What are the scenic spots in Qinghai Lake? What's interesting about Qinghai Lake?

It should be just right to go to Qinghai Lake now, because the rape blossoms are in bloom, and you can see the endless blue sky when you look up at this time. And scattered white clouds. Looking around, a blue lake is connected with yellow rape flowers, which is very beautiful.

About the traffic to Xining 1. In July, Nanning reopened the direct train to Xining, which lasted more than 40 hours. Although it takes a long time, it is economical, saving the trouble of changing trains, and you can also experience a slow train trip with green leather.

2. Aircraft

Generally, you fly to Lanzhou first, and then transfer to Xining by car or train. July-August is the tourist season, and air tickets are more expensive during the day. Special air tickets are mostly in the evening (800- 1000), staying for one night, and then transferring to Xining the next day.

Personal suggestion: People who have enough time travel by train.

The traffic in Qinghai and Gansu is relatively underdeveloped. Some scenic spots are beyond the reach of trains or even cars. In addition, different scenic spots are often far apart, so people who travel there usually take the form of driving, carpooling or chartered cars.

Personally, if there are many people, they will charter a car, and if there are few people, they will carpool. Because the distance is too long and there are many high-altitude mountain roads, I am not familiar with the road conditions. Unless all the people in your company are old drivers, it is really not recommended to drive by yourself.

Because I travel alone, I made a special and serious strategy to change my old freewheeling mentality. Search found a particularly popular youth hostel, which can provide various travel routes such as carpooling and chartered cars. Through the micro-signal left by Weibo and a series of consultation and confirmation from the innkeeper, the itinerary was finally set.

The route of northwest tourism can be divided into big loop and small loop. The small ring road only takes about 3 days in Qinghai province, roughly from Qinghai Lake to Chaka and then to Qilian Mountain. The Great Ring Road is nearly 2,500 kilometers long, and you can see different landscapes along the way, such as lakes, salt lakes, Gobi, deserts, grasslands, wind erosion landforms of snow-capped mountains and Ya Dan landforms, so that you can truly experience the most beautiful scenery on the road. And I have enough travel time, so I chose the classic 6-day tour of the Great Ring Road.

About accommodation 1. Accommodation in Xining: If you are afraid of staying in a hotel, loneliness, making more friends and economy, then staying in a youth hostel is the best choice. It is more important to choose a good youth brigade.

Personal suggestion: Go to Qunar.com to see the reviews and compare the most popular reservations. Once you have determined your travel plan, you must book your tickets and accommodation in advance, or you will have a bad trip in the peak season.

2. Carpool 6-day tour accommodation

After paying the deposit and determining the route and time of carpooling, the innkeeper will let you book the accommodation in Heimahe and Dachaidan and the tickets for Mogao Grottoes in advance, because the accommodation in these two places is relatively tight. Hotels in Dunhuang and Zhangye are generally not booked in advance, and drivers will also recommend an affordable inn. You can rest assured.

About dressing and precautions

1. The weather in Xining is mild, slightly cooler in the morning and evening, hot at noon and strong ultraviolet rays. It's a little cold to watch the sunrise in Qinghai Lake. It is recommended to bring a sweater or thick clothes.

2. Once in Gansu, it is hot, dry and hot. The most important thing is to do a good job of sun protection and replenish water.

3. Friends who go to Chaka Salt Lake to take photos suggest that bright clothes, such as red, are the main ones, so that the reflection taken is particularly beautiful.

4. If you have a student ID card, be sure to bring it. Tickets can be half price.

Open the 6-day tour mode of the Great Ring Road.

Day 1 Xining-Ta 'er Temple-Laji Mountain-Daotang River-Qinghai Lake-Heima River (lodge)

In the morning, the driver (hereinafter referred to as Marco) picked up six girls from the inn on time, and then picked up/kloc-0 boys around the city, and our small team of seven people was formed. Although we don't know each other, we have a like-minded heart. As soon as we got on the bus, we hit it off and set off with a smile.

First stop-Tashi Temple, ticket: 80 yuan.

Ta 'er Temple is the largest monastery of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and it is also a national key cultural relic protection unit. If you are interested in Buddhist culture, you must hire a tour guide, otherwise you will listen to a lecture with the tour guide group first, just like us, but the tour guide won't give it to you, which is very embarrassing and many people can't hear you clearly. Just take a look and take a few photos.

Reminder: Ta 'er Temple is a Buddhist resort, and many temples are not allowed to take pictures. When entering the temple, don't step on the threshold and turn the warp wheel in the opposite direction. It is important to respect Buddhist customs.

Leave Ta 'er Temple and cross Laji Mountain along Panshan Highway. The blue sky disappeared, the cool breeze blew, and the cattle and sheep on the grassland began to have the most beautiful scenery on the road, listening to folk songs and humming.

After the Laji Mountain, Kyle took us to the Mongolian yurt at the foot of the mountain and drank a bowl of pure yogurt, which was also the best on this trip. It was 5 yuan for a bowl, and we sat in the Mongolian yurt and drank yogurt and ate "China Pizza". Life is delicious. Be sure to drink two more bowls, and you will never drink such delicious yogurt on your next trip.

The more formal scenic spot in Qinghai Lake is called Erlangjian, and the ticket is 100 yuan/person.

Kyle suggested that we don't have to squeeze into the scenic spot to see people's heads, but take us in through a roadside path. Looking around, there are rape flowers everywhere, and Qinghai Lake not far away is rich in layers. Kyle stopped the car and let us enjoy ourselves in the sea of flowers.

After filming the rape blossoms, Kyle continued to take us forward and let us have a close contact with Qinghai Lake.

After coming out of Qinghai Lake, we passed the official scenic spot Erlangjian and various tourist buses in the parking lot. From a distance, there are people everywhere. Fortunately, we met Kyle and took us around the path, enjoying the most beautiful scenery and saving money. Therefore, whether carpooling or chartered, a good driver is a good helper to make the journey happy and worry-free. Here is the contact information for Marco (13897252039). Friends in need can add his mobile phone micro-signal consultation.

Arrive at Heima River at 8 pm. It's a little cold after dark, so the coat can come in handy. On the recommendation of Kyle, seven of us ate the local famous earthen hotpot, which was really economical and delicious.

Sunrise in Qinghai Lake the next day-Chaka Salt Lake-Gobi Desert along Delingha-Dachaidan.

The Heima River is in the west of Qinghai Lake, which is very suitable for watching the sunrise. 12-20 Sunrise starts at 6 o'clock every day, but at 4 o'clock or 5 o'clock here, the motorcades arrive at the lake in an endless stream. It's spectacular enough that all kinds of cars queue up into the lake in traffic jams.

We leave at half past five. After Kyle took us back from the inn, he took us along the path again and handed in a 20 yuan/car, which saved us the trouble of being in a dilemma. There are relatively few people and cars here, so you can stand by the lake and wait for the sunrise. This is really a very ritualized thing.

Chaka Salt Lake-Kingdom of the Sky

Admission: 70 yuan/person (Zhejiang ID card is free) Small train: 50 yuan/time.

How can I miss the tea card when traveling to Qinghai Lake? It can be seen that the tourism promotion of tea cards is so deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. However, the sky scene is extremely demanding on the weather, which is difficult to meet. In addition, after the renovation of the scenic spot, it will be reopened in May 1, and you must wear a shoe cover when going to Salt Lake. Entrance to the scenic spot 10 yuan/Yes, scenic spot 15 yuan/Yes.

We arrived at the tea card around 8 o'clock, bought tickets and took the first small train to the middle of the lake. It's about 3 kilometers from the scenic spot to the center of the lake. The little train moved slowly, blowing salty wind and enjoying the tea card in the morning. In the middle of the lake, there are relatively few people and you can take pictures at will.

Personal suggestion: take a small train to the middle of the lake first, and take photos while walking when you come back, otherwise there will be many people behind. You must pay attention to sun protection in the tea card. I got sunburned when I walked back from the middle of Chaka Lake.

After coming out of the tea card, I had lunch and started my trip to the Gobi Desert.

Via: Delingha (alien website)

Personally, I feel bored. Through the window, it looks like a big stone with the words "alien site" written on it. It is worse than the desolate Gobi on both sides of the road.

Drive all the way from Gobi to Dachaidan town, stay in the town and rest tomorrow's trip.

On the third day, Dachaidan-Dangjinshan-Aksai-Ya Dan Ghost Town-Dunhuang Mingsha Mountain camping.

We leave at 7: 00 a.m. and arrive at Ya Dan Ghost Town at 8: 00. Kyle drove a commercial vehicle as an off-road vehicle and took us through the no-man's land of the ghost town. It is difficult for ordinary people to find it. Climbing to the top of the mountain and overlooking the landform is shocking, and the world seems to have a panoramic view.

How can you miss the road photos when you get to the northwest? Kyle and the photographer are here again. Let's pose at will on the road.

Chop with an axe

Over the party into the mountains, entered the territory of Gansu. Axe is actually an abandoned small village, which has gained some fame because the film "Nine-story Demon Tower" was filmed here. There are some abandoned off-road vehicles and houses in the village, suitable for taking some decadent photos.

Personally, I think: there is no need to go, just enjoy the scenery on the road.

Tickets for Yangguan Scenic Spot: 60 yuan tour guide's explanation 100 yuan/time.

Wang Wei's: I advise you to have a glass of wine and go west to Yangguan for no reason.

Arriving at the scenic spot around 4 pm, the temperature in Gansu is two words, hot and dry. With our experience in Ta 'er Temple, our group invited a tour guide to explain, in order to have a more comprehensive understanding of history. However, we all think that the Yangguan scenic spot is rather pitted, and all kinds of routines let you consume. The content of the explanation is very general, and there are not many things to see.

Personal suggestion: omit Yangguan and go to Jiayuguan.

Evening: camping in Mingsha Mountain, Dunhuang 200 yuan/person (including eating, drinking and having fun)

Sunset in the northwest is very late. When we arrived in the desert at 8 o'clock, we first picked a tent and worked in pairs. Then the leaders inside took us into the desert to play with sand and motorcycles, but what attracted me most was actually watching the sunset in the desert.

I have to say that climbing the desert is a very difficult thing. The more you climb, the greater your strength. You have to take three steps and slide two. You are so tired that you want to give up, and you struggle with your thoughts repeatedly. With unwillingness, you have to try your best to climb to the top of the mountain just to see the sunset in the desert.

After sunset, we had dinner in the desert, mainly in the form of buffet hot pot. There is a song and dance performance on the stage. After dinner, there will be a bonfire party, desert fireworks or waiting for the stars, and we will be quietly in a daze.

Day 4 Dunhuang-Mogao Grottoes-Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain-Dunhuang Night Market

Mogao Grottoes: Ticket: 200 yuan Emergency Ticket: 100 Yuan.

Tickets for the Mogao Grottoes must be booked in official website in advance, as early as possible, because there are many people in the tourist season from July to August, and the daily quota is 6,000/person. If there are no parents who have bought tickets, there is an urgent way to make up the tickets: 100 yuan (applicable to the odd number in July, 1.3.5, so it is the even number 2.4.6 in August). The last way is to try your luck at the scenic spot ticket office on the same day, because many people book tickets first and then temporarily refund them, so there is still hope to buy tickets.

You need to pick up the ticket half an hour in advance, and watch a 20-minute promotional film and a 20-minute curtain movie after you check in, mainly about the historical and artistic value of the Mogao Grottoes. Personally, I think these two films are very good, and the scenes are very shocking, which is worth watching carefully and can learn a lot of historical and cultural knowledge. Maybe in a few years, we really can only feel the Mogao Grottoes from the screen.

After the movie, take a 20-minute bus to the grottoes, and then line up with the narrator, with a team of 30 people, each with an interpreter. Each team visits 8 caves and is not allowed to take photos.

Listening to the wonderful explanation, combined with the real situation of the cave, stepping on the floor tiles of 1600 years ago seems to have traveled back to that era, an era when Buddhist beliefs prevailed. Even today, the superb painting skills of the painters can't be painted by anyone. Really lamented the advanced wisdom of the ancients and left such a beautiful art museum for our descendants.

You must go to the Mogao Grottoes once in your life. Only when you are there can you deeply feel its shock.

Tickets for Moon Spring in Mingsha Mountain: 120 yuan; Riding a camel: 120 yuan.

I didn't go to the scenic spot because of the panic of climbing the desert and the hot weather. Only one of my companions went.

I went back to the hotel and had a good sleep. At half past eight when it was dark, Kyle drove us to Dunhuang night market.

The night market is mainly a place to eat barbecues and sell handicrafts, which is still somewhat different from the tourist attractions in other cities. I personally suggest selling some special handicrafts as a souvenir.

Day 5 Dunhuang-Guazhou-Jiayuguan-Zhangye Danxia Geopark (stay in Zhangye)

Jiayuguan, ticket 120, scenic bus: 10 yuan, tour guide: 50 yuan /5 people.

Because I am interested in history, I invited a tour guide, and I can rent electronic explanations at the entrance of the scenic spot, but I prefer to listen to manual explanations. Jiayuguan is more magnificent than Yangguan. The tour guide explained in detail, and there was no sales promotion routine throughout. Take us through Xiongguan Pass one by one and feel the military defense system and construction methods in Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Tickets for Zhangye Danxia Geopark: 75 yuan

This scenic spot enters the park at 7 o'clock at the latest, mainly to watch the sunset. There are buses to different observation platforms in the scenic spot. The best observation platform for watching the sunset is No.4. Parents who want to watch the sunset must go ahead of time, otherwise there is really no place for you to stand.

Day 6 Zhangye-Qilian Grassland-Menyuan Rape Flower-Xining

Tickets for Menyuan Rape Flower Scenic Spot: 60 yuan

On the last day, the whole journey was over 600 kilometers. Depart from Zhangye in the morning, pass the border ferry and arrive at Qilian Mountain at noon.

Looking at the grassland and rape blossoms is today's theme. In fact, all the way are blooming Camellia oleifera flowers, and there is a viewing platform in Menyuan Scenic Area, which can provide a panoramic view. The scene is spectacular.

Personal suggestion: it is more cost-effective to enter the scenic spot with a student ID card, otherwise it is a bit worthless.

About the basic expenses The following are the basic expenses of my trip, except for eating and drinking.

Train fare: 515.5 * 2 =1031yuan.

Admission: Ta 'er Temple (80 yuan)+Chaka Salt Lake (including train 120 yuan)+Yangguan Scenic Area (60 yuan+Guide 100/7 people, * * 75 yuan)+Mogao Grottoes (200 yuan)+Jiayuguan (120 yuan+10).

Accommodation: 700 yuan /8 nights tourist souvenir: 500 yuan carpool fee: 1300 yuan.