Wusut Water Yadan: A Desert Miracle That Will Disappear in Northwest China
by OnniKoskinen
Mar 16, 2025
The Yadan on the water is a unique geological landform. As the level of Jinair Lake rises, it gradually submerges the Yadan group on the northern edge, forming a unique Yadan on the water, which is magical and mysterious. The blue lake and the magical Yadan landform
Interwoven together, they form moving pictures, with light and shadow interweaving like a dream.
The Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop allows you to travel to Dongtaijinaier Lake and the Water Yadan together, as the two places are not far apart.
📍Detailed address:
National Highway 315 directly under the jurisdiction of Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province
Navigation search "Wusut Water Yadan Geopark"
🎫Ticket information:
Tickets RMB💰60
Sightseeing bus RMB💰60 yuan (the scenic area is super large, tickets must be purchased)
🌟Highlights:
🌸There are many recreational projects in the park, such as speedboats, desert motorcycles, paragliding, camels, etc. You can choose according to your personal needs and physical condition
🌸The RV campsite in the scenic area is a good choice, with two types of rooms: ordinary rooms and RVs. This is the only hotel in the scenic area. The advantage of staying in the RV camp is that you can see the stars at night, and some room types can enter and exit the scenic area multiple times with the room card. However, the price of RV campsites is relatively high and reservations must be made in advance.
🌸There is food available for seagull feeding in the core scenic area. It is recommended not to feed human snacks
🌸If you have enough time, it's great to take photos of the sunset and the starry sky
🗓Itinerary:
Wanghaitai→Yardang Eye→Penglai Fairy Island→Western Fleet→Golden Beach
📝Note tips:
⚠️The scenic area is very large, it is recommended not to walk too far alone, for fear of getting lost
⚠️It is recommended not to climb up to the Yadan landform for taking photos. Protecting the environment is everyone’s responsibility, and it is also for your own safety.
⚠️When traveling in summer, be sure to wear sunscreen! !
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