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CHEYENNE MCCORMICKUnited States

Sunrise at Heima River Early risers hit the jackpot!

Who says the sunrise in Northwest China isn’t stunning?! If you come to Qinghai Lake, you must catch the sunrise at Heima River, folks👀 Wrapped in a thick coat by the lake at dawn waiting for the light, it’s truly worth it a thousand times! As the orange sun slowly rises over the horizon, the entire sky is dyed in gentle gradient colors, the lake surface shimmering with reflections, and seagulls swooping low, drawing arcs in the air~ Everyone around instinctively holds their breath, only the shutter clicks echoing in the cold wind. At that moment, all the early morning drowsiness and biting cold are completely healed✨ 📌 Sunrise Tips: ▪️ Be sure to wear a down jacket + thick scarf and gloves! It’s freezing by the lake at five or six in the morning ▪️ Ask the hotel front desk in advance for the exact sunrise time, no need to stay up blindly waiting ▪️ It’s recommended to bring a heat pack, so you can stay warm while taking photos When you come to Northwest China, be sure to add this sunrise to your list. Seeing it with your own eyes is the true meaning of “life is worth it”~
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Posted: Dec 9, 2025
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