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Turquoise Gem of the Tibetan Plateau

Qinghai Lake

Qinghai lake is a turquoise germ on the Tibetan Plateau and it is China's largest inland lake with 4583 square kilometers.

Location
Qinghai Plateau
Lake Type
Largest Inland Lake
Altitude
3,200m
Area
4,583 km²

Overview

Qinghai lake is also known as Kokonor Lake which is stretching across Qinghai’s plateau and it is China’s largest inland lake. It shines like a turquoise gem under the bright sun, just a scenic drive from Tibet’s border.

At 3,200 meters above sea level, its vast waters (4,583 square kilometers) are framed by rolling grasslands, snow-capped distant mountains, and fluttering prayer flags, blending nature’s grandeur with warm human connection.

Summer at Qinghai Lake

Summer (June-August) is magical: the lakeside grasslands burst into color with wildflowers, and yaks with colorful tassels graze lazily as Tibetan nomads tend to their flocks.

Locals set up small black tents along the shore, welcoming travelers with steaming butter tea and crispy tsampa，their smiles as warm as the plateau sun. Pilgrims circumambulate the lake (a sacred tradition for Tibetans), spinning prayer wheels and chanting softly, their footsteps echoing on the pebbly shore.

Lakeside Experience

Bird Island, a short boat ride away, teems with over 100 bird species (including bar-headed geese) in spring and summer—watch as locals and travelers alike pause to admire the feathered visitors, sharing quiet awe.

For a leisurely stroll, walk the lakeside boardwalk: feel the cool breeze on your face, listen to the waves lapping the shore, and snap photos of the lake reflecting the sky’s changing hues—from deep blue at noon to pink at dusk.

Even simple moments feel special here: sipping sweet milk tea at a lakeside café, chatting with a herder about his life on the grassland, or just sitting quietly to soak in the serenity.

Qinghai Lake isn’t just a sight—it’s an experience: the warmth of Tibetan hospitality, the rhythm of nomadic life, and the calm of a lake that has nurtured faith and joy for centuries.

Plan Your Visit

For more information about Tibet and Qinghai travel experiences, feel free to contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com . Our experienced local travel experts will help you create a memorable Tibet journey based on your interests.

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1: Tibet Travel Permit

Without Tibet Travel Permits, you cannot enter Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region), China, but it is not difficult to obtain the permit, registered company like TRW, it can be easily obtain it for you if your Tibet Tour has been confirmed with a legit registered local travel company.

2: Alien Permit

Alien Travel Permit (ATP) is an additional permit which is required if your itinerary is in Gyirong, Kailash, Ngari and EBC in western part of Tibet,Tsedang,Nyinchi, Ranwo Lake, Basum Lake, Sakga or Shalu Monasteries in Shigatse area,

3: Military Permit

The Military Permits as you can see from the word, this permit is related to military department, thus, this travel document is mainly issued by the military authority in Tibet, in fact, this permit is compulsory for entering to any border regions between China and neighboring countries. Military permits are required for visiting following places in Tibet apart from TTP.

  • Ali (Far Western Tibet)
  • Guge Kingdom (Far Western Tibet)
  • Gyirong (New Border to Nepal)
  • Lake Manasarovar (Near Mt. Kailash in Far Western Tibet)
  • Kailash (Western Tibet)
  • Nyima country (Border country between Ali and Nakchu Prefecture)
  • Cochin

NOTE: This permit can apply only from Lhasa, Tibet, you don’t have to worry about it as our company (TRW) will obtain such permits on your behalf and you just need to cooperate by sending your scanned copies of China Visa/TGV and Passport to your travel consultant. If you want to know more details about Tibet Travel Permits, you can contact us at info@tibetroofofworld.com Our professional travel consultants will reply to you with their extensive knowledge and rich Tibet tour experiences

Tibet Travel Permit (TTP) is the basic required permit to travel to Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), every foreign travelers must need Tibet Travel Permit to enter to Tibet along with your Chinese Visa or Tibet Group Visa. Though it seems very hard or confusing, it just takes few simple steps, and your travel agency will do the rest.

Tibet Travel Permit is mainly obtained from Tibet Tourism Bureau in Lhasa, Tibet, which contains the tourist’s information and confirmed itineraries.

According to the latest Chinese regulations for foreign visitors, passports must have a validity of six months (at least) to apply for a Chinese visa. This requirement also applies when traveling to Tibet along with Tibet Travel Permit.

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