青海湖

青海湖位于海拔3,205米、青海省省会西宁以西约100公里处，是中国最大的咸水湖，面积4,317平方公里，最深处25.5米。有23条河注入湖中，其中大部分是季节性的。百分之八十的湖水源于五条主要河流。青海湖位于跨越亚洲的几条候鸟迁徙路线的交叉处。许多鸟类把青海湖作为迁徙过程中的暂息地。湖的西侧是著名的“鸟岛”，吸引着来自世界各地的观鸟者。每年夏天，游客们也来这里观看国际自行车比赛。

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3,205 meters above the sea level, Qinghai Lake islocated about 100 kilometers west of Xining, capitalof Qinghai province in western China. Qinghai Lake, the largest saline lake in the country, has a surfacearea of 4,317 square kilometers with a maximumdepth of 25.5 meters. Most of the 23 rivers andstreams that empty into Qinghai Lake are seasonal. Five major streams provide 80% of the lake’s total influx. Located at the crossroads of severalbird migration routes across Asia, Qinghai Lake offers many species an intermediate stopduring their migration. On the western side of the lake is the well-known "Bird Island", whichattracts birdwatchers from across the globe. Every summer sees numerous visitors come hereto watch the Qinghai Lake International Cycling Race.