Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area
茶卡天空壹号
A separately operated scenic area on the eastern side of Chaka Salt Lake, with fewer visitors than the main site. It offers salt-pan reflections, a small sightseeing train and night skies.
Chaka Sky No.1 lies on the eastern stretch of Chaka Salt Lake, about 8 km east of Chaka Town. It is a separately developed area on the same salt lake and sells its tickets separately from the main 'Chaka Salt Lake · Mirror of Heaven' site. Attractions include a sightseeing train, a lakeside boardwalk, salt-pan reflection zones and a live performance theater. The brine here is shallower and crowds are lighter, making it easier to photograph reflections without other people in the frame. A stargazing inn nearby allows visitors to photograph the salt lake under clear night skies. Tickets cost about 60 to 90 yuan, with the train charged separately, and a visit takes 2 to 3 hours. Most people choose between this site and the main one. Choose Sky No.1 for fewer people and a relaxed photo experience, or the main site to see the full salt lake landscape and salt sculptures. Wear shoe covers or rain boots on the lake, and protect yourself from sun and wind.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00-20:00 (extended in summer; follow site notices)
Nearby sights
- Chaka Salt Lake Sightseeing Train & Salt Sculptures
- Chaka Salt Lake
- Chaka Town
- Mohe Camel Farm
- Xiangpi Mountain Pass
- Dulan Monastery
- Hariatu National Forest Park