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Finally, I went to the northwest with my bestie. We saw mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, Gobi, and grasslands. This trip was really worth it‼ ️ After I came back, I was asked a lot by my friends. Everyone wanted the guide for this route, so I stayed up late to sort it out and share it with everyone... 🌤️Northwest climate 🎈Average temperature from July to August: 15℃-30℃, the temperature rises, but the temperature difference between day and night is large 🎈Average temperature from September to October: 10℃-27℃. The temperature is dropping, so please keep warm! ‼ ️PS: July to August is the peak tourist season in Northwest China. The weather is good most of the time. Remember to bring clothes that are easy to put on and take off, as well as rain gear. 📣Must-have for travel 💊Medicine: Rhodiola rosea, glucose, Huoxiang Zhengqi liquid, motion sickness medicine, stomach-strengthening and digestion-promoting tablets, mosquito repellent 🌞Sun protection products: sun protection clothing, jackets, sunglasses, hats, sunscreen 💧Moisturizing products: lip balm, moisturizing essence, moisturizing mask, body lotion 📱Electronic products: power bank, charging cable, selfie stick ☂️Daily necessities: hair care essential oil, thermos cup, wet wipes, disposable raincoat, garbage bag, U-shaped pillow, eye mask 👕Clothing: short-sleeved shirts, jackets, sweatshirts, trousers, boots, sneakers 🚗🔥🔥Qinghai Lake Dunhuang Zhangye Shuiyacharhan seven-day loop: Day 1: Xining ---- Sun Moon Mountain ---- Qinghai Lake (Heima River) ---- Chaka Salt Lake (stay overnight) Day 2: Chaka - Chaerhan Salt Lake - Golmud (overnight) Day 3: Golmud ---- U-shaped road ---- Dongtaijinaier Lake ---- Water Yadan ---- Dachaidan Emerald Lake (stay overnight) Day 4: Daxiadan - Heidu Mountain - Silk Road Heritage City - Dunhuang (overnight) Day 5: Dunhuang ---- Mogao Grottoes (tickets are recommended to be purchased around 9 am) ---- Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Lake ---- Shazhou Night Market ---- Dunhuang City (overnight) Day 6: Dunhuang City ---- Passing Jiayuguan ---- Zhangye Colorful Danxia ---- Zhangye (stay overnight) Day 7: Zhangye ---- Biandukou ---- Qilian Mountains, Qilian Grassland ---- Gangshika Snow Peak (view from a distance) ---- Xining City (end) 📸Must-visit attractions 💕Qinghai Lake The lake water is as blue as jade, and the lakeshore is winding and undulating. It is known as the "Heavenly Lake". When circumnavigating the lake, you must follow Tibetan beliefs and walk around the lake in a clockwise direction. 💕Chaka Salt Lake The natural landscape of Chaka Salt Lake is unique. It is surrounded by the Qilian Mountains, Kunlun Mountains and Rubber Mountains. It reflects the beautiful sky and snow-capped mountains like a mirror, forming a wonderful sight of water reflecting the sky and the sky connecting to the ground. 💕Colorful Danxia It is like a palette overturned by God, affected by natural environment such as geological structure, climate change and wind, presenting a variety of colors such as red, yellow and white. 💕 Horseshoe Temple The temple is named after the legendary celestial horse that left horseshoe prints when drinking water. It consists of seven parts: Thousand Buddha Caves, South Temple, North Temple, Upper/Middle/Lower Guanyin Caves, and Golden Pagoda Temple (advance reservation required). 💕Zhuoer Mountain Zhuoer Mountain belongs to Danxia landform, composed of red sandstone and conglomerate. The exposed parts of the mountain are all red sandstone, which is overlapped and interlaced with green grassland, which is very beautiful. 💕Qilian Mountain Grassland The Qilian Mountain grassland is rated as one of the six most beautiful grasslands in China because of its "beauty of integration". The grassland is covered with vast green waves and herds of cattle and sheep, forming a beautiful picture. ⚠Northwest Travel Tips ① The ultraviolet rays in the northwest region are relatively strong, so bring more lotions, lip balm, and moisturizing masks (one piece per day). ②In August, you can wear a skirt or short-sleeved jacket during the day and a fleece jacket at night. Ultraviolet rays are very strong in summer, so remember to wear sun-protective clothing, sleeves, sunglasses, etc. after taking photos. ③ The distances between cities in the northwest are long, the scenic spots are scattered, and the travel time is long. You can bring a U-shaped pillow. The temperature difference is large in summer, so bring your own motion sickness medicine. ④The deep part of Chaka Salt Lake is the best spot for taking photos. It is recommended to bring some bright clothes for better shooting effects!
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Posted: Apr 24, 2025
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