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Chaka Yan Lake — Attraction in Qinghai

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Chaka Salt Lake is a salt lake in Ulan County, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai, China. The oval-shaped lake is located near the eastern end of Qaidam Basin, 298 kilometres to the west of the provincial capital Xining. The name "Chaka" means "salt lake" in Tibetan.
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Chaka Yan Lake

Ulan County, Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, China, 817101
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Chaka Salt Lake is a salt lake in Ulan County, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai, China. The oval-shaped lake is located near the eastern end of Qaidam Basin, 298 kilometres to the west of the provincial capital Xining. The name "Chaka" means "salt lake" in Tibetan.

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So chaka salt lake is just amazing though the weather is quite cold so before you go there check the weather.Its cold when I went there also and list my one sweater also haha! Well an amazing lake which is called mirror lake also.just beautiful reflection you can see through the lake of the sky and yourself :) From xining you have to take a train to go there and have to come back with the train on time or hire a private transport. You can make a one day trip to this beautiful mesmerising lake... I walked in the lake and literally felt so good.the view is amazing I must say and you will have good photos if you are a photographer ;) Couples also go there to have a photoshoot there :) A must...

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Chaka Salt Lake is definitely a paradise for all photographers and instagrammers. From the crystal clear blue water, to the beautiful salt sculptures as well as the train and boat rides around the park, every minute spent in the past 1.5 days hiking in this lake is awesome, despite the occasional headaches and breathlessness.. The beautiful sunset 🌇 literally takes your breathe away..

The highlight of this trip has to be the renowned reflective lake bed (also known as Mirror of the Sky). The snow white lake bed and clear blue skies makes photo-taking 📷such a joy... It is no wonder that Chaka Salt Lake rivals the Salar De Atacama Salted...

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A pure lake in Qinghai. In sunny day, you can see the reflection of sky on the lake. It’s like a giant mirror on the ground. You can tour by the little train inside to visit the middle of the lake. You can step on the lake feeling the cold water of Chaka Yan lake in specific area if...

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Promi ChakmaPromi Chakma
So chaka salt lake is just amazing though the weather is quite cold so before you go there check the weather.Its cold when I went there also and list my one sweater also haha! Well an amazing lake which is called mirror lake also.just beautiful reflection you can see through the lake of the sky and yourself :) From xining you have to take a train to go there and have to come back with the train on time or hire a private transport. You can make a one day trip to this beautiful mesmerising lake... I walked in the lake and literally felt so good.the view is amazing I must say and you will have good photos if you are a photographer ;) Couples also go there to have a photoshoot there :) A must going place :)
Daniel OngDaniel Ong
Chaka Salt Lake is definitely a paradise for all photographers and instagrammers. From the crystal clear blue water, to the beautiful salt sculptures as well as the train and boat rides around the park, every minute spent in the past 1.5 days hiking in this lake is awesome, despite the occasional headaches and breathlessness.. The beautiful sunset 🌇 literally takes your breathe away.. The highlight of this trip has to be the renowned reflective lake bed (also known as Mirror of the Sky). The snow white lake bed and clear blue skies makes photo-taking 📷such a joy... It is no wonder that Chaka Salt Lake rivals the Salar De Atacama Salted Lake of Chile..
Chih-Yu YangChih-Yu Yang
A pure lake in Qinghai. In sunny day, you can see the reflection of sky on the lake. It’s like a giant mirror on the ground. You can tour by the little train inside to visit the middle of the lake. You can step on the lake feeling the cold water of Chaka Yan lake in specific area if you like to.
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So chaka salt lake is just amazing though the weather is quite cold so before you go there check the weather.Its cold when I went there also and list my one sweater also haha! Well an amazing lake which is called mirror lake also.just beautiful reflection you can see through the lake of the sky and yourself :) From xining you have to take a train to go there and have to come back with the train on time or hire a private transport. You can make a one day trip to this beautiful mesmerising lake... I walked in the lake and literally felt so good.the view is amazing I must say and you will have good photos if you are a photographer ;) Couples also go there to have a photoshoot there :) A must going place :)
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Chaka Salt Lake is definitely a paradise for all photographers and instagrammers. From the crystal clear blue water, to the beautiful salt sculptures as well as the train and boat rides around the park, every minute spent in the past 1.5 days hiking in this lake is awesome, despite the occasional headaches and breathlessness.. The beautiful sunset 🌇 literally takes your breathe away.. The highlight of this trip has to be the renowned reflective lake bed (also known as Mirror of the Sky). The snow white lake bed and clear blue skies makes photo-taking 📷such a joy... It is no wonder that Chaka Salt Lake rivals the Salar De Atacama Salted Lake of Chile..
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A pure lake in Qinghai. In sunny day, you can see the reflection of sky on the lake. It’s like a giant mirror on the ground. You can tour by the little train inside to visit the middle of the lake. You can step on the lake feeling the cold water of Chaka Yan lake in specific area if you like to.
Chih-Yu Yang

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