Best Route in Northwest go on road trip: Northwest Self-driving Car Rental Recommendation

Dear friends, do you want to travel to your home on May Day? Northwest China is a very suitable place for self-driving. Today, Bian Xiao will introduce you to the self-driving routes here, as well as the relevant strategies when renting a car. Let's have a look.

Why drive in the northwest? A: The road conditions are quite good. In the northwest, especially in Qinghai, the roads are wide, and any vehicle can run smoothly.

B: You don't need to report to the tour group by car, so there is no limit on the tour time of the scenic spots, and the mood of the tour will not be affected by meeting the director of the black company;

C: If there are many people, it is more cost-effective to drive by car than to charter a car. The oil prices in Qinghai and Gansu provinces are cheaper, and there are not many toll roads, which are relatively economical.

D: The tourism industry in Qinghai Province has developed to a quite mature stage. Attraction hotels are relatively complete, and the parking lot is the basic configuration, which is quite convenient for self-driving tourists.

E: However, the scenic spots are far apart, and the public transportation is regularly scheduled. Long-distance buses or scenic spots are often missed.

F: The taxi industry is not standardized, and the price is slightly expensive. There are many black cars. It is inconvenient to take a taxi, and sometimes there is no taxi after waiting for a long time.

So, to sum up, if you have a car, you can walk with it at any time, and you have a high degree of freedom in travel. )

Northwest self-driving route to northwest self-driving, there are many routes, you can choose freely according to your own situation, you can have a good time and you don't have to go back. Here I will tell you the characteristics of each route in detail for your reference.

A: Seven-day Classic Great Ring Road

Day 1: Xining -(S 1 13)- Ta 'er Temple -(G06 12)- Sun Moon Mountain -(G6)- Daotang River -(G 109)- Qinghai Lake-(g/kloc)

The next day: Sunrise at Heima River -(g 109)- Chaka Salt Lake (g 190)- Delingha (s 20 13)- Dachaidan (Lodge) is 475KM.

Day 3: Dachaidan-Qinghai Ya Dan (G 30 1 1)- Yangguan Scenic Area (G 2 15)- Dunhuang City (Hotel) is 340KM long.

Day 4: Dunhuang-Mogao Grottoes-Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain-Shazhou Night Market-50KM in Dunhuang.

Day 5: Dunhuang City -(G30 1 1)- Jiayuguan -(G30)- Zhangye Colorful Danxia Geopark -(G30)- Zhangye (Accommodation) The whole journey is 590KM.

Day 6: Zhangye -(G227)- Biandukou Scenic Area -(G227)- Arou Temple -(G227)- Zhuo'er Mountain -(G227)- Qilian (Lodge) Whole journey: 198KM.

Day 7: Qilian -(G227)- Qilian Prairie -(G227)- Gangshika Xuefeng -(G227)- 10,000 mu of rapeseed in Menyuan -(G227)- Xining City (end) The whole journey is 290KM.

Summary: The seven-day loop covers all scenic spots, with good road conditions, and most of the whole journey has been covered by expressways. From the lake to the desert Gobi, deep into the virgin land of no man's land, the combination of natural scenery and human landscape, pure natural scenery and diverse wild animals are absolutely unforgettable. Please be sure to prepare outdoor equipment and cameras. Suitable for bees with plenty of time and time to stay around Xining or Lanzhou.

Tips:

The road leading to the highest altitude point (3820m rubber mountain) starts from Zhangye, and there are many G227 mountain roads. Drivers and friends should slow down and drive carefully.

G 109 Qinghai Lake-Heima section of Qinghai-Tibet Railway, remember not to drive into the pasture of herdsmen. If you want to stop for a while, be sure to ask before making a decision.

Cars next to Qinghai Lake can drive directly to the lake, and the specific price is about 50- 100 per car. When parking, don't park your car too close to the lake to avoid the wheels getting stuck.

In 20 19, due to the government's policy, the overall demolition of the Heima River began, and bees were needed to live in the Heima River that day. Please adjust the accommodation place for the day to Chaka Salt Lake.

B: six-day unilateral route

Day 1: Xining -(S 1 13)- Ta 'er Temple -(G06 12)- Sun Moon Mountain -(G6)- Daotang River -(G 109)- Qinghai Lake-(g/kloc)

The next day: Sunrise at Heima River -(g 109)- Chaka Salt Lake (G 190)- Huanhu West Road (S204)-Qilian (Su) is 275KM.

Day 3: Qilian -(G227)- Zhuo'er Mountain -(G227)- Arou Temple -(G227)- Biandukou -(G227)- Zhangye (Lodge) Whole journey: 198KM.

Day 4: Zhangye -(G30)- Colorful Danxia in Zhangye -(G30)- Jiayuguan -(G30 1 1)- Dunhuang (Accommodation) The whole journey is 590KM.

Day 5: Dunhuang-Mogao Grottoes-Mingsha Mountain-Crescent Spring-Dunhuang (Accommodation) Full journey: 50KM.

Day 6: Dunhuang -(S303)- Yangguan -(303)- West Thousand Buddha Cave -(S303)- Ya Dan Address Park -(S303)- Dunhuang (End) The whole journey is 400KM.

Summary: Six-day unilateral loop is more flexible. You can start from Dunhuang, Lanzhou and Xining according to your own time and end. Lanzhou airport is near Xining, about 200 kilometers away. If you drive to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport for about 2.5 hours, you can't visit Ya Dan Ghost Town, Yuhu Lake, Crook Lake and Yangguan. Suitable for bees with tight time.

Tips:

Cross winds are prone to occur in Jiayuguan-Guazhou section, so please slow down. Be sure to slow down, pull over and go slow.

You can stop at the highest altitude of Heimahe-Qilian section, or at the pass of (Dayangshangshankou 4 120M), but don't turn off the engine. Due to high altitude and low oxygen content, the engine may not start normally.

There is snow all the year round in dumb mouth of Dashu Mountain. In case of storm and snowstorm, double flashing and front and rear fog lights must be turned on when driving.

In 20 19, due to the government's policy, the overall demolition of the Heima River began, and bees were needed to live in the Heima River that day. Please adjust the accommodation location for that day to Chaka Salt Lake.

C: Four-day classic small loop line

Day 1: Xining -(S 1 13)- Ta 'er Temple -(G06 12)- Sun Moon Mountain -(G6)- Daotang River -(G 109)- Qinghai Lake-(g/kloc)

The next day: Sunrise at Heima River -(g 109)- Chaka Salt Lake (G 190)- Huanhu West Road (S204)-Qilian (Su) is 275KM.

Day 3: Qilian -(G227)- Zhuo'er Mountain -(G227)- Arou Temple -(G227)- Colorful Danxia in Zhangye: 198KM.

Day 4: Zhangye -(G227)- Qilian Prairie -(G227)- Gangshika Snow Peak -(G227)- Menyuan Wan Li Rape Flower Sea -(G227)- Xining City (end)

Summary: This route is suitable for bees with short holidays and can only be played in Gansu, Qinghai for four days. The scenic spots do not include Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Spring and Ya Dan Ghost Town, and other scenic spots are basically the same. You need to take CMB to go up the mountain in Zall Mountain Scenic Area, which is divided into AB lines. Accommodation around the scenic spot is generally dominated by homestays and family hotels. The food tastes good and the price is moderate. There are bonfire parties in many places at night. Please prepare thick clothes if you want to see the starry sky.

Tips:

In the Heimahe-Qilian section, you have to cross the Dadongshu Pass at an altitude of (4 120m), where there is snow all the year round.

Biandukou-Xining section will cross Daban Mountain. This section is narrow and steep. When going downhill, you are not allowed to slide in neutral. In order to keep a safe distance from the big truck, you must whistle and slow down at the corner.

When going downhill on a mountain road, you must do the following: don't follow the big truck, and don't let the big truck follow (in the plateau area, the mountain is steep and the big truck is seriously overloaded, and it is easy to cause brake failure when going downhill for a long time).

In 20 19, due to the government's policy, the overall demolition of the Heima River began, and bees were needed to live in the Heima River that day. Please adjust the accommodation place for the day to Chaka Salt Lake.

Where to rent a car+process+cost A: Where to rent a car?

1. The car rental company made an appointment in official website, and the store picked up the car, recommending chain brands such as Shenzhou and Ehi.

2. The third-party websites that can provide car rental services in Mawei, such as Mawei, are basically rental companies with formal qualifications, and they are only put on the shelves after Mawei's review. These rental companies basically have the characteristics of many stores (Xining Caojiabao Airport, Xining Railway Station, Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport) and can pick up and return cars. The advantages are guaranteed after-sales service and newer vehicles.

3.

On-site booking, large companies have stores in airports, stations and urban areas. However, it is recommended that you book in advance, so as not to delay the next trip during the peak period. You can book your favorite models in advance.

B: What's the process?

Select the date online/pick up the car shop → select the car online → place an order → arrive at the shop → submit three certificates (ID card/driver's license/credit card) → inspect the car → confirm the car with the staff → brush the pre-authorization → get the key and driver's license → complete.

C: What documents do you need?

To rent a car, you need to provide your ID card, driver's license and credit card (pre-authorization), and you must have the same three certificates to get the car.

D: the importance of choosing a regular car rental company

There are many car rental companies in Qinghai, and choosing a regular company is the premise of safe and secure car rental travel. Vehicles operated by regular car rental companies will purchase all risks (compulsory insurance, vehicle loss insurance, third party liability insurance, and vehicle personnel liability insurance), and the cars are relatively new.

Choose a regular car rental company

1. will sign a formal car rental contract;

2. The daily car maintenance is good and the car condition is excellent;

3. Complete procedures, safer driving and better after-sales service.

VS chooses a private leasing company

1. Only buy compulsory car insurance, and once an accident occurs, the claim amount is very low;

2. The car is old, the car is in poor condition, and the reputation is poor (after the expiration, I have repeatedly found various reasons not to refund the deposit).

The difference between pre-authorization+basic insurance+excluding deductible About pre-authorization (deposit)

It is noted that all car rental companies require to pay the car deposit (ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 yuan, depending on the vehicle level) and the violation deposit (2,000 yuan) in advance.

Vehicle deposit: this amount needs to be swiped, and cash, debit card and savings card are not accepted. Then some friends will say, what if there is no credit card? As long as any partner has a credit card, they can use their credit card, but they must be present.

Let's talk about the second item, illegal deposits. Simply put, if you have a traffic violation or a ticket in the process of renting a car, then this part of the fine will be deducted from the deposit; Moreover, this part of the money does not support cash and needs to be swiped. If there is no violation, the pre-authorization will be automatically revoked after 30 days, and the money will be automatically returned to this card. Friends can rest assured that there will be no problem in refunding the deposit.

The difference between basic insurance and deductible.

What is basic insurance? The basic risks are compulsory insurance, seat insurance, three risks and theft insurance, which is also commonly known as all risks. As long as there is a leasing company of a certain scale, it will buy basic insurance for the car.

Free: When booking a car rental online, there will be a "free" option. To put it simply, if the car is scratched or something, there is basically no need to bear the compensation fee (the maintenance fee is within 1500 yuan, and if it exceeds this amount, the insurance company will basically handle it).

Unless you have confidence in yourself or other drivers, and think that there are many good drivers in China, I still suggest you buy a free service. Despite the extra tens of dollars, you can buy peace of mind and avoid many unnecessary troubles in the later period.

Traffic regulations+autonomous driving equipment+and matters needing attention about traffic regulations

1. Both the pilot and the co-pilot must use seat belts;

Remember not to stop to take photos at the corner of the mountain road. If caught by the traffic police/camera, at least 6 points will be deducted;

3. The urban dotted line section can be pressed, and the solid line cannot be pressed or changed at will;

4. The speed limit is 50 in urban areas, 80/ 100/ 120 in expressways and 60/80 in national highways with different speed limits (for example, G 109 has a speed limit of 80, and G227 has a speed limit of 60/80 in tunnels). Be sure to observe the roadside tips carefully.

Autopilot equipment

1. Fully inflated spare tire, vulnerable auto parts (such as light bulbs, fuses, wiper blades), engine oil, brake fluid, etc. ;

2. A complete set of vehicle-mounted tools, tire wrenches, safety barrels, fire extinguishers, traction ropes (trailer poles), sappers shovels, vehicle-mounted air pumps, jacks, warning signs (to remind passing vehicles in case of accidents) and fire extinguishers. If you drive from June to 10 to April in Qinghai in 5438, you need to prepare extra snow chains to prevent poor snow conditions;

3. Food and pure water (drinking local water is very easy to acclimatize), snacks, compressed biscuits, chewing gum;

4. Anti-altitude sickness drugs: American ginseng buccal tablets, Nuodikang capsules, Baifuning (to control altitude sickness headache), rhodiola, etc.

5. First aid kit: thermometer, alcohol cotton ball, band-aid, hemostatic bag, sterile bandage, gauze, white adhesive tape and disinfectant.

Precautions 1. There are many long downhill slopes, so remember not to slide in neutral when going downhill;

2. Don't be tired of driving, and be careful of the cattle and sheep of Tibetan compatriots;

It is best to choose an automatic car. The slope of the mountain road is large, so it is not easy for a car with manual gear to start halfway up the slope;

4. Dachaidan-Dunhuang section, Guazhou-Jiayuguan section, and prone to crosswind. If there is a large vehicle in the opposite lane when passing, please slow down and pull over, especially when encountering a large truck;

5. When parking at high altitude mountain passes, such as Rubber Mountain (3,800 m) and Dayangshu Mountain Pass (4 1.20m), it is best not to turn off the engine. Cars, like people, will have altitude sickness, and they may not catch fire when they are turned off.

6. Check the vehicle before departure every day: before departure every day, conduct a comprehensive inspection of the vehicle, including whether there is oil leakage or water leakage (check whether there are traces of oil and sewage on the ground under the vehicle); Measure the tire pressure to see if it is appropriate; Check the oil condition (pull out the dipstick to see if the oil color on it is normal and the oil height is appropriate); Don't forget to check whether the spare tire is in good condition;

7. Traffic accidents caused by flat tires at high speed are the most frequent and dangerous. So before going out, be sure to check the wear on the tire surface to see if there are bumps and cracks on the surface and if there are any hard injuries caused by blunt objects. If there is such a situation, it must be repaired before going out;

8. If you take the Zhangye-Qilian section, the Heimahe-Chaka Salt Lake section, there are many mountain roads, and the bends are often many and urgent. At this time, if you are not sure whether there is a car coming ahead, you must not overtake or occupy the road in the corner, and you should slow down and whistle before turning; It should be noted that some riders like to cut corners, but when driving on mountain roads, don't cut corners into the opposite lane!