★Solemn promise: 0 shopping, 0 self-payment, 0 extra points, 0 car purchases, no shopping and invisible consumption throughout the whole process, in-depth pure play, small package group free travel experience as you go and stop.
★Essential scenic spots: select 5A-level scenic spots in Qinghai and Gansu all in one go, guarantee the time to visit the scenic spots, and come to the Northwest once without leaving regrets.
1. This route is specially tailored for photography tourism enthusiasts and outdoor enthusiasts, mainly semi-self-guided tours.
2. Stop and go along the way, play and take pictures while walking, mutual assistance in environmental protection, deep pure play, let you travel easily.
3. We advocate responsible travel, combining in-depth travel methods such as leisure outdoors and photography. We do not recommend scenic spots outside the itinerary, no shopping, and restore the true nature of tourism. It is suitable for all ages.
4. Go deep into the three major Northwest mysteries, integrating lakes, grasslands, snow-capped mountains, Yadan, deserts, religions, Danxia, humanities, flowers and other natural and cultural landscapes.
5. Hoh Xil: Experience the greatness of nature with the breadth of life, "Here, every footprint you leave may be the first footprint left by human beings" - "Kehexil".
6. Shenshan Kunlun: The pure place that shocks the soul, the ancestor of the dragon veins of Kunlun Mountain, the market of immortals.
7. Zhangye Colorful Danxia: a visual feast of brilliant colors.
Five gifts:
Gift 1. Double collection in Xining, Lanzhou, waiting for the pick-up and drop-off at any time, eliminating the trouble of landing and connecting;
Gift 2. Free Qaidam black wolfberry - relieve altitude sickness and strengthen physical fitness;
Free 3. Travel kit; Disposable mask, outdoor variable headscarf, U-shaped neck pillow, mineral water, car oxygen, comfortable and warm journey;
Complimentary 4. Free 1-night desert camping upgrade in Dunhuang, where you can experience desert motorcycle surfing, sand boarding, self-service clay hot pot, beer barbecue, bonfire party, starry sky fireworks, desert KTV, etc. for free;
Gift 5. Each person is given a bottle of exclusive high-quality mineral water every day, no longer afraid of running out of water to drink;
Introduction to the itinerary:
D1: Xining/Lanzhou
D2: Xining - Riyue Mountain - Daotang River - Qinghai Lake (Erlangjian Scenic Area 45/90) - Lakeside of Qinghai Lake or Chaka (stay)
D3: Qinghai Lake - Rubber Mountain - Chaka Salt Lake (30/60) - Qaidam Basin - Chaerhan Salt Lake - Golmud
D4: Golmud - Kunlun Shenquan - Promise Dragon and Phoenix Palace - Jade Everest Observation Deck - Kunlun Mountain Pass - Tibetan Antelope Snow Mountain Observation Deck - Kekexili Suonandajie Protection Station - Golmud (living)
D5: Golmud - Temei Highway - Emerald Lake - Dangjin Mountain - Oil Town (30/30) - Dunhuang (desert camping)
D6: Dunhuang - Mogao Grottoes (self-care) - Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Lake (55/110) - Dunhuang
D7: Dunhuang-Guazhou-Jiayuguan Tower (self care)-Colorful Danxia (75/75)-Zhangye
D8: Zhangye - Qilian Mountain Grassland - Gangshika Snow Mountain - Menyuan Rape Flower Sea (60/60) - Daban Mountain - Xining
D9: Xining/Lanzhou - Return to a warm home
Day 1: All over the country—Lanzhou/Xining (24H pick-up/pick-up, free activities in urban areas)
【Kind tips】
1. There are consumables in the hotel room in Northwest China, so you need to pay a deposit when you check in (hope for cooperation). After you check in, if you do not damage the facilities, linens and consumables in the room, you can check out in time refund the deposit. In addition, the hotel facilities in the northwest region are slightly lacking, so there is a gap with the mainland hotels, please understand.
2. The Northwest region belongs to the plateau. When you first arrive in the plateau city, you should avoid greasy, raw, cold, spicy food. Although highland barley wine is good, don’t be greedy. The temperature difference between morning and evening in the plateau area is large, please be sure to bring warm clothes (fleece jacket, thin down jacket, etc.), Xining is known as the summer capital, so most hotels do not have air conditioning, please understand.
3. No pick-up/drop-off services are arranged for train/train stations. Please take a taxi to go there by yourself, and you will be responsible for your own expenses.
[The first stop to play Northwest cuisine]
Lanzhou Zhengning Road Night Market: Milk and egg fermented glutinous rice, vegetables and cakes, strips, grilled hot and sour belly slices, sweet embryo milk tea, Xining Mojia Street Night Market: Dexiao barbecue, bearded barbecue, Gajinwa sheep intestine noodles, handmade yogurt , Huali firecrackers, white camel bone beef. (For more Northwest delicacies, please consult customer service!!!)
Day 2: Xining—Riyue Mountain—Daotang River—Qinghai Lake (Erlang Sword)—Qinghai Lake or Chaka (living) [Today’s highlights] Grassland Gallery Riyue Mountain, winding Daotang River, blue waves and vast Qinghai lake
Kind tips:
1. Prices in and around the scenic area are relatively high, so you can bring some dry food and drinking water to play;
2. The weather here is dry and the ultraviolet rays are strong, so you can prepare a headscarf, which is dust-proof and sun-proof;
3. Because Qinghai Lake is located in a plateau area with an average altitude of 3,200 meters, the average temperature is 5-6 degrees lower than that of Xining, and the ultraviolet light is strong. Even if you go to Qinghai Lake in midsummer, you need to bring long-sleeved clothes (fleece jackets and the like), and it is colder when it rains, so you need to bring a thick coat in non-summer seasons;
4. When visiting the Qinghai Lake Scenic Area, please be careful not to engage in strenuous activities or drink alcohol. Most people will have mild altitude sickness when they first arrive at the plateau. The main symptoms are headache and shortness of breath. Don’t panic about this. Drink plenty of water and take a good rest. You can quickly adapt to the plateau climate.
5. The surrounding areas of Qinghai Lake and Chaka Town are relatively backward due to their remote location, and the accommodation conditions are relatively difficult. The focus is on cleanliness and hygiene, please understand.
Kind tips:
1. Prices in and around the scenic area are relatively high, so you can bring some dry food and drinking water to play;
2. The weather here is dry and the ultraviolet rays are strong, so you can prepare a headscarf, which is dust-proof and sun-proof;
3. Because Qinghai Lake is located in a plateau area with an average altitude of 3,200 meters, the average temperature is 5-6 degrees lower than that of Xining, and the ultraviolet light is strong. Even if you go to Qinghai Lake in midsummer, you need to bring long-sleeved clothes (fleece jackets and the like), and it is colder when it rains, so you need to bring a thick coat in non-summer seasons;
4. When visiting the Qinghai Lake Scenic Area, please be careful not to engage in strenuous activities or drink alcohol. Most people will have mild altitude sickness when they first arrive at the plateau. The main symptoms are headache and shortness of breath. Don’t panic about this. Drink plenty of water and take a good rest. You can quickly adapt to the plateau climate.
5. The surrounding areas of Qinghai Lake and Chaka Town are relatively backward due to their remote location, and the accommodation conditions are relatively difficult. The focus is on cleanliness and hygiene, please understand.
Day 3: Qinghai Lake - Rubber Mountain - Chaka Salt Lake - Qaidam Basin - Dream Chaerhan Salt Lake - Golmud
【Warm Tips】
1. The altitude of Chaka Salt Lake is about 3000m. If the weather is good, it is recommended to prepare a pair of sandals for taking pictures in the water. Girls who love beauty are recommended to choose colorful long skirts.
2. Because Haixi Prefecture, where Chaka Salt Lake is located, is a city aided by Zhejiang, tourists from Zhejiang can enjoy the free ticket policy with their Zhejiang ID cards.
3. The small train in Chaka Salt Lake is also another big selling point in the scenic area. It is sold at the ticket office at the entrance of the scenic area and in the scenic area (one-way 50 yuan/person, round-trip 100 yuan/person)
【Guide to taking photos of Chaka Salt Lake】
1. If you want to shoot the reflection effect, you need to use a wide-angle lens;
2. Due to the refraction of light, it is recommended to carry a light reducing filter or a polarizing filter (due to the high reflectivity of the water surface, it is recommended to use a polarizing filter to control the reflection when shooting, so as to emphasize the color tone of the lake or the blue sky) to avoid excessive photos exposure;
3. Chaka Salt Lake is a very good shooting location in the depths of the salt lake. If you want to take good photos, you must not be afraid to go deep, but you must pay attention to safety;
4. Use trees, stones and other compositional elements in a timely manner to create a sense of space in the front, middle and background, or to increase the richness of the picture, such as boats and other content, which is also a very important part of shooting;
5. Use the super wide-angle lens to capture the feeling that the railroad track extends infinitely to the horizon;
6. The white balance should be slightly cooler when shooting, so that the sky will appear bluer;
7. If you want to shoot the starry sky, you need a strong flashlight and a tripod;
8. The simple technique is to shoot upward from a low angle. This technique is applicable no matter where you go, and it is a practical technique;
9. The suitable shooting time is to enter the Chaka Salt Lake around 10:00 am or 4:00 pm. Reflections are easy to appear during this time period.
Day 4: Golmud—Kunlun Shenquan—Wuji Dragon and Phoenix Palace—Yuzhufeng Observation Deck—Kunlun Mountain Pass—Hoh Xil Sonam Dajie Protection Station—Golmud (living) [today's point of view] Shenshan Kunlun, Hoh Xil Protector-Suonan Dajie Mr. Monument, Kunlun Spring
Day 5: Golmud—Temei Highway—Emerald Lake—Dangjin Mountain—Petroleum Town—Dunhuang (Desert Camping) [Today’s Aspect] Temei Highway, Oil Town, China Temei Highway-Dangjin Mountain Section
Kind tips:
1. The journey between scenic spots is long, and there is no good team restaurant for Chinese food on the way. Tourists are requested to bring their own Chinese food, drink plenty of water, eat more fruits, and carry some high-calorie snacks with them, such as chocolate, compressed biscuits, small candies, etc. Supplement the necessary water and heat for the body in time.
2. When entering the Emerald Lake Scenic Area, do not litter, do not venture into the water, and do not enter the grassland pastures surrounded by net fences along the way to avoid conflicts with herdsmen, and do not enter private pastures casually.
【Warm Tips】
1. The wind and sand are strong, so sun hats, sunglasses, silk scarves, and masks are required. You need to wear a pair of comfortable flat shoes (travel shoes) or sandals when climbing a mountain or experiencing the fun of riding a beach motorcycle. MMs who like to take pictures can change into colorful dresses before arriving at the scenic spot.
2. The desert camping and the camping project belong to the two-in-one package mode. (The package project is a gift for upgrading, and no refund if you don’t participate.) If you don’t camp that night, please pay for the hotel expenses yourself; the desert camping project is scheduled for April 15- On October 15, hotels will be arranged for other periods.
3. The temperature difference between day and night is large. Today’s journey is long, everyone prepares some snacks in advance, the Gobi is uninhabited on the way, and there is almost no supply. When shooting a large road film, you need to pay attention to the traffic and pay attention to safety.
Day 6: Dunhuang—Mogao Grottoes—Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Moon Spring—Dunhuang [today’s point of view] Mogao Grottoes National Historical and Cultural Heritage, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring
【Warm Tips】
Tips for Mogao Grottoes:
(1) Those who sign up, please purchase tickets for Mogao Grottoes by yourself on the Mogao Grottoes website and make an appointment one month in advance. Good communication! Complaints about Mogao Grottoes will not be dealt with! Remember!
(2) Please purchase Mogao Grottoes tickets according to the itinerary visit date.
(3) If you do not book tickets for the Mogao Grottoes during the peak season, you can replace it with a visit to the West Thousand Buddha Caves, and the tickets are at your own expense.
【Warm Tips】
1. The wind and sand are strong, so sun hats, sunglasses, silk scarves, and masks are required. You need to wear a pair of comfortable flat shoes (travel shoes) or sandals when climbing a mountain or experiencing the fun of riding a camel in person. Girls who like to take pictures can change into colorful dresses before arriving at the scenic spot.
2. References for personal self-funded play items in Mingsha Mountain: Camel riding is about 100 yuan, shoe cover rental is 15 yuan/pair, sand boarding is about 25, 30 yuan/person, desert off-road vehicle is 300 yuan/vehicle, and off-road motorcycles, Activities such as gliding (choose carefully to participate)
