Destination
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau lake corridor of Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake and Emerald Lake — the Sky Mirror and grassland pastures are the signature of highland travel.
Travel in ChinaThe Qinghai-Tibet Plateau lake corridor of Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake and Emerald Lake — the Sky Mirror and grassland pastures are the signature of highland travel.
FEATURED JOURNEYS
Browse hand-picked journeys, from itineraries and pricing to pace.
GansuSetting out from Lanzhou, crossing the Hexi Corridor and the edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, threading together the Rainbow Danxia, Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain, Emerald Lake, Chaka Salt Lake and Qinghai Lake — eight days to see the Silk Road and the three-lake fantasy at once.
DESTINATION GUIDES
Practical reads on transport, stays and experiences before you go.
The creative bedrock of Qinghai is Regong thangka, Liuwan painted pottery and the Tibetan antelope. Where to find cultural-venue, Tongren painting-village and eco merchandise in Xining, and how to choose—all here.
How to pick souvenirs from Qinghai? Black goji, yak jerky, barley instant drinks, honey and vinegar—how to combine them by recipient, all in this guide.
What to bring from Qinghai? Qaidam goji berries and black goji, yak jerky, barley products, Menyuan honey and Huangyuan vinegar—plus how to buy the price-sensitive cordyceps—all in this guide.
