https://ae.trip.com/moments/detail/dunhuang-8-128291332
AmalieKnutsenSingapore

Travel to Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and Dunhuang for the New Year! This guide is for you!

Want to travel to the northwest for the New Year? Check out this guide! A 5-day tour of Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and Dunhuang. Explore the northwest, you deserve it! -------------------- 🚩Route overview: DAY 1: Riyue Mountain > Qinghai Lake > Chaka Salt Lake On the first day, explore the beauty of the plateau, from the spectacular Riyue Mountain to the deep Qinghai Lake, and finally immerse yourself in the mirrored sky of Chaka Salt Lake. DAY 2: Dachaidan Emerald Lake Scenic Area > Aksay Boluo Zhuangjing Film Base > Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City On the second day, we will visit the colorful Dachaidan Emerald Lake, visit the unique Aksay Film Base, and explore the ancient Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City. DAY 3: Mogao Caves > Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring On the third day, explore the cultural treasure of the Mogao Caves and experience the thousand-year-old Buddhist art, then head to Mingsha Mountain and listen to the legendary story of Crescent Spring. DAY 4: Son of the Earth > Sculpture Without Borders > Jiayuguan Pass > Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park On the fourth day, we will admire the stunning sculpture art, visit the ancient Jiayuguan Pass, and finally experience the wonders of nature in Zhangye Danxia. DAY 5: Biandukou Ecological Leisure Tourism Area > Qilian Grassland > Qilian Mountains Gangshika Snow Peak Scenic Area > Qinghai Menyuan Flower Sea On the last day of the trip, we will cross the Biandukou Ecological Area, gallop on the Qilian Grassland, look up at the Gangshika Snow Peak of the Qilian Mountains, and finally be intoxicated by the splendor of the Menyuan Flower Sea. -------------------- Tips: - Food: Qinghai hand-grabbed mutton, Dunhuang donkey meat yellow noodles, authentic delicacies not to be missed! 🍖🍜 - Specialty prices: Dunhuang specialty apricot tea, good quality and cheap, only CNY 2 per cup! 🍵 - Photo spots: The Golden Sand Bay viewing platform by Qinghai Lake, with beautiful scenery and great photos! 📸 - January climate: Large temperature difference, remember to bring warm coats and sunscreen! 🧥🧴 -------------------- Traveling to Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and Dunhuang is so simple and fun. Look forward to your trip to the northwest, enjoy the beautiful scenery and don't get lost!
View Original Text
*Created by local travelers and translated by AI.
Posted: Jan 14, 2025
Submit
0
Mentioned in This Moment
Attraction

Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

4.6/517423 reviews | Night view
Dunhuang
No.1 of Best Things to Do in Dunhuang
Book now for tomorrow | Anytime cancellation
-50%
AED 55.71
AED 27.86
View
Show More
Related Moments
Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)

Don't mess up the order of your trip to the Northwest

青海包車嚮導衛師傅
Site of Yumen Pass

Who says you can't visit Dunhuang during the off-season? It's incredibly cost-effective.

Thrive_456_Walker
Qilian Grassland

Here are some must-read tips for traveling to the Northwest from May to September.

青海水雅國際旅行社
Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

Nighttime Blossoms in the Oasis of Dunhuang 🌸

Travel with
Zhutan Mountain

Named "the last hidden gem of Jiangnan" by National Geographic, it's truly stunning.

EthanHenderson15
Mogao Grottoes

Dunhuang Travel: Are you ready to experience this mystical desert?

Oliver~Hayes55
Mogao Grottoes

Dunhuang Mogao Caves + Mingsha Mountain Double Experience: Special Cave Reservation and Stargazing Camping

棗連
Kumbum Monastery

4-Day Xining Travel Guide: Must-Read for a Smooth Trip

accentedleona
Guan City of Jiayuguan

Qingming Short Holiday: The Ultimate Guide to Jiuquan-Jiayuguan

Hayes Melissa Missy
Kumbum Monastery

A 3-Day Trip to Xining: A Comprehensive Guide to a Stunning Destination

CarterMcKay1
Kumbum Monastery

4-Day Itinerary for Xining and Surrounding Areas—Your Go-To Guide

Ch@rl0tt3 P@rk3r
Chaka Salt Lake

Qinghai Travel | A nanny-level guide to eating, drinking and playing.

青海水雅國際旅行社