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Catch the last bit of autumn! Complete guide to the golden fairy tale world of Qilian Mountains

️ It's time to check in the autumn-exclusive beautiful scenery of the Qilian Mountains! The golden sea of flowers in the air is so fragrant it captivates you instantly~ This season, even breathing feels like happiness💛 ✨ A perfect one-day itinerary just for you: ⏰ Depart from Xining at 7:30! 🚗 3 hours straight to Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Viewing Platform (Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, Qinghai Province) 🌸 A super photogenic spot! Remember to wear light-colored clothes~ 🛣️ Then 1 hour speeding to Qilian County (Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province) 🍖 Lunch suggestion: try the local Tibetan cuisine! Butter tea + hand-pulled lamb are must-orders! 🌄 Afternoon head straight to the highlight: 📍 Zhuo'er Mountain Scenic Area (Babao Town, Qilian County) 💰 Ticket 60 RMB/person, 🕘 Peak season 8:00-18:00 🚠 Electric shuttle to the top! Absolutely a fairyland on earth~ ⛰️ Amindongso Viewing Platform (free entry) 🌇 Arrive before 18:00! The sunset dyes the entire mountain range golden—breathtaking! 💡 Thoughtful tips: 🏡 Strongly recommend staying at nearby guesthouses! Average price 200-400 RMB/night ⚠️ High altitude tips: ① Apply sunscreen three layers! ☀️ ② Must bring down jacket! Temperature difference over 10 degrees between morning and night 🌡️ ③ Walk slowly! Altitude sickness is no joke ④ First-time Tibetan food experience? Pair it with glucose~ 📸 Photography pro tips: 1️⃣ Wide-angle lens is a must! 200% photo success rate 2️⃣ Best light from 9-11 AM + 4-6 PM 3️⃣ Starry sky shooters, note! On clear nights, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye 🌌 🚗 Transportation TIPS: ① Self-driving is the best choice! The scenery along the way is stunningly beautiful ② Please yield to cattle and sheep~ they are the true owners of the grassland 🐑 🍂 Best viewing period: mid-October to early November (Personal test: peak scenery on 2023.10.15!) Come and catch the last bit of autumn! Drop your most beautiful autumn check-in photo in the comments~💖
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