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Dragon Boat Festival Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop: Three Popular Route Recommendations

Finally, no make-up days for this year's Dragon Boat Festival 🎉! I have to seize the opportunity to visit the Northwest! The grass in Qinghai is so green and relaxing 🌿, and the temperature is comfortable. I've compiled three popular routes. Just go for it! - 📜 Qinghai-Gansu Pre-trip Checklist Documents 📄: ID card, student ID Electronics 🔌: Charging cable, power bank, mobile phone, headphones, camera 💊: Cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, bandages, mosquito repellent spray Clothing 👗: Beach shoes, swimsuit, swimming cap, sun protection clothing, sunglasses, sun hat Cosmetics and skin care products 💄: Toner, lotion, cream, high SPF sunscreen, makeup remover oil, facial cleanser, moisturizing mask, shower gel - 👗 Qinghai-Gansu Outfit Guide Top 👚: Long-sleeved shirt, thin windbreaker, warm knit sweater (The temperature difference between day and night on the Qinghai-Gansu loop is large, so it's easy to put on, take off, and mix and match.) Bottom 👖: Casual pants, sports sweatpants (windproof and warm, suitable for all kinds of road conditions) Shoes 👟: Hiking shoes, sneakers (suitable for long walks) Accessories 🕶️: Wide-brimmed fisherman hat, windproof mask, UV-resistant sunglasses (to block wind and sand and resist strong light) 💡 Tips: Girls should bring more bright-colored dresses 👗 for easy and photogenic shots by the lake! Choose comfortable shoes, after all, you have to walk a lot 👣. Be sure to apply sunscreen, and don't be careless on cloudy days! - 🌄 Must-See Attractions in Qinghai-Gansu Emerald Lake 💎: The lake reflects the blue sky and white clouds, as if walking into a fairy tale world. Qinghai Lake 🌊: Golden rapeseed flower fields next to a dreamy blue lake Chaka Salt Lake ⛰️: A popular sky mirror; remember to take the small train. Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring 🏜️: A unique landscape in the desert, a pearl on the ancient Silk Road Mogao Grottoes 🎨: Mysterious Dunhuang murals that have stood the test of thousands of years Danxia Landform 🌈: Danxia landforms and colorful hills complement each other. U-shaped Road 🚗: The Chinese version of Route 66, uniquely shaped and easy to photograph - 🌟 Trip Highlights 1️⃣ Easy for family trips 👨👩👧👦 2️⃣ Visit popular attractions in one go 📸 3️⃣ In-depth pure play small group, good experience 👌 - 🗺️ Overview of 3 Popular Routes Route A: 6 Days and 5 Nights on the Qinghai-Gansu Loop D1: Xining → Riyue Mountain → Qinghai Lake → Chaka Town D2: Chaka → Chaka Salt Lake → Emerald Lake → Da Qaidam D3: Qaidam Basin → Yardang Landform → Characteristic Town → Dunhuang D4: Dunhuang → Mogao Grottoes → Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring → Dunhuang D5: Dunhuang → Sculpture of the Son of the Earth / Jiayuguan → Danxia Landform → Zhangye D6: Zhangye → Qilian Grassland → Distant View of Gangshika Snow Mountain → Rapeseed Flowers → Xining - Route B: 5 Days and 6 Nights of Compact Fun D1: Xining → Riyue Mountain → Qinghai Lake → Chaka Salt Lake → Delingha D2: Delingha → Emerald Lake → Petroleum Town → Dunhuang D3: Dunhuang → Mogao Grottoes → Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring → Dunhuang D4: Dunhuang → Son of the Earth / Jiayuguan → Zhangye Danxia Landform → Zhangye D5: Zhangye → Qilian Grassland → Distant View of Gangshika Snow Mountain → Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field (July) → Xining - Route C: 6 Days and 5 Nights of Water and Yardang Exploration D1: Xining → Riyue Mountain → Qinghai Lake → Chaka Salt Lake → Delingha D2: Delingha → 315 U-shaped Road → Qinghai Yardang Landform → Water Yardang D3: Da Qaidam → Emerald Lake → Petroleum Town → Dunhuang D4: Dunhuang → Mogao Grottoes → Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring → Dunhuang D5: Dunhuang → Sculpture of the Son of the Earth / Jiayuguan → Danxia Landform → Zhangye D6: Zhangye → Qilian Grassland → Distant View of Gangshika Snow Mountain → Menyuan Rapeseed Flower → Xining ⚠️ Reminder: Taking photos on the U-shaped road should be done under professional guidance. Take photos at safe parking spots and do not park on the main road! - 📌 Qinghai-Gansu Travel Tips Prepare some high-calorie snacks 🥨. Crispy rice crackers, Snickers, and biscuits are a must. If it's your first time to the Great Northwest, it is not recommended to drive yourself 🚗. The routes are complicated, and the bus tour experience is average. It is more worry-free to charter a local pure play car and you can also meet new friends 👫. The Northwest's mutton and beef taste good, but don't overeat. Give your stomach some time to adapt, and don't drink cold drinks ❄️ even when it's hot.
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Posted: May 5, 2025
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