Summer Qinghai-Gansu Loop Tour - Join us for a visual feast.

7 Days 6 Nights Luxury Tour in the Northwest D1: Xining—Sun and Moon Mountain—Qinghai Lake—Heimahe—Chaka Salt Lake—Chaka D2: Chaka—Qaidam Basin—Xiachaidan Lake—Chahann Salt Lake—Dachaidan D3: Dachaidan—315 U-shaped Highway—Yadan Landform—Water Yadan—Dongtai Jinel Lake—Dachaidan D4: Dachaidan—Emerald Lake—Heidushan—Akesai Oil Town—Silk Road Heritage City—Dunhuang D5: Mogao Caves—Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring—"Again Dunhuang" Show—Dunhuang D6: Dunhuang—Jiayuguan (passing through)—Zhangye Rainbow Danxia—Zhangye D7: Zhangye—Qilian Grassland—Gangshika Snow Peak (distant view)—Menyuan—Xining (end) [What you can see on the Northwest Loop Tour] Qinghai Lake: A dreamy blue lake surrounded by golden rapeseed flower fields Emerald Lake: A cluster of emerald-green salt lakes embedded in the Gobi Desert Chaka Salt Lake: The ultimate version of the "Mirror of the Sky" Water Yadan: Alien-like landforms + sunset orange sea Mogao Caves: The "Oriental Louvre" with 1,600 years of mural art Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring: Coexistence of sand and spring, camel rides chasing the desert's lone smoke Tips to Avoid Pitfalls Altitude Sickness Prevention: Xining's altitude is 2,200 meters; avoid intense activities upon arrival and prepare oxygen bottles (sold at scenic spots for 50 RMB per can) Sun Protection: UV index 10+, sunglasses, sunscreen, and sun-protective clothing are essential Ticket Reservations: Mogao Caves and Chaka Salt Lake must be booked 15 days in advance; last-minute tickets may not be available! Northwest Travel Notes The sun here is extremely strong, so make sure to protect yourself from UV rays. Physical sun protection is also necessary! The itinerary includes high-altitude areas; avoid intense activities and consider bringing glucose. The temperature difference between morning and evening in the Northwest is significant, so prepare thicker clothing like a windbreaker and sun-protective jacket. Altitude Sickness Tips: On your first night in the Northwest, avoid washing your hair or taking a bath; don't run or jump excitedly at scenic spots on the first day—let your body adapt to the altitude. Carry a thermos with hot water and mix in glucose; sipping it along the way can be comforting. Bring some chocolate or other sweet snacks to replenish energy during the journey.