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Explore Xining, Chaka Salt Lake, and Dunhuang during Winter Break

Winter break is coming! Are you itching to go out and explore? We've put together an 8-day itinerary for Xining, Chaka Salt Lake, and Dunhuang. Let's explore the winter charm of these mysterious places together! -- 🎈Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Xining—Free time Fly to the beautiful and mysterious Xining, alone or with friends, and explore the city at your own pace. Day 2: Qinghai Lake—Chaka Salt Lake The blue lake and the vast salt lake are seamlessly connected, and the beauty of nature will make your heart race. Day 3: Dongtai Jinel Lake—Wusute Water Yadan Geological Park Today, you will dance between the lakes and meditate in front of the Yadan landform. This is nature, this is life. Day 4: Dachaidan Emerald Lake Scenic Area Emerald Lake is a miracle of the Northwest. Its beauty is like a poem, like a painting, and you will be reluctant to leave. Day 5: Mogao Caves—Dunhuang Museum—Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring History and culture are passed down. Today, we will spend the day in Dunhuang and listen to the songs of the desert. Day 6: Jiayuguan Pass—Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park We will stroll through the historical corridor of Jiayuguan and marvel at the wonders of nature in Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park. Day 7: Daban Mountain Observation Deck Standing on the observation deck of Daban Mountain, looking into the distance, you will see your true self. Day 8: Leave Xining We were just full of anticipation, and now we are about to leave Xining. We look forward to meeting you again. -- Some tips: 1️⃣️ Local specialties: Xining has a wide variety of local specialties, such as highland barley wine and Tibetan silver jewelry⛩️. Prices are moderate, but be sure to distinguish between real and fake‼️. 2️⃣️ January weather: Xining is very cold in January❄️, with deep snow. Remember to bring enough warm clothes🧥🧣. 3️⃣️ Food: Hand-pulled beef and noodles are must-try foods in Xining😋, and Dunhuang's butter tea is also worth a try☕️. 4️⃣️ Chaka Salt Lake: Chaka Salt Lake🏞️, the mirror of the sky in Qinghai, is best visited in the early morning or evening for beautiful photos📸. 5️⃣️ Dunhuang: Please note that the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang require real-name registration🆔, and the number of visitors is strictly controlled, so be sure to book in advance📝. -- The journey starts in Xining, passes through Chaka Salt Lake, and ends in Dunhuang. May the scenery along the way become a beautiful picture in your life.🌸🌈
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Posted: Jan 14, 2025
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