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3 Days and 4 Nights in Qinghai: A Family of Three Explores Xining + Qinghai Lake for 5000 RMB!

🏔 3 Days and 4 Nights in Qinghai: A Family of Three Explores Xining + Qinghai Lake for 5000 RMB! Want to see snowy mountains and lakes but worried about altitude sickness? Qinghai is the perfect first choice for family trips! Total cost for 3 days and 4 nights: 4980 RMB, no flights or rushed travel, easy for kids to adapt! 📅 Itinerary Overview: D1 Arrive in Xining → View Dongguan Grand Mosque + Eat yogurt and niangpi at Moji Street → Stay in Xining D2 Self-drive or charter from Xining to Qinghai Lake (2.5h) → Check in at cliff and rapeseed flower sea spots around the lake → Stay at a Tibetan-style guesthouse by the lake D3 Light hiking or short cycling at Qinghai Lake → Return to Xining → Visit a museum or head back 💰 Expense Breakdown: ✈️ Round-trip airfare (including child, booked in advance) ¥3200 🚗 Local transportation (carpool/rental share) ¥800 🏨 Accommodation (3 nights, budget + lake view guesthouse) ¥600 🍽 Food (yak yogurt, noodle slices, kang stove lamb ribs) ¥300 🎟 Tickets (Qinghai Lake Erlangjian + cleaning fee) ¥80 🎁 Souvenirs (yak jerky, goji berries) ¥0 (budget controlled) ✅ Total: **¥4980** 🌟 Family Highlights: 💙 Qinghai Lake’s vast blue expanse, perfect for kids to snap amazing photos 🐑 Encounter yak herds by the lake, full of grassland wild charm 🛌 Stay one night in a lake view room, watch stars + sunrise (optional) 🍜 Enjoy authentic Northwest flavors, kids love the yogurt and grilled skewers 📌 Tips: Big temperature difference! Dress in layers | Altitude 3200m, walk slowly to prevent altitude sickness | Book car and room in advance for better prices!
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Posted: Oct 21, 2025
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