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Queen Mother of the West’s Jade Lake

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Introduction This is a natural alpine plateau lake, situated at an altitude of 4,300 meters, stretching approximately 12,000 meters from east to west and about 5,000 meters from north to south, with the deepest point reaching 107 meters. The lake shimmers with emerald-green, crystal-clear waters. Birds gather in flocks, either soaring above the surface or playing in the water. The lakeshore is lush with aquatic plants, where rare birds play together joyfully...

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Introduction This is a natural alpine plateau lake, situated at an altitude of 4,300 meters, stretching approximately 12,000 meters from east to west and about 5,000 meters from north to south, with the deepest point reaching 107 meters. The lake shimmers with emerald-green, crystal-clear waters. Birds gather in flocks, either soaring above the surface or playing in the water. The lakeshore is lush with aquatic plants, where rare birds play together joyfully. There is a platform by the lake, which according to legend, is where the Queen Mother of the West holds her annual Peach Banquet on the sixth day of the sixth lunar month, entertaining immortals from all realms. Transportation To reach the Queen Mother of the West’s Jade Lake, you must hire a car in Golmud. The road conditions are good, but the round trip takes nearly a full day, and the cost of hiring a car ranges from 300 to 500 yuan.

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