Summer Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop 7 Days 6 Nights Lazy Route

Sisters who are planning to travel to the Northwest during the summer vacation👭, quickly save this lazy version of the Northwest travel guide‼ For first-time travelers to Northwest China, we recommend this 7-day, 6-night classic route, which allows you to visit 80% of the popular attractions in Northwest China, including Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Qarhan Salt Lake, Heidu Mountain, Crescent Lake, etc. You will have plenty of time to have fun! ~~~~~~~~ ⭐Must-bring list for traveling in Qinghai-Gansu 🔸Important documents: ID card, student ID card, driver's license 🔸Sun protection items: sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, etc. 🔸Cleaning items: lotion, skin care products, shampoo, makeup remover 🔸Electronic items: chargers, power banks, drones 🔸Other items: thermos cup, wet wipes, disposable underwear ------ 🚗How to choose the travel method? See here for the lightning avoidance guide! ❌Self-driving: The northwest is vast and sparsely populated, there is no signal on some sections of the road + the road conditions are complicated, so novices should be careful! ✅Charter/carpool: local tour guide leads the way, stop and shoot as you like, and unlock niche camera positions📸 ✅Group tour: a must for first timers! Small group tour with food, accommodation and transportation included, no need to worry about routes and tickets Especially suitable for lazy sisters who want to lie down, the price-performance ratio is very high💯 ~~~~~~~~ 🚘7 days and 6 nights in-depth tour｜Daily driving time ≤ 4h, easy to travel around Qinghai and Gansu 🛑①: Xining → Sun Moon Mountain → Qinghai Lake → Chaka Salt Lake - Chaka Town 🛑②: Chaka → Xiaochaidan Lake → Chaerhan Salt Lake → Dachaidan 🛑③: Daxiadan → U-shaped road → Water Yadan → Daxiadan 🛑④: Da Qaidam → Emerald Lake → Heidu Mountain → Oil Town → Dunhuang 🛑⑤: Dunhuang City → Mogao Grottoes → Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Lake → Dunhuang 🛑⑥: Dunhuang → Son of the Earth → Jiayuguan → Colorful Danxia - Zhangye 🛑⑦: Zhangye → Qilian Grassland → Gangshika Snow Peak → Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers (visible in July/August) → Xining (end of the trip) ~~~~~~~~ 👍🏻Highlights 🎈Qinghai Lake: Summer is suitable for cycling around the lake and photographing sunrise and sunset. Remember to bring windproof clothing and sports shoes👟 🎈Chaka Salt Lake: From Xining, drive or take a bus for about 2-3 hours to take pictures of the "Sky Mirror" and walk on the lake. Remember to bring sunscreen and water💧 🎈Emerald Lake: The color of the lake water varies due to the different minerals it contains, showing different shades of blue and green 🎈Mogao Grottoes: Book tickets for Mogao Grottoes in advance, and experience sand sliding and camel riding at Mingsha Mountain. Be careful to protect yourself from the sun☀ 🎈Colorful Danxia: Early morning and evening are the best times for taking photos, suitable for hiking and photography📷 🎈Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake: a spring lake shaped like a crescent moon ---------- 📝Must-see tips for traveling in Northwest China｜Save the guide for avoiding pitfalls 💢Ticket reservation: Popular attractions such as Mogao Grottoes/Jiayuguan must be booked in advance! No tickets will be sold on that day! 💢Dietary adaptation: The taste of Northwest China is salty and spicy, mainly noodles. Sisters who are not used to it can bring some fast food~ 💢Altitude sickness: Some areas in Qinghai are over 3,000 meters above sea level. Avoid strenuous exercise and prepare some glucose oral solution. 💢Dress and protect from the sun: UV rays are extremely strong! Hats/sunglasses/sunscreen are essential. Remember to bring a jacket as the temperature difference between day and night is large. 💢Drone restrictions: Drones are prohibited in the Colorful Danxia Scenic Area. Please ask the tour guide in advance for other attractions. ~~~~~~~~ ✅Tips ❤️It is not recommended for children under 5 years old to travel directly to the plateau ❤️When traveling with your children, be sure to drink enough water, bring warm clothes, and try not to run or jump ❤️Stay at Chaka Salt Lake. It is not recommended to take a shower that night to prevent altitude sickness. People with poor stomach should try not to eat yak yogurt.