6-Day Tour of Xining and Mogao Caves in Dunhuang: Detailed Guide

6-day tour of Xining and Mogao Caves in Dunhuang! Experience the magnificent scenery of the northwest and the profound history. Don't miss it! -- 🚩Itinerary: Day 1: Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake 🌊 Explore the vast Qinghai Lake and then stroll along the Chaka Salt Lake, the mirror of the sky. Day 2: Qarhan Salt Lake 💧 Immerse yourself in the magnificent scenery of Qarhan Salt Lake and experience a different salt lake tour. Day 3: Emerald Lake Scenic Area in Dachaidan - U-shaped Highway - Wusute Water Yadan Geological Park - East Taijinaier Lake - Dachaidan Ghost City 🛣️ Visit the colorful Dachaidan in one day, from Emerald Lake to Water Yadan, then to East Taijinaier Lake, and finally explore Dachaidan Ghost City. Day 4: Mogao Caves 🏯 Appreciate the thousand-year-old Buddhist art treasures. The murals and Buddha statues in Mogao Caves are breathtaking. Day 5: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring - Jiayuguan Pass 🐫 Ride a camel to wander around Mingsha Mountain, listen to the legend of Crescent Spring, and then go to Jiayuguan Pass to feel the grandeur of the Great Wall. Day 6: Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park - Qinghai Provincial Museum 🌈 Enjoy the colorful Zhangye Danxia in the morning, and then go to Qinghai Provincial Museum in the afternoon to learn more about the history and culture of Qinghai. -- Some tips: - Airport transportation🚗: You can take a long-distance bus from Xining to Dunhuang, or rent a car for a self-drive tour to enjoy the scenery along the way. - Specialty prices💰: Red and black goji berries in Xining are of high quality and reasonably priced, making them great gifts for friends and family. - February climate❄️: The temperature in Xining and Dunhuang in February is moderate, warm and comfortable during the day, but cooler at night, so bring warm clothes. - Mogao Caves tour🏯: When visiting Mogao Caves, please respect the cultural relics, do not touch the murals, and keep quiet. - Local food🍜: Try Qinghai yak meat and Dunhuang's local snacks, which are delicious and unforgettable. -- Explore the beautiful scenery of Xining and the thousand-year-old culture of Dunhuang, and leave unforgettable memories! 🌟