Qing Hai

Sights to See

• Qinghai Lake: – One of the most beautiful lakes– Largest Saltwater Lake in China– Fluctuates in Size– There is an abundance of fish– Good Bird-Watching

Tibet Railway

• Modern 1956 kilometer long railroad that extends from Xining, Qinghai, to Lhasa, Tibet.

• It is a landmark achievement for Chinese engineering and design

• Opened in 2006; proposed by Sun Yat-sen• Tourist Attractions along the railway include:• Yangtze River, Qinghai Lake, Bird Island

Bird Island

• Lies northwest of Qinghai Lake• There is bird-watching• Thousands of birds such as Cormorants

migrate to Bird Island in spring and summer to breed.

• Because there are so many bird eggs, it is also known as “Egg Island”