Want to find a place to avoid the crazy hot summer wave? Haixi Mongolian Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture which lies in northwest China’s Qinghai Province may be a good choice for people who seek cool weather. /VCG Photo
The elevation of the prefecture is approximately 3,000 meters. Due to its unique location, the temperature remains the same during the day and night at 17.9°C (64 °F) in July, making the place renowned for being pleasant compared with other places during the summer in China. /VCG Photo
Among its beautiful sceneries, Chaka Salt Lake, which means “saline lake” in Tibetan, is one of the most attractive ones. Its pureness, white and blue make it like a dreamland, and it is also rated as “one of the 55 places people must go” by Chinese National Geographic. /VCG Photo
Standing on Chaka Salt Lake, travelers can enjoy the infinite beauty of the scenery. In the distance, the water and the sky have no visible boundary. Really a magic view! /VCG Photo
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