There are many places of interest in this province, featuring ancient tombs, ancient temples, ancient rock paintings and ancient castles. Han, Tibetan, Hui, Mongolian, Tu, Kazak, Salar, etc.
All ethnic groups have a long history and excellent cultural traditions, and maintain unique and colorful national customs. Qinghai is rich in tourism resources and diverse in types. Qinghai Lake is the largest inland saltwater lake in China, covering an area of 4,573 square kilometers. The lake is 3260 meters above sea level, which is twice the peak of Mount Tai. The deepest part of the lake is 32 meters. There are Bird Island (Haixi Mountain, Haixin Mountain and Haixipi), Sanhuai Stone and Sand Island in the lake. It can be visited by tourists. Chen Yunhe's poem "Qinghai Lake" describes that "the grandeur of the inland is never seen, and it belongs to the majestic spirit of an empty water day." Bird Island is located in the west of Qinghai Lake, with an area of about 1 km2. Every spring, about 654.38+million migratory birds from southern China, Southeast Asia and Indian Peninsula thrive here, which is spectacular, and its colony breeding density is rare in Asia.
Mengda forest region is a national nature reserve in Xunhua Salar Autonomous County. In the forest area, ancient trees are towering, grass is knee-high, mountain flowers are blooming, birds are singing and flowers are fragrant, and streams are gurgling. There are more than 540 kinds of tropical, subtropical and temperate plants in the growing society, which is called "Xishuangbanna in Qinghai Plateau". Located in the "Tianchi" surrounded by mountains, it covers an area of 20 hectares, with beautiful scenery and pleasant climate.
Ta 'er Temple is located in lushaer town, Huangzhong County, 27 kilometers southwest of Xining, the provincial capital. It is one of the six monasteries of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism and the birthplace of Zong Kaba, the founder of the Yellow Sect. It was built in the thirty-ninth year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 400 years. The incense reached its peak and had a far-reaching impact. The architectural pattern of the whole temple is unique, consisting of many independent pagodas, temples, prayer halls and monasteries. It is a combination of Tibetan and Han architecture, covering an area of more than 40 hectares. Dajinwa Hall, Xiaojinwa Hall and Dajingtang are resplendent and famous. Butter carving, pile embroidery and murals are known as the "three wonders" of Ta 'er Temple.
The Yangtze River and the Yellow River, the sources of these three rivers, all originate in Qinghai. The scenery at the source of the Yangtze River is very beautiful, with ice towers of tens of meters towering into the sky and stretching for dozens of miles. A crystal peak in Wan Ru has different shapes. The headwaters of the Yellow River have pleasant scenery, rich aquatic plants and spectacular lakes and streams. The upper reaches of the Yellow River are suitable for adventure and rafting because of its large drop and rapid current. The source of the river is a resort for exploration and investigation, where you will appreciate the mysterious enzymes exposed by nature.
"Zhang Wan Salt Bridge" is a section of highway from Golmud to Dunhuang, which passes through Dabson Lake. The salt cover of15 ~18m constitutes a natural "salt bridge" of 2km, which is equivalent to the urban system, so people call it "Zhang Wan Salt Bridge". The road surface on the bridge is smooth and flat, and the mountains and lakes set each other off. The scenery is beautiful and unparalleled in the world.
Dulan county has Balong International Hunting Ground, which is an ideal habitat for wild animals with rolling mountains and lush vegetation. Almost all the local wild animals in Qinghai are here. The hunting ground covers an area of 4400 hectares.
Qingshan Mountain, Kunlun Mountain and Xinqingfeng Mountain in Anima are three peaks open to the outside world in Qinghai, with an average elevation of over 5,000m (to prevent endogenous oxygen shortage). The steep and majestic ice peak has attracted many mountain climbers.
Chaka Salt Lake, located in Chaka Town, Wulan County, Qinghai Province, is the main salt producing area in Qinghai Province. Different from other salt lakes in China, Chaka Salt Lake is a brine lake with solid and liquid coexistence, embedded in snow-capped mountains and grasslands, rather than Gobi desert. The salt lake has vast waters and silver waves. Walking on the lake is like entering the world of salt. Since the development of 1980, Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area has developed into a new 3A-level scenic spot with both eco-tourism and industrial tourism.
Menyuan rape flower sea is an oil crop producing area in Qinghai Province. Its planting range starts from Qingshizui on Haomen River in the west, Yulong Beach on Datong River in the east, Lenglongling on the border with Gansu Province in the north and Daban Mountain in the south, with spectacular momentum. In mid-July, rape blossoms are in full bloom, and the flower scenery complements the local blue sky and white clouds, high mountains and flowing water, Linhai grassland, unique houses and beekeepers, and changes into a unique and charming landscape, which fascinates countless tourists.
Dongguan Mosque is an important monument in Xining and one of the four mosques in northwest China, with a history of more than 600 years. With the architectural features of China's classical architecture and national style, it is exquisite. This temple can accommodate 3000 worshippers at ordinary times.
Qutan Temple, located in Ledu County, Haidong City, is the best-preserved and largest temple building in the Ming Dynasty in northwest China. As a Tibetan Buddhist temple, its overall structural layout is similar to that of the Forbidden City in Beijing, and it is called the "Little Forbidden City". Murals and stone carvings have a long history, with Buddhism as the theme, skillful techniques and bright colors.
Qinghai is a beautiful and magical place, and it is a tourist attraction for you. More tourism resources with plateau characteristics in Qinghai need to be further developed and utilized. The best time to travel in Qinghai is short summer, that is, May to September. Around mid-May, the grassland gradually turned green, all kinds of migratory birds gradually gathered in Qinghai Lake, the ice and snow melted, and the plateau entered a period of vitality. July is the hottest month in Qinghai. At this time, the temperature in Qarhan area of Qaidam basin can even reach 36 degrees Celsius, while the eastern part of Qinghai is warm and cool, which is very suitable for summer. However, if travelers want to go to southern Qinghai, such as Yushu or Wudaoliang, Tanggula Pass and other places, they should pay special attention to cold protection.
Traveling in summer, the road conditions are relatively good, but in the period of concentrated rainfall, problems such as road collapse and mountain torrents will still bring unpredictable troubles to travel. At other times, except the temperature, it is not suitable for traveling, and the visual effect of scenic spots is poor. There are also some factors such as the reduction of bus frequency, the suspension and cancellation of tourism service facilities. In a word, it is necessary and rational to know the destination before deciding to travel.