How to get to Qinghai?
Xining Caojiabao Airport, as the main airport in Qinghai Province, undertakes the important task of domestic and international flights. In addition to Xining Caojiabao Airport, there are other feeder airports in Qinghai Province, such as Golmud Airport, which together form the air transportation network of Qinghai Province, enhancing accessibility and convenience both inside and outside the province. Qinghai Province is actively promoting the construction of high-speed railways, the most representative of which is the Xining-Chengdu High-Speed Railway (Sichuan-Qingdao Railway).
Air travel: Qinghai Province has a number of airports, of which Xining Caojiabao International Airport is the main hub, and there are feeder airports such as Golmud, Yushu, Delingha, Huatugou, Golog, Qilian, etc. Together, these airports constitute the air transportation network of Qinghai Province, which provides a strong support for the local economic and social development and the travel of the people. If you are traveling to Qinghai from other countries or provinces in China, it is more comfortable and faster to fly.
Qinghai 2h-3h flights to cities: Kunming, Xi'an, Chengdu, Chongqing, etc.
Qinghai 1-2h flight to reach the city: Lanzhou, Yinchuan
High-speed rail travel: If you are traveling to Qinghai from provinces or cities near Qinghai, high-speed rail will be a good way to travel, which is time-consuming, convenient and cost-effective.
High-speed train 1-3 hours to reach the city: Lanzhou, Haidong city.
What is the climate in Qinghai?
Qinghai, a vast land located in the northeastern part of the Tibetan Plateau, has a distinctive climate type that shows the unique features of the continental climate of the plateau. On this plateau, sunshine has become the most generous gift of nature. Qinghai's annual sunshine hours far exceed the national average, the total radiation is among the top, which makes Qinghai become a real "city of sunshine".
However, Qinghai's winters are particularly long and cold. In this high-altitude land, harsh winters are often accompanied by bone-chilling winds, which bring considerable challenges to people's lives. In stark contrast, Qinghai enjoys cool summers. Here, the heat of summer is dissolved by the fresh winds of the plateau, leaving behind a coolness and tranquility.
What's the best time to visit Qinghai?
The best time period to visit Qinghai is from May to October every year.
Qinghai has a unique highland continental climate, with a comfortable and pleasant summer climate and an average temperature of around 20 degrees. During this time, the natural landscape of Qinghai is particularly fascinating, especially Qinghai Lake, as one of the iconic attractions of Qinghai, its best time to visit is from May to October every year. During this time, the scenery of Qinghai Lake is varied and full of life. From May to June, it is a good time for bird-watching, with bird islands bustling with eggs and flocks of young birds. From July to August, the number of tourists reaches a peak, at this time the north shore of Qinghai Lake has a large area of rapeseed flowers open, the sea of yellow flowers and blue lake water, forming a beautiful picture. In addition, a cycling race around the lake is held in July every year, attracting many tourists to come and watch. Qinghai Lake in autumn is also a good place to watch migratory birds, at this time the lake is like a colorful painting, people can not help but want to stop and enjoy. Therefore, if you choose to visit Qinghai between May and October, you can enjoy the most beautiful natural scenery and rich tourist experience!
What kind of culture can you experience in Qinghai?
Qinghai characteristic plateau scenery: Qinghai is located in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, with magnificent snowy mountains, vast grasslands, clear lakes and unique Danxia landforms, such as Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, the source of the Three Rivers, etc., are all famous natural landscapes.
Qinghai special folk culture: Qinghai ethnic groups have a wealth of traditional festivals, such as the Tibetan Snowdon Festival, the Hui Eid al-Fitr and so on.
Qinghai food specialties: barley wine, cordyceps, dried yak meat, Qinghai old yogurt, etc.
