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Six-Day Tour | Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake: How I Did It

| Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake: How I Did It. Hi, travel enthusiasts! Here is a complete guide to a six-day tour of Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake, including beautiful scenery, itineraries, and tips. Save it now! -------------------- 🚗 Itinerary: DAY 1: Riyue Mountain - Qinghai Daotang River Scenic Area - Qinghai Lake · Heima River - Rubber Mountain - Chaka Salt Lake Explore the plateau, starting from the mysterious Riyue Mountain, visit Daotang River along the way, feel the tranquility of Heima River, cross Rubber Mountain, and finally immerse yourself in the illusion of Chaka Salt Lake. DAY 2: U-shaped Road - Wusute Water Yadan Geological Park - Dongtai Jinel Lake - Nanbaxian Ghost City Drive on the spectacular U-shaped road, explore the unique landform of Water Yadan, appreciate the beauty of Dongtai Jinel Lake, and finally feel the mystery of Nanbaxian Ghost City. DAY 3: Dachaidan Emerald Lake Tourist Scenic Area - Dangjin Mountain - Aksai Boluo Well Film and Television Base - Yangguan Scenic Area Immerse yourself in the beauty of Dachaidan Emerald Lake, cross Dangjin Mountain, visit Aksai Boluo Well Film and Television Base, and finally arrive at the historic Yangguan Scenic Area. DAY 4: Mogao Grottoes - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Appreciate the artistic treasures of the thousand-year-old Mogao Grottoes, then head to Mingsha Mountain and listen to the legend of Crescent Spring. DAY 5: Son of the Earth - Jiayuguan Pass - Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park Feel the shock of the Son of the Earth, visit the historical vicissitudes of Jiayuguan Pass, and finally enjoy the magnificence of Zhangye Danxia. DAY 6: Biandukou Ecological Leisure Tourist Area - Qilian Grassland - Qilian Mountains · Gangshika Snow Peak Scenic Area - Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Sea Stroll through Biandukou, appreciate the vastness of Qilian Grassland, look at Gangshika Snow Peak from afar, and finally indulge in the golden sea of rapeseed flowers in Menyuan. 🌼 -------------------- Attraction Suggestions: 🌟 Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring 🌟🌟 Address: Mingshan Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City Opening Hours: Nov 10, 2024 - Mar 9, 2025 07:30-18:00 Duration: 3-5 hours An oasis in the desert, Crescent Spring is quiet and beautiful, and the nearby Mingsha Mountain offers a unique experience! 🌟 Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park 🌟🌟 Address: Nantai Village, Nijiaying Town, Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province Opening Hours: Nov 1, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025 07:30-17:00 Duration: 3-5 hours The colorful Danxia landform is like a dream, making it a great place for photography and sightseeing! 🌟 Chaka Salt Lake 🌟🌟 Address: No. 9, Salt Lake Road, Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Prefecture Opening Hours: Oct 30, 2024 - Apr 30, 2025 08:15-19:30 Duration: 2-4 hours The lake surface is like a mirror, and the salt is as white as snow. This is the mirror of the sky, and the scenery is intoxicating! 🌟 Mogao Grottoes 🌟🌟 Address: 25 km southeast of Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City Opening Hours: Dec 1, 2024 - Mar 31, 2025 09:00-17:30 Duration: 3-4 hours A thousand-year-old Buddhist art treasure, combining dome movies and ancient grottoes, feel the weight of culture! 🌟 Jiayuguan Pass 🌟🌟 Address: Guancheng South Road, Yuquan Town, Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province Opening Hours: Dec 1, 2024 - Feb 28, 2025 09:00-18:00 Duration: 2-4 hours Magnificent city towers and heavy history, as if you can hear the sound of past battles! -------------------- Travel Essentials: 🧳 👗 Clothing: Down jacket, thermal underwear, long pants, hat, gloves, mainly for cold protection. 🎒 Personal items: Sunscreen, sunglasses, lip balm, essential for sun protection and dryness prevention. 📷 Photography equipment: Camera or phone, spare battery, to capture beautiful scenery. 💳 Documents: ID card, cash, bank card, for worry-free travel. 🍞 Food: Dry food, drinking water, to replenish energy. 💊 Medicine: Cold medicine, painkillers, just in case. -------------------- 🌊 Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake, gifts from nature, are waiting for you to explore! 🌄 Don't miss this pure and beautiful land!
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