Why do many people choose to travel to Qinghai and Gansu in July? Choose self-driving or chartered car?

Qinghai is located in a plateau area, and the temperature is lower than that of Gansu. Every year from January to July, the vegetation on the slopes and grasslands of Qinghai and Gansu is covered with green, and the rapeseed fields gradually bloom, stretching as far as the eye can see. Thousands of acres of golden sea of ??rapeseed flowers on the prairie are so mesmerizingly beautiful that many tourists choose to take the Qinghai-Gansu Great Loop Route in July.

The overall temperature of the scenic spots along the Qinghai-Gansu Ring Road will not be very hot in July, except for Dunhuang and Jiayuguan, which are relatively hot. The weather is mostly sunny. If you go to the Salt Lake at this time, the blue sky and white clouds will be reflected in the colorful In the changed salt lake, standing on the lake water that has just covered your feet feels like walking on the clouds.

The Qinghai-Gansu Great Ring Line generally starts from Xining, and chooses to go in a clockwise direction, passing through Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Delingha, Daqaidan, Shuangshui Yadan, Oboliang, Dunhuang, and Zhangye. , Menyuan, return to Xining.

But if the departure date is relatively late July, considering that the rapeseed flowering period in Menyuan and Biandukou areas ends earlier than that of Qinghai Lake, it is recommended to go counterclockwise.

To take good-looking photos of Chaka Salt Lake depends on the weather. It is best to have a sunny day, some clouds, no wind, and enter the park before 10 a.m. or in the evening. If the wind is strong that day and the lake surface is wrinkled, and there will be no nice mirror effect, then you can consider going directly to Dachaidan. There is an Emerald Lake near Dachaidan, which is even more interesting.

To the west of Dachaidan, the landforms of Shuiyadan, Dongtai Jinair Lake, Mangya Aiken Lake, Oboliang and Lenghu Town are very unique. If you have the opportunity, you must not go there. miss.

Dunhuang is an important link on the Qinggan-Gansu Ring Road. There are Mogao Grottoes and Mingsha Mountain here. If you have the opportunity, be sure to buy Class A tickets for Mogao Grottoes. It is recommended to book the morning session to avoid too much noise. show.

Tickets for Mingsha Mountain are valid for multiple days, so you can arrange your time reasonably. It is recommended to watch the sunrise in the desert in the morning, watch the sunset in the evening, and watch the starry sky at night. Don't come here at noon, it's too sunny.

To take good-looking photos in Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Area, you need certain good weather, preferably when it clears up after rain. If you arrive at Colorful Danxia Scenic Area before 16:00, it is recommended to buy tickets immediately to enter the park. After swiping the ticket QR code on the self-service machine at No. 4 Observation Deck or the exit and entering your fingerprint, you can re-enter the park the next morning.

The Colorful Danxia Observation Deck No. 4 and No. 3 Observation Deck are suitable for viewing in the evening. At sunset, the Little Potala Palace opposite No. 4 Observation Deck will be illuminated red by the setting sun, so No. 4 Observation Deck The observation deck will be crowded with tourists before sunset. We entered the park again at 6:30 the next morning with our tickets. We first went to the No. 1 observation deck to take photos of the Danxia sunrise, and then took the scenic bus to other observation decks. By about 9 o'clock, we could leave the park and continue to the next one. Attractions.

The Biandukou Rapeseed Flower Sea has 100,000 acres of rapeseed flowers, which are comparable to the Menyuan rapeseed flowers. In the evening, you can reach Qilian, known as Little Switzerland. Qilian has a cool climate, with criss-crossing green grasslands and magnificent scenery; the forests, rapeseed flowers, villages and counties on both sides have a strong sense of layering, making it a favorite place to visit.

The Qinghai-Gansu Ring Road is a very mature tourist route. There are paved roads along the way and the road conditions are good. However, the public transportation is not convenient. It is best to rent a car and drive yourself or carpool.

If you have plenty of time and a sufficient budget, you can consider renting a car and driving yourself. You can stay as many days as you like when you encounter your favorite attractions. If your vacation time is limited, you can consider carpooling or chartering a car. Find a driver who is familiar with this route, so you are less likely to miss the classic scenic spots on the loop line.