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Qinghai-Gansu-Qinghai Lake 6-Day Tour Super Detailed Guide Read This to Avoid Detours

6-day tour of Qinghai, Gansu and Qinghai Lake, have fun in the Northwest! Super detailed guide to ensure you don’t miss any scenery, save it now! / 🏃‍♂️Itinerary: D1: Arrive in Xining, free time all day Freely explore Xining's food and scenery, and prepare for the next journey. D2: Qinghai Lake - Qinghai Lake·Heima River - Rubber Mountain - Chaka Salt Lake Tour Qinghai Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake, then go to Heima River to enjoy the spectacular view of the lake and sky, cross Rubber Mountain, and finally arrive at Chaka Salt Lake to experience the magic of the sky mirror. D3: Dachaidan Emerald Lake Tourist Area - Aksai Boluo Zhuanjing Film and Television Base Visit the unique salt lake scenery of Dachaidan Emerald Lake, and then go to Aksai Boluo Zhuanjing Film and Television Base to experience the film and television culture of the northwest. D4: Mogao Grottoes - Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake Visit the Mogao Grottoes, a thousand-year-old treasure house of Buddhist art, and appreciate the artistic charm of murals and sculptures. Then go to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake to experience the fusion of desert and oasis. D5: Son of the Earth - Sculptures without Boundaries - Hanwu Majesty - Zhangye Colorful Danxia Tourist Area Visit the giant sculpture Son of the Earth to experience the combination of art and nature, then go to Sculptures without Boundaries and Hanwu Majesty, and finally arrive at Zhangye Colorful Danxia to appreciate the wonders of nature. D6: Biandukou Ecological Leisure Tourism Area - Qilian Grassland - Menyuan Hundred Miles of Rapeseed Flowers Visit the scenery of Biandukou, then gallop on the Qilian Grassland to feel the vastness of the grassland, and then immerse yourself in the golden color of Menyuan Hundred Miles of Rapeseed Flowers, ending the wonderful journey. 🌼🌾 / Must-see attractions: ✨ Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Mingshan Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City Opening hours: November 10, 2024-March 9, 2025 07:30-18:00 Visit duration: 3-5 hours An oasis in the desert, Crescent Lake is quiet and beautiful, Mingsha Mountain has undulating sand dunes, ride a camel through, and experience the desert style. 🌈 Zhangye Colorful Danxia Tourist Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: Nantai Village, Nijiaying Town, Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province Opening hours: November 1, 2024-February 28, 2025 07:30-17:00 Visit time: 3-5 hours The colorful Danxia landform is colorful, like God's overturned palette, and it is even more beautiful at sunrise and sunset. 💧 Chaka Salt Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Address: No. 9, Yanhu Road, Chaka Town, Ulan County, Haixi Prefecture Opening hours: October 30, 2024-April 30, 2025 08:15-19:30 Visit duration: 2-4 hours Mirror of the sky, the lake is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds. Walking on the salt lake, it feels like being in a fairyland. / Must-see tips for your trip: * Customs and customs: Respect local ethnic customs and avoid inappropriate clothing in temples and other places. 🙏 * Climate in January: Qinghai Lake is cold in winter, so be sure to prepare warm and thick clothes. The temperature difference between day and night is large, so be careful to add or remove clothes. ❄️ * Airport transportation: Plan your trip in advance and leave enough time to avoid traffic congestion affecting your travel plans. 🚗 * Food exploration: There are many special foods around Qinghai Lake, such as yak meat, yogurt, etc. You may want to try them! 🍽️ / Qinghai has lakes and Gansu has mountains, a trip for double enjoyment! Don’t hesitate, take this guide with you and start your Qinghai-Gansu loop trip! 🚗✨
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Posted: Feb 20, 2025
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