What are some practical tips for traveling in the Northwest in September?

Traveling in the Northwest

Today I compiled a travel guide to help you prevent pitfalls and mines. I hope it can help you~

Travel preparations

Must bring documents: ID card, student ID card, etc.

Moisturizing: lip balm, hand cream, hydrating spray

Remember to bring sunscreen, sun protection clothing, hat, sunglasses, shawl , UV rays

Cash: ZFB and WX are basically popular in the northwest, and they may be used in small towns

Tips: There are many ethnic minorities such as Hui, Tibetan, and Mongolian along the way. In settlements, please respect the cultures of other ethnic groups

Tips: The scenic spots in Qinghai and Gansu are relatively far away, and the transportation is not very convenient. It is prone to high altitude sickness and is also a gathering place for ethnic minorities. It is your first time to go there. It is better to join a local group to save worry and money

Route recommendation

Day1: All over the country - arrive in Xining → pick up by car → check into the hotel

Day2 ：Xining-Qinghai Lake-Chaka Town

Day3: Chaka Town-Chaka Salt Lake-Emerald Lake-Dachaidan Town

Day4: Dachaidan Town-Jinair Lake-Petroleum Small town - Dunhuang

Day5: Dunhuang - Mogao Grottoes - Mingsha Mountain - Desert surfing/party/starry sky camping

Day6: Dunhuang - Son of the Earth - Jiayuguan - Zhangye

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Day7: Zhangye Colorful Danxia-Private Ranch-Qilian

Day8: Qilian-Zhuoer Mountain-Menyuan Flower Sea-Return

Itinerary Features

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Qinghai Lake cycling experience/Thangka painting experience

Experience Dunhuang desert starry sky camping

Experience off-road motorcycle desert surfing and outdoor bonfire in Dunhuang

< p>Qilian Prairie Nomad Ranch Cultural Experience, Grassland Horseback Riding/Archery

Special Food: Qinghai Hot Pot, Butter Milk Tea, Zanba, Yogurt and other ethnic snacks

Essence Attractions:

Chaka Salt Lake Chaka Salt Lake-known as the realm of the sky

Menyuan Baili Rapeseed Flower Sea Scenic Area Menyuan Flower Sea-the rape flower fields here are somewhat famous

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Zhuoer Mountain Zhuoer Mountain - the snow on the top of the mountain is clearly visible, and the yellow and green of rapeseed flowers and wheat fields at the bottom of the mountain correspond to each other. It is called "Qilian in the Heaven"

Zhangye Colorful Danxia Tourist Area Zhangye Colorful Danxia—just like a human palette, remember to check in and take photos

Jiayuguan Castle Jiayuguan—the starting point of the Great Wall

Mogao Grottoes Mogao Grottoes—an art treasure that has been passed down for thousands of years , is a classic that cannot be missed on a trip to the northwest

Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring—Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring—has been famous throughout the ages for the wonderful landscape of "the place where the mountain springs are the first place, where the sand and water are the first place to grow". World