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Xining-Qinghai Lake-Chaka Salt Lake | 3-Day In-depth Tour: Explore the Great Northwest

Don't miss this spring trip! This 3-day highlights tour of Xining, Qinghai Lake, and Chaka Salt Lake will show you the unique charm of the plateau's spring scenery! -- 🚩Itinerary: Day 1: Riyue Mountain—Qinghai Lake·Heimahe Enjoy the plateau scenery. First, visit the mysterious Riyue Mountain, then stroll along the Heimahe section of Qinghai Lake, and experience the vastness and tranquility of nature. Day 2: Chaka Salt Lake—Xiangpi Mountain—Qinghai Lake West Loop Road—Qilian Grassland—Binggou Forest—Mount Zhuoer Explore the magical beauty of Chaka Salt Lake, cross Xiangpi Mountain, travel along the west loop road of Qinghai Lake, then go to Qilian Grassland to experience the vastness of the grassland, and finally climb Mount Zhuoer to overlook the magnificent scenery of Binggou Forest. Day 3: Arou Grand Temple—Qilian Grassland—Qilian Mountains·Gangshika Snow Peak Scenic Area—Menyuan Rape Flower Field Visit Arou Grand Temple, experience the scenery of Qilian Grassland again, then conquer Gangshika Snow Peak in the Qilian Mountains, and finally immerse yourself in the splendor of the Menyuan Rape Flower Field. Return with beautiful memories, concluding this unforgettable journey. -- Must-see attractions: 🌊 Chaka Salt Lake: The salt is as white as snow, and the lake surface is like a mirror, reflecting the sky, pure and extreme. ⛰️ Riyue Mountain: A legendary place with rolling mountains and colorful prayer flags fluttering in the wind. 🌄 Mount Zhuoer: A blend of Danxia landform and grassland. At dawn, you can see the scenery of all four seasons from one mountain. 🌼 Menyuan Rape Flower Field: A golden sea of flowers blooms under the plateau's blue sky, magnificent and stunning. ❄️ Qilian Mountains·Gangshika Snow Peak Scenic Area: The snow on the peak never melts all year round, and it is colorful under the setting sun. -- Travel tips: - March weather: There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Xining, so remember to bring a thick coat to keep warm~🧣. - Local customs: Respect local culture and customs, and do not take pictures of herders or religious places at will📸. - Airport transportation: The airport bus goes directly to the city center, which is convenient, fast, and affordable🚌. - Food: Hand-grabbed mutton and Qinghai yogurt are local specialties not to be missed🍖🥛. - Sun protection and moisturizing: The plateau has strong ultraviolet rays, so please bring sunscreen and lip balm🧴💄. -- Xining-Qinghai Lake-Chaka, beautiful scenery all the way, don't forget to like and collect, and share this beauty with your friends!
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Posted: Mar 12, 2025
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