Hoh Xil Sanjiangyuan 9-day itinerary

Everyone must know a lot about the story of the Tibetan antelope in the Hoh Xil Reserve. The Tibetan antelope is now in its last home in Hoh Xil, thanks to the current guardians of the reserve. Tibetan antelopes in the reserve are still rarely seen now, and they have now begun to learn to protect themselves. What the editor introduces this time is self-driving in the no-man’s land of Hoh Xil. If you are brave, take a look.

Day 1: Arrival in Xining

Highlights: Dongguan Grand Mosque, Qinghai Provincial Museum, Xining Food

Today we arrived at the "Oriental Gateway of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau" Xining, also known as Xining, has an altitude of about 2290m. If the time is earlier, you can visit Xining city. Recommend Xining Dongguan Mosque and Qinghai Provincial Museum.

In the evening, you can go to Mojia Street, an old street in Xining with a history of 600 years, to taste special delicacies: Qinghai stuffed skin, fried jelly, yogurt, fried cakes, noodles, noodles, mutton skewers, Hand-caught mutton and more.

Day 2: Xining - Kumbum Monastery - Mysterious Sacrifice Lake - Qinghai Lake

Highlights: Kumbum Monastery, Riyue Mountain, Daotang River, Qinghai Lake, Mysterious Sacrifice Lake , sunset starry sky

Remarks:

1. Skirts and shorts are not allowed to enter Kumbum Monastery, please dress formally when visiting;

2. Qinghai Lake is 3200m above sea level There will be slight hypersensitivity around the time. Everyone should reduce activities according to their own conditions. It is not advisable to sing loudly, run fast, jump, etc. It is recommended to drink more water, eat more fruits, and maintain a happy mood;

3. Dress Note: The temperature near Qinghai Lake is low, so you need to wear a fleece jacket, especially at night. Pay attention to keeping warm;

Day 3: Qinghai Lake-Chaka Salt Lake-Delingha

Highlights: Qinghai Lake Dawn, Chaka Salt Lake Sky Realm, Delingha Kang Lamb Chop

Remarks:

1. Chaka Salt Lake is about 3000m above sea level, and Delingha is about 2900m above sea level;< /p>

2. Good news for Zhejiang people: Because Haixi Prefecture where Chaka Salt Lake is located is a city aided by Zhejiang, Zhejiang people can enjoy free admission with their Zhejiang ID cards.

3. Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area stipulates that you need to rent scenic shoe covers (rent 5 yuan, deposit 100 yuan) or go barefoot when taking pictures in the water. It is forbidden to wear shoes directly into the water;

4. Suggestions for girls who love beauty Choose a long skirt with bright colors. The water temperature of Chaka Salt Lake is relatively low. There are salt caves of different sizes in the salt lake, so please be careful when visiting.

Day 4: Delingha - Shuiyadan - Chaerhan Salt Lake - Golmud

Highlights: Shuiyadan, South Eight Immortals Devil City, Chaerhan Salt Lake, Wanzhang Salt Bridge

Remarks: 1. Golmud is about 2800m above sea level;

Today we will go to a very important stop in the itinerary, crossing the Qaidam Gobi Highway and arriving at the world's only floating Yadan This landform group is still rarely visited by people. Here you will definitely marvel at the uncanny craftsmanship of nature.

Day 5: Golmud - Yuzhu Peak - Yuxu Peak - Kunlun Pass - Suonandajie Conservation Station - Hoh Xil - Qumalai

Highlights: Kunlun Pass, Suonan Dajie Conservation Station, Kunlun Divine Spring, Qinghai-Tibet Line, Freezing Spring Conservation Station, Wuji Dragon and Phoenix Palace, Mount Yuzhu, Hoh Xil Nature Reserve

Remarks:

1. Today’s altitude From around 2800m (Golmud) to 4200m (Qumalai), most people will experience varying degrees of altitude sickness. Stay in a good mood, do not exercise strenuously, and do not drink alcohol;

2. Qumalai can be called The first county along the Yangtze River is a plateau county where Tibetans gather. The conditions are difficult and local accommodation conditions are extremely limited, so be mentally prepared;

3. It is strictly forbidden to cross without permission in the Hoh Xil Reserve. The ecology of the reserve is fragile. Please Travel in a civilized manner, never litter, and always pay attention to maintaining the ecology of the reserve.

Day 6: Qumalai-Gadojuewo-Mado

Highlights: Gaduojuewo Holy Mountain, one of the four sacred mountains in Tibetan areas

Remarks :

1. Maduo is about 4,300m above sea level;

2. Do not throw away any garbage and maintain respect and awe for nature.

Day 7: Maduo-Animaqing Snow Mountain-Donggei Tsona Lake-Maduo

Highlights: Animaqing Snow Mountain, Zagda Glacier, Donggei The Secret Land of Cuona Lake

Depart in the morning for the sacred mountain Animaqing.

Animaqing is the dojo of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva in the hearts of local Tibetans. It is also known as the four sacred mountains of Tibetan Buddhism together with Mount Kailash in Tibet, Meili Snow Mountain in Yunnan and Gaduo Juewo in Yushu, Qinghai. It consists of 13 mountains with an altitude of five It consists of 6,000 meters of connected mountains. The main peak, Maqingangangri, is 6,282m above sea level. The Zagda Glacier and the Halong Glacier remain unchanged all year round. There are very few tourists here.

Remarks:

1. Maduo County is about 4,300m above sea level;

2. Do not throw away any garbage and maintain respect and awe for nature.

Day 8: Maduo-Xinghai-Sai Zong Mountain Sai Zong Temple-*** and

Highlights: Sai Zong Mountain scenery, Sai Zong Temple humanities

***The altitude is about 2850m. After breakfast, we left Maduo and went to a little-known secret place in Xinghai - Sai Zong Mountain and Sai Zong Temple. Sai Zong Mountain is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in Amdo Tibetan area. 1. The mountain is steep and beautiful. From a distance, it looks like a giant drinking elephant, with its trunk hanging down in the ditch in front of the temple.

Day 9: ***He-Longyangxia Earth Forest-Xining

Highlights: Longyangxia Reservoir, Earth Forest Landscape

In the morning, we will Go to the last secret place on this trip - Longyangxia Earth Forest. Longyangxia is a huge reservoir located in the upper reaches of the Yellow River in eastern Qinghai. Its water storage capacity is two-thirds of the Three Gorges. Its dam was once the largest in Asia. The dam is surrounded by deserts, rocky mountains, and canyons. The most spectacular thing is the endless water-eroded soil forest landscape on the north bank of the reservoir. The groups and individual soil pillar shapes complement each other, and the sand ditches, deserts, and hills and valleys complement each other. It is An unheralded visual spectacle.

After the tour, return to Xining.

This is the only Shuiyadan in the world. Almost no one has seen such a spectacle

Aerial photography of Shuiyadan by drone

Go to Shuiyadan Dan's No Man's Land Wave Highway