Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop丨Graduation Travel Guide for Northwest Grand Loop

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️Friends who want to go to the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop during the summer vacation, look here! The Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop is definitely a great choice for summer vacation and taking photos. Come and take a look at this guide~ - 🧳🧳🧳Travel preparation Documents: ID card, student ID card and other preferential documents. Sun protection: Sunscreen, sun hat, and sunglasses are essential, as the ultraviolet rays in the northwest are extremely strong. Clothing: The temperature difference between day and night is large, so you need to bring a jacket even in summer. Flat shoes are best. ----------- ✈✈✈Transportation Plane: Fly directly to Xining or Lanzhou. There are many flights to Lanzhou at affordable prices. Self-driving: Free but need to consider road conditions and parking issues. Charter: We recommend a small group of 4-8 people, which can stop and go as you please, which is more comfortable and free. ---------- 💯💯Accommodation recommendations Xining: Haihu New District or Central Square, the hotels are new and economical. Dunhuang: Near the city center or Shazhou Night Market, there is a strong atmosphere of life. Zhangye: Qicai Town is dominated by farmhouse B&Bs, while the downtown area of ​​Zhangye is centered around the Drum Tower. Chaka: It is recommended to stay in Chaka Town, where dining and accommodation are convenient. ---------------- 🚙🚙🚙Qinghai Lake Dunhuang Zhangye Shuiyacharhan seven-day loop: Day 1: Xining --- Sun Moon Mountain --- Qinghai Lake (Heima River) --- Chaka Salt Lake (overnight) Day 2: Chaka---Chaerhan Salt Lake------Golmud (overnight) Day 3: Golmud ---- U-shaped road ---- Dongtaijinaier Lake ---- Water Yadan ---- Dachaidan Emerald Lake (stay overnight) Day 4: Da Qaidam --- Heidu Mountain --- Oil Town --- Dunhuang City (overnight) Day 5: Dunhuang ---- Mogao Grottoes (the best time to buy tickets is around 9 am) ---- Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Lake ---- Dunhuang City (stay) Day 6: Dunhuang City ---- Pass by Jiayuguan ---- Zhangye Colorful Danxia ---- Zhangye (stay overnight) Day 7: Zhangye - Qilian Mountains, Qilian Grasslands - Gangshika Snow Peak (view from a distance) - Xining City (end) --------------------------------------- 🌍Introduction to popular attractions Qinghai Lake: China's largest inland lake, known as "God's last tear" Chaka Salt Lake: the legendary mirror of the sky, one of the must-see attractions Mogao Grottoes: The largest and most content-rich Buddhist art site in the world, with limited visitors every day Nanbaxian Yadan landform: a unique wind-eroded landform that gives people a sense of desolation Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake: Its shape is very similar to the moon, and it is also known as "one of the most beautiful scenery outside the Great Wall" Jiayuguan: A transportation fortress on the ancient Silk Road in China, and one of the three wonders of the Great Wall, "the most majestic pass in the world" ----------------- ✅Precautions Altitude sickness: Some parts of Qinghai are at a high altitude. When you first arrive at the plateau, you should pay attention to rest, drink plenty of water, and avoid strenuous exercise. Sun protection: Ultraviolet rays are extremely strong, so sunglasses, hats and sunscreen are essential. Climate: The climate in the northwest is dry, with a large temperature difference between day and night. Please add or remove clothes in time, drink plenty of water, and pay attention to the weather forecast to prevent heavy rain. Environmental protection: Protect the fragile natural landscape of the Northwest, do not destroy vegetation or litter. Air tickets, hotels and tickets should all be arranged in advance to avoid the situation of being unable to find a room or ticket at the last minute. Be sure to plan your route in advance and don't just leave. Otherwise, you will be exhausted while traveling and waste a lot of time. ------------------ ✅✅Photography Tips Wear bright-colored long skirts at Chaka Salt Lake to avoid the strong sunlight at noon. The Yadan landform is suitable for wearing denim or workwear style. Choose early morning or late evening when the light is soft for taking photos in the desert. ------------------- ✅✅✅Travel tips Once you land in Xining, you will have plenty of time to visit Ta’er Monastery, one of the four major Tibetan Buddhist monasteries. Bring a thick coat before departure as the temperature at the scenic spot is different from that in the city, so avoid catching a cold. Slowing down is the best "altitude sickness medicine" and there is no need to be overly anxious. Choose hotels that are well ventilated and have oxygen, and avoid rooms without windows or with interior windows. In short, the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop is a place full of surprises and beautiful scenery. As long as you make a plan in advance and pay attention to sun protection and altitude sickness prevention, you can enjoy a pleasant journey.