For many years, I have never forgotten in my dream

It is the depth of the sea and the vastness of the plateau

So I invited the boys to embark on a journey together

Qinghai Lake under the starry sky

The glitzy Qilian Mountains

Menyuan's 10,000 Mu Rapeseed Flower Sea

The beautiful reflection of the sky

here we come~

Why must I write this travelogue?

I feel an impulse in my heart, and I really want to record the experience along the way.

Compared with Jiangnan, I like the scenery here more.

Not limited to a narrow world, open and close, open and unruly without losing beauty.

Important notes are written first:

Highland barley wine in Qinghai Tibetan area is quite intoxicating, but you should not drink too much, and it is best to drink less than usual.

2. Foods such as buttered tea in Tibetan areas are not suitable for the stomachs of mainlanders and should not be eaten in excess.

3. Many places in Qinghai are areas inhabited by Muslims of various ethnic groups. When eating in any halal restaurant, pay attention to the taboos of Muslims.

4. Most of Qinghai is a plateau desert area, so pay attention to the weather and road conditions when setting off.

5. Travelers who enter plateau areas for the first time, it is best to know some anti-altitude knowledge and preventive measures.

6. Sun hats, sunglasses, lipstick, long-sleeved underwear, and sunscreen are necessary for entering the plateau.

7. In some sensitive areas or during sensitive periods, you must bring your ID card or passport to prove your legal identity.

8. Students, soldiers and journalists who can get discounted tickets for scenic spots must bring their own certificates, which will save you a lot of money. Now look at the beautiful scenery in the itinerary

1. Qinghai Lake

The rape blossoms on the banks of Qinghai Lake bloom late, usually after the ear seed.

At this time, although there are no rapeseed wreaths competing to bloom around the lake, Qinghai Lake is still vast and majestic, like a shining mirror bestowed by nature on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.

The holy snow-capped mountains in the distance blend with the blue lake in front of you, reflecting the leisurely clouds in the sky, and the slight wind blowing, the mood really changes.

Many people recommend visiting Qinghai Lake, perhaps not because the scenery is so beautiful, but because it has magical healing power. This lake, known as the tears of the Snow Mountain Goddess, can understand everyone's sorrows and blow them away , to give you peace of mind.

Recommended play: Cycling around the lake, riding a horse, taking a photo with a white yak

Tip: Although in many itineraries, it is marked that you can cycle around the lake, but there are still differences. Everyone should be carefully screened.

We were fortunate enough to meet a good team leader, who recommended us to ride around the lake in the essence section. Ordinary riding is far away from the lake. It feels no different from ordinary riding, and it is not safe enough.




2. Chaka Salt Lake

Chaka, what a beautiful name.

The scenery is comparable to the Salar de Uyuni in South America, known as the realm of the sky.

The lake reflects the blue sky and the lovely white clouds like cotton candy,

The whole person seems to be walking on the clouds





Tips: If you are simply taking portraits, it is best to go there at sunrise.

At this time, not only is the sun shining, but also the salt lake, which had all kinds of stampede marks the day before, has been repaired overnight, and it is more tidy and clean, and it is easy to take pure reflections.

Qilian Mountains

Known as "Oriental Little Switzerland" in Qilian, forests, canyons, streams, grasslands and snow-capped mountains are the highlights of the Qilian Mountains.

There are villages on the pastures at the foot of the Qilian Mountains, which are so harmoniously combined with the blue sky, snow-capped mountains, villages and rivers.
At the foot of Qilian Mountain, experiencing this exotic style, time seems to be frozen here.




Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers

It is a pity that in the season of our arrival, ten thousand acres of rapeseed flowers have not yet bloomed, and we cannot see the heart-warming large expanse of warm yellow. But it doesn't matter, the boys made an appointment, only come once when the flowers bloom.

I hope that at that time, I can meet a woman who is smiling like a flower among the flowers, and come back to be my daughter-in-law. hee hee hee~




Delingha

My memory of Delingha comes from Haizi's poem

Sister, I'm in Delingha tonight

Tonight, I only have the beautiful Gobi~

Sister, I don’t care about humans tonight, I just think about you~

Delingha means "golden world", and it is a bright pearl rising from the vast Gobi.

On the grassland here, there are two beautiful and tranquil lakes, one large and one small.

Not far away, there is a UFO mark on Baigong Mountain. It is said that it is a ruin of aliens. In addition, the mountain itself looks like a pyramid from a distance, which makes Baigong Mountain cast a layer of mystery.




6. Sanjiangyuan

There is no other place in the world that gathers so many famous mountains and great rivers.

It is also difficult to find three identical great rivers in the world. Their sources are so close and connected by blood. This is the magical charm of Sanjiangyuan.




7. Bird Island

Bird Island, the best place to watch fish from the angle of Qinghai Lake,

It feels like a paradise where birds live.

The birds inhabiting each island are different, and the landscape seen from each island is also different in style.



There are countless bird eggs, large and small, on Egg Island; watching the sea from Cormorant Island is a beautiful seascape.

Blue sky and blue sea, black cormorants come and go one after another, in the vast sea, there is no other sound except the joyous calls of birds.



Kumbum Monastery

Butter flowers, murals and duixiu are known as the "Three Wonders of Kumbum Art". In this pure land, you will marvel at their wisdom, their ingenuity, and their longing for the beauty of the universe.



The colorful butter flowers, the lifelike murals, and the layers of embroidery all over the temple are all the artistic crystallization of their beliefs.



Tips: Photography and video recording are absolutely not allowed in the Sutra Hall of Kumbum Monastery. All the experience of the soul, as well as the realization of the Buddha, can only be stood on that side of the land, under the temple, and listen to the feelings quietly with the heart.



In addition to the above-mentioned scenic spots, there are also some elite scenic spots in the northwest.

For example, the Mogao Grottoes, the treasure house of oriental art, the twin sisters of nature, Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Moon Spring, Zhangye Colorful Danxia, ​​etc., are not far from Qinghai Lake. Since you are here, you can plan your time reasonably and see as much as possible.

About eating, drinking and having fun

After admiring the scenery during the day, it is natural to look for delicious food at night, so it is worthwhile to come to Qinghai.



Qinghai specialties include finger meat, grilled skewers, noodles, steamed pot steamed buns, mutton soup, strips, dried fish, sheep intestine noodles, beef jerky, etc.

Dessert three treasures include stuffed skin, yogurt, and sweet fermented grains.

It doesn't matter which one to recommend, because every family has its own characteristics and is delicious.

Just order by name and you won't be disappointed.

must eat food