One-day tour of Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and Riyue Mountain in Xining

Xining City, Mainland China
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6h
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Xining Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake + Riyue Mountain Day Tour
Qinghai Lake: Qinghai Lake is China's largest inland saltwater lake, known in Tibetan as "Tso Ngonpo," meaning "blue sea." It was formed by fault subsidence, with a lake surface elevation of approximately 3196 meters. The circumference of the lake is over
Qinghai Lake: This is an important international wetland and a paradise for migratory birds. Every spring and summer, tens of thousands of bar-headed geese, cormorants, and other birds inhabit this area. Rapeseed flowers bloom by the lake in July, with go
Chaka Salt Lake: Chaka Salt Lake is known as the "Mirror of the Sky" and is a natural crystalline salt lake. Its surface is as smooth as a mirror, clearly reflecting the blue sky, white clouds, and distant mountains, especially on a windless, clear day, c
Chaka Salt Lake: The most stunning scenery of Chaka Salt Lake lies in its "Mirror of the Sky" spectacle. The smooth, mirror-like lake surface perfectly reflects the entire sky and distant mountains, especially on clear, windless days, where heaven and ear
Riyue Mountain: Riyue Mountain is a branch of the Qilian Mountains, with an average elevation of about 4000 meters. It is an important natural and cultural dividing line in China. It separates the monsoon and non-monsoon regions, the Loess Plateau and the
Riyue Mountain: Legend has it that Princess Wencheng broke the Sun and Moon Mirror here, and the mountain pass was named after it. Today, Sun Pavilion and Moon Pavilion are built at the pass, prayer flags flutter, and from the summit, one can simultaneous
Xining Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake + Riyue Mountain Day Tour
Xining Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake + Riyue Mountain Day Tour
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Small group of 8 people

Person
1 390 800 UZS
≈$114

Included

  • Admission to: Sun Moon Mountain Tickets
  • Chinese-speaking professional driver/guide
  • Responsible for reception services during itinerary activities (does not include guided tours within scenic spots/venues), also provides driver services.

Not Included

  • Admission to Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area CNY90/person
  • Admission to Chaka Salt Lake Mini Train CNY140 per person
  • Admission to Chaka Salt Lake ticket CNY60/person
  • Admission to Boat in, car out transportation fee CNY 140 per person

  • Departure: Get picked up at 06:00 - 06:30. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Pick-up and drop-off within Xining city. We recommend staying near Haihu Wanda Plaza or Wangfujing Xining for convenient travel and proximity to the train station and nearby night markets..The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
  • [Attraction/experience] 07:30, Guided tour, Sun and Moon Mountain, Extra-large prayer flags (shooting upwards from inside the prayer flags to capture the top will result in much nicer photos). Opportunity to hold a lamb for photos (fees apply, at your own expense). Opportunity to ride a camel for photos (fees apply, at your own expense. Please be sure to pay attention to safety). Sun and Moon Mountain Stele, which marks the name and altitude (classic landmark for photo opportunities), the boundary between the Loess Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
  • [Attraction/experience] 10:00, Guided tour, Qinghailake, On this journey, we will experience the vast landscapes of Northwest China, witness herds of yaks and sheep that sometimes act as "traffic lights" on the road. Gaze at the mountains, aspire to the snow-capped peaks, escape the hustle and bustle of the city, immerse yourself in the magnificent scenery of our motherland, and appreciate the vastness and abundance of Northwest China.
  • [Attraction/experience] 14:30, Guided tour, Chaka Yan Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, the mirror of the sky, the lake surface is like a mirror reflecting clouds, and the beautiful scenery is like a dream. When the weather is fine, you can take pictures of the lake's reflection, and bright clothes add more color. The Salt Lake is located in Chaka Town, Qinghai, and is one of the four major salt lakes in the Qaidam Basin. It is called "Yanchi" in Tibetan and also means "Salt Lake" in Mongolian. National Geographic recommends it as a must-see.
  • [Return] 22:00, Shuttle included
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  • This activity has no age limit

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  • Passenger capacity: 8 passengers excluding the driver

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  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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Quality Bus Tours

Person
793 000 UZS
≈$65

Included

  • Chinese-speaking professional driver/guide
  • Responsible for reception services during itinerary activities (does not include guided tours within scenic spots/venues), also provides driver services.

Not Included

  • Admission to Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area CNY90/person
  • Admission to Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area ticket CNY60 per person
  • Admission to Qinghai Lake local transportation CNY140/person
  • Admission to Riyue Mountain ticket CNY50 per person
  • Admission to Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area Small Train CNY140/person

  • Departure: Get picked up at 06:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Meeting Point: Xining Mansion.The operator will re-confirm your pick-up time in advance Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time
  • [Attraction/experience] 07:30, Guided tour, Sun and Moon Mountain, Extra-large prayer flags (shooting upwards from inside the prayer flags to capture the top will result in much nicer photos). Opportunity to hold a lamb for photos (fees apply, at your own expense). Opportunity to ride a camel for photos (fees apply, at your own expense. Please be sure to pay attention to safety). Sun and Moon Mountain Stele, which marks the name and altitude (classic landmark for photo opportunities), the boundary between the Loess Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
  • [Attraction/experience] 10:00, Guided tour, Qinghailake, On this journey, we will experience the vast landscapes of Northwest China, witness herds of yaks and sheep that sometimes act as "traffic lights" on the road. Gaze at the mountains, aspire to the snow-capped peaks, escape the hustle and bustle of the city, immerse yourself in the magnificent scenery of our motherland, and appreciate the vastness and abundance of Northwest China.
  • [Attraction/experience] 14:30, Guided tour, Chaka Yan Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, the mirror of the sky, the lake surface is like a mirror reflecting clouds, and the beautiful scenery is like a dream. When the weather is fine, you can take pictures of the lake's reflection, and bright clothes add more color. The Salt Lake is located in Chaka Town, Qinghai, and is one of the four major salt lakes in the Qaidam Basin. It is called "Yanchi" in Tibetan and also means "Salt Lake" in Mongolian. National Geographic recommends it as a must-see.
  • [Return] 22:00, Shuttle included
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Eligibility

  • This activity has no age limit

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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Bus Tour (Shared Ride Only, Excluding Admission Tickets and Tour Guide)

Person
512 400 UZS
≈$42

Included

  • Round-trip transfers to and from the meet up location

Not Included

  • Tour guide
  • Admission to Chaka Salt Lake small train CNY140 per person
  • Admission to Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area CNY90/person
  • Admission to Chaka Salt Lake ticket CNY60 per person
  • Admission to Riyueshan Mountain ticket: CNY 50 per person
  • Admission to Excluding Qinghai Lake shuttle bus CNY 140/person
  • Meals and beverages
  • Other personal expenses
  • Tips and gratuities

  • Departure: Meet the operator at 06:00 - 06:30. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Specific meeting point: Xining Building. Our customer service staff will communicate the specific departure time and meeting point with you the day before departure.

The group size for this tour is 4-50 people. In the event that the tour does not reach the minimum number of participants, our customer service staff will contact you for a full refund or reschedule. Thank you for your understanding!.Please arrive at the location 10 mins before the departure time

  • [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Sun and Moon Mountain, Extra-large prayer flags (shooting upwards from inside the prayer flags to capture the top will result in much nicer photos). Opportunity to hold a lamb for photos (fees apply, at your own expense). Opportunity to ride a camel for photos (fees apply, at your own expense. Please be sure to pay attention to safety). Sun and Moon Mountain Stele, which marks the name and altitude (classic landmark for photo opportunities), the boundary between the Loess Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
  • [Attraction/experience] 1 hour(s), Guided tour, Qinghailake, On this journey, we will experience the vast landscapes of Northwest China, witness herds of yaks and sheep that sometimes act as "traffic lights" on the road. Gaze at the mountains, aspire to the snow-capped peaks, escape the hustle and bustle of the city, immerse yourself in the magnificent scenery of our motherland, and appreciate the vastness and abundance of Northwest China.
  • [Attraction/experience] 3 hour(s), Guided tour, Chaka Yan Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, the "Mirror of the Sky," reflects clouds on its lake surface like a mirror, creating a dreamlike and magical landscape. When the weather is favorable, you can capture reflections on the lake, with brightly colored clothing adding to the vibrancy. Located in Chaka Town, Qinghai, the salt lake is one of the four major salt lakes in the Qaidam Basin. It is called "Salt Lake" in Tibetan and also means "Salt Lake" in Mongolian. National Geographic recommends it as a must-visit destination.
  • [Return] 22:00 - 23:00, Shuttle included
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  • This activity has no age limit
  • Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount

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  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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