Qinghai Mangya Emerald Lake: A dazzling gem lost in the world

When the sunlight of Kunlun Mountain steals all the emerald genes, Qinghai Mangya Emerald Lake becomes God's dropped palette - who hid a beautiful, breathing turquoise in the northwest desert? Mangya Emerald Lake is a salt lake scenic spot that has not yet been formally commercialized. As long as you pay a sanitation fee of RMB 20, you can enter freely. We drove into the salt lake along the dirt road in the mining area, and I was stunned by its beauty at first sight. Although the weather was cloudy and rainy, the gloomy clouds blocked the sunlight completely, and there were vast salt lakes on both sides of the white saline roadbed. The lake is like a vast, extremely pure and uncarved piece of jade. The main emerald green color is mixed with some tender yellow in some places and white in others. No matter which color it is, it is so pure and beautiful that it is breathtaking. If the Da Qaidam Emerald Lake is as gentle and beautiful as a lady from a noble family, then the Mangya Emerald Lake has an undisguised wild and unruly beauty in its tranquility. Standing on the artificial high platform, surrounded by the vast salt sea, the sun shines through the thin clouds blown away by the wind, and the crystal water surface is also slightly green. In an instant, the whole world seems to be dyed green. In a trance, it seems that people are melting between this world and this quiet sea, and they don’t know where they are. Notes on self-driving tours in Qinghai Haixi: 1. The temperature difference between day and night is large, so you need to prepare a thick cold-proof coat; 2. The air in the Northwest region is dry and the ultraviolet rays are strong. You need to prepare thermos cups, sun hats, sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, scarves, facial masks, wet wipes and other items. Drink plenty of water and do a good job of sun protection and moisturizing. 3. The diet in the Northwest region is mainly meat such as beef and mutton, and pasta. Eat more fruits to avoid getting angry. In addition, you should prepare medicines for clearing away heat and detoxification, treating colds, reducing inflammation, and treating gastrointestinal problems; 4. The Northwest region is vast, and the scenic spots are far apart, so you should prepare dry food and snacks. In addition, the communication signal is poor, so download offline maps in advance if you drive by yourself; 5. Salt lakes such as Emerald Lake are highly corrosive, so do not soak your hands and feet in them for a long time. Transportation: The Northwest is a vast area with inconvenient public transportation, so you can only travel with a tour group or drive yourself. Except for a few sections where road construction is in progress, most of the roads here are relatively wide and flat, mostly made of cement or asphalt. There are few vehicles and not many speed cameras, making them suitable for self-driving. Accommodation: Stay in Huatugou, the seat of Manya County. The hotel facilities are average and the standard is comparable to that of budget hotels in the mainland. Recommended hotels: Mangya Borman Hotel, Qingmang Quality Hotel. gourmet food: Recommended dishes include hand-pulled lamb, braised yak beef, stone pot tofu beef, and cold wolfberry leaves. Recommended restaurants: Mangya Laoma Family Kitchen, Haipeng Big Jar Raw Lamb on Kang; for Sichuan cuisine, we recommend Zonglai Haochi Restaurant. For more tips, please follow the WeChat public account "Xiaojiayoushijie"