Prepare for national day 10. Go to Ejina to see Populus euphratica forest and drive by yourself. What is the shortest route from Chongqing? It is best to see the grassland on the way.

D 1 Line: Chongqing-Mianyang-Hanzhong -Xi 'an

D2: Xi Yan 'an Yan 'an Yinchuan

D3: Yinchuan-Alashan Zuo Qi-Ejina Banner, Inner Mongolia

D4: Ejina Banner

D5: Ejina Banner-Jiayuguan-Lanzhou

D6: Lanzhou-Linxia-Zoige-Chuanzhu Temple

D7: Chuanzhusi-Wenchuan-Chengdu-Chongqing

The whole journey is about 4600 kilometers. Most roads and bridges in expressway, Shashi Road, Mountain Road and Desert Road cost about 1 000 yuan per vehicle. Self-driving strategy from Chongqing to Ejina: watch along the way, travel reference.

Depart from Yinchuan via provincial highway 2 18, enter Inner Mongolia, follow Tengger Desert, pass provincial highway 3 12 to Bayanrigong, start crossing Badain Jaran Desert, and arrive at Ejina Banner in the afternoon. The scenery along the way is beautiful. See the beautiful sunset in the desert of Ejina Banner, enjoy the scenery of Populus euphratica and visit the ruins of Xixia Ancient City. Located in Dalaihubu Town, Ejina Banner, Inner Mongolia, Heicheng Site is the most complete and grand ancient city site on the ancient Silk Road.

Visit Populus euphratica and "Strange Forest" scenic spots in Ejina Banner. It is the most beautiful moment to shoot the gorgeous Populus euphratica forest before sunset. Eight bridges, one bridge, two bridges, golden Populus euphratica forest and desert are all excellent shooting attractions.

Depart from Zhangye and enter the Qilian Mountains. Enjoy the Qilian Mountain Prairie known as "China Swiss". On the way through Datong and Xining, you can visit the famous Labuleng Temple, pass through Xiahe River in Gannan, get on National Highway 2 13, and enter Zoige Prairie and Huahu Lake, the pearl of grassland in Tibetan areas of western Sichuan.

Driving advice

Most road conditions allow ordinary cars to pass, but some road sections must be off-road vehicles to pass. Expressway, let's go. In Badain Jaran Desert, it is best to rent a local desert off-road vehicle.

Photography skills

When shooting in the desert, you must use a tripod, preferably a mechanical camera and lens. At the same time, you should protect the camera with a transparent bag, because there are fine sand rolled up by the wind everywhere.

Accommodation tips

During the National Day, it is the most prosperous tourist season in Ejina. Hotel accommodation for self-help tourists must be booked in advance. Generally, the room will rise from 100 yuan to above 300 yuan at this time.

Dressing index

/kloc-arrives in early October, and the temperature can be below 10 degrees Celsius in the evening and early morning. Just wear short sleeves at noon. Mainly because the wind is relatively strong. The sandstorm is not very big, but you must be prepared for sun protection, lipstick, sunscreen, sun hat and a thin scarf around your face. They are all practical.

Attachment: Ejina Banner Travel Tips It is windy near Juyanhai, so pay attention to wind protection and warmth.

The smoked fish in yurts is not big, so we must stick to the purchase method of 1 yuan/piece, which is more suitable than the weight.

To Shenshu Scenic Area, there are large areas of red willows from Shenshu to the south. Don't stop when you see a scared tree.

There will be a camel race near a bridge during the eleventh period. You can find a good time to watch it.

Hand-grabbed mutton is generally around 14 yuan/kg, and noodles are 5 yuan/bowl. The food in Mongolian yurts in informal tourist spots is relatively simple, so you can ask the elder sister of Mongolian yurts for shallots as pickles.

At night, the starry sky is beautiful. You can see the Milky Way. Be patient, and you will see a shooting star.