7-Day Ultimate Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Tour Guide

💖 Compiled by a local after 3 sleepless nights! Save money while exploring Northwest China - bookmark and go! Packing Checklist 📄 Documents: ID card, student ID and other important certificates 🧥 Clothing: Thick jacket, warm clothes (for drastic day-night temperature differences) 💊 Medicine: Altitude sickness pills, common medications (some areas have high elevation) 🌞 Sun protection: Sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses, UV-protective clothing (strong ultraviolet rays) 💧 Moisturizing: Lip balm, moisturizer, water bottle (dry climate) 📷 Equipment: Camera, power bank, spare batteries 7-Day Northwest China Highlights Itinerary Day1: Xining → Riyue Mountain Scenic Area (experience Tang-Tibet Ancient Road) → Qinghai Lake → Chaka Salt Lake → Overnight in Chaka Day2: Chaka → Qaidam Basin → Xiao Chaidan Lake → Chaerhan Salt Lake → Overnight in Dachaidan Day3: Dachaidan → 315 U-shaped Highway → Watery Yardang → Emerald Lake → Overnight in Dachaidan Day4: Dachaidan → Hei Dushan (Black Lonely Mountain) → Oil Town → Dunhuang → Overnight in Dunhuang Day5: Dunhuang → Mogao Caves → Singing Sand Dunes & Crescent Moon Spring → Shazhou Night Market → Overnight in Dunhuang Day6: Dunhuang → Jiayuguan Pass → Zhangye Danxia Rainbow Mountains → Overnight in Zhangye Day7: Zhangye → Qilian Mountain Grasslands → Gangshika Snow Peak → Return to Xining Attraction Tips 🌄 Riyue Mountain: Wear traditional costumes for photos, windy at summit - bring a hat! 🌊 Qinghai Lake: Cycling along lakeside road is delightful, water color is beautiful on sunny days~ 🏞️ Chaka Salt Lake: Bring slippers for wading, fewer people in morning for better photos! 💧 Xiao Chaidan Lake: Less crowded with stunning views, stress-relieving pebble collecting by the lake! 💚 Chaerhan Salt Lake: Wear bright colors for photos, beautiful reflections at dusk! 🛣️ 315 U-shaped Highway: Be cautious when taking photos, don't linger due to traffic! 🏝️ Watery Yardang: Take sightseeing car to save time, drone shots capture amazing panoramas! 💎 Emerald Lake: Different areas have varying colors, explore to find best photo spots! 🖤 Hei Dushan: Black/white outfits photograph well, climb small hills for better angles! 🏜️ Oil Town: Must-visit movie filming location, evening light creates great atmosphere! 🎨 Mogao Caves: Book tickets in advance, listen to guides for mural stories! 🏜️ Singing Sand Dunes: Visit after 4pm to avoid heat, negotiate camel ride prices~ 🏰 Jiayuguan Pass: Climb tower for panoramic views, rich historical atmosphere! 🌈 Zhangye Danxia: Watch sunset at Viewpoint #2, wear light-colored clothes to stand out! 🌿 Qilian Grasslands: Get off vehicle to enjoy, be careful when taking photos with yaks! ⛰️ Gangshika Snow Peak: Best viewed from distance, beware altitude sickness if approaching~ Northwest Travel Reminders Pack warm clothes for significant day-night temperature differences 🧥 Prepare altitude sickness medicine for high-elevation areas, avoid strenuous activities 💊 Stay hydrated in dry climate, carry lip balm and moisturizer 💧 Strong UV rays require complete sun protection gear 😎 #WhereToGoForGraduationTrip #GraduationTravel #GraduationSeason #GraduationTrip #QinghaiGansuPrivateTours #QinghaiGansuTravelGuide #QinghaiGansuCarRental #NorthwestChinaTours #NorthwestChinaTravelGuide #QinghaiGansuTravelTips #HowToExploreQinghaiGansu #MustVisitNorthwestChina #DunhuangPhotoGuide #MogaoCavesAndCrescentMoonSpring #CouplePhotoSpots #BestiePhotoGuide #TravelWithBesties