7-Day Cultural Tour from Qinghai Lake to Mogao Caves

Hey, travel experts! Winter break is coming, and this 7-day tour from Qinghai Lake to Mogao Caves is your travel life-saver! This winter cultural tour will take you to museums and other exciting places! -- 🚀🌍Itinerary: D1: From your city to Lanzhou 🏃We will depart from our cities and arrive in Lanzhou. After checking in, you can explore Lanzhou on your own if you arrive early. D2: Lanzhou to Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake to Chaka Salt Lake 😍Start a wonderful journey from Lanzhou to Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake, and then to the charming Chaka Salt Lake. D3: Chaka Salt Lake to Emerald Lake in Dachaidan 🌈Continue to Emerald Lake in Dachaidan, where the colorful lake looks like a fairyland. D4: Emerald Lake in Dachaidan to Wusute Water Yadan Geological Park ⛰Depart from Emerald Lake and explore the mysterious landscape of Wusute Water Yadan Geological Park. D5: Wusute Water Yadan Geological Park to Mogao Caves to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring 🌟Visit the cultural relics of Mogao Caves, and then experience the magic of Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring. D6: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring to Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park 🌈Head to Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park and enjoy the dreamlike colors. D7: Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park to Zhangye to Menyuan to Xining/Lanzhou 🏠After a deep visit to Zhangye, we will return to Xining/Lanzhou via Menyuan and end this trip. -- Travel tips📌: 1️⃣ Local customs: The people around Qinghai Lake and Mogao Caves are very hospitable😊 The food in Qinghai is heavy, while Mogao Caves is a historical city on the Silk Road with a strong cultural atmosphere📚 2️⃣ Local specialties: You can buy reasonably priced cashmere sweaters and yogurt🐑 near Qinghai Lake. There are also antique-style artworks for tourists to buy near Mogao Caves🖼️ 3️⃣ February weather: The temperature in Qinghai Lake is low in February, especially in the morning and evening🥶 Remember to keep warm! The weather in Mogao Caves is warmer, but you still need to keep your skin moisturized🧴 4️⃣ Airport transportation: The nearest airport to Qinghai Lake and Mogao Caves is Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport, where you can find many transportation options, which is very convenient🚗 The city buses here are also very punctual🚌 -- In general, Qinghai Lake's beautiful scenery and Mogao Caves' thousand-year-old murals offer two different flavors in one trip. I hope this guide will help you. Please like it if you like it~⭐