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🌌 Jiuquan Four Days Three Nights In-Depth Travel Guide (Budget 5000 RMB) 📌 Highlights The interstellar dialogue between the "Cradle of Chinese Aerospace" and the millennia-old Silk Road civilization The ultimate collision of desert smoke and glacier snow mountains The most magnificent stargazing spot in the Hexi Corridor 🗓️ Itinerary Day 1: Aerospace Epic · Ancient City Rebirth Morning: Arrive at Jiayuguan Airport/Jiuquan South Station → Taxi to downtown (about 20 RMB) → Check in hotel Afternoon: Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center History Exhibition Hall (60 RMB ticket, advance reservation required) → Western Han Jiuquan Historic Sites (free, legend of Huo Qubing pouring wine into the spring) Evening: Jiuquan Night Market (Huguo, lamb stew) → Stroll at Century Square Accommodation: Central hotel in Suzhou District (recommended Jiuquan Hotel, about 330 RMB/night) Day 2: Jinta Secret Realm · Populus Euphratica Pastoral Song Morning: Charter car to Jinta Desert Populus Euphratica Forest (65 RMB ticket, best viewing period late September to October) Afternoon: Jinta Mandarin Duck Pool Reservoir (free, sapphire in the desert) → Experience desert off-roading (optional, about 150 RMB) Evening: Return to downtown → Try Jiuquan Kangguo lamb ribs (recommended old shop Masongji) Transportation: Full-day charter about 300 RMB (carpool available, about 1 hour from downtown to Populus Euphratica Forest) Day 3: Silk Road Twin Cities · Time Travel Morning: High-speed train to Jiayuguan (about 25 minutes, 15 RMB) → Jiayuguan Pass (110 RMB ticket, the First and Greatest Pass under Heaven) Afternoon: Hanging Great Wall (included in combo ticket) → Great Wall Museum (free) Evening: Return to Jiuquan → Shopping and leisure at Oriental Square Alternative: If interested in modern engineering, visit Jiuquan Wind Power Base (spectacular wind turbine matrix) Day 4: Glacier Exploration · Return Souvenirs Morning: Charter car to Qiyi Glacier (not fully open yet, view from afar or nearby hiking) → Qilian Mountain Grassland (wildflowers everywhere in summer) Afternoon: Buy specialties (glow cups, cistanche, goji berries) → Head to airport/station Flexible recommendation: If time allows, add Dunhuang East Line (Yulin Caves, Cistanche City, requires 2 extra days) 💰 Budget Details (per person) Item Cost (RMB) Description Accommodation 990 Three nights in comfortable hotels Transportation 1200 Including major transport (estimated arrival at Jiayuguan), local charter cars, and short-distance high-speed train Meals 600 150 RMB per day, including specialty dishes Tickets & Experiences 350 Main attraction tickets Shopping & Others 460 Specialties, emergency expenses Total 3600 Reserve 1400 RMB for emergencies or upgraded experiences 🍜 Food Map Must-try list: Huguo (Jiuquan signature breakfast, fried dough twist + rice noodles + chicken soup) Lamb stew (lamb soup with sand clams, fresh and rich) Kangguo lamb ribs (iron pot roasted, crispy outside and tender inside) Apricot peel water (local specialty drink, essential for cooling down) Recommended shops: Jiuquan Night Market, Han-Tang Food Street, Masongji Restaurant ⚠️ Notes Climate challenges: Large temperature difference between day and night (up to 20℃), bring windproof jacket, sunglasses, moisturizer Altitude sickness: Qiyi Glacier altitude 3800m+, proceed according to your ability, bring oxygen bottle Aerospace base: Some areas involve confidentiality, strictly follow designated routes Populus Euphratica season: Visiting outside autumn offers ordinary scenery, can switch to Jiuquan Tianbao Scenic Area 🌈 Flexible Suggestions Budget-saving plan: Choose economy hotels (about 180 RMB/night), use public transport more, focus on night market snacks for meals In-depth experience add-ons: Jinta Populus Euphratica Forest stargazing camping (about 200 RMB including equipment) Jiayuguan Pass sunset photography tour (about 150 RMB including guide) Qilian Mountain pastoral home visit (about 100 RMB including meal) 📸 Photo Check-in Spots Golden reflections of Jinta Populus Euphratica Forest (best shot in early morning) Jiayuguan Pass "The First and Greatest Pass under Heaven" stele at sunset Western Han Jiuquan Historic Sites Zuo Gongliu autumn colors Qilian Mountain snowy mountain road winding curves Jiuquan Wind Power Base wind turbine matrix (drone required) Jiuquan is a magical city of "aerospace in the left hand, millennia in the right"—from Huo Qubing’s generous pouring of wine into the spring, to rockets blazing across the sky, from the 3,000-year watch of the Populus Euphratica forest, to the gentle oasis nourished by Qilian snowmelt. This guide, with a 5000 RMB budget, takes you across aerospace technology and the ancient Silk Road, gazing at the stars at the end of the Hexi Corridor. For more detailed stargazing photography parameters or seasonal alternatives, feel free to ask! May you see the galaxy of history and the dawn of the future shining together under Jiuquan’s night sky.🚀🌠