Today I would like to recommend a scenic spot to you, which is the Emerald Lake in Qinghai. When thinking of Qinghai, most of us may think of Chaka Salt Lake. In fact, this Emerald Lake is also Not bad, you can go here to have a look, then let’s learn about it
Emerald Lake Travel Guide
Emerald Lake is located in Qinghai, China, also known as Shuicui Lake. The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau used to be part of the ocean. After long-term crustal movement, this piece of land was lifted up and turned into the largest plateau in the world. As a result, the seawater remained in some low-lying areas and formed many salt lakes and ponds, one of which is the Emerald Lake.
Ticket route reference:
At present, this scenic spot has not been fully developed, so tickets are not required for the time being. The picture above is a schematic diagram of the route of Dachaidan Emerald Lake! (The red line in the picture
p>Opening hours: open all day
Travel suggestions
(1 If you have entered the scenic area, it is recommended not to enter the water at will, in order to maintain the original state of the mining area and your own safety. Be sure to be a civilized tourist!
(2 Currently there are no tour groups and shuttle buses to Emerald Lake. It is recommended to charter a car or drive there by yourself.
Traffic safety instructions
1. Emerald Lake is a mining area of ??a local chemical company and has existed for many years, but currently it is not accessible by minibuses and buses.
2. Since it has not been developed on a large scale, the scenic spot has not yet been developed on a large scale. There are no signs, so you must be led by a driver who is familiar with the road conditions!
Photography Tips
A. Because you want to shoot the reflection effect, you must use a wide-angle lens
B. Because of the refraction of light in Emerald Lake, it is recommended to bring a light reducer or polarizer (due to the high reflectivity of the water surface, it is recommended to use a polarizer to control reflections when shooting to emphasize the hue of the lake or the blue sky) , to avoid overexposure of photos.
C. Use composition elements such as trees and stones in a timely manner to create a sense of space in the front, middle and back scenes, or to increase the richness of the picture, such as boats, etc., which are also used in photography. This is a very important part.
D. Use the ultra-wide-angle lens to shoot the feeling that the railway tracks extend infinitely to the horizon.
E. The white balance should be slightly cooler when shooting. The sky looks bluer.
F. If you want to shoot the starry sky, you need a bright flashlight and a tripod.
Reference for shooting equipment and post-processing software:
Canon 5D4 with 70— 200 (suitable for half-length portraits and landscapes
Sony a7r3 with 351.4 (suitable for full-length portraits
Post-production VSCO filter A4 or C4
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Accommodation issues:
There are no hotels or guesthouses providing accommodation near Emerald Lake! After the tour, it is recommended to go to other attractions or stay in towns. If you choose a regular travel agency, you don’t have to worry. Yes. Generally, the driver will send you to a hotel in a nearby town.
Travel route
Congratulations if you want to visit other attractions in Qinghai and Gansu besides Emerald Lake. You won the prize, I have planned a very good route for you.
This is the most cost-effective route that covers all the scenic spots in Qinghai and Gansu. Basically, take this route. I played it within a limited time, everything is worth playing, and I won’t have any regrets after playing it. Collect it! Collect it! Collect it!
D1: Xining-Ta'er Monastery-Laji Mountain-Qinghai. Lake
D2: Qinghai Lake-Rubber Mountain-Chaka Salt Lake-Delingha
D3: Delingha-Emerald Lake-South Eight Immortals Yadan-Yangguan-Dunhuang
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D4: Dunhuang-Mogao Grottoes-Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring-Dunhuang
D5: Dunhuang-Guazhou Pingua-Jiayuguan City-Zhangye Colorful Danxia-Zhangye Danxia North Gate
D6: Zhangye-Biandukou-Qilian Prairie-Menyuan Rapeseed-Daban Mountain-Heiquan Reservoir-Xining
Because this is a loop line, there is basically no Go back, so from the beginning to the end of the journey.
You can enjoy a different scenery every day. The total journey is 2,700 kilometers. The famous scenic spots along the way include Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Qaidam Basin, Mogao Grottoes, Yadan Devil City, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Jiayuguan, Zhangye Colorful Danxia, ??Horseshoe Temple, and Zhuoer Mountain Scenery District, Qilian Mountains, Qilian Prairie, Menyuan acres of rapeseed flowers.
Covering the best scenic spots in Qinghai and Gansu, it is a large collection of the natural scenery of the northwest and the cultural history of the Silk Road. It is currently one of the best northwest routes. Moreover, the road conditions are good throughout the journey, so it is very suitable whether you are driving by yourself or sharing/charging a car.
Okay, the above is about Qinghai Emerald Lake