What’s delicious in Chaka Lake?

Chaka Lake, located in Chaka County, Xining City, Qinghai Province, is the largest inland saltwater lake in northwest China. Chaka Lake tourist area is famous for its beautiful scenery, rich vegetation and beautiful ecological environment. However, for casual tourists, tasting delicious food is also an essential experience.

First of all, the restaurants on Chaka Lake offer many local specialties, such as highland barley butter tea, yak meat, mutton stewed with radish, etc. These foods are characterized by their simplicity, rich nutrition and unique taste. Especially the mutton stewed with radish. After a long period of stewing, the mutton has been cooked until it is almost falling off the bone. When paired with the soft and delicious radish, the aroma is full of flavor and you will still have endless aftertaste after eating it.

Secondly, Chaka Lake is a famous fishing ground, with many delicious freshwater fish in the lake. Fish is delicious and has high nutritional value. Visitors can enjoy fresh grilled fish, boiled fish soup and other delicacies by the lake. Mirror carp, hairtail, crucian carp, etc. are all the locals’ favorite delicacies.

Finally, the farmhouses around Chaka Lake are also a food paradise that tourists yearn for. The host of the farmhouse will personally go to the mountains and sea to catch mushrooms, catch river crabs, and roast sweet potatoes for the guests. While people are feasting on the food, they can also experience the simplicity and enthusiasm of the farmhouse.

Tasting local food is an experience not to be missed during your trip to Chaka Lake. Not only can you enjoy the delicious food, but you can also appreciate the local customs, increase your knowledge, and fully enjoy this beautiful land.