️ Starting from October 18th, the Qinghai-Xizang Railway Company has added the "Sky Mirror" tourist special train. The train runs daily between Xining and the Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area. The train stops at the entrance of the Chaka Salt Lake Scenic area, and it is a 300-meter walk to the entrance of the scenic area.

Along the way, you can enjoy a variety of landscapes such as grasslands and lakes. In autumn, when you visit the Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of snow-capped mountains reflecting the lake, which will give you a whole mirror of the sky.

The additional train operation period is from October 18th to October 31st

Train schedule

06:50 Xining -10:40 Chaka (3 hours and 50 minutes) Y973

17:50 Chaka -21:45 Xining (3 hours and 55 minutes)Y974

Hard seat: 62.5r per person, hard sleeper: 110.5r per person

Ticket purchasing methods: Official platforms such as 12306 and Ctrip

Travel Tips：

In autumn, the temperature in the Chaka area is low. It is recommended to wear a fleece down jacket or a thin down jacket (layering rule), and put on a hat ➕ sunglasses to protect against the wind and sun and create a stylish look.

The Chaka area is at an altitude of 3,059 meters. Please walk slowly and avoid strenuous exercise when visiting.

When visiting the scenic area, if you experience symptoms such as headache or nausea, please go to the scenic area's medical room immediately or call the scenic area's rescue hotline at 0977 -- 8246699.