Qinghai Lake, China's Largest Lake
Qinghai Lake or Ch'inghai Lake, also known as Lake Koko Nor, is the largest lake in China (the size of Rhode Island or three Greater Londons). Located in the northeast of the Tibetan Plateau, this huge alkaline salt lake is usually No. 1 on "Most Beautiful Lakes in China" lists.Why Travel to Qinghai Lake?1. It's a Sacred Lake for Tibetan Buddhist PilgrimsThere are four sacred lakes for Tibetans and Tibetan Buddhists: Lake Manasarovar, Yamdrok Lake, Namtso Lake, and Qinghai Lake (the first three are all located in Tibet).There's a Tibetan folk custom that pilgrims should walk around the lake in the Year of Goat, circle the mountains in the Year of Horse, and circle the forest in the Year of Monkey. Some believe it's a decree left by Buddha. By traveling to Qinghai Lake you can get close to the devoted Tibetans and appreciate Tibetan culture. 2. Special Seasonal SceneryQinghai Lake in SummerQinghai Lake has very different scenery in different seasons.In spring, the surrounding mountains...