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Sure! Summer vacation to Northwest China - 7 days and 6 nights - Family travel guide

Why I strongly recommend taking your family to the Northwest⁉️6 locals who have traveled to the Northwest bring you the best tips! Teach you step by step how to spend 80% less time, avoid 90% of tourist traps 💸 and save 70% of your budget to travel around the Northwest! ✅ History and Humanities Class: The murals of Mogao Grottoes and the city walls of Jiayuguan take children through thousands of years, which is more vivid than textbooks; parents can also relive historical memories and marvel at the wisdom of the ancients ✅ A feast of natural wonders: the azure blue of Qinghai Lake, the emerald green of Emerald Lake, the colorful Danxia, ​​the whole family can check in the beautiful scenery together, and any photo taken is a warm blockbuster ✅ Parent-child interactive paradise: riding camels in Mingsha Mountain, taking a small train in Chaka Salt Lake, feeding lambs in Qilian Grassland, children can have fun, and the elderly can also enjoy the slow pace of nature 🔥A quick overview of the highlights of a seven-day, six-night family trip Xining→Qinghai Lake (cycling/photography)→Chaka Salt Lake (Mirror of the Sky)→Delingha ✅ Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area is suitable for family walks and telling children about the "Myth of the West Sea"; the Chaka Salt Lake train is a must-take, and the elderly can also visit easily Emerald Lake (super beautiful aerial photography) → Oil Town (retro check-in) → Dunhuang ✅ Emerald Lake is less crowded than Chaka, and the lake surface is as clear as a gem. It is perfect for family photos! The ruins of the oil town are full of mystery, suitable for taking children to explore the "world in the movie" Mogao Grottoes (in-depth explanation) → Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake (sunset is super healing) ✅ Book an "A-type ticket" in advance for Mogao Grottoes, listen to the guide telling the story of the murals, and the children will be focused throughout the whole process; go to Mingsha Mountain in the evening, ride a camel to watch the sunset at Crescent Lake, and the elderly can also rest and take pictures under the sand dunes Guazhou (eating melon) → Son of the Earth (a must-see sculpture for families) → Jiayuguan → Colorful Danxia ✅ The Son of the Earth sculpture is super shocking. It is very meaningful to take your children to check in at the "Desert Giant Baby"; the colorful Danxia sunset is breathtakingly beautiful, and the whole family marvels at the magic of nature together Zhangye→Qilian Grassland (horse riding/feeding yaks)→Gangshika Snow Peak→Xining ✅ The Qilian grassland is full of wild flowers from June to August. The whole family can experience the life of herdsmen, which is very atmospheric! ✨Must-visit attractions in the Northwest 💙Qinghai Lake: Blue gemstone! Cycling around the lake while feeling the breeze is so healing, and all the photos you take are Instagram-worthy 📸 💙Chaka Salt Lake: The Sky Mirror is confirmed! Wearing a red skirt/shawl, taking a leisurely stroll on a small train, it is so beautiful that I am speechless~ 💙 Yadan on the water: a magical combination of Yadan landform + lake! It's beautiful on both sunny and cloudy days, like traveling on Mars 💙Colorful Danxia: Nature’s overturned palette! Go at sunset, it's breathtaking 💙Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes: So what if photography is prohibited? Watch the performance of "Seeing Dunhuang Again" and travel back a thousand years! 💙Qilian Grassland: Running and riding are so free! The real-life version of "The wind blows the grass low and you can see the cattle and sheep" has the greatest healing power ⭐⭐⭐Must-bring list for traveling to Northwest China 🔸Important documents: ID card, student ID card (discount available), driver's license 🔸Sun protection items: sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen spray, parasol, sun protection clothing 🔸Toiletries: lotion and skin care products, shampoo + shower gel, makeup remover 🔸Electronic items: chargers, power banks, Bluetooth headsets, selfie sticks, cameras, drones 🔸Common medicines: allergy medicine, cold medicine, glucose, motion sickness medicine, anti-altitude sickness medicine, gastrointestinal medicine 🔸Other items: thermos cup, wet wipes, disposable underwear, slippers, mosquito repellent, masks, sunglasses, eye masks ⚠tipsImportant things should be said three times! ! ✔The Northwest is very popular this year! ! The attractions are far away! ! ✔Self-driving tours are so tiring that I doubt my life ❌ ✔Whether you are traveling with a group or on your own, the itinerary must be booked in advance! Book in advance! Book in advance!
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