Qinghai Lake Cycling Guide Must-Read! Lake Loop + Outfit Tips

Qinghai Lake is as vast as the sea🌊
In the distance, desert🏜️, snow-capped mountains🏔️, grasslands☘️, and flocks of sheep🐑 gather together
The lake, blue sky, and sheep create a picturesque scene📸

🎫 Ticket: 100/person
⏰ Open: 7:30-18:00
🕒 Recommended duration: 2-3h
💻 Tickets: Follow "Qinghai Lake" for online booking

🚴‍♂️ Lake Loop Cycling · 5-Day Classic Route
D1 Xining → Erlangjian → Cycling Base Camp (10km)🚴‍♀️
D2 Erlangjian → Jiangxigou → Heimahe (68km)🌄
D3 Heimahe → Quanjixiang (90km)🛣️
D4 Quanjixiang → Gangcha → Xihai Town (110km)💨
D5 Xihai Town → Jinyintan → Xining (72km)✌️

🌸 Recommended Seasons:
July-August: Sea of rapeseed flowers💛
May-June: Migratory birds flying together🕊️

📷 Photo Spots Recommended:
📍 Erlangjian Scenic Area
🎫 90 | Take a cruise⛵️ to see the lake center

📍 Nanshan Viewing Platform
🎫 Free | Climb for panoramic views🏞️

📍 Heimahe
🎫 Free | Shuttle 30 | Stunning sunrise🌅

📍 West Lake Loop Road
Best scenic section💯

📍 Cliff
🎫 Free | Shuttle 20 | Fewer people, beautiful scenery📸

👗 Outfit Tips:
✅ Solid color long dresses | White/blue tones👒
✅ Hats + earrings make photos stand out✨
✅ Avoid the cliché red🚫
✅ Bring a windbreaker🧥 | Big temperature difference!

Post by Alariccccc | Oct 23, 2025