Don't mess up the order of your trip to the Northwest

For those planning to visit the Northwest, make sure you follow the right order. Check out this travel guide to avoid any mistakes! Sharing with everyone 💯 - 🧳🧳Packing List: Clothing: The temperature difference between morning and evening is significant, so bring a thick coat, sweater, and scarf. During the day, you can wear a long-sleeve T-shirt or a light jacket. Sun protection: The UV rays in the Northwest are strong, so sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat are essential! Others: Moisturizing skincare products (the Northwest is dry), masks (to protect against sand), and comfortable sneakers (suitable for hiking). - 🌈Seven-Day Popular Route (Water Yadan + Black Mountain): D1: Xining— Riyue Mountain—Qinghai Lake—Chaka Sky No. 1—Chaka Town [Stay] D2: Chaka Town—Gobi Desert along the way—Emerald Lake—Dachaidan [Stay] D3: Dachaidan—315 U-shaped Highway—Water Yadan—South Eight Immortals Yadan Landform—Dachaidan [Stay] D4: Dachaidan—Black Mountain—Oil Town—Silk Road Heritage City—Dunhuang [Stay] D5: Dunhuang—Mogao Caves—Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring—Shazhou Night Market Free Activities—Dunhuang [Stay] D6: Dunhuang—Jiayuguan (can switch to Son of the Earth, Boundless)—Zhangye Danxia Landform—Zhangye [Stay] D7: Zhangye—Passing by Biandukou—Qilian Grassland—Distant view of Gangshika Snow Mountain—Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers (late July)—End in Xining - Northwest Tourist Attractions Recommendations: ✅Need to book in advance: During the peak season in the Northwest, tickets for Mogao Caves need to be booked a month in advance. ✅Recommended to book during holidays: Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Water Yadan, Chaerhan Salt Lake, Crescent Spring, Black Mountain, Zhangye Danxia Landform. ✅No need to book: Riyue Mountain, Heima River, Rouge Mountain, Oil Town, Silk Road Heritage City. - ⭕Some tips for the ladies👇🏻 ✔The climate in the Northwest is extremely dry, so drink plenty of water, take a shower and apply body lotion daily, and remember to apply lip balm frequently to avoid chapped lips! ✔Plan your itinerary in advance. We decided to leave suddenly, and the travel agency couldn't arrange it, so we had to reschedule our trip! ✔Do not park on the side of the 315 U-shaped Highway! Pay attention to safety on the 315 U-shaped Highway! There are many cars on the 315 U-shaped Highway, and some places on the roadside are not allowed to park. There is no signal for a long time, so be careful! ✔Prepare some snacks. The scenic spots in Qinghai are large, and you often have to pass through uninhabited areas, where there is nothing to eat. ✔You can bring summer clothes, but be sure to bring a windbreaker and a thick coat, especially since the temperature difference between day and night at Qinghai Lake is significant. Be careful when putting on and taking off clothes to avoid catching a cold! ✔At Dachaidan Emerald Lake, do not take the shuttle bus. Although the shuttle bus costs 60 yuan, it is easy to get off but difficult to get back on! The best way to visit is to walk along the boardwalk next to it, and you can reach the lake in 10 minutes. ✔There are many beautiful women taking flying photos! As soon as you enter Mingsha Mountain, you will see many women taking photos in various poses. If you want to take photos, be sure to distinguish yourself! ✔There are two places for sand sliding in Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area. You can ride a camel halfway to the sand sliding area, and the camel will wait for you. After sand sliding, the camel's total walking distance is longer than if you don't slide. There is also sand sliding at the foot of the mountain, and the price is the same, 40 yuan per time. - ❌Self-driving in the Northwest is not recommended; the road conditions are complex, with many mountain roads and areas with strong crosswinds. There is no signal in the Yadan landform area. Without experience, self-driving in the Northwest is not a good choice.