Ningxia Zunke Travel Guide: What is the best route for an eight-day tour of the Silk Road in Ningxia, Gansu, Qinghai? More detailed things.

Eight-day Tour of Silk Road Boutique in Qinghai, Gansu and Ningxia

Travel characteristics

Highlight the style of the ancient Silk Road in the west and carefully arrange it: mysterious Xixia culture and rich Muslim customs. Yellow River rafting, desert exploration, Xixia visiting ancient times; Shapotou, known as the "sand capital of the world", the western cinema, one of the six monasteries of Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, Ta 'er Temple and the most beautiful and largest lake in China, is known as the most valuable cultural discovery in the 20th century-Mogao Grottoes.

* "World Monopoly Tourism Resources"-Shapotou

* Husha Lake, one of the top 35 scenic spots in China.

* "The most beautiful lake in China"-Qinghai Lake

* "One of the Ten Best Tourist Attractions of Religious Temples in China"-Ta 'er Temple

* "One of the Four Grottoes in China"-Mogao Grottoes

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Detailed itinerary

D 1: hometown/Xining (including dinner) address: Xining

My hometown flew to Xining City, Qinghai Province, and then took the bus to Ta 'er Temple, including the explanation fee, about 60 kilometers, the driving time was about 1.5 hours, and the visiting time was 1.5 hours. It is one of the six jungles of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism, and its architecture, sculpture, murals, pile embroidery and butter carving (the latter three are called "three wonders of art") all reflect the unique Tibetan style. Then return to the city, stay in a hotel and move freely;

D2: Xining (including breakfast, lunch and dinner) Residence: Xining

After breakfast, take a bus to Erlang Sword Scenic Spot in Qinghai Lake, excluding sightseeing bus 10 and cruise ship 1 10. The whole journey is about 340 kilometers, the journey takes about 3.5 hours and the tour takes about 3 hours. It passes through Sun Moon Mountain, which is the dividing line between the Loess Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and is a famous scenic spot on the edge of the town-Daotang River. Since ancient times, rivers have flowed from the west. Qinghai Lake is the largest inland lake in China. From June to July every year, golden rape blossoms bloom by the lake. At first glance, the blue sky and the golden everywhere set each other off, which is shocking and makes people feel very comfortable. After that, return to Xining by car, stay in the hotel and move freely;

D3: Xining/Lanzhou/Dunhuang (including brunch) Accommodation: on the train.

After breakfast, take a bus to Lanzhou City, Gansu Province (about 260 kilometers, about 3.5 hours' drive), arrive in Lanzhou City, visit the Yellow River amorous feelings line, the ancient waterwheel courtyard, Baita Mountain, Zhongshan Bridge and the Yellow River mother statue, and take the K 9667 (17: 55/07: 46) to Dunhuang in the afternoon.

D4: Dunhuang (including breakfast, lunch and dinner) Residence: Jiayuguan.

After breakfast, take a bus to visit Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring, about 10 km, about 30 minutes by car, and the journey takes about 2.5 hours. The sand mountain stretches for more than 40 kilometers, and the camel team walks between the sand mountains, which is a landscape in the western regions. The crescent spring, which is hidden in the desert and never withered for thousands of years, surrounds Mingsha Mountain and is named after the water surface resembles a crescent moon. After lunch, visit the Mogao Grottoes, the world cultural heritage of mankind, about 30 kilometers, about 40 minutes by car and about 2.5 hours by tour. It consists of a row of caves about 1.600 meters, with more than 45,000 square meters of murals and 24 15 colored sculptures. It is the largest and richest treasure house of classical culture and art in China, and also a world-famous Buddhist art center. Then take a bus to Jiayuguan (380km, about 4.5 hours' drive), enjoy the vast Gobi scenery along the way, overlook the ruins of Qiaowan ancient city, stay in the hotel after dinner and have free activities;

D5: Jiayuguan/Zhongwei (including breakfast) Address: Zhongwei

After breakfast, visit Jiayuguan Tower, located at the westernmost end of the Great Wall in Wan Li, which is known as the "Xiongguan in the world". The tour lasts about 2 hours, facing Shanhaiguan in Hebei Province from east to west, and both of them are called "the first Xiongguan in the world". Jiayuguan Tower is located 7 kilometers southwest of Jiayuguan City, Gansu Province, and is the end of the western end of the Great Wall in Wan Li. Jiayuguan was built in the fifth year of Hongwu in Ming Dynasty. Named after the city at the foot of Jiayu, it has been a military stronghold since ancient times. After lunch, take K44 (11:10/20: 47) to Ningxia Zhongwei, and check into the hotel upon arrival.

D6: Zhongwei/Yinchuan (including breakfast, lunch and dinner) Residence: Yinchuan

After breakfast, go to Shapotou and Tengger Desert Tourist Area, the first batch of AAAAA scenic spots in China, with a one-way journey of 20 kilometers, about 0.5 hours' drive and about 3 hours' sightseeing. It was rated as "Top Ten Most Interesting Places in China" by CCTV, and you can also see baotou-lanzhou railway, the first desert railway crossing the vast Tengger Desert in China. You can take part in sand skiing at your own expense, drift on the Yellow River on the sheepskin raft, the oldest means of transportation on the Yellow River, and ride a camel to surf in the sand sea. After the madness, return to Yinchuan (about 220 kilometers, about 3 hours by car), stay in the hotel and move freely;

D7: Yinchuan (including breakfast, lunch and dinner) Residence: Yinchuan.

After breakfast, take a bus to Hu Sha Tourist Area, which is one of the 35 ace scenic spots in China. The road conditions are good, the driving time is 1 hour, and the tour time is about 3 hours, so you can enjoy the wonderful scenery that combines desert scenery and Jiangnan scenery. On the way, the national AAA-level tourist attraction, the first brand of Lycium barbarum in China and the only Lycium barbarum product in Shanghai World Expo-Bairui Garden-China Lycium Museum were presented for free visit; After lunch, take a bus (about 1.5 hours by car) to Bobesi Film and Television City, where films such as Red Sorghum and A Chinese Odyssey have been filmed, including two Ming and Qing castles. The tour time is about 2 hours, and you can visit the screen wall, Moon Gate, Film Street and other attractions. . Visit the Xixia Mausoleum, which is known as the "Pyramid of China", including battery cars, about 20 kilometers, about 30 minutes by car, and about 2 hours by tour, to pursue the mysterious disappearance of Xixia nationality, feel the glory of Xixia Empire in the past, and then stay in the hotel for free activities;

D8: Yinchuan/Hometown (including brunch)

After breakfast, visit China Homecoming Cultural Park, which is the only museum in China dedicated to displaying and promoting Hui folk culture. The journey is about 1 hour, and the tour is about 2 hours. Understand the Islamic culture of Hui people, appreciate the wonders of national history and culture, watch the cultural relics and historic sites that have never been seen before, experience the strong vitality of the national spirit, gradually unveil the mystery of Ningxia's return home, send a delegation to Yinchuan, and end the happy journey!

Optional self-funded items:

Shapotou: 65,438 yuan +00 yuan/person for desert shoe covers, 40 yuan/person for cableway sand sliding, 90 yuan/person for yellow river rafting by sheepskin raft speedboat, 80 yuan/person for camel 50 yuan, 80 yuan/person for surfing in sand sea;

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Matters needing attention in northwest tourism

Ningxia, with its long history, rich ethnic customs, peculiar topography and numerous hot tourist routes, is increasingly favored by Chinese and foreign tourists. However, compared with developed areas, there is a certain gap in the overall reception conditions. In order to let you enjoy the beautiful scenery and enjoy a relaxing holiday, the following precautions are specially prepared for your reference:

☆ The climate in most parts of Ningxia is dry. In order to enhance the resistance, we should strengthen the intake of vegetables and fruits and avoid eating mutton without restraint. It is recommended to drink more water and eat less and more meals when eating fruit. In addition, in order to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort, please bring your own commonly used drugs. Also, please pay attention to replenish water and drink plenty of water at any time. Ultraviolet rays are strong, please prepare masks, sunscreen, sunglasses and other items. At the same time, summer should be equipped with drugs or granules for clearing away heat and relieving summer heat. Such as Xiasangju granules and ten drops of water.

☆ Ningxia has a large temperature difference between day and night. Turn on the air conditioner moderately when you sleep at night, not too cold, and cover the quilt when you sleep, so as not to cause physical discomfort.

☆ Limited by the natural conditions of tourist destinations, the scenic spots, restaurants, accommodations and other conditions are different from those of developed tourist areas in terms of software and hardware facilities and food quality. The team meals are mainly beef and mutton, with a heavy and spicy taste. The staple food is mainly rice and flower rolls, but we try to coordinate with the restaurant to meet the needs of different tourists.

☆ Northwest China has a vast territory and a long drive between scenic spots. Tourists should pay attention to rest and allocate time when traveling in the northwest, and take part in tourism activities with enough physical strength.

☆ Muslim ethnic areas: (including more than ten ethnic groups such as Hui, Uygur, Salar and Kazak in northwest China)

L avoid eating the meat of non-ruminant animals such as pigs, dogs, horses and mules and the blood of all animals, and do not eat dead animals.

L Smoking, drinking and taking photos in the chapel are prohibited when entering the mosque.

When communicating with them, there should be no words that are not halal. Many Hui restaurants also prohibit drinking.

Desert travel tips: Riding a camel to roam the desert is the best choice for people who have lived in downtown areas for a long time to adjust their body and mind, adjust their emotions, exercise their will and experience magical experiences. The jingling camel bells, the vast desert and the sunset and sunrise in the sand sea all bring you a mysterious and simple feeling. However, although desert tourism is novel and exciting, it belongs to the category of adventure tourism after all, so we offer the following suggestions:

I don't travel alone in the desert. Desert adventure tourism is a collective activity, and collective labor is an important part of tourism. Only when tour guides and camel workers unite sincerely and take care of the overall situation can tourism activities be icing on the cake.

There is a great temperature difference between day and night in the desert, so you should prepare more clothes for backup. Take some sunscreen products with you and wear light-colored anti-ultraviolet clothes.

☆ When guests participate in self-funded entertainment activities, they must listen carefully to the safety precautions explained by the tour guide. When they are in the desert, please take mineral water, sunglasses, sun hats and other supplies, and please put watches, mobile phones, cameras and so on. Put it in your carry-on bag and seal it to prevent fine sand from entering it and causing unnecessary damage to precision instruments. For example, when engaging in water activities, please take good care of your belongings to prevent them from falling into the water.

Qinghai is a typical plateau continent, and the western region is dry, windy, anoxic and cold, forming special climatic conditions. weather Its climatic characteristics are: long sunshine time and strong radiation; Winter is long and summer is cool; Large daily temperature difference and small annual temperature difference; Precipitation varies greatly from place to place, and there is more rain in the eastern region. At present, the highest temperature in Qinghai is around, the lowest temperature is around, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. Pay attention to the appropriate increase or decrease of clothes. Please prepare warm clothes and bring long-sleeved clothes.

Qinghai belongs to the western plateau area, and this route is mostly in ethnic minority areas, with imperfect infrastructure and certain regional differences. Hotel grades and services are different from those in developed areas. Please respect the local religions and folk customs, and don't judge them by the mentality and standards of city people. Please be mentally prepared in advance.

If the guest has altitude sickness, such as asthma, nausea and diarrhea, please don't be nervous. Generally, this phenomenon will disappear after a few minutes of rest.

Etiquette for visiting Buddhist temples: Traveling to Buddhist temples is not as strict as that of mosques, but it should be civilized. Don't touch Buddha statues, Buddhist scriptures, murals, utensils, etc. Put your hands in the Buddhist temple, let alone cross it from above. Don't walk up and down in front of monks when they get together to recite scriptures. Generally speaking, you can't point at the Buddha statue, make comments and make noise when visiting. You can't take pictures without the permission of the management. When turning the wheel or burning incense to worship Buddha, it should be clockwise from left to right, which is irreversible. Generally speaking, the heads and hats of Tibetans and monks should not be touched, and paper printed in Tibetan should not be thrown around, let alone used as toilet paper. Stones engraved with Tibetan should be kept in a clean place, and they should not be bumped or broken. If you are a Buddhist, when you enter a Buddhist temple, take off your hat, put your hands together and raise them to your forehead to show your piety;

Special instructions

☆ The above itinerary is subject to the local reception agency, which reserves the right to adjust the itinerary order without reducing the scenic spots (except for policy closure); Due to the weather, government policy price adjustment and irresistible natural factors, our agency will not be liable for failure to complete or delay the above trip. All expenses are borne by the guests themselves.

☆ In case of government policies or seasonal adjustment of tickets for the scenic spots listed in the itinerary, the difference will be paid by the guests to the local reception agency;

Special reminder: If the guest has any complaints during the trip, please fill in the travel opinion form carefully. If an objection is raised after the return, it shall be deemed as a waiver of the right to complain.