Very local flavor, worth trying, the environment is clean and hygienic
Qinghai is truly stunning! Explore Chaka Salt Lake and Qinghai Lake in 3 days, and experience the purity and grandeur of the plateau. This guide will definitely make your trip worthwhile! 👏 🌈Day 1: Xining - Qinghai Lake ⏰Morning: Depart from Xining 🚗Charge a car or drive from Xining to the Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake. Address: Within the lakeside area on National Highway 109, Gonghe County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. The drive takes approximately 2.5 hours. The grasslands and yaks along the way are truly breathtaking! 🍽️Lunch by Qinghai Lake Must-try: Yak beef hotpot + sour milk Recommended restaurant: Qinghai Earth Hotpot (Jianshe West Road Branch) Address: 100 meters west of No. 5 Middle School on Jianshe West Road Signature dishes: Qinghai Earth Hotpot, barley cakes, and sour milk are absolutely amazing! 🌊Afternoon: Erlangjian Scenic Area, Qinghai Lake ⏰Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM 🎫Admission: 90 RMB/person The lake is like a sapphire. 💎We recommend cycling around the lake; the 5km scenic route is breathtaking! 🌙Evening: Accommodation in Heimahe 📍Location: Heimahe Town, National Highway 109, Gonghe County 🌡️Large temperature swings! Remember to bring a down jacket. 🌅The perfect spot for stargazing and catching the sunrise tomorrow✨ 🔥Day 2: Heimahe - Chaka Salt Lake 🌅Morning: Sunrise over Qinghai Lake ⚠️Arrive at the viewing point around 6 AM! Amazing! The lake's golden shimmer is breathtaking! 😭 🚗Morning: Depart for Chaka Salt Lake. A 2-hour drive to China's "Sky Mirror"! 🍲Lunch: Lunch in Chaka Town Recommended local specialties: Earthen hot pot and hand-pulled lamb. All-you-can-eat! 50 yuan per person! 💎Afternoon: Chaka Salt Lake 📸Photography Tips: 1. Wear a red or yellow skirt 2. Bring waterproof shoe covers 3. Find a shallow, deserted area 🎫Entrance fee: 60 yuan, one-way train: 50 yuan 🏨Evening: Return to Xining City for overnight stay The drive takes approximately 4 hours. We recommend staying near Mojia Street. 🕌Day 3: Xining City ⏰Morning: Ta'er Temple Address: No. 56, Jinta Road, Huangzhong District, Xining City 🕰Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (peak season) 🎫Entrance fee: 70 yuan Note: ⚠️ Never take photos of temples where photography is prohibited! 🍢Lunch: Mojia Street Food Must-Try List: ✔️Niangpi (sour and spicy appetizer) ✔️Tianmao (wine fermented rice, super greasy) ✔️Lamb skewers (freshly grilled, crispy and delicious) 🕋Afternoon: Dongguan Grand Mosque Address: No. 34 Dongguan Street, Chengdong District ⏰Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Fridays) Free admission, experience Islamic culture~ 💡Tips: ☀️Sunscreen trio: Sunglasses + hat + sunscreen 👗Outfit: A colorful scarf is recommended, perfect for photos ⚠️Altitude sickness: Take rhodiola rosea beforehand and avoid strenuous exercise Save this post to avoid getting lost next time you visit Qinghai! Ask me in the comments if you have any questions~🥰 #QinghaiTravel #ChakaSaltLake #QinghaiLakeGuide #NorthwestGrandLoop #Must-SeeTravelAttractions
1. Preliminary Preparations Documents: ID, driver's license (if driving) Clothing: Jacket, sun protection (hat, goggles, etc.) Items: Sunscreen, power bank, medication, oxygen tank, etc. 2. Itinerary • Day 1: Xining → Sun Moon Mountain → Qinghai Lake Depart at 8:00 AM, 1.5 hours to Sun Moon Mountain (ticket: 54 yuan), play until 11:30 AM Depart at 11:30 AM, 2 hours to Qinghai Lake, play until 4:30 PM Depart at 4:30 PM for Heimahe Township, check in before 6:00 PM, watch the sunset, and try the earthenware hot pot • Day 2: Qinghai Lake → Chaka Salt Lake → Delingha Depart at 8:00 AM, 2 hours to Chaka Salt Lake (ticket 60 yuan, train 100 yuan), play until 1:30 PM Lunch in Chaka Town, depart at 2:30 PM, 2.5 hours to Delingha, stops at Koruk Lake and Tuosu Lake along the way Accommodate in the city, enjoy the night view after 7 PM, and try donkey meat and yellow noodles • Day 3: Delingha → Qarhan Salt Lake → Golmud Depart at 8:00 AM, 3.5 hours to Qarhan Salt Lake (ticket 90 yuan), play for 4 hours Depart at 3:30 PM, 1.5 hours to Golmud, check in before 5:00 PM, enjoy roasted whole lamb, etc. • Day 4: Golmud → National Highway 315 → Dongtai Lake → Yadan Lake → Da Qaidam Depart at 8:00 AM, 2.5 hours to U-shaped road, 0.5 hour stop Depart at 11:00 AM, 1.5 hours to Dongtai Lake, 1.5 hours of play Depart at 2:00 PM, 1 hour to Water Yadan (admission 120 RMB), 2 hours of play Depart at 5:00 PM, 1 hour to Da Qaidam, check in, try kang gou mutton Day 5: Da Qaidam Emerald Lake → Dunhuang 8:00 AM to visit Emerald Lake (admission 50 RMB) until 10:00 AM Depart at 10:00 AM, 1.5 hours to Heidu Mountain, 1 hour of play Depart at 12:30 PM, 2 hours to Devil City, 1.5 hours of play Depart at 4:00 PM, 4 hours to Dunhuang, stay near the night market, try apricot peel tea, wind sand chicken, sand onion eggs, etc. • Day 6: Dunhuang → Mogao Grottoes → Mingsha Mountain Arrive at Mogao Grottoes at 8:30 AM (tickets 238 RMB) until 12:30 PM After a short break, arrive at Mingsha Mountain at 3:00 PM (110 RMB). Play until 7:30 PM and have lamb. • Day 7: Dunhuang → Guazhou → Zhangye → Xining Depart at 8:00 AM, arrive in Guazhou in 2.5 hours, check in until 11:30 AM Depart at 12:30 PM after lunch, arrive at Zhangye Danxia in 4 hours (tickets 75 RMB), play until 7:00 PM. Stay in Qicai Town and try stir-fried balala and beef rice. Return that night or the next day. III. Transportation • Self-driving: Approximately 3,300 kilometers. Poor signal reception. Please prepare an offline map. Do not enter Heidu Mountain without a 4WD. • Chartered car: 1,800-2,500 RMB/day (4-6 people), including driver and guide. IV. Precautions: Wear sunscreen and keep warm. Avoid taking photos on U-shaped roads. Avoid fatigue. Prepare oxygen at high altitudes, avoid strenuous exercise, and avoid littering. #Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Essential Knowledge Guide #Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Essential Knowledge Guide #Northwest Travel #Northwest Qinghai-Gansu Loop #Summer Self-Driving Spots
🏃🏃Route arrangement Day 1: Hanting Hotel (Tianshui Normal University Branch) → Fangha·Sweet Fermented Milk Tea Creator (Sunshine Lijingwan Branch) Day 2: Qinghai Lake Pastoral·Viewing Hotel→Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area→Qinghai Lake·Black Horse River→Chaka Salt Lake→Laoyan Roast Lamb Headquarters Day 3: Starway Hotel (Delingha Railway Station Branch) → Xiaochaidan Lake → Dingdingniu Special Dry Pot Yak Meat→Qinghai Earth Hot Pot (Jianshe West Road Branch) Day 4: Lavande Hotel (Golmud Bayi Road Underground Commercial Street Kunlun Park Branch) → Zhenhua Hand-Grabbed King→Chaerhan Salt Lake→Usut Water Yadan Geopark Day 5: Jiuzijinaier Hotel→Lenghu Oil Base Site→Heidu Mountain→Shazhou Night Market→Changluohou·Sand Onion Beef Pie Day 6: Dunhuang Museum→Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake→Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake Ten Thousand People Starry Sky Concert→ Kangji Grilled Lamb Chop Main Store (Dunhuang Main Store) Day 7: Dunhuang Yuntian International Hotel (Shazhou Night Market Store) → Daji Sauce Donkey Meat Yellow Noodle House → Mogao Grottoes → "See Dunhuang Again" Performance → Jingyuan Galiu Delicious Lamb → Fuqiang Market → No. 8 Noodle House (Fuqiang Store) Day 8: Vienna Hotel (Jiayuguan Chengxin Square Grand Theater Store) → Gunji Huguo Main Store (Shengli Middle Road Store) → Jiayuguan Pass → Zhangye Colorful Danxia Tourist Scenic Area Day 9: Orange Hotel (Zhangye West Station Store) → Qilian Prairie → Dabanshan Observation Deck → Lanshan Park Day 10: Vienna Hotel (Lanzhou Xiaoxihu Park Cancer Hospital Store) → Yellow River First Bridge Stone Monument → Baoji Starry Sky H Hotel (Baoji South Station Wuyue Plaza Store) 📍Must-see attractions: Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake Zhangye Colorful Danxia Tourist Scenic Area Chaka Salt Lake Mogao Grottoes Jiayuguan Pass
My dears! Who knows! The Northwest Grand Loop is simply a "human happiness harvester"! Taking selfies with the salt lake as a mirror, chasing the sunset in the desert, and listening to stories in the thousand-year-old caves... This journey directly engraved "wow" into DNA! 🌟 Along the way, my eyes were crazy about oxygen! ✅ Emerald Lake: Help! How can the lake water be as green as an overturned macaron palette? 1,000 photos taken with a mobile phone are not enough to post a nine-square grid! ✅ Crescent Moon Lake in Mingsha Mountain: Riding a camel makes you look like an emoji, but the moment you climb to the top of the sand dune to see the Milky Way is worth it! ! ✅ Colorful Danxia: Nature is definitely a hidden abstract painter. Is this color matching fake? ? ✅ Mogao Grottoes: Listening to the storyteller is like opening a blind box. The murals contain the "top IP" from a thousand years ago! 🍜 Northwest on the tip of the tongue, the carbohydrate happiness is directly exceeded! I just finished eating Lanzhou ramen, and was attracted by Dunhuang donkey meat yellow noodles. I haven’t digested Qinghai hot pot yet, and Zhangye fried cannonballs are so delicious... Don’t ask, the answer is that the weight loss plan is completely bankrupt in the northwest! 🚌 The travel experience is directly maximized! The air-conditioned bus is full of scenery. The tour leader is more reliable than the navigation, and the photography skills are comparable to professional photographers! The hotel where I stayed at night was clean and comfortable, and I didn’t have to worry about the strategy at all - the main point is "just come!" 📣 Let’s form a team! If you need a partner to take crazy photos, compete for food, and run wild in the desert, come quickly! This summer, team up with interesting souls and take all the romance of the northwest! 👉 Send a private message with "Team up" and grab a spot quickly! (If you hesitate any longer, the beautiful scenery will be photographed by others first!) Six-day regular tour of the Grand Loop DAY1 Xining--Riyue Mountain (view from a distance)--Daotang River (view by car) Qinghai Lake Black Horse River--Chaka Salt Lake--stay in Chaka (accommodation) DAY2 Chaka--Gobi scenery along the way--Emerald Lake--Dachaidan (accommodation) DAY3 Dachaidan--Yardang Ghost City--No. 66 Internet celebrity highway--Dangjin Mountain--Oil Town--Dunhuang (desert camping is available) (accommodation) DAY4 Mogao Grottoes--Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake--See Dunhuang again (optional viewing) (accommodation) DAY5 Dunhuang--Jiayuguan (passing by)--Son of the Earth--Boundless--Colorful Danxia--Zhangye (accommodation) DAY6 Zhangye--Qilian Grassland--Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers (seasonal viewing is best in mid-July)--Xining (end)
Very local flavor, worth trying, the environment is clean and hygienic
Qinghai is truly stunning! Explore Chaka Salt Lake and Qinghai Lake in 3 days, and experience the purity and grandeur of the plateau. This guide will definitely make your trip worthwhile! 👏 🌈Day 1: Xining - Qinghai Lake ⏰Morning: Depart from Xining 🚗Charge a car or drive from Xining to the Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake. Address: Within the lakeside area on National Highway 109, Gonghe County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. The drive takes approximately 2.5 hours. The grasslands and yaks along the way are truly breathtaking! 🍽️Lunch by Qinghai Lake Must-try: Yak beef hotpot + sour milk Recommended restaurant: Qinghai Earth Hotpot (Jianshe West Road Branch) Address: 100 meters west of No. 5 Middle School on Jianshe West Road Signature dishes: Qinghai Earth Hotpot, barley cakes, and sour milk are absolutely amazing! 🌊Afternoon: Erlangjian Scenic Area, Qinghai Lake ⏰Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM 🎫Admission: 90 RMB/person The lake is like a sapphire. 💎We recommend cycling around the lake; the 5km scenic route is breathtaking! 🌙Evening: Accommodation in Heimahe 📍Location: Heimahe Town, National Highway 109, Gonghe County 🌡️Large temperature swings! Remember to bring a down jacket. 🌅The perfect spot for stargazing and catching the sunrise tomorrow✨ 🔥Day 2: Heimahe - Chaka Salt Lake 🌅Morning: Sunrise over Qinghai Lake ⚠️Arrive at the viewing point around 6 AM! Amazing! The lake's golden shimmer is breathtaking! 😭 🚗Morning: Depart for Chaka Salt Lake. A 2-hour drive to China's "Sky Mirror"! 🍲Lunch: Lunch in Chaka Town Recommended local specialties: Earthen hot pot and hand-pulled lamb. All-you-can-eat! 50 yuan per person! 💎Afternoon: Chaka Salt Lake 📸Photography Tips: 1. Wear a red or yellow skirt 2. Bring waterproof shoe covers 3. Find a shallow, deserted area 🎫Entrance fee: 60 yuan, one-way train: 50 yuan 🏨Evening: Return to Xining City for overnight stay The drive takes approximately 4 hours. We recommend staying near Mojia Street. 🕌Day 3: Xining City ⏰Morning: Ta'er Temple Address: No. 56, Jinta Road, Huangzhong District, Xining City 🕰Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (peak season) 🎫Entrance fee: 70 yuan Note: ⚠️ Never take photos of temples where photography is prohibited! 🍢Lunch: Mojia Street Food Must-Try List: ✔️Niangpi (sour and spicy appetizer) ✔️Tianmao (wine fermented rice, super greasy) ✔️Lamb skewers (freshly grilled, crispy and delicious) 🕋Afternoon: Dongguan Grand Mosque Address: No. 34 Dongguan Street, Chengdong District ⏰Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Closed Fridays) Free admission, experience Islamic culture~ 💡Tips: ☀️Sunscreen trio: Sunglasses + hat + sunscreen 👗Outfit: A colorful scarf is recommended, perfect for photos ⚠️Altitude sickness: Take rhodiola rosea beforehand and avoid strenuous exercise Save this post to avoid getting lost next time you visit Qinghai! Ask me in the comments if you have any questions~🥰 #QinghaiTravel #ChakaSaltLake #QinghaiLakeGuide #NorthwestGrandLoop #Must-SeeTravelAttractions
1. Preliminary Preparations Documents: ID, driver's license (if driving) Clothing: Jacket, sun protection (hat, goggles, etc.) Items: Sunscreen, power bank, medication, oxygen tank, etc. 2. Itinerary • Day 1: Xining → Sun Moon Mountain → Qinghai Lake Depart at 8:00 AM, 1.5 hours to Sun Moon Mountain (ticket: 54 yuan), play until 11:30 AM Depart at 11:30 AM, 2 hours to Qinghai Lake, play until 4:30 PM Depart at 4:30 PM for Heimahe Township, check in before 6:00 PM, watch the sunset, and try the earthenware hot pot • Day 2: Qinghai Lake → Chaka Salt Lake → Delingha Depart at 8:00 AM, 2 hours to Chaka Salt Lake (ticket 60 yuan, train 100 yuan), play until 1:30 PM Lunch in Chaka Town, depart at 2:30 PM, 2.5 hours to Delingha, stops at Koruk Lake and Tuosu Lake along the way Accommodate in the city, enjoy the night view after 7 PM, and try donkey meat and yellow noodles • Day 3: Delingha → Qarhan Salt Lake → Golmud Depart at 8:00 AM, 3.5 hours to Qarhan Salt Lake (ticket 90 yuan), play for 4 hours Depart at 3:30 PM, 1.5 hours to Golmud, check in before 5:00 PM, enjoy roasted whole lamb, etc. • Day 4: Golmud → National Highway 315 → Dongtai Lake → Yadan Lake → Da Qaidam Depart at 8:00 AM, 2.5 hours to U-shaped road, 0.5 hour stop Depart at 11:00 AM, 1.5 hours to Dongtai Lake, 1.5 hours of play Depart at 2:00 PM, 1 hour to Water Yadan (admission 120 RMB), 2 hours of play Depart at 5:00 PM, 1 hour to Da Qaidam, check in, try kang gou mutton Day 5: Da Qaidam Emerald Lake → Dunhuang 8:00 AM to visit Emerald Lake (admission 50 RMB) until 10:00 AM Depart at 10:00 AM, 1.5 hours to Heidu Mountain, 1 hour of play Depart at 12:30 PM, 2 hours to Devil City, 1.5 hours of play Depart at 4:00 PM, 4 hours to Dunhuang, stay near the night market, try apricot peel tea, wind sand chicken, sand onion eggs, etc. • Day 6: Dunhuang → Mogao Grottoes → Mingsha Mountain Arrive at Mogao Grottoes at 8:30 AM (tickets 238 RMB) until 12:30 PM After a short break, arrive at Mingsha Mountain at 3:00 PM (110 RMB). Play until 7:30 PM and have lamb. • Day 7: Dunhuang → Guazhou → Zhangye → Xining Depart at 8:00 AM, arrive in Guazhou in 2.5 hours, check in until 11:30 AM Depart at 12:30 PM after lunch, arrive at Zhangye Danxia in 4 hours (tickets 75 RMB), play until 7:00 PM. Stay in Qicai Town and try stir-fried balala and beef rice. Return that night or the next day. III. Transportation • Self-driving: Approximately 3,300 kilometers. Poor signal reception. Please prepare an offline map. Do not enter Heidu Mountain without a 4WD. • Chartered car: 1,800-2,500 RMB/day (4-6 people), including driver and guide. IV. Precautions: Wear sunscreen and keep warm. Avoid taking photos on U-shaped roads. Avoid fatigue. Prepare oxygen at high altitudes, avoid strenuous exercise, and avoid littering. #Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Essential Knowledge Guide #Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Essential Knowledge Guide #Northwest Travel #Northwest Qinghai-Gansu Loop #Summer Self-Driving Spots
🏃🏃Route arrangement Day 1: Hanting Hotel (Tianshui Normal University Branch) → Fangha·Sweet Fermented Milk Tea Creator (Sunshine Lijingwan Branch) Day 2: Qinghai Lake Pastoral·Viewing Hotel→Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area→Qinghai Lake·Black Horse River→Chaka Salt Lake→Laoyan Roast Lamb Headquarters Day 3: Starway Hotel (Delingha Railway Station Branch) → Xiaochaidan Lake → Dingdingniu Special Dry Pot Yak Meat→Qinghai Earth Hot Pot (Jianshe West Road Branch) Day 4: Lavande Hotel (Golmud Bayi Road Underground Commercial Street Kunlun Park Branch) → Zhenhua Hand-Grabbed King→Chaerhan Salt Lake→Usut Water Yadan Geopark Day 5: Jiuzijinaier Hotel→Lenghu Oil Base Site→Heidu Mountain→Shazhou Night Market→Changluohou·Sand Onion Beef Pie Day 6: Dunhuang Museum→Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake→Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake Ten Thousand People Starry Sky Concert→ Kangji Grilled Lamb Chop Main Store (Dunhuang Main Store) Day 7: Dunhuang Yuntian International Hotel (Shazhou Night Market Store) → Daji Sauce Donkey Meat Yellow Noodle House → Mogao Grottoes → "See Dunhuang Again" Performance → Jingyuan Galiu Delicious Lamb → Fuqiang Market → No. 8 Noodle House (Fuqiang Store) Day 8: Vienna Hotel (Jiayuguan Chengxin Square Grand Theater Store) → Gunji Huguo Main Store (Shengli Middle Road Store) → Jiayuguan Pass → Zhangye Colorful Danxia Tourist Scenic Area Day 9: Orange Hotel (Zhangye West Station Store) → Qilian Prairie → Dabanshan Observation Deck → Lanshan Park Day 10: Vienna Hotel (Lanzhou Xiaoxihu Park Cancer Hospital Store) → Yellow River First Bridge Stone Monument → Baoji Starry Sky H Hotel (Baoji South Station Wuyue Plaza Store) 📍Must-see attractions: Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake Zhangye Colorful Danxia Tourist Scenic Area Chaka Salt Lake Mogao Grottoes Jiayuguan Pass
My dears! Who knows! The Northwest Grand Loop is simply a "human happiness harvester"! Taking selfies with the salt lake as a mirror, chasing the sunset in the desert, and listening to stories in the thousand-year-old caves... This journey directly engraved "wow" into DNA! 🌟 Along the way, my eyes were crazy about oxygen! ✅ Emerald Lake: Help! How can the lake water be as green as an overturned macaron palette? 1,000 photos taken with a mobile phone are not enough to post a nine-square grid! ✅ Crescent Moon Lake in Mingsha Mountain: Riding a camel makes you look like an emoji, but the moment you climb to the top of the sand dune to see the Milky Way is worth it! ! ✅ Colorful Danxia: Nature is definitely a hidden abstract painter. Is this color matching fake? ? ✅ Mogao Grottoes: Listening to the storyteller is like opening a blind box. The murals contain the "top IP" from a thousand years ago! 🍜 Northwest on the tip of the tongue, the carbohydrate happiness is directly exceeded! I just finished eating Lanzhou ramen, and was attracted by Dunhuang donkey meat yellow noodles. I haven’t digested Qinghai hot pot yet, and Zhangye fried cannonballs are so delicious... Don’t ask, the answer is that the weight loss plan is completely bankrupt in the northwest! 🚌 The travel experience is directly maximized! The air-conditioned bus is full of scenery. The tour leader is more reliable than the navigation, and the photography skills are comparable to professional photographers! The hotel where I stayed at night was clean and comfortable, and I didn’t have to worry about the strategy at all - the main point is "just come!" 📣 Let’s form a team! If you need a partner to take crazy photos, compete for food, and run wild in the desert, come quickly! This summer, team up with interesting souls and take all the romance of the northwest! 👉 Send a private message with "Team up" and grab a spot quickly! (If you hesitate any longer, the beautiful scenery will be photographed by others first!) Six-day regular tour of the Grand Loop DAY1 Xining--Riyue Mountain (view from a distance)--Daotang River (view by car) Qinghai Lake Black Horse River--Chaka Salt Lake--stay in Chaka (accommodation) DAY2 Chaka--Gobi scenery along the way--Emerald Lake--Dachaidan (accommodation) DAY3 Dachaidan--Yardang Ghost City--No. 66 Internet celebrity highway--Dangjin Mountain--Oil Town--Dunhuang (desert camping is available) (accommodation) DAY4 Mogao Grottoes--Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake--See Dunhuang again (optional viewing) (accommodation) DAY5 Dunhuang--Jiayuguan (passing by)--Son of the Earth--Boundless--Colorful Danxia--Zhangye (accommodation) DAY6 Zhangye--Qilian Grassland--Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers (seasonal viewing is best in mid-July)--Xining (end)