An eight-day, seven-night travel guide to the Northwest for lazy people

Detailed travel guide for the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop There are eight of us, and we signed up for a small boutique tour (there is no tour leader, the driver is responsible for pick-up, check-in and ticket purchase, there is no hidden cost, and you can check in at the attractions according to your own needs, which is much easier). The experience is pretty good. 8-day tour route D1: Arrive and check in Xining hotel D2 Xining - Sun Moon Mountain - Qinghai Lake (Heima River) - Chaka Salt Lake - Chaka Town Qinghai Lake is very cold, so you must bring a fleece jacket D3 Chaka - Qaidam Basin (passing by) - Emerald Lake - Da Qaidam D4 Da Qaidam - Chaerhan Salt Lake - 315U Highway (passing by) - Dongtaijinaier Lake - Water Yadan Dongtaijinaier Lake is recommended to check in. It is really beautiful, and this attraction may disappear one day in the future. The Yadan on the water is too commercialized. It is not easy to take photos. It is also very sunny. Friends who are in a hurry can give up D5 Heidu Mountain-Dunhuang Desert Camping There is too much dust in Heidu Mountain, please take precautions You must go early for desert camping, it ends at nine o'clock, but unfortunately we didn't catch it D6 Mogao Grottoes - Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Lake You must experience camel riding when you go to Mingsha Mountain. It's really good. value You must compare prices when buying things at Shazhou Night Market www~ D7 Dunhuang-Son of the Earth (passing by)-Boundless-Jiayuguan (passing by)-Colorful Danxia D8 Qilian Grassland - Gangshika Snow Peak (passing by) - Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers (seasonal) - Daban Mountain - Xining :I went there at the end of July, which is the peak season. There was a lot of traffic on the road, which delayed some of my schedule, so I didn’t check in successfully! For example, Sun Moon Mountain and the U-shaped highway are closed, so those who drive by themselves can skip them. Tips 1: The temperature difference between day and night is large, please pay attention to keep warm 2: Ultraviolet rays are strong, so be sure to wear sunscreen (hats, glasses, and sunscreen are essential) 3: The Northwest is particularly dry and hot, so facial masks, lipsticks, and anti-inflammatory drugs are a must (be careful of blood spraying) 4: We prepared oxygen cylinders, but we didn't use them. 5: Make sure to apply body lotion and hand cream thickly, otherwise it will dry out and fall apart. 6: Prepare some chocolate, dry food, etc. on the road, because the route is too long and you will spend most of the day on the road, so you can replenish your energy. 7: Be sure to go to the toilet at the service area on the road, as the dry toilets on the road are really hard to describe. Dressing formula 1: A three-in-one jacket is a must-have for morning and night use 2: You can prepare a thin shirt, which is easy to match and sun-proof 3: You can choose bright colors for your outfit, but don’t be too fancy. Qinghai is mainly based on lakes. In short, you will regret it if you go, but you will regret it for the rest of your life if you don't go. Make good plans since you are here, and being happy is the most important thing~