Editor's note: Qinghai Lake, China's largest inland saltwater lake, has been continuously improving biodiversity and its whole ecosystem while developing sustainable tourism. All the necessary steps toward becoming a national park have now been completed. On their way to various scenic areas and viewing points, visitors can observe crystal-clear waters and thriving wildlife, including migratory birds, fish, and gazelles. These are the fruits of tireless environmental protection efforts that harmonize conservation with responsible tourism.

A scene at Qinghai Lake, Qinghai province, July 1, 2025. [Photo by Zhang Jiaqi/China SCIO]