Summer Must-See! Qinghai-Gansu Travel | 7-Day Hassle-Free Itinerary

Traveling to Northwest China without a plan? That’s a big no-no! ❌ Here’s a Northwest travel guide painstakingly crafted by a Qinghai local, shared for all internet family members! Make sure to save it! ⁉️ ------- ⭐⭐⭐ Essential Packing List 🔸 Important Documents: ID card, student ID (for discounts), driver’s license 🔸 Sun Protection: sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, sunblock spray, umbrella, sun-protective clothing 🔸 Toiletries: skincare products, shampoo + body wash, makeup remover 🔸 Electronics: chargers, power bank, Bluetooth earphones, selfie stick, camera, drone 🔸 Medications: allergy medicine, cold medicine, glucose, motion sickness pills, altitude sickness medicine, digestive medicine 🔸 Other Items: thermos, wet wipes, disposable underwear, slippers, mosquito repellent, face masks, eye mask ------------ 🔥🔥 Qinghai Lake-Dunhuang-Zhangye-Salt Lake-Yadan Landform 7-Day Grand Loop: Day 1: Xining ---- Riyue Mountain ---- Qinghai Lake (Heimahe) ---- Chaka Salt Lake (Overnight) Day 2: Chaka ---- Qarhan Salt Lake ---- Golmud (Overnight) Day 3: Golmud ---- U-shaped Highway ---- Dongtai Jinel Lake ---- Water Yadan ---- Dachaidan Emerald Lake (Overnight) Day 4: Dachaidan ---- Heidushan ---- Silk Road Heritage City ---- Dunhuang City (Overnight) Day 5: Dunhuang ---- Mogao Caves (best to book tickets for around 9 AM) ---- Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake ---- Shazhou Night Market ---- Dunhuang City (Overnight) Day 6: Dunhuang City ---- via Jiayuguan ---- Zhangye Rainbow Mountains ---- Zhangye (Overnight) Day 7: Zhangye ---- Biandukou ---- Qilian Mountain Grasslands ---- Gangshika Snow Peak (distant view) ---- Xining (End) ------------ 🩸🩸🩸 Highlights of Northwest Travel 🌴 Popular Attractions: grasslands, snow-capped mountains, forests, rainbow mountains, deserts, lakes, rapeseed fields 🌴 Cultural Heritage: Explore Mogao Caves and Ma Ti Temple to witness the splendid treasures of Chinese civilization 🌴 Highland Lakes: Visit Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and Emerald Lake for stunning photo opportunities 🌴 Rare Landforms: Unique Yadan landforms, majestic and spectacular 🌴 Special Experiences: Horse riding at Qinghai Lake, camping at Crescent Moon Town, stargazing ------------------- 💁 Travel Tips 🟧 Upon arriving in Qinghai, ensure adequate rest, avoid strenuous activities, refrain from smoking and drinking, rest more, and drink plenty of water to adapt to the high-altitude environment 🟧 Drones are prohibited in the Rainbow Mountains Scenic Area due to hot air balloons, gliders, and helicopters operating there, as drones may interfere with their flights 🟧 Signal reception in Northwest China is poor; your phone may often have no signal. Traveling alone can be dangerous, so it’s recommended to travel in groups 🟧 In Tibetan areas, if you see cows and sheep adorned with red, yellow, and green cloth wandering in the wild, do not drive them away or harm them, as they are offerings to the gods by Tibetan locals 🟧 Qinghai’s scenic spots are vast, and you’ll often pass through uninhabited areas. Many places lack food options, so it’s advisable to bring plenty of snacks --------- 💣 Must-Read Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 🔺 Does this hit your concerns? Chaka Salt Lake Photos? 😭 Pitfall: Wearing a red dress and matching outfits with a 50-year-old aunt! Wind blowing like crazy, turning you into Mei Chaofeng! ✅ Survival Guide: Stay at a hotel within the scenic area! Rush in at 7 AM, wear a white long dress + wool shawl, and post your photos on social media to get flooded with questions! - Dunhuang Desert Nightmare? 😭 Pitfall: Camping base blankets full of sand! Waking up freezing in the middle of the night, wanting to curse! ✅ Hard-earned Advice: Choose luxury tents with private bathrooms! Enjoy the Milky Way 🌌 at night and a deserted desert in the morning—it’s worth every penny! ---------