Xining-Dunhuang-Qinghai Lake 8-Day Citywalk Itinerary

Xining-Dunhuang-Qinghai Lake, 8-day itinerary! Experience the culture of Northwest China, the beauty of nature, and the weight of history. Come and explore with us! / 🏃 Itinerary: DAY1: Arrive in Xining/Lanzhou, meet your guide, and check in to your hotel. 🛫🏨 DAY2: Explore Qilian Grassland and enjoy the vastness and beauty of nature. 🌾 DAY3: Visit Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park and marvel at the wonders of nature. 🌈🏞️ DAY4: Visit Jiayuguan Pass, admire the sculpture of the Son of the Earth, experience the wonders of Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake, and finally visit the cultural treasures of the Mogao Caves. 🏰🏜️🎨 DAY5: Visit Dachaidan Emerald Lake, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Xitaijinai'er Lake, explore the mysterious Wusute Water Yadan Geological Park and the Ghost City of the Eight Immortals, and marvel at the Yadan landform. 💚🌊🏞️ DAY6: Visit Chaka Salt Lake and take beautiful photos at the Sky Mirror Square. 🌌📸 DAY7: Visit Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake, enjoy the beautiful scenery of Qinghai Lake, stroll on Jinyintan Grassland, and experience the culture of Dayu Folk Village Scenic Area. 🌊🌾🏞️ DAY8: Leave Xining/Lanzhou, end your pleasant journey, and return home. 🛬🏠 / Places to visit: 🌟 Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake 🌟🌟 Address: Mingshan Road, Dunhuang, Jiuquan Opening hours: Nov 10, 2024–Mar 9, 2025 07:30–18:00 Duration: 3–5 hours An oasis in the desert, Crescent Lake is quiet and beautiful, and Mingsha Mountain next to it is even more beautiful. 🌈 Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park 🌟🌟 Address: Nantai Village, Nijiaying Town, Linze County, Zhangye, Gansu Opening hours: Nov 1, 2024–Feb 28, 2025 07:30–17:00 Duration: 3–5 hours The colorful Danxia landform is like a palette of nature, and every rock is full of artistic sense. 🌊 Chaka Salt Lake 🌟🌟 Address: No. 9, Salt Lake Road, Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Opening hours: Oct 30, 2024–Apr 30, 2025 08:15–19:30 Duration: 2–4 hours The lake is like a mirror, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, as if walking on the sky mirror. 🏯 Mogao Caves 🌟🌟 Address: 25 km southeast of Dunhuang, Jiuquan Opening hours: Dec 1, 2024–Mar 31, 2025 09:00–17:30 Duration: 3–4 hours A thousand-year-old Buddhist art treasure, every mural and every Buddha statue tells the vicissitudes of history. 🏰 Jiayuguan Pass 🌟🌟 Address: Guancheng South Road, Yuquan Town, Jiayuguan, Gansu Opening hours: Dec 1, 2024–Feb 28, 2025 09:00–18:00 Duration: 2–4 hours The majestic tower and the thick city wall seem to echo the history. / Travel essentials: 🎒 👗 Clothing: Down jacket, thermal underwear, long pants, hat, gloves, windproof jacket, to cope with the cold in January. 🎩 Accessories: Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm, strong UV rays on the plateau, moisturizing and protection are essential. 💳 Documents: ID card, cash, bank card, travel essentials, don't forget! (Prepare items according to actual conditions and personal needs, the above suggestions are for reference only) / Xining-Dunhuang-Qinghai Lake, along the way, the collision of beautiful scenery and culture is really fascinating! 🌟