Wuhan → Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop 8-Day Super Travel Guide. Let's go!

1. Preparation ●Documents: ID card, various discount certificates🎫 ●Clothing: Warm jacket, sun protection clothing, long skirt, shorts, etc. There is a large temperature difference between day and night, so layered clothing is more convenient. ●Skincare: High SPF sunscreen, moisturizing cream, lip balm. The plateau has strong ultraviolet rays and is dry. ●Medicine: Anti-altitude sickness medicine, cold medicine, stomach medicine, etc. 2. Itinerary ●Day 1: Wuhan - Lanzhou ○Travel from Wuhan to Lanzhou by plane or high-speed rail. After arrival, go to Zhengning Road Night Market and taste various snacks, such as milk and egg fermented glutinous rice🥛🥚, grey bean soup, and lamb skewers🍖. ●Day 2: Lanzhou - Xining - Qinghai Lake ○Depart from Lanzhou in the morning and drive to Xining, enjoying the scenery of the Loess Plateau along the way. In the afternoon, go to Qinghai Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains. You can also experience horseback riding🐎. ●Day 3: Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake - Delingha ○Get up early to watch the sunrise over Qinghai Lake🌅, then go to Chaka Salt Lake, stroll along the salt lake, as if you are in a wonderland. Head to Delingha in the evening. ●Day 4: Delingha - Emerald Lake - Dachaidan ○Go to Emerald Lake, where the lake water is as green as emerald, perfect for taking photos. Stay overnight in Dachaidan. ●Day 5: Dachaidan - National Highway 315 - Water Yadan - East Taijinar Lake - Mangya ○Drive along National Highway 315, check in at the U-shaped highway, visit Water Yadan and East Taijinar Lake in the afternoon, and arrive at Mangya in the evening. ●Day 6: Mangya - Aiken Spring - Dunhuang ○Visit the "Eye of the Devil" Aiken Spring👁 in the morning, go to Dunhuang in the afternoon, and visit the Shazhou Night Market in the evening. ●Day 7: Dunhuang - Mogao Grottoes - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Moon Spring ○Visit the Mogao Grottoes in the morning to experience the profound culture of thousands of years. In the afternoon, go to Mingsha Mountain Crescent Moon Spring for camel riding, sand sliding, and watching the desert sunset🌄. ●Day 8: Dunhuang - Lanzhou - Wuhan ○Return to Lanzhou from Dunhuang by plane or train, then return to Wuhan and end the trip. 3. Tips ●Altitude sickness: Qinghai has a high altitude, so pay attention to preventing altitude sickness and drink plenty of water💧. ●Sun protection: Strong ultraviolet rays, sunscreen and sunglasses are essential🕶️. ●Keep warm: The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so bring a thick coat🧥. ●Transportation: It is recommended to charter a car or drive by yourself, as the road conditions are good🚙. 4. Accommodation ●There are good B&Bs and hotels in Qinghai Lake, Dunhuang, Zhangye and other places. Book in advance🏨. 5. Food Recommendations ●Qinghai: Qinghai Lake yogurt, roasted lamb in a wok, hand-grabbed mutton🥩 ●Gansu: Dunhuang donkey meat yellow noodles, mutton noodle soup, roasted lamb skewers🍖 6. Precautions ●Pay attention to the weather in advance and prepare appropriate clothing🧥, such as warm jackets and sun-protective clothing. ●Pay attention to rest when driving by yourself to avoid fatigue driving. Choose a regular travel agency to avoid disputes when booking a tour. ●Respect local customs and habits, especially religious beliefs. A place you must visit once in your life.