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899 to explore the Northwest! Autumn in Qinghai-Gansu is a must-visit in this lifetime

🍂Who says the Northwest is only beautiful in summer?! The Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop in autumn is absolutely divine‼️ Jinta Poplar Forest turns golden, grasslands are dyed gold, and snow-capped mountains are clearly visible... It's a visual feast all the way, with fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and it's affordable! Promise me, you must try reverse travel this National Day! . 🎫 Only 899! One ticket allows you to hop on and off at any stop, a completely self-guided tour! 0 shopping, 0 guides, a pure and in-depth experience – this is how travel should be~ . 【Must-Visit Spots】 📸 Zhangye Colorful Danxia The colors of Danxia are even more vibrant after the rain, like a spilled palette on the earth! 🍂 Jinta Poplar Forest From late September to mid-October, the entire poplar forest is golden and brilliant, making photos look like oil paintings! 🌅 Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes Thousand-year-old grottoes intertwined with desert sunsets, maximizing both cultural immersion and photo opportunities! 🐫 Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring Ride camels, watch the sunset, the clear spring in the desert is simply a natural wonder! 🖤 Heidushan Mountain A cold and mysterious niche secret spot, wearing black or white clothes makes for stunning photos! 💧 Dachaidan Emerald Lake & Qarhan Salt Lake Like emeralds scattered on earth, the lake water is crystal clear, and the salt flats are as white as snow! 🌊 Water Yadan The world's only water Yadan landform, magically otherworldly like an alien planet! ☁️ Chaka Salt Lake The "Mirror of the Sky" lives up to its name, wear a bright long dress and instantly become a fairy tale princess! 🚌 Qinghai Lake Qinghai Lake in autumn is even more tranquil and blue, with prayer flags fluttering along the way, romantic and free! . ✨ Recommended Itinerary (7-day self-guided tour reference): D1: Xining - Qilian Grassland - Zhangye Colorful Danxia - Zhangye D2: Zhangye - Jinta Poplar Forest - Dunhuang D3: Dunhuang - Mogao Grottoes - Mingsha Mountain (self-guided) - Dunhuang D4: Dunhuang - Heidushan Mountain & Yanzhishan Mountain - Dachaidan D5: Dachaidan Emerald Lake - U-shaped Highway (passing through) - Water Yadan - Golmud D6: Golmud - Qarhan Salt Lake - Chaka D7: Chaka Salt Lake - Qinghai Lake Heimahe - Xining (arrives at 8:20 PM) . ❗️Tips: ▪️The temperature difference between day and night in the Northwest in autumn is large, bring a thick coat + sun protection ▪️For self-guided tours, you can carpool/charter a car, which is super convenient for stopping and going as you please ▪️Mogao Grottoes require advance booking, the best viewing period for the Poplar Forest is in October . 🔥This National Day, take the road less traveled! One ticket = the entire autumn of the Great Northwest! Sisters, you really should go!!
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Posted: Sep 18, 2025
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