Meanwhile, the provincial authorities have been pondering over the protection of the lake in an attempt to find a balance between protecting and developing the national nature reserve.
Bird Island scenic spot was closed in 2017, leaving only a base for science education and waterbird monitoring facilities. At another closed scenic spot, Sand Island, tourist facilities were dismantled and recreational programs like sand motorcycling and sliding were banned.
"Bird Island, once bustling with tourists, has been restored to its original beauty and is home to a large number of birds," said Yang Tao, deputy head of the Qinghai Lake national nature reserve's administration.
China is setting up a national park system and has piloted 10 national parks across the country to protect the natural environment and endangered species, with the Sanjiangyuan National Park in Qinghai being the first. Under construction since 2016, the park is set to open in 2020.
The provincial government of Qinghai also rolled out a three-year action plan early this year, which clearly proposes the planning and construction of the Qinghai Lake National Park.
He Yubang said national park construction is "the pearl on the crown of a beautiful China," and hopes that Qinghai Lake could have a more integrated ecosystem in the future.
"The glittering and translucent sapphire mounted in the vast expanse of the plateau will be the beautiful nostalgia of the local people," He said.
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