Embark on a Northwest adventure, and encounter the enchanting dreams of the Qinghai-Gansu loop.

Northwest Grand Loop | Eight days and seven nights ☑ Hoh Xil travel guide Itinerary: Day 1: Xining - Riyue Mountain - Qinghai Lake - Xiangpi Mountain - Chaka Salt Lake - Chaka Day 2: Chaka - Xiaochaidan Lake - Qarhan Salt Lake - Golmud Day 3: Golmud - Kunlun Sacred Spring - Wuji Dragon and Phoenix Palace - Kunlun Mountain Pass - Hoh Xil - Sonam Dargye Protection Station - Golmud Day 4: Golmud - Highway 315 U-shaped Road - Ussut Water Yadan - Nanbaxian - Dachaidan Emerald Lake - Dachaidan Day 5: Dachaidan - Highway 99 (passing by) - Oil Town - Dunhuang Day 6: Dunhuang - Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain - Shazhou Night Market Day 7: Dunhuang - Son of the Earth - Jiayuguan - Zhangye Danxia - Zhangye Day 8: Zhangye - Biandukou - Qilian Grassland - Gangshika Snow Peak (distant view) - Menyuan Rape Flower Fields - Daban Mountain Viewing Platform - Xining (Transfer available after the end of the trip +) GO HOME Hoh Xil: Hoh Xil is both desolate and fragile. With global warming, a large number of glaciers have begun to melt, and the snow line of the snow-capped mountains has gradually risen. * With the increase in natural environment protection efforts, many areas in Hoh Xil have been listed as restricted areas. This place was once an Eden for birds and animals. Tibetan antelopes, black-necked cranes, lynxes, and wild yaks have thrived here for generations. Things to note: In winter, the lowest temperature is about -20°C, and the highest temperature is about 10°C. In summer, the lowest temperature is about 5°C, and the highest temperature can reach 30°C, rarely exceeding 30°C. 3 essential items: - ID card and student ID (students can enjoy ticket discounts with valid student ID). - Skincare products: toner, lotion, essence, cream, eye cream (it is best to bring travel-sized bottles), facial mask (use one per day to help improve dry skin), lip balm, and lip mask (use the lip mask at night and lip balm during the day). - Cosmetics: foundation, eye shadow, blush, lipstick, eyeliner, etc. - Makeup tools: brushes, eyelash curlers, etc. - Makeup remover and sunscreen are also essential. - Clothing: It is recommended to plan what to wear each day in advance and pack accordingly. Sun-protective clothing is a must, preferably with a hood to protect the neck. Pajamas and disposable underwear are also very practical, and it is very comfortable to change them every day. - Sunglasses are also essential, as the ultraviolet rays in the northwest region are strong, and wearing sunglasses can avoid glare from the sun. Golmud · Haixi, Xining · Qinghai