Chaka No.1 Salt Lake Tourism Area

茶卡壹号·盐湖景区

Qinghai, Haixi·36.6428°N, 101.4859°E

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60

Duration

2-3 hours

About Chaka No.1 Salt Lake Tourism Area

A beautiful lake scenic area in Haixi, Qinghai, with crystal-clear waters surrounded by mountains.

Highlights

• Newer salt-lake area beside Chaka offering reflective flats with fewer crowds. • Sky mirrors, salt art, and a calmer alternative to the main lake. • Good for sunrise photos.

Suggested Route

Visitor center → lake boardwalk → mirror-flat shooting spots; allow 1.5–2 h.

Food & Lodging

Snacks at the gate; stay in Chaka town.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, shuttle, basic visitor center .

Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)

Getting There

Near Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi, Qinghai (a newer salt-lake attraction by Chaka); reach by road from Xining (~300 km); nearest airport Xining Caojiabao (~300 km); no metro/HSR.

Reservation

Ticketed salt-lake park; book online via OTA; advance booking advised in peak season.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

茶卡壹号·盐湖景区

36.6428, 101.4859

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