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Qinghai Travel Guide If you want to travel to Northwest China without planning your own itinerary, don't miss this comprehensive 6-day travel guide. Important Tips for Northwest China Travel: - There are significant temperature differences between morning and evening in Northwest China. Be sure to bring warm clothing such as thick jackets, scarves, gloves, hats, and snow boots. - Northwest China is quite dry, so bring moisturizers to prevent skin from cracking. - UV rays are strong in Northwest China, so prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, and umbrellas. - Tourist attractions are spread out with long distances between them. Self-driving is not recommended; consider hiring a car or joining a tour group. - The local diet is mainly meat and noodles. To boost immunity and prevent digestive issues, consume more fruits and vegetables, and eat smaller meals more frequently. 6-Day Northwest China Itinerary: Day 1: Xining - Yueshan Mountain - Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake - Chaka Town [Overnight] Day 2: Chaka Town - 315 U-shaped Highway - East Taiji Nai'er Lake - Water Yardang - South Baxian Yardang Landform - Dachaidan [Overnight] Day 3: Dachaidan - Jade Lake - Oil Town - Silk Road Heritage City - Desert or Dunhuang [Overnight] Day 4: Dunhuang - Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring - Shazhou Night Market (free time) - Dunhuang [Overnight] Day 5: Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye Danxia Landform - Zhangye City [Overnight] Day 6: Zhangye - Biandoukou - Qilian Grassland - View of Gangshika Snow Mountain - Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers Accommodation Recommendations: Xining: Choose areas near Xiadu Street in the East District or Mojia Street in the Central District. Both are commercial areas with convenient transportation, dining, and shopping. Chaka Salt Lake: Stay in Chaka Town, which has a hotel street. The new village has many guesthouses, homestays, and family inns.