Qinghai Lake

Photo shows thawing ice on the surface of Qinghai Lake in Gangcha county, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. (Photo/Zhang Shiwei) With temperatures rising, some areas have begun to thaw along the northern shore of Qinghai Lake in Gangcha county, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Qinghai Province. Beneath the ice, groups of naked carps glide through the crystal-clear lake water, anticipating the arrival of spring. 【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】

Aerial photo shows stretches of ice forming on the surface of Qinghai Lake in northwest China's Qinghai Province. (Photo/Yang Tao) Amid the recent temperature drop, Qinghai Lake in northwest China's Qinghai Province started to freeze. The stretches of ice forming on the surface of the lake, together with the wintering waterfowl, the golden meadows, and the snow-covered mountains around the lake, present a breathtaking view. Flocks of ruddy shelducks have gathered here, sometimes resting on the water's surface, other times in flight above the water, or frolicking and foraging. Their presence has brought boundless vitality to Qinghai Lake. The lake is an important water body that maintains the ecological security of the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and where two international bird migration routes converge. Every year, hundreds of whooper swans come to winter here.【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】

Floating ice adorns the surface of Qinghai Lake. ( Taste all China /Kuang Yu) Qinghai Lake, located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, is China's largest inland saltwater lake. It plays a vital role in maintaining the ecological security of the region, and ecological balance in western China. In winter, Qinghai Lake gradually freezes, creating floating ice that resembles shattered glass. This picturesque scene, framed by a clear blue sky and snow-capped mountains, becomes a sought-after attraction.【1】【2】【3】【4】【5】【6】【7】【8】