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Top 10 relaxing summer destinations in China

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2013-05-21 15:56

3.Qinghai Lake, Qinghai

Top 10 relaxing summer destinations in China

Covering an area of 4,583 sq km, Qinghai Lake is the largest inland and salt-water lake in China. It rests 4,500 meters above sea level on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, surrounded by four mountain ranges. The lake is known for its fascinating color changes, depending on the angle, time of day, and season it is viewed from. The colors range from light green, blue, green, and grey, to orange and yellow.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]

Top 10 relaxing summer destinations in China

It is not an exaggeration to say that Qinghai Lake is a miracle that has been endowed by a deity. A diety who has decorated the water with many little islands.[Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]

Top 10 relaxing summer destinations in China

A fresh rainbow after a nice rainfall appears above the extended grassland at the foot of the mountains. [Photo/Provided to Chinadaily.com.cn]

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Top 10 relaxing summer destinations in China

Top 10 relaxing summer destinations in China


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