It's really hard not to be moved and how can you miss it.
. 💦In the vast land of Gannan, there is a dreamlike fairyland - Huahu Lake. ☀️When the first ray of sunlight shines on the lake, the sparkling water seems to open the door to a mysterious world. 🌿With swaying water plants and blooming flowers, Huahu Lake is like a beautiful painting carefully painted by nature. Walking into Huahu Lake is like walking into a poetic distance.
1️⃣ Understand the local weather and prepare appropriate clothing according to the season. The temperature difference between day and night in Huahu area is large, so it is recommended to bring a warm jacket.
2️⃣ Prepare sun protection products, such as sunglasses, sunscreen, sun hats, etc., as the ultraviolet rays are strong in the plateau area.
3️⃣You can book tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line on site.
🚗The configuration of Huahu Ecological Tourism Area is somewhat special. The tourist reception center is on the northeast side of National Highway 213, and the Huahu Wetland Tourist Area is on the southwest side. After entering the gate of the scenic area, you have to pass through the "Tianjie" which is full of shops, then cross the National Highway 213 through the pedestrian bridge to reach the ticket inspection entrance on the other side.
📹 Tour route:
There are many scenic spots on the lakeside, such as "Sunset on the Flower Lake", "Fish Playing in the Clear Water", "Dancers in the Snowland", "Rainbow in the Rain", "Eye of the Flower Lake", "Washing Clothes in the Lake", etc. You can stroll along the plank road and enjoy them one by one.
✅The Huahu Lake is surrounded by endless grasslands. In autumn, the grass is yellow and green, and with the blue sky and white clouds, the scenery is very beautiful. There are various flowers and plants on both sides of the plank road, such as purple grass, small blue and white wild flowers, as well as some precious plants, such as striped drooping chrysanthemum, wolfsbane, amphibious polygonum, and withered aster.
✅This is the habitat of black-necked cranes. If you are lucky, you can see black-necked cranes, as well as wild animals such as kestrels, gulls, musk deer, and bearded vultures. You can also feed the birds by the lake and watch flocks of gulls playing in the water.
🕒Best time to visit:
The best time to visit Huahu Lake is from the end of June to the beginning of July every year. At this time, the sun is abundant, the water is pure and beautiful, and the lakeside is full of flowers, like a fairyland. Starting from June, the lakeside will present a colorful scene and the lake will be full of gorgeous flowers. In August, when the rainy season comes, the sky becomes grey and the water color is dull, which may be a bit disappointing. If you go early, there will only be some small yellow flowers in the wetland; if you go too late, you may miss the flowers everywhere.
🌈Notes:
🎫Respect local religious and cultural customs and abide by the regulations of the scenic area.
🌿Do not trample on the grass at will, do not enter prohibited areas, and avoid damaging the ecological environment.
🌄When doing activities in plateau areas, you should take adequate rest and avoid strenuous exercise to prevent altitude sickness. If you experience symptoms of altitude sickness, you can breathe oxygen or take anti-altitude sickness drugs appropriately.
💦 Bring enough water to stay hydrated.
In addition, the tickets and opening hours of Huahu Scenic Area may be adjusted. It is recommended to check the official website of the scenic area or other reliable channels before traveling. The current ticket price is 110 yuan (ticket plus scenic bus ticket), and the opening hours are: 09:00-17:30 in the off-season (admission stops at 17:30), and 06:30-20:00 in the peak season (admission stops at 20:00).