Chaka Salt Lake, the city in the sky that became popular because of Douyin, no one who has been there can say it is not beautiful. Everything here is so beautiful and moving, making us feel as if we are feeling the beauty of the sky. Pure, just like the wonderland depicted in Hayao Miyazaki's anime. So what are the check-in attractions in Chaka Salt Lake? Mirror of the Sky
The Chaka Salt Lake is a brine lake where solid and liquid coexist. The lake surface has a strong reflective ability, just like a mirror prepared to dress up the sky. This natural landscape is rare in China. , so it is recognized as China’s “Mirror of the Sky”. The best shooting times for "Sky Mirror" are before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. Mirror of the Night Sky
At night in the Chaka Salt Lake, you can see the vast and majestic Milky Way and the dazzling and strange shooting stars. Due to the reflection of the lake surface, the starry sky and the lake surface merge into one color, making the starry sky seem to be falling on the lake surface. Therefore, the Chaka Salt Lake at night is also known as China's "Mirror of the Night Sky". Chaka Salt Sculpture
These large-scale salt sculptures are the first of its kind in China. In 2009, domestic sand sculpture masters were invited to try out two salt sculptures, which were an instant success. Since then, the sculpture masters have added works every year and held a salt sculpture art festival. In 2011, the Chaka Salt Lake Salt Sculpture was recognized as the world's largest outdoor salt sculpture art group! The life of the salt sculptures is longer than that of the sand sculptures. They stand in the sky and the earth, regardless of the wind and sun. Salt Lake Railway
The most attractive thing about Chaka Salt Lake is not only the lake surface, but also the railway track leading to the center of the lake. This railway track was first constructed in 1958, and some of the rails used were produced in 1904. In 2008, the small train on the railway track completed its industrial mission, but this scenic line across the Salt Lake was left behind. In the eyes of travelers and photographers, it has even become a romantic art! Salt Lake Small Train< /p>
Historically, these small trains were used to transport salt and workers. Later, salt mining ships were used, and the small trains withdrew from the stage of history. Nowadays, the small train has become a moving scenery on the Chaka Salt Lake. Tourists can take the small train to roam to the center of the lake and experience the beautiful scenery of the mirror of the sky! Sunrise and sunset
Chaka before and after sunrise and sunset Salt Lake can be said to be the most beautiful. Under the action of light, the clouds and salt lake present a psychedelic picture of water and sky! (From May to September, the sunrise time is around 6:30 and the sunset time is around 19:30. )Salt Lake Goddess
The Chaka Salt Lake goddess is named Muyao Losangma. She is the third disciple of the protector goddess Jixiang Tianmu. She is the patron saint of Chaka Salt Lake and is responsible for salt, the most delicious food in the world. . The goddess statue is made of high-purity and high-grade white marble, with a total height of 6.3 meters. According to legend, the goddess is gentle, kind and intelligent. She protects believers, responds to their requests, and can bless believers and avoid disasters. Her merits are immeasurable. Snow Mountain Reflects the Lake
Chaka Salt Lake is sandwiched between Wanyan Tongbu Mountain, a branch of the Qilian Mountains, and Wanggaxiu Mountain, a branch of the Kunlun Mountains
. The two mountains are covered with snow all year round, and the snow-capped mountains are reflected on the lake. Forming the magnificent unique natural scenery of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, "the lake and the sky are the same color, and the salt lake and the snow peaks are the same color". Precautions for visiting Chaka Salt Lake
1. It is best to prepare wet wipes before visiting Chaka Salt Lake. If your skin is stained with salt particles or salt water, wash it with fresh water or wipe it off with a paper towel to avoid causing certain damage to the skin. Damage;
2. You cannot eat in the scenic area, and shopping is not convenient. It is best to bring your own drinking water and dry food to enter;
3. The Chaka Salt Lake area is about 3,000 meters above sea level. Avoid strenuous exercise to avoid altitude sickness;
4. It is best to go to Chaka from June to July. During the peak tourist season from July to August, a large number of tourists trample on the lake and seriously damage it. If you go in August, you will hardly be able to see it. To the pure white salt lake, there are black mud masses that have been trampled and collapsed everywhere. Therefore, the scenic spot must be closed for renovation every winter, and will be reopened in May or June of the next year. However, June in Qinghai is very cold. It is recommended that July 10-20 is the best time to travel. At this time, there are relatively fewer people, and you can also go to Menyuan to see the rapeseed flowers in full bloom.
5. It is best to buy a small train ticket to enter the scenic spot. Take the train to the innermost part, where you will get off at the launching point of the lake. You can easily walk to the center of the lake. Go to the innermost place where no one is and take a set of super beautiful photos. If you walk, it will take a long time to get to the lake launch point, and there are so many people. Many people don’t want to leave halfway through, so they just take some pictures of all the heads and go out. So you have to be patient to discover its true beauty. Sometimes a beautiful photo can make you think about it for a long time, and it is a good medicine to maintain a good mood.
6. When going to Chaka, it is best to prepare some dry food and water, carry a large-capacity backpack, and bring all your concave-shaped silk scarves, sunglasses and other equipment. It’s best to prepare a pair of slippers or Crocs so that your feet won’t get stuck when you step on the lake. Shoe covers are also sold there, usually costing 15 yuan a pair. Girls can prepare a pair of wedge-heeled sandals, which will lengthen the body line when wearing a skirt and make the photos appear slimmer and taller. It is best to buy a nude color so that when you step on the lake, it will look like you are stepping on salt with your bare feet.
7. The choice of red skirts for girls: There are many red skirts for sale online. If you enter "red skirts for seaside vacations", there will be a variety of them. First of all, be sure to choose a bright red color, preferably a more elegant skirt, so that the breeze blows your hair and lifts the corners of your skirt, which greatly enhances your elegance. Don't choose a knee-length skirt, as it will make your legs appear short in the photo.