Dabusun Lake
达布逊湖
The largest perennial brine lake in the Qarhan Salt Lake area, with bright blue water and white salt crystals lining its shore. It is the most photogenic water body in the salt lake region.
Dabusun Lake is the largest permanent brine lake in the Qarhan Salt Lake area. It is formed when rivers including the Golmud River flow in and evaporate, leaving very high salinity. The bright blue water is set off by white salt flats and salt-flower shorelines, and the lake is a representative example of the salt lake landscape of the Qaidam Basin. It lies in the northern part of Qarhan Salt Lake. Visitors usually view it from the Qarhan Salt Lake scenic area or from along G215. Some areas belong to industrial salt extraction zones, so follow the rules set by the companies and scenic area. Do not enter brine pools without permission. It is recommended to combine a visit to Dabusun with Qarhan Salt Lake and the Wanzhang Salt Bridge as a half-day trip.
Opening hours
Open all day (subject to rules of scenic area and mine)