Another secret "Mars" place has been discovered around the world! Right in Qinghai, China, it has been hidden for thousands of years but almost no one knows about it~

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China is a vast country with abundant resources and wonders!

Recently, China has discovered an absolutely secret place . Because the scenery is so extreme, it quickly became popular on the Internet as "the most Mars-like place on earth" !

Here is the world’s largest and most fantastic Yadan,

Like people, like gods and Buddhas, like ancient castles, like alien visitors...

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Here is the most stunning and spectacular Kunlun "Devil's Eye",

Spurting for thousands of years...

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Here is the most dreamy and pure Emerald Lake,

Becoming famous all over the internet...

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Here is also the straightest and loneliest road,

It fascinates countless self-drivers...

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Here, every frame of scenery makes people unable to help but sigh:

The world actually has such a "Mars" secret realm!

Right in China! It’s so beautiful that it doesn’t look like it’s on Earth!

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And this place is hidden in the northwest corner of Qinghai.

Qinghai·Mangya, which borders Xinjiang and Gansu!

Once a major oil town,

Today’s “last secret realm” in Qinghai,

It is known as:

A paradise for wild animals and a holy land for tourists,

A paradise for self-drivers, a secret base for photography enthusiasts,

No tickets collected yet!

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The vast cliff, the vast cliff!

A land of magical and timeless beauty!

This is China’s youngest city,

It was officially listed on December 27, 2018.

But it has a profound history ,

As early as the Han Dynasty, the Qiang people lived here.

It was the Silk Road station that Zhang Qian passed by.

It is a must-pass place on the ancient Silk Road.

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It is located in the mysterious Qaidam Basin ,

Surrounded by Kunlun Mountains and Altun Mountains,

It is the junction of Qinghai, Xinjiang and Gansu.

Although is almost a lonely "no man's land" ,

But it has unique terrain and distinctive landscape .

The population is mainly concentrated in Mangya Town and Huatugou Town.

Other places are mostly deserted,

On average, there is less than one person per square kilometer.

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Once you break in unintentionally, you won’t be able to stop!

The magical Yadan, the Thousand Buddha Cliff where you can see all living beings,

The snow-covered Kunlun, the animal world Altun Mountains,

Like the place names on the surface of Mars, the emerald lake is as beautiful as jasper...

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Although it is as spectacular as Mars,

But it can be easily reached.

There is 315 National Highway which is called the loneliest road ,

Running all the way from Xining to Mangya,

Feel the thrill of running in the desert and no man's land.

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There is also Mars Highway 1 that feels like walking on the surface of the earth ,

Almost traveling through the largest Yadan group in the world,

The deeper you go, the stronger the feeling of Mars crossing.

Full of ultimate temptation for veteran drivers!

(The starting point is between the 953 kilometers and 954 kilometers of the G315 national highway. Follow the ruts and end at the No. 5 oil base site in Lenghu. The length is 88 kilometers.)

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Next,

Let’s explore the ultimate cliff scenery with Uncle Che!

Mangya is the ultimate scenery all the way!

Recommended self-driving route : Xining → Qinghai Lake → Delingha → Dachaidan Emerald Lake → Dachaidan Water Yadan → Xitai Jinair Lake → Mars Route 1 → Lenghu Oil Town → Lenghu Mars Town → Russia Boliang→Mangya Emerald Lake→Gaskule Lake→Mangya Aiken Spring→Thousand Buddha Cliff

1. Mangya Emerald Lake

Generally, sea water is half the flame

Speaking of the Emerald Lake, most people will think of the Dachaidan Emerald Lake. However, as everyone knows, the emerald lake hidden in Mangya is even more mysterious and beautiful than the Dachaidan Emerald Lake.

99.9% of tourists have never been here, but if they set foot in it, 99.9% of them would be reluctant to leave.

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It is located between the Kunlun Mountains and the Altyn Mountains. The rich mineral resources have created this magnesium sulfate subtype artificial salt lake. The emerald lake is crystal clear, like jade embedded in the golden Gobi.

This place has been open to the public for a short time and is larger than the Emerald Lake in Dachaidan. The 26 square kilometers of lake water sparkles with jade light.

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One side reflects the brown-red Hero Ridge Danxia, and the other side reflects the Kunlun Snow Mountain , forming a spectacle of "half sea water and half fire".

"The water reflects the red clouds, the flowers and the soil rise to the sun, and the Kunlun orange clouds" have suddenly become a secret place in the vast sea that people are eager to yearn for.

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If you come here, you can also drive on the Salt Lake Highway. Walking here will feel like walking into a fantasyland.

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Coordinates: Next to National Highway 315, Mangya City

2. Aiken Springs

Kunlun Mountain’s “Devil’s Eye” that has been spewing for hundreds of years

Aiken Spring, a very magical secret place.

In the reddish-brown land, a hot spring gushes upward like boiling water.

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There is no grass growing where the spring water flows, but the red and yellow grass beach and reddish brown sand and stones surrounding it are like an alien landscape, mysterious and fascinating.

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Looking at this area from a high altitude, it looks like an "eye" and is called the "Devil's Eye" of Kunlun, which gives people an indescribable sense of shock.

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Coordinates: Deep in the Gobi, about 40 kilometers southwest of Mangya Town

3. Erboliang

The most Mars-like place on Earth

Oboliang, the most fantastic Yadan Museum , is the place with the most complete Yadan landforms and the richest shapes.

It is located in the hinterland of Qaidam in the world's largest Yadan group. There is no human habitation or signal. Instead, there is the desolate Gobi, endless wind-swept sand, and the unfathomable Yadan group.

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The altitude here is extremely high, more than 3,200 meters, and the land of 20,000 square kilometers is full of Yadan. The strange natural sculptures are like sharp swords, long swords, and warships, with various postures.

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It is reported that because of the strange terrain, mysterious wind noises often occur here. In addition, the local rocks are rich in iron and the geomagnetic force is strong, which can easily cause the compass to malfunction, causing pedestrians to be unable to identify the direction and get lost. is known as the "Devil City" by the world, and is also known as "The most Mars-like place on Earth."

Those with an adventurous spirit can drive along the rutted tracks and go deep into it. The lonely road is deserted, and the road the car travels is filled with wind and sand. Experience the ultimate off-road fun.

(But a warm reminder, be sure to pay attention to safety and don’t get lost)

4. Thousand Buddha Cliff

The natural cliff of Thousand Buddhas

Speaking of Thousand Buddha Cliff, there are many scenic spots with the same name across the country, but when it comes to Thousand Buddha Cliff in Qinghai, it is estimated that not many people know about it, and even fewer people have been there.

It is located in Youyuan Valley in the southeast of Mangya Huatu Valley. It has undulating mountains and crisscross ravines. It has been eroded by rain and wind for hundreds of millions of years. Its geology has evolved into a clay sculpture of Buddha and Bodhisattva, hence its name.

It is said that because it is too steep, non-four-wheel drive off-road vehicles are not allowed to enter.

5. Gaskule Lake

More pure than the sky

Gaskule Lake is not as famous as Chaka Salt Lake, but it is equally stunning.

It is extremely vast, covering an area of 104 square kilometers. The lake is crystal clear and light blue. There is also some green color near the lake. Standing in it, the sky and the lake merge into one.

There are 244 species of birds here. Due to the suitable climate and abundant water and grass, it is the main habitat for swan geese to breed and breed. It has been called the hometown of swan geese by people of all ethnic groups for thousands of years.

6. Cold Lake Mars Town

China’s first Mars simulation base

It is China's first Mars simulation base. The desolate and rugged scenery around the camp makes people feel like they are on Mars.

Even "People's Daily", "China Daily", "Economic Daily", "Guangming Daily", "Xinhua News Agency News and Information Center" and many other mainstream media also went to Cold Lake to visit this mysterious "planet" .

7. Cold Lake Oil Town

The place where oilmen spent their youth

Cold Lake Oil Town was once an oil town with tens of thousands of people, and many oil people have worked hard here.

Today, there are ruins of broken walls buried in the sand everywhere, and the vibrant scene of the past is nowhere to be seen.

Everyone who comes here can't help but sigh for this "ruin": "You see the long stretches of desert green on the sandbank, and you see a person grow old and then die"!

In addition, when you drive here along National Highway 315, you will see even more amazing landscapes:

8. Xitai Jinair Lake

The national highway passes through the Shuangse Lake

9. Dachaidan Water Yadan

The world's unique water yadan

10. Dachaidan Emerald Lake

But the beautiful jade that fell on the earth

Along the way there are snow-capped mountains, pastures, salt lakes, animals, etc. The various scenery is dazzling.

Here, it seems that you don’t have to think about anything, just enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy endless freedom. Let Uncle Che not move his body but his mind is far away!

What about you, do you want to find someone to go with?

Another secret "Mars" place has been discovered around the world! Right in Qinghai, China, it has been hidden for thousands of years but almost no one knows about it~

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