Qinghai-Gansu Small Loop: Experience Summer at 68°F with Kids

You must visit Northwest China at least once in your lifetime. Take your kids on a journey along the "Silk Road" The scenery along the way includes snow-capped mountains, grasslands, deserts, lakes, Danxia landforms, and starry skies - your kids won't get enough of it! Historical sites, cultural experiences, geological wonders, specialty foods... let your kids experience it all in one trip! -- The most impressive sight was the Qilian Mountain Grassland 🌿 Blue skies, white clouds, lush green grass, herds of cattle and sheep stretching endlessly! Natural filters everywhere, breathtakingly beautiful. The natural landscapes along the way are sacred and spiritual. In these moments, you feel incredibly free and happy - perhaps this is the true meaning of travel... -- 🌈 Horseback riding at Qinghai Lake, bonfire 🔥 parties, desert adventures... the kids won't want to go home! You can always trust in the charm of Qinghai in Northwest China! -- 🧳 Packing List Clothing: Large temperature differences between morning and evening, bring thick jackets, sweaters, scarves; during the day, long-sleeve T-shirts or light jackets are suitable Sun protection: Strong UV rays in the Northwest, sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats are essential! Others: Moisturizing skincare products (Northwest is dry), masks (for wind and sand), comfortable sneakers (suitable for hiking) - 5-Day Northwest China Family Tour Itinerary: 🔸Day 1️⃣: Xining—Menyuan Flower Fields—Biandoukou—Zhangye Danxia Landform—Stay in Qicai Town 🔸Day 2️⃣: Qicai Town—Qilian Grassland—Qilian Zuoer Mountain—Stay in Qilian 🔸Day 3️⃣: Qilian—Bingou Forest—Dadongshu Mountain Pass—Tsangyang Gyatso Square—Stay in Gangcha County 🔸Day 4️⃣: Gangcha County—West Lake Circuit—Haxiong Valley Hiking—Chaka Salt Lake—Stay in Chaka Town 🔸Day 5️⃣: Chaka Town—Horseback Riding at Qinghai Lake—Desert—Lonely Station—Xining - 🌟Must-Visit Northwest Attractions Chaka Salt Lake, a dreamlike sky mirror. Qinghai Lake, the pearl of the plateau. Zhangye Danxia Landform, with dreamlike colors. Snow-capped mountain views from Qilian Zuoer Mountain. Qilian Grassland, where kids can ride horses and practice archery, experiencing galloping across the plains. --- 🚙Travel Tips: Essential Notes for Your Qinghai-Gansu Trip 1️⃣Windbreaker jacket: Protects against wind and UV rays, perfect for Qinghai. Sunglasses: Strong sunlight. Try to avoid contact lenses as it's very dry. 2️⃣Portable multi-functional bag: For power banks, water bottles, umbrellas, eye drops, cooling oil, etc! 3️⃣Masks: Essential for sun protection and against wind and sand. 4️⃣Wet wipes: Super useful as water is scarce in many places in the Northwest. Also convenient for cleaning up after visiting salt lakes or deserts. 5️⃣Small items can be purchased at supermarkets after arriving in Xining, no need to prepare too much in advance. 6️⃣Most importantly, once in Xining, don't let children run or jump around. Keep calm to avoid altitude sickness. 7️⃣The climate is dry, so drink plenty of water. Distances between attractions are long, so bring some snacks and fruits to pass time in the car. Various layers of clothing + long sleeves are the best combination - take off outer layers when temperatures rise at noon, and put them back on during cooler mornings and evenings. The "onion" layering method works best. -