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Less known than the Chaka Salt Lake, it is the largest 'Mirror of the Sky' in China

Speaking of 'Sky Realm', the nearby place might be the Chaka Salt Lake, the distant place might be the Uyuni Salt Flat But in fact, in Qinghai there is a salt lake that is second only to the Uyuni Salt Flat and is 56 times larger than the Chaka Salt Lake. It is the largest salt lake in China and also the second largest salt lake in the world with an area of 5865 square kilometers which is equivalent to the area of 3 Shenzhen cities The Qarhan Salt Lake has a huge reserve of salt, it is said that it could build a salt bridge between the Earth and the Moon with a width of 6 meters and a thickness of 3 meters. It is also known as the most valuable lake in the world The colors and layers of the Qarhan Salt Lake are extremely rich as if it has been coated with thick paint. In different seasons and times green, yellow, blue, white colors alternate, giving the Qarhan Salt Lake layer upon layer of enchanting veils Qarhan Salt Lake is located in the Qaidam Basin, an almost undeveloped fairyland... Coexisting with the majestic Kunlun Snow Mountains and the vast Gobi Desert, it is both magnificent and elegant $Ticket: 80 (ticket + round-trip bus) divided into off-season and peak season Driving: Currently, private cars are not allowed to drive to the salt lake, you need to stop at the distribution center, buy a ticket, and take the bus to get there, which takes about 20 minutes.
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Posted: Jun 16, 2024
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