Association of North East Asia Regional Goverments

Qinghai Lake

The Qinghai Lake (5A-level National Scenic Area) is located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, at an altitude of 3,196 meters. It is China's largest inland saline lake, stretching 106 km from east to west and 63 km from north to south, with a circumference of 360 km. The lake covers an area of 4,625.6 square kilometers and has a water storage capacity of 74.3 billion cubic meters. Qinghai Lake is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, including grasslands, wetlands, lakes, and deserts, making it a rich source of tourism resources. Particularly during the summer, its picturesque scenery and pleasant climate attract a large number of tourists.

Caka Salt Lake

Caka Salt Lake is a 3A-level tourist destination located at the eastern edge of the Qaidam Basin (柴達木盆地). It is a beautiful natural salt lake where visitors can enjoy sightseeing by tram and yacht, and also observe the process of salt harvesting. Additionally, every year on the 15th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar, a unique sea ritual ceremony is held at the lake, offering a fascinating cultural experience for tourists.

Kumbum Monastery

Kumbum Monastery is located in Lushaer Town, Huangzhong County, southwest of Xining City, Qinghai Province. It was once the center of Tibetan Buddhist activity in western China. The monastery houses a vast collection of Buddhist texts and books on various fields such as history, culture, philosophy, medicine, and law. Among the most renowned artistic achievements of Ta'er Monastery are Su-yu-hua (butter sculptures), mural paintings, and tuixiu (embroidered works), which are considered the three major forms of art associated with the monastery. The religious significance of Ta'er Monastery has been highly regarded by various central governments throughout Chinese history.