I have returned from the northwest, and I sincerely advise sisters who haven't been there to be cautious

Before going to the northwest, I did all sorts of research, but still had many doubts and worries. I thought about joining a group, but then I kept seeing posts about how group tours can be a rip-off, because we were using our hard-earned annual leave to travel, and we had high expectations for this trip. It wasn't just a trip, it had a special significance, so after carefully comparing many options, considering safety and convenience, we chose a local boutique group tour. The benefits of visiting the northwest during the off-season 1 Lower prices, less spending: The prices for flights, hotels, and car rentals start to drop significantly during the off-season. 2 Fewer tourists, better travel experience: No need to queue up for a long time to take photos or visit attractions, unlike the crowded peak season where you spend 5 minutes taking a photo and 2 hours Photoshopping people out of it. 📝Some tips: 1 Bring some snacks for the road, because in the sparsely populated areas, meal times can be unpredictable. 2 Long-distance travel essentials (U-shaped pillow), and for those traveling in winter, remember to bring disposable personal clothing, as you'll be changing hotels every day and won't have time for clothes to dry after washing. 3 For summer trips, bring sun protection, a sun hat, sunglasses (the UV rays in the great northwest are very strong! Especially for girls with astigmatism), and lip balm! It really gets very dry! 4 Be sure to check the weather forecast before going, as many places have completely different scenery on sunny days compared to cloudy days!! 5 The attractions in the northwest are far apart, and long drives can be tiring and unsafe, so friends who drive themselves must be careful~ 6 In addition to bringing facial and body moisturizers for the northwest climate, also carry a water bottle with you and drink plenty of water. Group tour experience: I joined the group after landing in Xining, and the driver from the group came to pick us up at the airport. The first day was free time, we went to the hotel to rest and visit the night market. The driver came very early every day and waited for us without rushing. In the end, we even praised the driver because he never smoked or played with his phone in the car, he livened up the atmosphere, and he would tell us where to take nice photos, and help us bargain in the local dialect when shopping. Who wouldn't be tempted by that! Although it is now the off-season in the great northwest, with fewer people and slightly cheaper prices, it still depends on what you prefer. That's all I can think of for now, I'll add more if I think of anything else~ Sisters with questions can leave a message oh