Tourism strategy of Qinghai-Gansu ring road: the significance of finding tourism

Some people say that you must go to the northwest once in your life, because walking a big circle is equivalent to walking ten times. The most classic Qinghai-Gansu 6-day loop spans Qinghai and Gansu provinces with a total length of 2,700 kilometers, covering about 20 elite scenic spots in the two provinces. All the beautiful scenery that seems out of place really converge on this route.

Desert, Gobi, grottoes, Ya Dan, Danxia, mountains, lakes, grasslands, flowers, temples, no man's land, salt lakes, snow-capped mountains ... You may have to travel many times to see the whole scenery, and you can meet them all here. From grassland to next door, from plain to desert. Look at the bright meteors in the night sky through the Milky Way in the desert. Eyes and heart are full of joy, leaving the noise of the city and looking for the pure land in my heart.

From the map, this is a circular route, starting from Lanzhou, passing through Qinghai Lake, going west to Qaidam Basin, then going north to Dunhuang, then going northeast to Jiayuguan, then going all the way through Zhangye to Xining, and then returning to Lanzhou, with no turning back.

The whole journey is about 2,700 kilometers, and the scenic spots on the Silk Road, such as Ta 'er Temple, Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Ghost Town, Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain, Jiayuguan, Danxia in Zhangye, Zhuo'er Mountain and Rape Flower in Menyuan, are included in one route, integrating natural scenery and human scenery in the northwest.

This route has excellent road conditions, and you can enjoy lakes, grasslands, Gobi, Danxia and other landforms along the way. It can be said that it is the best route in the northwest at present.

Advantages of starting from Lanzhou

This loop line can start from Xining or Lanzhou. Let me talk about the benefits of starting from Lanzhou.

1, "Traveling northwest begins in Lanzhou". Lanzhou has very convenient transportation and is known as the "Northwest Tourism Hub". There are more planes and train flights to Lanzhou than Xining, and the price is usually 500-700 yuan, which is very affordable.

2, plateau tourism, what everyone is most worried about is that there will be a high reaction. For friends who live in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen below 100 meters above sea level, it will be unbearable to reach Xining at an altitude of 2200 meters. Lanzhou is only1500m above sea level, so it's not easy for you to get used to it, and then go to Xining with higher altitude.

3. The Yellow River, the mother river of China, passes through the city, creating a famous "Yellow River Customs Line" (including the Yellow River Iron Bridge, the Yellow River Mother Sculpture, the Waterwheel Expo Park and other attractions). Lanzhou also has Baita Mountain Park, Gansu Provincial Museum and Wuquan Mountain Park. Besides, Lanzhou cuisine is not to be missed. China on the Tip of the Tongue recommended Mazilu beef Lamian Noodles, milk and egg paste from Zhengning Road Night Market, apricot peel water with sweet and sour summer-relieving effect, and mellow three batteries are all worth tasting.

What kind of transportation is used on this line?

The northwest is vast and sparsely populated, and the distance between scenic spots is far away. If we rely solely on car ferry, there are few flights, and it is extremely inconvenient to wait for the bus to transfer. If accompanied by local friends, you can get familiar with the road and have a good driving experience. However, if there is no local leader and it is the first time to go to the northwest, then don't drive by car. It is recommended to charter or carpool. Because although the road conditions in the northwest are not bad, there are more Panshan Road and high-altitude roads, and accidents are easy to occur due to lack of experience. So it is recommended to find a travel agency or a local driver. They are familiar with the route, so it is safer to drive, less likely to make mistakes, and save labor and time. The driver leads the team all the way, so you can have more fun.

Overview of large loop travel

Day 1: Depart from Lanzhou-Ta 'er Temple-Laji Mountain-Qinghai Lake-Chaka Town (overnight)

Day 2: Chaka Salt Lake-Emerald Lake-Dachaidan (overnight)

Day 3: Depart from Dachaidan-Ya Dan, Qinghai-Dangjinshan-Aksai Oil City-Yangguan-Dunhuang.

Day 4: Mogao Grottoes-Crescent Spring in Mingsha Mountain-Dunhuang (overnight)

Day 5: Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Colorful Danxia-Danxia Colorful Town (overnight)

Day 6: Zhangye colorful town-Biandukou Gorge-Qilian Grassland-Menyuan Rape Flower Sea-Dabanshan Yuanguan Gangshika Xuefeng-returned to Lanzhou.

Preparation before going to the northwest

1, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is windy, dry, with low air pressure, low air density and strong sunlight and ultraviolet rays, so please pay attention to sun protection; Prepare sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen. In addition, the weather forecast is inaccurate and the plateau weather is changeable;

2. Headache, chest tightness and other reactions at higher altitudes are normal reactions. Remember not to do strenuous exercise. If you are not at ease before entering the plateau, you can take some anti-hypoxia drugs, such as rhodiola.

3. Northwest China is vast, so it is not realistic to travel by public transportation, and many scenery along the way can't be seen, so chartered car or self-driving is the first choice. If the number of people is small, you can also choose carpooling. Dunhuang, Qinghai Province, takes the Great Ring Road for 7 days, and the per capita expenditure of chartered cars is basically around 1.300- 1.600 (the price difference in light season will not be too big);

4. At present, the tourism in the northwest is relatively hot, and the accommodation along the way is relatively perfect. So don't worry about poor accommodation, no accommodation and other problems. As long as you book online in advance, there are still many hotels of various grades to choose from, which is very convenient;

5, the plateau air is dry, eat more fruits and vegetables and drink more water; In addition, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so traveling to the northwest is basically multi-season matching clothes (depending on the upcoming season, sometimes clothes should be prepared in spring, summer, autumn and winter);

6. The local charges and blackouts described on the Internet are basically untrue. Now the public security in Gansu, Qinghai is better, so you can rest assured to come. 7. Most scenic spots can use student ID cards, old-age ID cards and military ID cards. If you have relevant documents, please take them with you. Tickets are half price;

8. The food in the northwest is mainly Muslim, with beef and mutton as the main dish and more auxiliary materials. Little friends who love meat can feast their eyes. Don't worry if you can't get used to authentic dishes. There are many non-halal meals for you to choose from along the way.

9. The special scenic spot is Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. In order to protect this national treasure cultural relic, if you want to visit it now, you must make an appointment in advance for official website's real name, so you should pay special attention to this;

10. Some pits about specialty products: there are local people selling wild mushrooms, cordyceps, spikes and other items near the high-speed service area and some scenic spots. Know more, then buy some; However, if you don't understand, it is recommended not to make an inquiry and counter-offer easily, and online purchase is more reliable.

Best tourist season

From mid-July to late July, rape blossoms are in full bloom. (However, we need to see whether we will meet the Green-Gansu cycling race around the city in July every year. Check the information in advance and try to avoid it. Cycling competition will lead to some roads closed and some scenic spots inaccessible. )

Shooting equipment

Mobile phone, SLR, tripod.

traffic

It is recommended to go to Qinghai by train and get used to it slowly. Going to Qinghai for the first time is prone to high reaction, and flying may cause sudden high reaction. stay

If you sign up for a carpool group, including accommodation, the hotel environment you stay in every night is also very good. To book your own accommodation, you need to book it 1-2 months in advance. July is the tourist season in Qinghai. It is difficult to book hotels, and the price will go up.

The region refers to the last destination 7 days before the daily trip. There is a place to eat near the hotel, and WiFi will be provided, so don't worry.

prescribe a diet

Qinghai is dominated by beef, mutton and pasta, with Muslim restaurants in the majority. Remember not to drink alcohol, bring pork and other foods in Muslim restaurants, and respect the local food culture. Qinghai's old yogurt must be tasted, fresh and super delicious!

The food consumption in Qinghai is higher than that in Gansu, but it is within the acceptable range.

consumption level

The overall consumption level of Qinghai and Gansu is not high, but the cost of accommodation and tickets is high. Prepare some cash to buy tickets, but most places where you eat and shop support WeChat and Alipay.

essential medicine

Because Qinghai is located in the plateau area, it is normal for the rebellion to be high. A little weaker friends can start taking the water soaked in rhodiola one month before departure. Plateau Kangglucose Rhodiola oral liquid for relieving hyperreflexia can be bought locally in Qinghai.

Must-see attractions

Ta 'er Temple 1

Ta 'er Temple is the activity center of Tibetan Buddhism in the northwest of China and enjoys a high reputation in China and Southeast Asia. Butter sculpture, murals and embroidery are known as "the three wonders of Ta 'er Temple art". In addition, there are many Buddhist classics and academic monographs on history, literature, philosophy, medicine and legislation in the temple.

There are 65,438+09 places to visit in Ta 'er Temple, such as Tancheng, Hall of Praying for the New Year, and Butter Pavilion. People who don't believe in religion and don't understand Tibetan culture will still be a little confused when they get to the place. If you want to hear allusions, you can go to the group with commentators next door, and it will be more interesting to know the story.

Butter Sculpture Museum is a must! Butter Pavilion is the most beautiful pavilion in the whole Ta 'er Temple. Whether it is Tibetan cultural decoration or large ghee sculpture, it is worth visiting. The commentator said that the works here are all changed once a year, carved by monks with ghee and exhibited overseas. Seeing these works with one's own eyes can really surprise the wisdom and intelligence of human beings. Because taking pictures is forbidden in every place visited by Ta 'er Temple, there are not many photos.

2. Qinghai Lake

The places to go to Qinghai are undoubtedly Qinghai Lake and the rape fields around the lake. As we all know, Qinghai Lake is the largest inland lake and saltwater lake in China. July is the best season to go to Qinghai Lake, no, it should be said that it is the best time from mid-July to late July.

The clear water of Qinghai Lake and the maturity and blooming of rape flowers have made the most beautiful scenery here. It must be sunny to go to Qinghai Lake. The scenery is really beautiful. The blue sky is connected with the lake, and Qinghai Lake in Impression is displayed in front of your eyes.

3. Chaka Salt Lake

Qinghai Speaking of Qinghai Lake, there is also a famous salt lake, namely Chaka Salt Lake. People call Chaka Salt Lake "Bolivia" of China. If you can't go to Bolivia, you can come to Chaka Salt Lake. You can bring a red scarf, red skirt, red shawl and so on when shooting. White salt lake and blue sky, the photos will be beautiful.

You can go barefoot to the lake to watch and photograph your reflection. If you are lucky enough, you can see the mirage formed on these rivers during the day. If it rains for several days, the salt layer in the lake may be diluted and dissolved, and the silt below will be exposed, so you can't go down to the lake to play. Many small black holes in salt lakes are actually traps. Don't step on them. The darker they are, the more dangerous they are.

4. Mogao grottoes

Commonly known as the Thousand Buddha Temple, it is located not far southeast of Dunhuang City, Gansu Province. Built in the pre-Qin period, it is the largest and richest Buddhist art place in the world.

From May to 10, the ticket price will be slightly higher in the peak period and lower in the off-season. Tickets for Jiayuguan and Yumen: Yumen Pass is applicable to the tourist season from May to 10.

It is a joint ticket for Yumen Pass, Han City Wall and Steel City. The best travel time in Jiayuguan is from May to 10.

5. Crook Lake

Crook Lake covers a vast area, with a certain distance from Delingha. On the endless Qingjiang River in the evening, the blue waves are rippling, Qian Shan is green, and all is silent. Clear river, beautiful boat, as if everything in the world suddenly quieted down, just me and the boat.

Walking alone on the lake, the quiet world seems to be a frozen world. 65438+ February to March, because it is in the alpine plateau, if you don't stay here for a long time, you may feel unwell. Symptoms such as altitude sickness and poor breathing appear. Pay attention to altitude sickness and physical safety. Crook Lake covers a vast area, with a certain distance from Delingha.

On the boundless Qingjiang River in the evening, the blue waves are rippling, Qian Shan is green, and all is silent. Clear river, beautiful boat, as if everything in the world suddenly quieted down, just me and the boat. Walking alone on the lake, the quiet world seems to be a frozen world.

65438+ February to March, because it is in the alpine plateau, if you don't stay here for a long time, you may feel unwell. Symptoms such as altitude sickness and poor breathing appear. Pay attention to altitude sickness and physical safety.

6. Qilian Mountain Grassland

The vast grassland is like a green carpet stretching thousands of miles. There are a group of white clouds moving on the grassland, and all kinds of happy "children" such as cows, sheep and horses are fat and very cute, which makes the grassland more vibrant. Tickets are free. The best travel time is July and August.

Zhuo'er Mountain is located on the north bank of Baobao River in Qilian County, Haibin County, Qinghai Province. It belongs to Danxia landform and consists of red sandstone. The beautiful scenery here is like a fairyland, which makes people relaxed, forget their troubles and feel everything brought by the scenery in front of them.

7. Mingsha Mountain

It is located not far from Dunhuang City, Gansu Province. Throughout the ages, it has been known as "one of the most beautiful scenery outside Serbia" with its beautiful scenery of "mountain springs coexist, sand and water coexist".

The best travel time is from June to September. Women who want to take beautiful photos can wear long white or red skirts. You can buy tickets on the travel website.

8. Zhangye Colorful Danxia

At present, Zhangye has two places to watch Danxia: Colorful Danxia and Binggou Danxia. Colorful Danxia is famous for its colors and is suitable for watching sunsets. Danxia in the ice ditch is famous for its shape and is suitable for watching the sunrise. Most tourists choose to go to the colorful Danxia in Zhangye, because the mountains here are brightly colored and the sunshine is colorful and magnificent.

And the pockmarked noodle restaurant left by Zhang Yimou when he filmed Three Guns Surprise. Danxia in the ice ditch is mainly khaki, but the Danxia statue here is unique and can fully mobilize your sensory imagination. Famous scenic spots include Paradise Palace, Malachite and Turtle Detective. At present, Danxia ice ditch has not been fully developed, and the road is not very easy, so it is not recommended.

Special food worth tasting.

Qilian mutton

In the northwest, no matter where you are, you can eat much more delicious mutton than usual, but Qilian mutton is undoubtedly the best mutton. "Qilian sheep drink mineral water from the snow-capped mountains, eat Qilian herbs and pull Liuwei Dihuang pills." Although this is a joke, it is not an exaggeration.

The sheep raised in this grassland have no fishy smell, fresh meat and thick and delicious mutton. Our team leader has eaten mutton from Qilian, and basically doesn't eat mutton from Shanghai when he comes back. Without contrast, there is no harm.

There are many ways to make mutton in Qilian.

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Roast Whole Lamb

Lamb Kebabs

Kang mutton chop

There is almost no rice planting in the arid northwest, so pasta is the main food. This simple but primitive flavor has undergone many wonderful changes in the vast northwest.

In the northwest, many times, it is these two sides of clear soup, which is so simple that you can't stop! Here are some things that impressed us-

"Lanzhou beef noodles"

In other areas, it has a more resounding name-"Lanzhou Lamian Noodles".

Different from Lanla in your downstairs, authentic Lanzhou beef noodles are classified into ten categories: one clear (soup), two white (radish), three red (pepper) and four green (coriander and garlic), Huang Wu (noodle Huang Liang), beef bone soup and noodle thickness, and the beef quality is even more different.

Everyone in Lanzhou habitually goes to the store to ask for a bowl of Lamian Noodles in the morning, with a pile of beef and a few side dishes to start a new day.

"Steamed beef noodles"

Not so famous, but it is a bowl with almost no bad reviews from players. Every time the team goes to Menyuan, they order steamed beef noodles. From the appearance, it is not much different from Lanzhou beef noodles.

The difference is that the noodles of Lanzhou beef noodles are cooked, and the steamed beef noodles are steamed with steam. Once cooked and steamed, noodles taste different. Steamed beef noodles are strong and the soup is delicious, which seems to be worse than the famous Lanzhou beef noodles.

Paozhangmian

It is made by cutting Lamian Noodles into short strips and adding various seasonings to stir fry. There are many ways to make firecrackers, including fried firecrackers and halogen firecrackers, each with its own flavor.

Dunhuang de donkey meat Huang noodles

There are vivid scenes of making yellow faces on the murals of Mogao Grottoes. This kind of pasta with a long history is the signature food of Dunhuang.

Dragon meat in the sky, donkey meat underground, donkey meat tender, especially nourishing. This yellow donkey meat noodle is made by pouring nutritious donkey meat on bright yellow noodles.

Tu Qinghai hotpot

Qinghai people call hot pot "pot". The bottom of local hot pot in Qinghai is generally mutton broth with a little sauerkraut, which is spicy and delicious, without red oil or too much seasoning. The soup is clear in color and naturally mellow in taste. After a taste, the delicious mutton and refreshing sauerkraut are perfectly combined, which makes people feel fragrant but not greasy.

chicken rolls

This dish is Zhang Ye's classic food. Fresh and tender chicken is wrapped in sauce and wrapped in flour rolls. In the process of steaming, the chicken greedily absorbs the sauce, the noodles on it are steamed by steam, and the noodles are soaked by the fresh fragrance of the chicken, which is shiny and attractive. Chicken is tender and delicious, full of vigor and teeth, which is a rare good taste in plain days.

Niangpi

Similar to our cold rice noodles, northwest stuffed skin is also a cool appetizer in summer. Its taste is softer, waxy and spicy than cold rice noodles. Give me a hamburger, and you will feel that you own the whole world.

Bazaine

Ciba is actually highland barley fried noodles. If you go to a local herdsman's house, the host will give you a small bowl and teach you to mix the flour ground from highland barley with ghee, sugar, milk residue and boiled water, and make a jiaozi by hand, and a rice cake will be shaped.

Ciba has the fragrance of highland barley and thick milk fragrance, as well as sweet coarse grain jiaozi, which is nutritious and delicious, and is very suitable for this ethnic group on horseback to carry and store.

tea-oil tree

What you won't forget when eating Ciba is a bowl of thick butter tea.

In fact, you can tell a thing or two from the name. Buttered tea is actually a combination of butter and strong tea soup. Pour the mellow butter into the hot and sticky tea soup, add salt and stir well to make a bowl of fragrant butter tea!

How did ghee come from? Actually, ghee comes from milk and goat milk. It is the most common raw material "ghee" in Tibetan food. By constantly beating, the water and oil in milk and goat milk are separated and the oil floating on it is collected!

Qinghai Lao yoghourt

Everyone who has eaten Qinghai old yogurt will never forget it.

Every grassland herder will make their own yogurt, ferment it with yak milk raised in the local grassland, and then put it in a small bowl with a layer of shiny and smooth milk skin on it, and then carefully sprinkle it with a layer of sugar. The taste is mellow and refreshing, so you can't stop bowl after bowl.

Apricot skin water

It is the signature drink of Dunhuang city, which can be seen in all the streets and alleys. It is made from the apricot skin of local fresh and juicy Li Guangxing. It tastes sweet and sour like sour plum juice, and has the effects of promoting fluid production, quenching thirst and relieving summer heat.

Milk and egg paste

It is made of milk, eggs and fermented grains, and has the fragrance of milk and rice wine. The egg flower is soft, smooth and tender, and the taste is sweet with the sour taste of raisins. Fermented grains also have a beauty effect on girls. There is an old laozao shop in Zhengning Street Night Market in Lanzhou, and its business has been very hot.

Concluding remarks

Whether it is a scenic spot or a delicious food, you need to experience it yourself to feel the charm of the northwest. Following the pace of Cangyang Jiacuo, we traveled all over Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake in the barefoot sky, crossed the endless Qilian Mountain, and looked at the colorful Danxia landform, where we could see the world.

Life is a journey to an unknown destination. Many times, we don't know what kind of future we will encounter next. It's just that sometimes, we just rush blindly and forget the meaning of travel. Then, go to Qinghai, and you will meet different yourself on the way.