The Northwest Grand Loop will go counterclockwise in July and August, so please listen to the advice.

Are you still worried about making a travel plan for the Northwest? If you want to avoid the crowds, come to the Northwest! This 7-day, 6-night reverse tour itinerary will take you to Qinghai and Gansu. Just save this article! Bring your family and friends and go. When traveling to the northwest, many people walk clockwise, that is, in the forward direction. Very few people walk backwards. What is the difference between walking backwards and walking forward? 1. Go in reverse, usually go to Zhangye first, and Zhangye is in Gansu, with a relatively low altitude, which is equivalent to avoiding the possibility of altitude sickness; 2. During peak seasons such as May Day, summer vacation or National Day, walking in reverse is also a good choice to avoid the flow of cars and people; 3. If you go in reverse, Qinghai Lake is usually the last day. Since Qinghai Lake is relatively close to Xining, you can still make it back on the same day if you want to return. Must-see attractions in Northwest China Qinghai Lake: China's largest saltwater lake, cycling around the lake is super healing Chaka Salt Lake: The mirror of the sky is a great place to take photos, and wearing a red dress will instantly turn you into the protagonist of a blockbuster. Emerald Lake: God's palette, the salt pond reflects Tiffany blue Oil Town: The filming location of the Nine-story Demon Tower, the abandoned factory ruins are super cool! Mogao Grottoes: Millennium murals are shocking, and advance reservations for digital cinemas are very useful Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake: Camel ride to watch the sunset, desert camping with beautiful starry sky Zhangye Danxia: The colorful hills are so beautiful that even Zhang Yimou came here to shoot! Return trip: Qilian Zhuoer Mountain 7 days Day 1: Xining -------Gangshika Snow Peak (view from a distance) ---Qilian Mountains Qilian Grassland ---Qilian County (stay) Day 2: Qilian Zhuoer Mountain (stay in Qilian County) - Heihe Grand Canyon - Wild Bull Valley - Qilian Mountain National Park - Colorful Danxia - Zhangye (stay) Day 3: Zhangye ------- via Jiayuguan ------- Dunhuang (overnight) Day 4: Dunhuang---Mogao Grottoes (best time to buy tickets around 9 am)---Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Lake---Shazhou Night Market---Dunhuang City (stay overnight) Day 5: Dunhuang------Silk Road Heritage City---Oil Town------Route 66---Dachaidan Emerald Lake (stay) Day 6: Da Qaidam - Crossing the Qaidam Basin - Chaka Salt Lake (stay overnight) Day 7: Chaka---Qinghai Lake (Heima River)---Sun Moon Mountain---Xining (end) Tips: 1. It is recommended to arrive in Xining one day in advance to adapt to the plateau climate 2. Get up early to see the sunrise at Qinghai Lake. The lake is windy so bring your jacket. 3. It is recommended to wear slippers at Chaka Salt Lake, and shoe covers can be rented in the scenic area 4. Mogao Grottoes tickets must be booked 30 days in advance (Class A tickets include 8 caves) 5. The temperature difference on the plateau is large, so remember to bring a thicker coat! 6. Remember to bargain for camel riding at Mingsha Mountain and prepare sand-proof shoe covers 7. Ultraviolet rays are very strong, so sunglasses, sunscreen and hats are a must