The hinterland of the Qaidam Basin in Golmud, Haixi Mongolian-Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province

Opening hours

24 hours (Monday-Sunday, January 1st-December 31st)

Transportation

Dongtai Jinail Lake is located deep in the hinterland of the Qaidam Basin, about 280 kilometers from Golmud city and 320 kilometers from Delingha city. It is recommended to drive there.

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Dongtaijinoer Lake, A Surreal Mirror of Nature's Artistry

Introduction

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