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13-Day Tour of Mount Kongtong and More | This Is All You Need to Know!

First time visiting Mount Kongtong and other places? Here's a 13-day travel guide! Enjoy a relaxing trip and don't miss any of the beautiful scenery. Save this post now! . 🛣️Route Suggestions: Day 1: Depart from Chongqing and drive to Pingliang, about 10 hours by car. Day 2–3: Visit Mount Kongtong, then head to Wuhai City, continue to Wuhai Lake and the Gate of Ulan Buh Desert, and finally arrive at Aolunbulage. Day 4–5: Depart from Aolunbulage and head to Ejin Banner Town, visit Juyan Lake Sunrise and Ceke Port along the way, and cross the Populus euphratica forest in the desert. Day 6–7: Leave Ejin Banner, pass through the Western Dead Populus euphratica Forest and Jinta Populus euphratica Forest, and finally arrive at Jiayuguan, then head to Guazhou and Dunhuang, and visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake. Day 8: Visit the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang, then head to Yumenguan Pass and Dachaidan Oil Town. Day 9–10: Depart from Dachaidan, visit Emerald Lake and Water Yadan, and finally arrive at Delingha, then continue to Chaka Salt Lake and Qinghai Lake. Day 11–12: Leave Qinghai Lake, head to Kumbum Monastery, then to Linxia, and visit Ganjia Secret Land and Labrang Monastery along the way. Day 13: Depart from Zhagana, end your pleasant self-driving trip, and return to Chongqing. . Travel Preparation: 🎒 👕 Clothing: The temperature of Mount Kongtong in November is moderate, so it is recommended to bring a light jacket and sweater to keep warm and windproof. Sneakers are a good choice for hiking, so remember to wear a pair of comfortable and breathable ones. 🎒 Accessories: Hats and sunglasses are essential for sun protection, and cameras are needed to capture the beautiful scenery. A water bottle is a must to stay hydrated. Don't forget a power bank to keep your phone charged. 🆔 Documents: Prepare your ID card and tickets in advance. If you are on a self-driving tour, don't forget to bring your driver's license and vehicle license. Safety first, and have fun! . If you like Mount Kongtong, don't forget to follow me for more exciting travel guides! 😉❤
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