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It is said that in my lifetime, You must go to the Northwest and take the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop 🧵, because taking the Grand Loop is equivalent to traveling 10 times 😍. If this is your first time to set foot on this mysterious and vast land ⛰, don't panic, let me tell you how to play 📝 🌈Preliminary preparation: 1. Clothing: The temperature difference between day and night is large in the Northwest, so you should prepare thick coats, windbreakers, etc. At the same time, various beautiful skirts are also indispensable, which are super beautiful in taking photos. 2. Sun protection: high-factor sunscreen, sunglasses, and a sun hat, as the ultraviolet rays here are very strong. 3. Medicines: cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, anti-altitude sickness medicine, etc. to prevent physical discomfort. 4. Others: cameras, power banks, moisturizing skin care products, etc. 🌟Route planning: Day 1: Xining - Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake 🚗Depart from Xining and head to Qinghai Lake, the largest inland lake in China. The lake water is azure blue, contrasting with the blue sky and white clouds, which is very spectacular. Then we will head to Chaka Salt Lake, which is known as the "Mirror of the Sky". You can wear brightly colored clothes and take photos, as if you are in a fairyland. Day 2: Chaka Salt Lake – Emerald Lake – Dachaidan 💧The Emerald Lake is like gems scattered on the earth, with different colors and beautiful scenery. Here you can fully appreciate the wonders of nature. Day 3: Daxiadan - National Highway 315 - Water Yadan 🛣️National Highway 315 has a unique landscape and is very suitable for taking photos. The Yadan on water is even more magical. The water wonder appearing in the desert is amazing. Day 4: Water Yadan - Nanbaxian Yadan Landform - Dunhuang 🏜️The Yadan landform in Nanbaxian is spectacular, and you can feel the power of nature. Arrive in Dunhuang at night and go to the night market to taste local food. Day 5: Dunhuang - Mogao Grottoes - Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Lake 🎨Mogao Grottoes is a world cultural heritage, so be sure to book your tickets in advance. Admire the exquisite murals and sculptures, and experience the thousand-year history and culture. Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake are miracles in the desert. You can enjoy the fun of the desert by riding a camel and sand sliding. Day 6: Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye Colorful Danxia 🏰Jiayu Pass is an important pass of the Great Wall, with majestic momentum. Zhangye’s colorful Danxia is like a series of gorgeous paintings, colorful and intoxicating. Day 7: Zhangye - Qilian Grassland - Menyuan - Xining 🌾The Qilian grassland is picturesque with herds of cattle and sheep. The rapeseed fields in Menyuan are spectacular, and the best time to view them is from mid-July to August. Finally, return to Xining and end the pleasant journey. 💕 Food recommendations: 1. Qinghai old yogurt: mellow taste, sweet and sour taste. 2. Hand-pulled lamb: The meat is tender and has no strong smell. 3. Niangpi: A Northwestern specialty snack with a smooth taste. 4. Donkey meat yellow noodles: a specialty of Dunhuang, worth a try. 5. Apricot peel water: sweet and sour, refreshing and thirst-quenching. 💡Notes: 1. The Northwest is a vast area and the driving time is long, so be mentally prepared. 2. Respect local religions and customs. 3. Do not enter unopened areas or dangerous places at will.
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Posted: Apr 5, 2025
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