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Here comes the Chaka Salt Lake guide 🛣️🛣️ Scenic Area Tickets 👉 Ticket: 60💰 Student 30💰 👉 Small train inside the scenic area: one way 50💰 round trip 100💰 👉 You can also choose to buy a package ticket (includes ticket, round-trip small train, shoe covers) 👉 Entering the water: rent or buy the red high-top shoe covers from the scenic area (10 yuan/pair, deposit 50💰. I bought white ones, 40💰 per pair). Check for air or water leaks before wearing. Never go barefoot! Salt crystals are very rough on the feet, and there may be invisible salt caves at the bottom of the lake, which is very dangerous. 🏞️🏞️ Must-visit Spots 1️⃣ Chaka Snow Station: the most crowded, but also the place with the most photo props, featuring the same small train as in "Spirited Away," very photogenic. 2️⃣ Chaka Wind Station: one of the best spots to capture the "Mirror of the Sky" reflection effect, also has a check-in sign. 3️⃣ Chaka Salt Station: here you can find huge salt sculptures, perfect for taking grand photos. Photo poses: The bigger the movements, the better! Try looking left and right, candid walking shots, back views, raising your hands and laughing, etc., to make photos more natural and lively. 🛣️🛣️ Pre-trip Must-know Tips 👉 Weather is key: Be sure to choose a sunny, windless day‼️ On cloudy or windy days, the lake surface will ripple, ruining the mirror effect. 👉 Sun protection: The UV rays on the plateau are super strong, several times stronger than at the seaside! Don’t forget SPF50+ sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and sun-protective clothing. 👉 What to wear: Wear bright colors (red, yellow, blue) or pure white like mine for especially photogenic shots. But note that saltwater splashing on clothes will crystallize and is hard to wash, so consider short sleeves and shorts. 👉 The lake water is highly saline, avoid skin contact. 👉 Safety: Watch your step, avoid blackened or soft-looking areas as they may be salt caves. Don’t run in the plateau area to prevent altitude sickness and slipping. 👉 Altitude sickness: Chaka Salt Lake is about 3100 meters above sea level❗️ Move slowly and drink plenty of water. 👉 With your ticket, you can get a free pack of salt at the exit near Dicos. You can ask the staff how to claim it.
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