Zhangye-Haibei-Haixi 6-Day Tour: A Detailed Guide to the Northwest

Want to visit the Northwest during the Spring Festival? Check out this exciting 6-day tour of Zhangye, Haibei, and Haixi! -- 🚗Route suggestions: Day 1: Depart from Xi'an🛫, fly to Lanzhou or Xining, and get ready for your Northwest adventure! Day 2: Visit Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park🌄, marvel at the natural wonders, and then head to Danxiakou Cultural Tourism Town to experience the local culture. Day 3: Climb Mount Zhuo'er🏔️, enjoy the magnificent view of the Qilian Mountains, and immerse yourself in the tranquility and beauty of the plateau. Day 4: Head to Chaka Salt Lake🌌, walk on the mirror of the sky, and experience the magical beauty of the water and sky. Day 5: Visit Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake🏞️, enjoy the charm of the lake and mountains, and then head to Jinshawan Nature Reserve of Qinghai Lake to explore the mysteries of nature. Day 6: Depart from Lanzhou🛤️, return to Xi'an, and end your wonderful Northwest adventure.🎉 -- Must-visit attractions: Chaka Salt Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: No. 9, Yanhulu, Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Prefecture - Opening hours: October 30, 2024–April 30, 2025, 8:15 am–7:30 pm - Duration: 2–4 hours The white salt is like snow, reflecting the sky, as if you are walking into a pure mirror world. Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Inside the Lake Scenic Area, National Highway 109, Gonghe County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province - Opening hours: 8:30 am–6:00 pm - Duration: 2–4 hours Explore the sword-shaped peninsula and enjoy the magnificent scenery of Qinghai Lake. Mount Zhuo'er ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Address: Ladongtai Village, Babao Town, Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province - Opening hours: November 1, 2024–April 19, 2025, 9:00 am–5:00 pm - Duration: 3–5 hours The Danxia landform and grassland complement each other. In the early morning, you can enjoy the scenery of all four seasons on Mount Zhuo'er. -- Tips: - Food: Try the roasted lamb and beef rice in Zhangye, and don't miss the salt lake specialties in Haixi🍽️ - Airport transportation: There are airports in Zhangye, Haibei, and Haixi. Plan your itinerary in advance for a smoother trip✈️ - Customs: Experience the culture of the Tibetan and Kazakh ethnic groups and feel the charm of the ethnic groups🌈 - Photo spots: The colorful Danxia landform and Chaka Salt Lake are beautiful photo spots, don't miss them📸 In Zhangye, Haibei, and Haixi, food, transportation, culture, and scenery are waiting for you to explore!✨ -- 🎉Walk through the Danxia landform in Zhangye, cross the grassland in Haibei, and then go to the desert in Haixi. The charm of the Northwest is waiting for you to explore!🎉