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丝路甘青China

A complete guide to an 8-day trip to Northwest China

My babies! An 8-day tour to Haibei and other places, with Tibetan food, donkey meat noodles, and Dunhuang snacks all in one! The grassland activities are exciting, including taking photos with cute Tibetan pets, archery, Guozhuang dance, and building cow dung walls for you to experience! Save time and money, come and have a look! 🛣️Travel route: Day 1: Arrive in Lanzhou, staff will pick you up at the airport/station free of charge 24 hours a day, check in to the hotel and rest, preparing for the exciting journey on the next day! Day 2: Dabanshan Observation Deck -> Qilian Mountain Gangshika Snow Peak Scenic Area -> Qilian Grassland -> Biandukou Ecological Leisure Tourism Area -> Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Area -> Danxiakou Cultural Tourism Town Cross the magnificent Dabashan Mountains, admire the beauty of the snow-capped peaks of the Qilian Mountains, gallop on the Qilian grassland, experience grassland activities such as Tibetan clothing and taking photos with cute pets, then go to Biandukou to feel the beauty of nature, and finally indulge in the gorgeous colors of Zhangye Danxia. Day 3: Son of the Earth -> Sculpture without Boundaries Explore the mysterious charm of the Son of the Earth and feel the infinite boundaries of sculpture art. The day's itinerary is full of the fusion of art and nature. Day 4: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake -> Mogao Grottoes -> Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake Ten Thousand People Starry Sky Concert Experience the wonderful combination of desert and oasis at Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake, visit the thousand-year-old Mogao Grottoes, attend a starry sky concert with tens of thousands of people at night, and enjoy a different nightlife. Day 5: Nanbaxian Ghost City->Yardang Landform->Usut Water Yadan Geopark->Dongtaijinaier Lake->U-shaped Highway->Qarhan Salt Lake Travel through the magical Nanbaxian Ghost City, admire the unique Yadan landform, explore the fantasy world of Yadan on water, go to Dongtaijinaier Lake to feel the tranquility of nature, and finally arrive at the Qarhan Salt Lake to appreciate the magnificent scenery of the salt lake. Day 6: Chaka Salt Lake -> Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area - Observation Deck Take a walk on the salt marsh of Chaka Salt Lake, feel the marvelous sight of the sky mirror, and climb up to the observation deck to overlook the entire salt lake scenic area, which is breathtakingly beautiful. Day 7: Qinghai Lake -> Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area -> Ta'er Temple Travel around Qinghai Lake, enjoy the beautiful scenery, explore the mysterious legend of Erlangjian Scenic Area, and finally go to Ta'er Monastery to experience the solemnity and sacredness of Tibetan Buddhism. Day 8: Ending the pleasant journey, the staff provided free airport and station transportation 24 hours a day, and we returned to our warm home with full of memories. 🧳 Travel list: 👕 Clothing: Light jacket, sun hat, sunglasses, comfortable sneakers. 🎒 Personal belongings: small backpack, portable water bottle, power bank and cable. 📷 Photography equipment: camera or mobile phone, spare batteries, memory card. 💳 Documents: ID card, cash and credit cards, travel insurance policy. 🍞 Food preparation: supplement bars, nuts, and small snacks in sealed packages. 💊 First aid kit: common medicines, mosquito repellent, simple first aid kit. ☀️ Sun protection measures: high-factor sunscreen, sunscreen lip balm, and parasol. Don't hesitate, click the card below! Book easily and start your wonderful journey!
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Posted: May 18, 2025
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