★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. Water Yardang: It will take you deep into the secret of no man's land and go to the world's water Yardang. This is a beautiful landscape that almost no one has seen, and it must not be missed.
7. Zhangye Colorful Danxia: a visual feast of brilliant colors.
8. Nanbaxian Yadan landform group: a group of rock mounds that have experienced years. When the wind blows by, leaving behind a sad
Beautiful tone, telling the story of Zeng Jin's experience. Witness the presence of the present.....
Five great 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 custom-made high-quality mineral water every day, no longer afraid of running out of water to drink;
【Event Equipment】
1. Bring a trolley case (usually you can throw it in the car or hotel), and you can also use it with a camera bag or a small waist bag for activities.
2. Outdoor three-piece suit (jacket, fleece) warm clothes, sunglasses, sun hat, travel shoes; girls who like to take pictures bring a few long skirts in several colors for shooting in Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake and Mingsha Mountain.
3. Cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, vitamins, band-aids, essential oils.
4. Sunscreen + moisturizing lotion + hand cream + lip care (must have for MM).
5. Various digital products and chargers, photographic equipment.
6. Prepare some dry food, fruits and snacks, and an insulated water bottle.
7. Toiletries, change of clothes.
8. ID card, this is important
Simple itinerary:
D1: All over the country—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 - Dream 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-315U-type highway-Dongtai and Naihu-Shuishang Yadan (120/120)-Yardang Landform Group-Emerald Lake-Dachaidan or Aksai
D6: Dachaidan - Temei Highway - Dangjin Mountain - Oil Town (30/30) - Dunhuang (desert camping)
D7: Dunhuang - Mogao Grottoes (self-care) - Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Lake (60/110) - Shazhou Night Market - Dunhuang (stay)
D8: Dunhuang-Guazhou-Jiayuguan Tower (self-care)-Colorful Danxia (75/75)-Zhangye or Linze (live)
D9: Zhangye - Qilian Mountain Grassland - Gangshika Snow Mountain - Menyuan Rape Flower Sea (60/60) - Daban Mountain - Xining (stay)
D10: Xining/Lanzhou - Return to a warm home
Day 1: All over the country--Lanzhou/Xining
Day 2: Lanzhou/Xining--Riyue Mountain--Daotang River--Qinghai Lake Erlang Sword--[Suzhou Qinghai Lake Lakeside or Chaka] [Today’s Aspect] Grassland Gallery Riyue Mountain, Winding Daotang River , blue waves vast Qinghai Lake
【Warm Tips】
1. The accommodation conditions around Qinghai Lake and Chaka Town are not comparable due to their relatively backward location, and they are mainly clean, hygienic and economical. (According to the travel agency's reservation location decision, tourists are not supported to choose independently, please forgive me.)
2. The altitude around Qinghai Lake is high, the temperature is low, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is large. It is not recommended to take a bath at night. Even if you go to Qinghai Lake in midsummer, you should wear long-sleeved clothes, and the temperature will be lower in rainy days.
Day 3: Qinghai Lake--Rubber Mountain--Chaka Salt Lake--Qaidam Basin--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)
Chaka Salt Lake photo guide:
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. Timely use compositional elements such as trees and stones 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 Suonandajie Protection Station--Golmud Monument to Mr. Nanda Jie, Kunlun Spring
Day 5: Golmud--315U Highway--Dongtai Jinel Lake--Water Yadan--Yadan Landform Group--Emerald Lake--Dachaidan or Aksay [Today’s Aspect] Western Highway No. 1, Water Yadan Dan Landform, Nanbaxian Yadan Landform Group
Day 6: Dachaidan--Drunken Beauty Highway--Dangjin Mountain--Oil Town--Dunhuang (Desert Camping) [Today's Aspect] Drunken Beauty Highway, Oil Town, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring China's Special Beauty Highway-No. Section 2 Dangjinshan Section
Day 7: Dunhuang--Mogao Grottoes--Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Spring--Shazhou Night Market--Dunhuang [today's highlights] Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Shazhou Night Market
Tips for Mogao Grottoes:
1. Those who register, please make an appointment to visit the Mogao Grottoes one month in advance and purchase the tickets for the Mogao Grottoes online.
2. Please purchase tickets for Mogao Grottoes according to the visit date of the itinerary.
3. If you do not book tickets to 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.
