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Explore Qinghai's Custom Travel to Shuiya~Wusute Yadan Geological Park

1. Basic Information* Location: Located in the heart of the Qaidam Basin, at Xitai No. 2, Dachaidan Administrative Committee, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province (900 kilometers on G315 line). Area: Approximately 21,000 square kilometers. Opening Hours: Open year-round from 08:30 to 18:00. Scenic Level: AAAA-level tourist attraction. Ticket Price: Peak season (May 1 - October 30) 60 RMB/person; Off-season (November 1 - April 30) 30 RMB/person. 2. Topography* Wusute Shuiya Yadan Geological Park consists of Yadan landforms and Duck Lake. The Yadan mounds are 10-25 meters high, with the highest reaching up to 50 meters, featuring diverse shapes scattered throughout the lake, making it the world's earliest discovered water Yadan landscape. The lake water originates from the Nalenggele Valley in the western section of the Kunlun Mountains. Due to environmental changes, water erosion, and wind erosion, it has formed the unique and magnificent Wusute (water) Yadan landform group. 3. Main Attractions* Yadan Landform: Strong winds carry away loose sand layers, leaving behind low-lying grooves, creating a unique landform landscape. Duck Lake: In spring and autumn, flocks of water birds and wild ducks inhabit here, hence the name. Visitors also call it the "Lake of a Thousand Islands of Birds". 4. Climate Characteristics* The Qaidam Basin has a plateau continental climate, characterized mainly by aridity. Annual precipitation decreases from 200 mm in the southeast to 15 mm in the northwest, with an annual average relative humidity of 30-40%, and a minimum of less than 5%. The average annual temperature in the basin is below 5°C, with significant temperature variations. The absolute annual temperature difference can exceed 60°C, and the daily temperature difference often reaches around 30°C, with nighttime temperatures in summer dropping below 0°C. Strong winds prevail, with 25-75 days of winds above level 8 annually, and in the west, strong winds of up to 40 meters per second can occur, causing severe wind erosion. 5. Travel Tips* Wusute Shuiya Yadan Geological Park is one of the best places to photograph sunrises, sunsets, and starry skies, and is also an ideal spot for outdoor off-road adventures. Visitors can take boat rides through the Yadan formations, experiencing the grandeur and mystery of nature's sculptures. Wusute Yadan Geological Park attracts numerous tourists with its unique water Yadan landforms and magnificent natural scenery, making it a popular destination for exploration and sightseeing.
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Posted: Nov 7, 2024
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