Northwest Travel Guide

🚩As a summer travel destination, the Northwest Loop is definitely worth a visit! Nearly 70% of the natural landscapes are gathered here, as well as the profound history and culture of the Silk Road. Friends who plan to travel on the Northwest Loop can directly refer to this guide, which covers the must-see attractions and route recommendations of the Northwest Loop. --------------------------------------- 👚Packing List ✨Certificate 1. ID card (carry it with you), 👛 a small amount of cash (WeChat payment can be used throughout the whole process, cash is for emergency use) ✨Electronics 1. Camera📸, drone, tripod, charger, earphones, camera memory card ✨Toiletries ① Toothpaste, toothbrush, foldable mouthwash cup🧴 ② Quick-drying towels, face towels, cotton swabs, facial cleansers, skin care products, travel bath sets, disposable toilet seats ✨Skin Care 1⃣️ Daily skin care: toner, essence, face cream, lotion, eye cream, etc. (The northwest is very dry, it is recommended to bring 💦high moisturizing series) 2⃣️ Makeup remover/oil, makeup remover cotton, lip balm, body lotion ✨Sunscreen ① A large sun hat (preferably with a windproof rope to prevent it from being blown away), sunglasses, a sun-proof veil, a scarf or shawl (to keep warm and protect from the sun), and sunscreen ------------------------------------ 🔥🔥🔥Itinerary D❶ Xining-Qinghai Lake-Chaka Salt Lake-Chaka Town D❷ Chaka Town - Chaerhan Salt Lake - Xiaochaidan Lake - Dachaidan D❸ Daxiadan-U-shaped road-Dongtaijinaier Lake-Water Yadan-Emerald Lake-Dxiadan D❹ Da Qaidam-Heidu Mountain-Oil Town/Silk Road Heritage City-Dunhuang D❺ Dunhuang-Mogao Grottoes-Mingsha Mountain Crescent Moon Lake-Dunhuang D❻ Dunhuang-Son of the Earth-Jiayuguan Tower-Colorful Danxia-Zhangye D❼ Zhangye-Qilian Grassland-Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Sea-Daban Mountain View-Xining City Disband ---------------------------------------------- Qinghai-Gansu Loop Line·Highlights Mogao Grottoes: exquisite murals and sculptures, a thousand-year-old historical treasure house Jiayuguan: Standing on the city wall, feel the heroic spirit of the warriors Chaka Salt Lake: Watch the blue sky, white clouds and human figures reflected in the clear lake surface Dongtai Jilinai Lake: A glimpse of the Tiffany blue unique to the northwest Yadan on the water: from a distance it looks like a ship floating on the sea Emerald Lake: Colorful salt lake, colorful Qinghai Lake: Known as the "Sapphire", a Holy Lake in the Eyes of Locals Zhangye Qi🌈Danxia: Waiting for a Danxia sunset is the ultimate enjoyment Menyuan rapeseed flowers: Rapeseed flowers bloom in the foothills of the Qilian Mountains every summer ----------------------------------- ⚠️Tips: ✔ Please respect local religious customs, protect national cultural heritage, and abide by public order when traveling on the Northwest Grand Loop. ✔ If you want to take photos of the locals on the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop, or the cattle and sheep that are fenced in, please be sure to obtain the consent of the locals first. ✔ You cannot take photos at some attractions, such as Mogao Grottoes ✔ Beef and mutton are very delicious, but eating too much may make you uncomfortable. It is recommended to pair it with some fruits and vegetables, which is better for the stomach. ✔ Be sure to wear sunscreen when traveling to Qinghai and Gansu! ☀Important things should be said three times