Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Lake · Marshes and wetlands · Countryside · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Lac Qinghai
Immense salty lake, grasslands and migratory birds occupy the northeast of the Tibetan plateau.
To understand what Lake Qinghai is, you must look at Lake Qinghai, Bird Island and Erlangjian River. These places give us a view of a territory marked by shores and lakes, wetlands, countryside and natural areas and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Lake Qinghai
- aux Oiseaux Island
- Rive d'Erlangjian
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Lake
Lac Qinghai
The largest lake in China extends to more than 3,100 metres above sea level. The season, wind and water level greatly alter the experience; fragile banks and possible local restrictions must also be respected.
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Île aux Oiseaux
Islets and marshes welcome important bird colonies in the spring. An early-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
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Rive d'Erlangjian
A built-up peninsula provides access to blue waters and eastern grasslands. An early-in-the-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the site, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Practical tips
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