How to Visit Qinghai Lake from the US

China's largest saltwater lake surrounded by golden rapeseed fields and Tibetan prayer flags

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Best Time to Go

Jun – Aug

Daily Budget

$45–75/day

Getting There

Fly to Xining (XNN), then 2.5h bus

Recommended

2–4 Days

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