Northwest Travel Guide

7 days and 6 nights, per person, over NT$3,000. Youth is priceless, let’s go now! The charm of traveling in the Northwest is really great! The boundless desert and the colorful Danxia landform can satisfy all your fantasies of vastness and freedom. If you plan to travel to the Northwest during the summer vacation from June to August, take a look at this foolproof travel guide to the Northwest! Follow this guide to ensure you have a great time and don't get lost. 🌟Essential items for the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop ✔ Basic documents: ID card, student ID/teacher ID, driver's license, vehicle registration certificate ✔ Electronics: power bank (a must-have for every day!), camera/drone (for taking beautiful photos of Danxia and Salt Lake), mobile phone holder (a great tool for taking selfies on the highway) ✔ Daily necessities: sunscreen (SPF50+), sunglasses, sun hat (UV rays are very strong in the northwest!), jacket (temperature difference between morning and evening is more than 20℃), comfortable hiking shoes, bright long skirt (essential for taking photos at Chaka Salt Lake), lip balm, moisturizing mask, thermos cup, garbage bag 🚗 Route: Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Day 1: Xining → Sun Moon Mountain → Qinghai Lake → Chaka Salt Lake → Chaka Town Day 2: Chaka Town → Xiaochaidan Lake → Chaerhan Salt Lake → Dachaidan Day 3: Daxiadan → Water Yadan → Qinghai Yadan Ghost City → Daxiadan Day 4: Da Qaidam → Emerald Lake → Oil Town → Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City → Desert Day 5: Dunhuang → Mogao Grottoes → Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake → Dunhuang Night Market → Dunhuang Day 6: Dunhuang → Jiayuguan → Zhangye Colorful Danxia → Zhangye Day 7: Zhangye → Qilian Mountain Grand Canyon → Qilian Grassland → Gangshika Snow Peak → Menyuan Thousands of Lis Rapeseed Flowers → Xining ✅ Transportation suggestions Transportation to the Northwest: Since the starting point and end point of the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop are both Xining, it is recommended to fly directly to Xining Caojiabao Airport. ✈ Airplane: Xining Caojiabao Airport 🚞 Train: Xining East Station, Xining West Station, Xining Station 🚘 Car: Xining Bus Passenger Transport Center ⚠ Travel needs to be planned 1 to 2 months in advance, as tickets for many attractions are in great demand during peak season. 💡 Travel tips 🔺 The climate in the northwest is dry and the ultraviolet rays are strong, so pay attention to hydrating and moisturizing, and do a good job of sun protection! 🔺 Many attractions require hiking, so remember to wear comfortable sneakers. 🔺 Make sure to use the restroom when it is available, as you may have to wait a long time to find the next restroom. 🔺 The temperature difference between morning and night is large, so remember to prepare summer clothes👗 as well as jackets and thick coats. 🔺 You can bring some snacks to eat on the road, because the area is vast and sparsely populated, and meal times may not be fixed. 📷 Highlights along the way & recommended check-in spots ✔ Landscape features: grassland, forest, Danxia, ​​desert, lake, snow mountain ✔ Cultural heritage: Mogao Grottoes, Mati Temple ✔ Landform wonders: Yadan landform, colorful Danxia, ​​Devil City ✔ Plateau lakes: Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Emerald Lake, Crescent Lake, Mingsha Mountain 💰 Tips on saving money in Northwest China ① Save money on tickets: Student ID cards can enjoy a half-price discount; there are many experience projects, so it is more appropriate to choose a small group that is easy and labor-saving. The pure play group includes food, accommodation, transportation and entertainment at an all-inclusive price✅ ② Save money on transportation: The distances between scenic spots in the northwest are relatively far, so choosing a small group or chartered car is convenient, fast and cost-effective. ③ Save money on accommodation: Book a room in advance and compare prices on multiple platforms before making a final decision. Come and experience the magnificent scenery of the Northwest!