China's Version of Africa in Golog｜Dongge Cuona Lake's Mini Alternative

That would be Dou Cuo. Friends traveling from Qinghai Lake or Longyang Gorge to Golog Prefecture, remember to make a stop here. Though Dou Cuo is much smaller than Dongge Cuona Lake and lacks its deep blue hue, it sits right beside G214, making it easily accessible. The pale green lake water shimmers like jade under the sunlight, framed by a majestic row of snow-capped mountains in the distance. With no one else around, it’s just you, me, and Dou Cuo—truly a worthy "mini alternative" to Dongge Cuona Lake. ▼How to Get to Dou Cuo? Dou Cuo is right next to G214, extremely close to the road. You can navigate directly to "Dou Cuo" or simply keep an eye out—it’s hard to miss. Nearby, G214 has a rest area where you can park and walk down to the lakeshore. Just be cautious: the slope to the lake is steep, so choose a gentler path and take it slow for safety. ▼How to Photograph Dou Cuo? - Stand by the lakeside—no obstructions, no bad angles, every shot is a winner. - Frame Dou Cuo as the main subject with the snow-capped mountains as the backdrop. - From a drone’s perspective, the lake’s colors are even more stunning. ▼What Kind of Place is Golog? Golog Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Qinghai Province, part of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, sits at an average elevation of 4,200 meters and is the source of the Yellow River. Vast grasslands, sacred snow-capped peaks, dreamlike alpine lakes, herds of wild animals, and Tibetan-style towns… Some say visiting Golog feels like stepping into China’s version of Africa. Come and see for yourself. ▶️All photos are original works by Mr. Some Dog & Cai Cai Juan Er. ▶️The above content is based on personal travel experiences; any oversights are regretted. ▶️Due to time constraints, some scenes may have changed—please verify on-site. ▶️All destinations visited by Cai Cai Juan Er & Mr. Some Dog are accessible by sedan. ▶️Location tags are provided by the website; for more details, leave a comment. 🔸🔹🔸 Join Cai Cai Juan Er & Mr. Some Dog on a self-drive cloud tour, deeply exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations.