Qinghai Lake Dunhuang Great Link Raiders Qinghai Lake Dunhuang Great Link for a few days.

A classic route of the Dunhuang Great Ring Road in Qinghai Lake is a seven-day tour, which basically includes popular scenic spots in the northwest. If you take this route, it will be good. Now let's take a look at this route.

The first time I came to the northwest, the most worthwhile route was the Great Ring Road in Dunhuang, Qinghai.

In terms of landscape richness and historical and cultural attractions, Qinghai Lake, Qilian Mountain, Zhangye Danxia, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Mogao Grottoes, Jiayuguan and other famous attractions are all located in Qinggan area, and the essence of the Silk Road is also concentrated here, which is the most worthwhile route to the northwest for the first time.

The Great Silk Ring Road in Dunhuang, Qinghai usually lasts for 6-7 days. The starting point is usually Xining or Lanzhou (the long-distance bus or bullet train from Lanzhou to Xining is very convenient).

From Qinghai Lake to Chaka Salt Lake in the sky, from no man's land to desert, from Mogao Grottoes to Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain, from Jiayuguan to colorful Danxia in Zhangye, from Qilian Prairie to Menyuan Rape Flower Sea, this route has been completely annihilated.

On the first day of the classic 7-day loop tour, Xining _ Ta 'er Temple-Laji Mountain _ Sun Moon Mountain _ Daotang River _ Qinghai Lake _ Black Horse River (LODGE);

The next day, Heimahe _ Rubber Mountain _ Chaka Salt Lake _ Delingha _ Keruk Lake (a tear in the Gobi) _ Qaidam Basin _ Dachaidan (lodge);

On the third day, Dachaidan _ Nanbaxian Ya Dan Ghost Town _ Dangjinshan _ Aksai Desert Town _ Yangguan _ Dunhuang;

Remarks: Usually go to Ghost Town, Ya Dan and Nanbaxian, where there are no tickets. If you want to go to the ghost town of Ya Dan in Dunhuang, you can also go (you will pass Yumen Pass on the way to the ghost town of Ya Dan in Dunhuang).

Day 4 Mogao Grottoes _ Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain _ Shazhou Night Market in Dunhuang (lodge);

Day 5 Dunhuang _ Guazhou (hometown of cantaloupe) _ Jiayuguan Great Wall _ Linze (hometown of Elaeagnus angustifolia) _ Colorful Danxia _ Zhangye (accommodation);

Day 6 Zhangye _ Matishan (1700 years old) _ The most beautiful national road _ Binggoulinhai _ Qilian (lodge);

Day 7 Zhuo'er Mountain _ Qilian Prairie _ Menyuan _ Dabanshan Observation Deck _ Heiquan Reservoir _ Xining.

Day 1: Xining _ Ta 'er Temple _ Sun Moon Mountain _ Daotang River _ Qinghai Lake _ Heimahe B&B (about 270 kilometers) Highlights &; Ethnic minority games:

1. If you are interested in temples or Buddhism, you must not miss Ta 'er Temple. Feel the daily dribs and drabs of Tibetan Buddhism at close range;

2. Riding Qinghai Lake is not only a challenge to oneself, but also a commemoration. After arriving in Heimahe Township that afternoon, you can rent a bicycle in the town and experience it along the west road around the lake.

Let's hold a bonfire party near Qinghai Lake. I believe that the experience of singing and dancing will make you unforgettable all your life.

Go further and get closer to nature, so go camping near Qinghai. There are many camping tent hotels for you to choose from. In addition, the starry sky on the plateau is also a bright spot, especially for photographers.

Day 2: Sunrise in Qinghai Lake _ Chaka Salt Lake _ Delingha _ Alien Site _ Keruk Lake _ Qaidam Basin _ Crossing No Man's Land _ Dachaidan (the mileage is about 540 kilometers); Drama highlights &; Ethnic minority games:

1, the sunrise near Qinghai Lake should not be missed, but it depends on whether the weather is beautiful;

2. Put on colorful clothes, take a photo trip in the sky, and take a small train to the Salt Lake, where the scenery and effects are easier to photograph;

3. Crossing the no-man's land is completely comparable to route 66 in the United States, and it is the best way out. Tips:

1. Tickets for Chaka Salt Lake 70 yuan, you can walk to the innermost salt lake, take the scenic battery car and take the scenic train. It is suggested to take a small train, one-way to 50 yuan, and take the last bus. Along the way, you can see salt sculptures and observation platforms filled with salt. If you don't take a small train, you can only get to 1/3 by battery car, and go far inside. As an extra reminder, there are shoe covers at the entrance of the scenic spot, a pair of about 15.

2. The Great Ring Road is very popular in recent years, and the small place of Dachaidan Town is far from meeting the accommodation demand in the peak season. If you come in July and August, you must book the accommodation for this night in advance.

Day 3: Dachaidan _ Nanbaxian Ya Dan Ghost Town _ Dangjinshan _ Aksai Oil City _ Yangguan _ Dunhuang Shazhou Night Market (about 400 kilometers) Highlights &; Ethnic minority games:

1. At present, there are three ghost towns in Ya Dan: Nanbaxian Ya Dan Ghost Town, Shuiyadan Ghost Town and Dunhuang Ya Dan Ghost Town. Recommended is the ghost town of Ya Dan in Nanbaxian, which is not so long compared with Shuiyadan ghost town. Compared with Dunhuang Ya Dan, there is no need for tickets, the mileage is shortened and the ecology is restored.

2. The Nine-story Demon Tower lit a place, that is, the oil town of Axel. You can go there to meet the real scene in the movie and feel the vicissitudes of the abandoned town after the relocation;

3. In the evening, you can visit the famous Shazhou night market in Dunhuang, mingle with the city and taste local food.

Day 4: Mogao Grottoes _ Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain _ Dunhuang Highlights &; Ethnic minority games:

1. The fame of Mogao Grottoes is far greater than its ability to receive tourists. At present, visiting the Mogao Grottoes requires real-name authentication and appointment, and it is often hard to get a ticket in the peak season. It is important to make an appointment in advance. It would be a pity not to go to the Mogao Grottoes in the northwest. This national treasure cultural relic is becoming more and more fragile.

2. Desert sunset, camel riding and glider experience can be experienced in Mingsha Mountain, and you can also see the magical beauty of Crescent Moon Spring;

3. Desert camping is also a recommended experience. At present, there are many camping bases and many projects are mature.

Tips:

1. Tickets for the Mogao Grottoes must be booked in advance, and even if there is a change in the later time, the ticket can be refunded; Don't trust all kinds of purchasing agencies, sometimes it's very unreliable. At present, the Mogao Grottoes do not authorize any third party to sell tickets, so it is safest to make an appointment yourself.

2. If there is really no reservation, the Mogao Grottoes will sell emergency tickets in the peak season every year, and you can see four elite caves, which is also very good;

Day 5: Dunhuang _ Guazhou (hometown of cantaloupe) _ Jiayuguan Great Wall _ Jiayuguan _ Linze (hometown of Elaeagnus angustifolia) _ Colorful Danxia (mileage about 580 kilometers) Highlights &; Ethnic minority games:

1, Guazhou Pingua is a link that can't be missed, and it is guaranteed to be sweeter than what you have eaten before;

2. Arrive at colorful Danxia in Zhangye in the afternoon. Danxia's sunset experience is the most wonderful, and the interweaving of various colors is very dreamy;

3. It is suggested to live near Danxia scenic spot that night, and you can go into the park to watch Danxia sunrise the next day.

Tips:

1, the longest day of the trip, so it is necessary to start early, otherwise you may not be able to reach Zhangye Danxia Scenic Area smoothly in the afternoon when you encounter traffic jams;

There are car ferries everywhere in Zhangye Scenic Area. Get off at the scenic spot to see the scenery and don't go back. You can also try hot air balloons, paragliders and helicopter projects in scenic spots;

Day 6: Zhangye _ Matishan _ Biandukou _227 Most Beautiful National Road _ Arou Temple _ Qilian Zhuo'er Mountain _ Qilian Hotel (about 280 kilometers) Highlights &; Ethnic minority games:

1, the scenery along the way is infinite, and 227 is also known as the most beautiful national road. If you stop along the way, just take a shot and it will be a big piece;

2. It doesn't matter if you miss Ta 'er Temple, and there is Aru Temple. It's more real and shocking here, with fewer tourists and less excitement than Ta 'er Temple. There is a sense of independence here. Arou Temple is the most influential gelug sect monasteries of the Yellow Sect in Qilian area. It has a strong Buddhist culture and is a good place to experience Tibetan culture.

3. Zhuo'er Mountain, overlooking the small Swiss Qilian Mountain in the east, is absolutely beautiful from a distance.

Tips:

1. Zall Mountain Scenic Area needs to take a bus when going up the mountain. The bus is divided into two lines, AB. You must pay attention to the route when you buy tickets for parking. The two lines are completely two directions;

2. Accommodation around the scenic spot is generally dominated by homestays and family hotels. The food tastes good and the price is moderate. There are bonfire parties in many places at night. Please prepare thick clothes if you want to see the starry sky.

Day 7: Qilian Prairie _ Menyuan 10,000 Mu Rape Flower Sea _ Dabanshan Observation Deck _ Heiquan Reservoir _ Xining. Drama highlights &; Ethnic minority games:

1, Qilian Mountain Grassland, which is rated as one of the six most beautiful grasslands in China, can be consumed by riding horses. It is also an excellent enjoyment to watch herders grazing on the grassland and experience a primitive horse riding;

2. Every year from the beginning of July to the beginning of August, there will be a grand promotion meeting here in Menyuan, where 10,000 mu of rape blossoms. Choose this time, or you will be "drunk" by Huahai.

Tips: The concentrated blooming time of rape flowers is different every year. According to rainfall and climate, it is generally concentrated in the middle and late July. If you make a special trip to see the rape flower sea, it is recommended to pay attention to the blooming of rape flowers before departure.

Dietary precautions that need special attention:

Qinghai Plateau has a dry climate, a large temperature difference between morning and evening, and a partial diet, mainly salty and spicy. The local diet is mainly pasta. Most of the cooking is Sichuan cuisine. If you have special requirements on diet, you can inform the hotel in advance and make appropriate arrangements. Qinghai beef and mutton is necessary, but you can't eat it without restraint (it is easy to get angry).

The quality of drinking water in northwest China is hard and contains more minerals. If it is not suitable, you can buy mineral water to drink.

Traveling abroad, especially in the Northwest Link, the time for eating every day may not be on time, so prepare some high-calorie foods such as snacks or chocolates, and it is best to prepare some fruits to supplement vitamins. In a dry climate, you must drink more water.

Precautions for dressing:

The loop line mostly belongs to the plateau, with large temperature difference. It is necessary to increase or decrease clothes reasonably and regularly to avoid catching a cold. It is not easy to get over a cold at high altitude, which will affect the quality of play.

Matters needing attention in accommodation of Dunhuang Great Ring Road in Qinghai:

Xining, Dunhuang, Zhangye and Qilian belong to cities and have more accommodation options. Both Heimahe Town and Dachaidan Town are township-level conditions, with imperfect infrastructure, and hotel buildings are mostly two or three floors, so don't hold too much hope for accommodation in Heimahe before coming, and be prepared. Even so, it is hard to find a room in the peak season, so you must book in advance.

Preventive measures for high reaction:

The average altitude in Qinghai is about 3000, and most people can adapt. High treason is an adaptation process. Some people adapt quickly, while others adapt slowly. As long as you are not too old, you are not particularly weak, and there are no chronic diseases (chronic cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are not suitable for high altitude areas), you should be fully prepared. Qinghai, Gansu link generally will not be a problem. Many slight hyperreflexia are caused by personal psychological reasons or poor rest. If you are really worried, people who take anti-reflective health products such as rhodiola within one or two months before coming to the plateau are advised to take Danshen dripping pills, inosine oral liquid or oral ginseng buccal tablets.

Other precautions: the plateau climate is dry and the temperature difference is large. It is suggested to prepare some cold medicine, headache medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, qinghuo powder and gastrointestinal medicine.

Regarding payment, almost all hotels, restaurants and shopping in the ring can be paid by WeChat or Alipay, and only a few small expenses need cash (such as buying fruit or paying for individual attractions). So there is no need to bring a lot of cash.

Pay attention to yourself: regarding driving, it is suggested that there should be more than two drivers in the same industry. The northwest ring road has good road conditions and fewer vehicles, which makes it easier to drive fatigue. I suggest you drive slowly and steadily.