Captivating views of Chaka Salt Lake

A tourist takes a photograph of Chaka Salt Lake in Qinghai Province, July 19, 2011. Chaka Salt Lake is situated in Wulan county in the east of the Qaidam Basin of Qinghai Province. Its captivating scenery is in no way inferior to the renowned Kumdum Monastery, Qinghai Lake and Mengda Nature Reserve. Breathtaking views of salt sculptures at the Chaka Salt Lake are one of its best selling points. [Photo/Xinhua]