Keluke Lake (Hurleg Lake)
可鲁克湖
A freshwater lake in the Qaidam Basin, with reed marshes and flocks of waterbirds, connected to the saline Tuosu Lake and together known as the “Lovers' Lake.”
Keluke Lake lies about 40 km southwest of Delingha. It covers about 58 square kilometers and is a freshwater lake fed by the Bayin River, with reeds growing thick along its shores. In summer, bar-headed geese, ruddy shelducks, black-necked cranes and other waterbirds inhabit the area. The lake is also known for its abundant crabs and for huangyu (Qinghai naked carp, farmed). It is connected by a river channel to the saline Tuosu Lake to the south, one fresh and one salt, and the two are called the “Lovers' Lake.” Together they form the Keluke–Tuosu Lake provincial nature reserve. The scenic area has boardwalks and birdwatching platforms. Admission depends on the site, and it is often combined with the Alien Relics in a half-day trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Tuosu Lake (Toson Lake)
- Baigong Mountain "ET Relics"
- Haizi Poetry Museum
- Bayin River Scenic Area
- Baishu Mountain
- Gahai Lake (Delingha)
- Qinghai Station of Purple Mountain Observatory
- Jinzihai Lake