Rubber Mountain

From Ta'er Temple, take the Ninggui Expressway for about ten kilometers and you will reach a toll station. From the toll station, you can take the Sun Moon Mountain Tourist Highway on the right hand side of the toll station. From here, take the winding mountain road. The top of the mountain is 3820 meters above sea level. The scenery is pleasant and beautiful in summer (the mobile phone has no signal and is intermittent for about an hour when entering the mountain). There is a Tibetan Buddhist temple on the top of the mountain (occasionally tolls are charged). In June, you can see the snow-capped mountains and dense grasslands at the foot of the mountain in the distance. See the pictures for details.

Soon after leaving Heima River, you can see the rolling foothills of the Rubber Mountain standing tall in front of you, like a huge barrier. The slopes of Rubber Mountain are steep, mostly 30 to 40 degrees or even steeper. Climbing up the pass of Rubber Mountain, you can see the beautiful alpine pastures and sheep grazing leisurely. In spring, the hillsides here are covered with a fluffy green "blanket". In summer, the hillsides here are dotted with colorful wild flowers.

Time reference

More than 3 hours

transportation

It is recommended to drive or charter a car

Self-driving: Xining City - Kunlun West Road - Tonghai Road - Xihe Expressway - Beijing-Tibet Expressway - Xidao First-Class Highway - Beijing-La Line - Rubber Mountain

Tickets

Please consult the scenic spot for specific details

Opening hours

All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

To get from Heimahe to Chaka, we need to cross the Rubber Mountain. If it snows, the mountain will be frozen and there will be traffic jams. Unfortunately, we all caught up. When we were close to the mountain pass, there was already a traffic jam. The cars in front stopped and said that the road was frozen and they couldn't go. Many cars began to turn back. Thanks to Master Tang's good skills and courage, we slowly crossed the mountain pass without wasting much time. If I were to do it, I would definitely not dare to drive uphill with such thick ice on the road.

Just passing by, this is the highest point of our trip - 3817 meters



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Just passing by, 3800 meters above sea level, a good place to watch the sunset

We felt the four seasons in one day, and the falling snow frightened us.

Rubber Mountain is located between Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake, with an altitude of 4,451 meters. It is part of the Nanshan mountain range in Qinghai.

Rubber Mountain is part of the Nanshan Mountain system in Qinghai Province. It is 3,817 meters above sea level, much higher than the Sun and Moon Mountains (average altitude of about 4,000 meters). It is located between Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake.

Passing by, the highest altitude passed.

There are few cars and people. Come down and take a look.

Soon after leaving Heima River, you can see the rolling Rubber Mountain towering in front of you, like a huge barrier. The highest point of Rubber Mountain is 4,451 meters above sea level. From here, the altitude will gradually decrease as you go west. At the pass, the mountain road has a steep slope of about 30-40 degrees. If there were not so many vehicles passing by, this would be one of the best places to take highway photos.

The pikas in the Rubber Mountain are very brave! Not only do they dig holes directly next to the herders' tents, but they also dare not run away when people come within 5 meters. Maybe it's because morning is the time for foraging, so they have to choose between courage and stomach.

The winding mountain road from Qinghai Lake to Chaka Salt Lake is a must-go. In early October, there was already a thin layer of snow on the Rubber Mountain, half of which was covered with grass and half with snow. The photos are not enough to show its magnificence😍

When we passed the Rubber Mountain, the sky gradually darkened. It was fun to see so many sheep crossing the street.

On the way from Heimahe to Chaka Salt Lake, you have to cross a mountain called Rubber Mountain. The hillside here is also very beautiful. If you look closely, you can see many holes on the ground, which are connected to each other, and there are a lot of rats at the entrances of the holes.

There are so many sheep here! Hundreds of them.

The Rubber Mountain Pass, which is the only way to get from Qinghai Lake to Chaka, has many parked cars and people, and is quite dirty and messy.

I was also passing by, and you could tell from the altitude that there must be some altitude sickness. There was still fog when I drove there.

The grass on the plateau meadow was already yellow when I went there. I saw sheep grazing on the hillside, foxes, marmots and other animals walking on the meadow. The waves here are a bit high, so students who are prone to altitude sickness should pay attention.

When we reached the Rubber Mountain, which is over 3,800 meters above sea level, we found a winding mountain road near a cliff, with continuous turns and downhill roads. The ride was like a roller coaster, and my heart was in my throat. Please slow down.

A hilltop we passed by. The scenery was pretty good on a sunny day, with purple flowers, very beautiful.

The altitude is more than 3,800 meters. No wonder there is so much snow.

There were many people stopping to play, but we didn't stay for too long.

That endless white is so eye-catching and dazzling. At this moment, standing on the snow-capped mountain at an altitude of 3,817 meters, the soul is in heaven and the body is in hell. Climbing up the pass of Rubber Mountain, you can see the beautiful alpine pastures and sheep grazing leisurely. Rubber Mountain has beautiful scenery. You should take a photo in front of the altitude prompt to commemorate your great journey. It is especially important not to run or jump when you reach the plateau. Even if you don't have altitude sickness, don't joke with your health.

The Rubber Mountain is at a high altitude, and the snow on it is very thick. Haha, it is an unexpected surprise to be able to see the snow-capped mountain in the summer. The beautiful scenery on the roadside will make people get off the car and take pictures. Since it is right on the roadside, please pay attention to the passing vehicles and pay attention to safety!!!

Rubber Mountain is more than 3,800 meters above sea level. When we arrived at 7 o'clock in the evening, it was still the same as during the day, but the temperature was only 3°C. There were still snowflakes floating in the sky. The snow here is very thick. We rarely see such thick snow in our south. Looking at the white snow, I always felt that we should do something besides taking pictures. So my friend led us to have a snowball fight, and we lost in 5V1.

The snow alone is a surprise for us southerners, not to mention the thin strips of snow that look like matcha ice cream from a distance.

Soon after leaving Heima River, you can see the rolling foothills of the Rubber Mountain standing tall in front of you, like a huge barrier. The slopes of Rubber Mountain are steep, mostly 30 to 40 degrees or even steeper. Climbing up the pass of Rubber Mountain, you can see the beautiful alpine pastures and sheep grazing leisurely. In spring, the hillsides here are covered with a fluffy green "blanket". In summer, the hillsides here are dotted with colorful wild flowers.

There were a lot of people, so I got off the bus and played for a while. Seeing the grassland here reminded me of the grassland in the movie "My Fair Princess". It looked similar. I couldn't help but want to hum a few lines of the song "Power Train". I really wanted to feel like galloping on the grassland!

This is the only way to visit Chaka and Tibet. If you take the highway, you will miss the scenery. The altitude here is 3,817 meters. There are some sights along the way.

The snow mountain ranch I visited the day before yesterday refreshed my soul.

The weather has been cloudy, and the Rubber Mountain looks gray. I saw a donkey with a ponytail and a silk scarf tied around its neck. How cute!

Just pass by and take a look at this place, no need to go into the scenic area

Rubber Mountain is 3817 meters above sea level and is a must-go place to go to Chaka Salt Lake.

There is a mountain that you have to climb from Heimahe to Chaka. It was raining near the lake that day, and it was snowing when you reached the top of the mountain. Everyone was taking pictures of the sign on the top of the mountain, which caused a traffic jam. In fact, there were not many cars, but no one was moving. Along this loop, there will be traffic jams as long as there is a pass.

We just passed by the Rubber Mountain and it was drizzling, so we didn't get off the bus, but there were still people playing there.

It is just the only way to drive from Xining to Qinghai. Compared with other places, it is a bit lacking. The scenery can only be said to be average. On the contrary, the scenery on the road is sometimes more beautiful.

A must-go place from Qinghai Lake Heima River to Chaka Salt Lake

On the way to Chaka Salt Lake, we passed through Rubber Mountain and soon after passing Heima River, we arrived at Rubber Mountain Pass.



It is called Rubber Mountain because the mountain is steep and difficult to walk on. In the past, you could not see the end when you rode a horse or walked on it. The whole mountain becomes longer and longer like rubber.



At an altitude of more than 3,800 meters, crossing the pass, you can see the beautiful alpine pastures and herds of sheep grazing leisurely.

Soon after leaving Heimahe, you can see the rolling foothills of the Rubber Mountain standing tall in front of you, like a huge barrier. The pass is 3,817 meters above sea level. I was worried about altitude sickness here, so I specially prepared portable compressed oxygen before departure. Fortunately, nothing happened. Looking around, you can see beautiful alpine pastures and leisurely grazing sheep. There are colorful wild flowers dotted on the hillside.

The only way to Chaka along National Highway 109 is at a high altitude and the scenery along the way is great.

On the way from Qinghai Lake to Chaka Salt Lake, you will pass by Rubber Mountain, where there are flocks of sheep on the hillside. There is also a small sea of flowers, with a faint lavender color. In fact, the flower fields and seas in Japan are so beautiful that we spend money to see them, just because they pursue the ultimate attitude of things, resulting in very careful and thoughtful maintenance of the environment. In fact, it is also very easy to achieve in China, as long as we do it seriously.

It's just a passing scenic spot. It's a mountain that you have to pass by on the Qinghai-Tibet line. The altitude is not high, and it's not worth getting off the bus.

After reaching Heimahei, we continued driving forward to reach Rubber Mountain, which was the highest altitude we reached that day. It started to rain when we drove back. It was raining at the foot of the mountain and snowing on the mountain.

On our way from Qinghai Lake to Chaka Salt Lake, we crossed the highest peak of Rubber Mountain twice, which is 3,817 meters above sea level.

To get to Chaka Salt Lake, you need to cross the Rubber Mountain, which is 3,817 meters above sea level.

The Rubber Mountain is 3,817 meters above sea level, so many people will experience chest tightness and shortness of breath when they go up. It is recommended to drive as slowly as possible when going up, which is really helpful and gives yourself time to adapt. The scenery of Rubber Mountain is very beautiful. If you don't feel anything on the top, it is recommended to get off the car and take a look. Take a photo in front of the altitude prompt to commemorate your great journey. It is especially important to note that you must not run or jump when you reach the plateau, and don't joke with your health even if you don't have altitude sickness.

Rubber Mountain is a must-stop on the way from Qinghai Lake to Chaka Salt Lake. The mountain pass is at a high altitude, but you can take pictures of the spectacular valley grassland scenery below the mountain. You can stop at the mountain pass to take pictures, but be sure to pay attention to safety.

After getting off the bus to take some photos, I realized that Rubber Mountain is also very beautiful.

The snow is very thick, large trucks can't pass, but small cars can pass. The road conditions are pretty good, and the snow-capped mountains are beautiful.

Rubber Mountain is located between Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake, with an altitude of 4,451 meters. It is part of the Nanshan Mountain Range of Qinghai. When tourists travel from Qinghai Lake to Chaka Salt Lake, not long after leaving Heimahe Township, they can see the rolling foothills of Rubber Mountain standing tall in front of them, like a huge barrier.

The mountain you have to cross when leaving Heimahe to go to Chaka Salt is more than 3,800 meters above sea level. Some people may have altitude sickness. When we came in April, there was a lot of snow. The white snow with the colorful prayer flags was very beautiful!!!

Soon after leaving Heima River, you can see the rolling foothills of the Rubber Mountain standing tall in front of you, like a huge barrier. The slopes of Rubber Mountain are steep, mostly 30 to 40 degrees or even steeper. Climbing up the pass of Rubber Mountain, you can see the beautiful alpine pastures and sheep grazing leisurely. In spring, the hillsides here are covered with a fluffy green "blanket". In summer, the hillsides here are dotted with colorful wild flowers.

There was an avalanche at the Rubber Mountain, and dozens of cars were lined up on the long mountain road. The wind and snow were strong, and the scenery was beautiful.

The scenery of Rubber Mountain is free, and I personally feel it is very good... If you want to ride a horse, this should be the cheapest place on the whole trip

After leaving Heimahe, we went to Chaka Town and crossed a mountain. The winding mountain road has two lanes in both directions. You need to be careful when driving, but fortunately there are not many cars passing by. You can stop the car at a suitable place to take a few photos, but you must pay attention to safety. The scenery in the rearview mirror is particularly beautiful at sunset.

Passing by, the wind was too strong and there were a lot of cars, so I didn't stop. The altitude was worth staying for a while

Rubber Mountain, with an altitude of more than 4,000 meters, is the second mountain we climbed. It has a high slope and is the boundary between Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake. After climbing Rubber Mountain, we will reach Chaka.

Generally speaking, the prayer flags are placed on the ground in a messy manner, which does not look particularly neat.

The sky was overcast in the morning, so we didn't see the sunrise of Qinghai Lake. If there is no light in Chaka Salt Lake, it will affect the effect of sightseeing. But we still set off on time. Even if it is a salt lake in the rain, since we have come all the way here, we must see it.

We crossed the Rubber Mountain at an altitude of 3817 meters under the cover of dark clouds. This is the only way to go from Qinghai Lake to Chaka Salt Lake.

The wind was howling when we climbed up the Rubber Mountain. It was the highest point of this trip at 3817 meters. I felt a little flustered and short of breath, which also challenged my ability to adapt to high altitudes. The scenery is still very beautiful because what I yearn for is that the scenery is not in the scenic spots but on the road.

Before the sun is shining at noon, it is very cold here, with the temperature in the single digits. If you don't believe me, I'll move a piece of ice to let you feel the extreme cold of the plateau. Pictures will tell you the truth.

On the way to Chaka Salt Lake, you will see Rubber Mountain. If you are too excited, you will have altitude sickness, so take it slow.

The mountain you have to cross from Chaka to Qinghai Lake. Many people take photos at the pass.

If you are just passing by, I recommend you to take a walk, take a breath and take some photos. I was quite excited to see snow in October. If you are going there on purpose, then it is not necessary. There is not much to see, just take a walk and that's it.

After getting in a good mood, we set off for our next destination, Chaka, in the rain. The car was crossing mountains and ridges again. When we arrived at Rubber Mountain, there was thick fog all around. Because it had just rained, I felt that I was deeply surrounded by the evaporation of water vapor. City people are getting more and more playful, and the bus has also become a prop and has been ruined (seeking the psychological shadow area of the driver at that time). Rubber Mountain is geographically part of the Nanshan Mountain System of Qinghai. It is 4451 meters above sea level, much higher than the Sun and Moon Mountain (average altitude of about 4000 meters). It is between Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake. Not long after leaving Heimahe Township, Gonghe County, Qinghai Province, you can see the rolling Rubber Mountain standing tall in front of you, like a huge barrier. The slope of Rubber Mountain is relatively steep, mostly 30-40 degrees or even steeper. Climbing to the pass of Rubber Mountain, you can see the beautiful alpine pastures and the sheep grazing leisurely.

Rubber Mountain is located between Heimahe Township and Chaka Salt Lake, with an altitude of more than 3,000 meters. If the weather is good, you can overlook the entire Qinghai Lake from the winding mountain road!

I didn’t expect the sky to be so blue, the land to be so wide, and the road to be so long. . . . There is such beauty in the eyes. . . .

You must pass by this place on the circular tour. Rubber Mountain is mainly for horseback riding, and you can bargain if there are many people riding together. It was originally 50 yuan per person, going up the mountain and then down the mountain. We finally bargained it down to 40 yuan per person, the price for going up and down the mountain. If you don't ride a horse, there's nothing to see. The altitude is relatively high, so don't run and jump around on it, in case you get altitude sickness.

The only way to drive to Chaka Salt Lake is through the winding mountain road at an altitude of nearly 4,000 meters. There are many cars on the road, so you must drive carefully. There are sheep everywhere. There are horse riding and other recreational activities on the top of the mountain.

At an altitude of 3,800 meters, you can see plateau vegetation and snow-capped mountains in the distance.

It's quite magnificent and a very nice place, but the way there also shocked me. There is a temple of the god of war on the mountain, but we just walked past it and didn't go in. Don't buy wolf teeth and green pine beeswax on the mountain. I have already identified them, none of them are real, but the yak bone is real (bracelet), you can buy a Tibetan knife as a souvenir, it's very delicate!

The mountain you must pass when traveling from Qinghai to Gansu has a cute name and beautiful scenery. The green hills are matched with large grasslands with cattle and sheep grazing. There are large cotton clouds on the top of the mountain, which are soft and cute.

From the top of the mountain you can see Qinghai Lake, surrounded by distant hills.

The windmill was the most impressive thing when we crossed the Rubber Mountain on the way to Chaka Salt Lake.

Don't run around, you will have altitude sickness, the weather is very good.