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Step into a picturesque sea of flowers like an oil painting

Qilian Mountain Grassland Self-Guided Travel Guide|Step into a healing fairyland like an oil painting 💜 Here, the wind takes the shape of freedom! Stroll through the lavender sea of flowers [Victory] In the distance, the rolling Qilian Mountains [Victory] All worries are healed by 600 acres of flower sea 💐 📍Address: Ebao Town, Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province 🚗 Transportation tips: Recommended to charter a car or self-drive (about 3 hours from Xining) 🕒 Opening hours: Open all day 🌸 Must-visit spots: 1️⃣ Lavender Flower Sea China’s version of "Provence"! The most beautiful bloom from June to August, purple waves so romantic they take your breath away 📸 Photo spots: Overhead shots on the flower sea path + distant view of Qilian Mountains 2️⃣ Rapeseed Flower Fields Golden carpet covers the hillside in July Forms a stunning tricolor mosaic with blue sky and snowy mountains 👗 Outfit suggestion: White/red long dresses look amazing in photos! 🌿 Special experiences: ✔️ Horseback riding across the grassland (local herders accompany you throughout) ✔️ Taste yak yogurt (5 RMB/bowl, super rich) ✔️ Lie in the flowers, listen to the wind and watch the clouds (free healing SPA) 🍜 Food recommendations: ▫️ Kangguo lamb (old brand in Ebao Town) ▫️ Yak jerky (available at herders’ stalls along the way) ▫️ Butter tea (most authentic in Tibetan tents) ⚠️ Notes: • Highland sun protection essentials: sunglasses + hat + sunscreen • Large temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a windbreaker • Please stay on the paths when taking photos in the flower sea, do not step on the flowers This grassland closest to the sky [Yeah] Is worth adding to your life travel list ✨
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