Qinghai Lake is the largest lake in China.
Is is visible from space.
Is there any wonder why tourists flock to this seaside-that-isn't every summer.
It covers 1667 square miles and ranges from 69 feet to 89 feet deep.
Qing denotes the color...blue-green.
The lake is over 10,000 feet above sea level.
The tip of the peninsula on the western end holds 2 estuaries. Collectively they are known as The Bird Islands. (Niao Dao)
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And what good is a huge deep lake if you don't have a Lake Monster?
Qinghai is no exception and reports of The River Dragon exist here.
Dozens have reported seeing the dragon-like creature including monks who live in the Buddhist monastery across the lake.
This is the only photo I could find.
They call him Ao Run and say he is a water god.
Twenty three rivers and streams empty into Qinghai and the lake is around 14 ppt salt.
It is also alkaline.
It freezes three months of winter and it is then that the monks walk across the ice and travel to the far side.
They will not boat across in the summer.
A pilgrimage to circumvent Qinghai is made in the 12th Year (Year of The Horse)
It takes 18 days on horseback and almost 23 days on foot to complete the circle.
Qinghai Tibetan Monastery.
I hope you have enjoyed today's adventure!
