Overview
Qinghai Lake or Ch'inghai Lake, also known by other names, is the largest lake in China. Located in an endorheic basin in Qinghai Province, to which it gave its name, Qinghai Lake is classified as an alkaline salt lake.
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Description
China’s largest lake, Qinghai Lake (Qīnghǎi Hú, Lake Kokonor; elevation 3600m) is nearly six times the size of Singapore and is a huge draw for tour groups. It may be busy during the high season, but views of the lake backdropped by mountains still make the trek out worthwhile. The bright yellow rapeseed flower season, which runs through the summer, is another draw for floral fans and photographers, as are the views of the huge dunes of Sand Island facing the Erlangjian Scenic Area. The lake has fluctuated in size, shrinking over much of the 20th century but increasing since 2004.