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Go at sunrise and return at sunset.
I have seen the tears of God in Qinghai Lake,
Meet Chaka Salt Lake, the realm of the sky,
Walking through the Yang Pass, crossing the desert,
Passing by the remnant hills of Gobi.
Looking for a Silk Road,
Appreciate the wisdom and culture of Mogao Grottoes.
Holding a wisp of loess fine sand,
Imagine the bustling iron horse galloping past.
The intoxicating yellow under the Qilian Mountains,
The two looked at each other with the breeze blowing.
Beside the prayer wheel,
under the bodhi tree,
I wish you a lifetime of happiness and well-being.
hi, Qinghai, long time no see
Set foot on this land again. An indescribable taste. Yearning for the blue sky with white clouds floating, yearning for the journey along the Silk Road where camel bells jingle, and yearning for the deserted and vast Gobi, five years later, I came to the Northwest again.
After thinking about the needs, I finally took the time to start again. With a kind of long-lost intimacy and familiarity, like meeting an old friend who has not been for a long time, it is mellow and kind.
Let me attach a youthful photo from 5 years ago
This time, it can be regarded as making up for the regret of the hasty encounter 5 years ago without savoring it carefully.
Maybe it's because of the constellations. I really want to have a good time in the Northwest this time. I originally planned a 15-day in-depth tour. Later, due to the temporary task arrangement, it can only be compressed to 10 days. However, after careful calculation, the time has just passed. good.
This time I met again, and an old friend from 5 years ago. The encounter 5 years ago can be regarded as a kind of fate. At that time, the local old horse and pony took us to tour the Northwest. This time, the old friend naturally led the team, and I was very excited when I thought about it. Five years ago, Lao Ma was the head of a small company, and now he has brought Lemon Travel to a new level. Many people who love travel like me have found them and seen a different Northwest through them. In his words: going to the world is not a dream.
In the past few years, I have watched Lao Ma and the others bask in the beautiful scenery of the Northwest every day, and my heart itch. It is strongly recommended by female men. You can find them when you go to the Northwest.
A good brand should be known and chosen by more people, hoping that they can do better and better.
Preparations before departure (budget cost)
Everyone is working, running around with their own busy schedules, the cost of getting together is getting higher and higher, and the free life seems to be about to leave me, only to realize how precious the young life is. There are 3 small partners on this trip, and it is a good choice to get together with a trip. Because I have been to Qinghai before, so the strategy and all miscellaneous things, the two princesses will be the shopkeepers, and I will give full power to me.
Going to the Qinghai Ring Road is considered an "adventure". You may not necessarily see the tea card in the sky, the sunrise at the Heima River, the sunset at Mingsha Mountain, and the rapeseed flowers at Menyuan. Friends who have been there say that it’s time to test your character, and you are what God gives you
Things to bring:
Long skirt (tea card with a bright skirt), sunscreen (must wear it, the ultraviolet rays in the plateau area are particularly strong, I just don’t wear it, and the p is not white), power bank, facial mask, thick clothes (the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, you can Let you feel the four seasons of the year), sunglasses, hats, SLR. You don’t need to bring too much cash, you can basically pay by WeChat or Alipay in the local area, and you can also swipe your card.
Chartered car:
This is the most important thing in the journey, and it is also the thing that everyone cares about the most. When you arrive in Qinghai, you will find that there are five or six hundred chartered cars everywhere, but it is hard to say whether they are reliable or not. For all future itineraries, we will eat together. If you are greedy for cheap and find unreliable or ripped off customers, the whole itinerary will be crazy, so everyone must find regular, good service, and you get what you pay for. Must not be greedy for cheap. You can't put your safety and mood on a driver for a few days in order to save money. The risk is too high. (There should be a debut of Ningmeng Travel here. I have already told you before, you can find them, and the female man will be reliable if you pat your chest). In peak season, the vehicle cost per capita is about 1500. One thing to remind is that you must pack a spacious car. For example, it is recommended to pack a 7-seater car for 4-5 people. Many of the entire itinerary is on the road, and the space in the car is too important.
stay:
Where to live, it is best to book in advance during the peak season in July and August. The closer the peak season is, the more expensive it will be, and it is not necessarily expensive, and there may not be a room (similar to places like Qinghai Lake and Dachaidan, where accommodation is really available) , You can compare the prices on the Internet. We came here in July. Basically, a room in Qinghai Lake and Dachaidan Town costs about 500 a night. Dunhuang, Zhangye, and Xining are all good, and they are all in the city. About 300 can be settled.
You don’t need it in the off-season. The chartered car master basically has some cooperative hotels. He will recommend it to you when you arrive at the destination on the same day. The hotels recommended by the master are not bad, and the price will be much cheaper than booking by yourself, usually with a lot of discount.
Food:
In plateau areas, mutton and beef are the main food, and the price of food will be higher than that of first-tier cities, so the cost of food is relatively high. For example, a serving of fried noodles is 25, and stir-fried vegetables are basically more than 40. Of course, there are also many local specialties, foodies should not miss it.
Tickets:
Student ID cards are half-price, remember to bring them with you, and you can save a lot of money. Of course, if you have graduated for one or two years, you can go to do that. I just remember that the birth date of the student ID card and ID card must be the same. Both certificates are checked.
About route selection
Naturally, the route is still the hottest Qinghai Dunhuang Great Ring Road. The last time I came here, I was just looking at flowers on horseback. This time I must have a good time. In terms of landscape richness and historical and cultural attractions, Qinghai Lake, Qilian Mountain, Zhangye Danxia, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Mogao Grottoes, Jiayuguan and other famous scenic spots are all located here, and the essence of the Silk Road is also concentrated. Here, it is the most worthwhile route to choose for the first time in the Northwest.
Classic 8-day Grand Loop Tour (generally 7 days is enough, we added one day of Guide + Cambra):
The first day, Xining_Tar Monastery-Laji Mountain_Riyue Mountain_Daotang River_Qinghai Lake_Heima River (Suzhou)
Day 2 Heima River_Rubber Mountain_Chaka Salt Lake_Delingha_Keluke Lake (a tear in the Gobi)_Qaidam Basin_Dachaidan (Suzhou)
The third day Dachaidan_South Eight Immortals Yadan Devil City_Dangjin Mountain_Aksay Desert Town_Yangguan_Dunhuang (Suzhou)
Remarks: Generally, you go to the original ecology and no tickets for Nanbaxian Yadan Devil City. If you want to go to Dunhuang Yadan Devil City, you can also go (you will pass Yumen Pass on the way to Dunhuang Yadan Devil City)
Day 4 Mogao Grottoes_Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring_Dunhuang Shazhou Night Market (Suite)
Day 5 Dunhuang_Guazhou (hometown of cantaloupe)_Jiayuguan Great Wall_Linze (hometown of sand dates)_Colorful Danxia_Zhangye (Suzhou)
Day 6 Zhangye_Great Buddha Temple (1600-year history)_Horseshoe Mountain (1700-year history)_Most American Road_Binggou Forest Sea_Qilian (Suzhou)
Day 7 Zhuoer Mountain_Qilian Prairie_Menyuan_Daban Mountain Observation Deck_Heiquan Reservoir_Xining
Day 8 Guide Yellow River_Guide National Geological Park_Kambula National Forest Park.
Before the curtain starts, eat and drink in Xining
Xining is one of the high-altitude cities in the world, with an average altitude of about 2,300 meters. It is the only place where the ancient "Silk Road" South Road and the "Tang-Tibet Ancient Road" must pass, and it is also the starting point of the Qinghai-Tibet Line.
Before coming here, Lao Ma said that he must receive me personally, even though they are too busy to vomit blood during the peak season. After arriving at the airport, we called a car to the downtown area. After we settled down, Ma Ge came to the hotel to pick us up for dinner. It was really embarrassing, but the kindness is hard to come by. We can only thank you and thank you! I tasted the authentic Qinghai dishes, and every plate of Qinghai dishes was very delicious, especially the beef and mutton. At first glance, I was a carnivore.
Mojia Street is the choice of many people. It is recommended not to go there. Some street restaurants in the urban area are the most authentic.
By the way, I found a guide to Xining's special snacks. After reading it, Lao Ma said that it is more reliable:
1. Mutton. Qinghai's mutton is not as famous as Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia, but the taste can be compared with them or even surpassed. It is recommended to go to Baiyu Lane's ""meat is not afraid of the deep alley"" (but it is not roast lamb, but hand-caught mutton tastes five stars!!!); another recommended one is very popular: Yixin hand-caught mutton , many locals will also go to eat, it is worth recommending.
2. Stuffed skin. It is very similar to Liangpi. I recommend Shenglian Niangpi. There are many stores in the city. You can use Baidu Maps. It's just that this is annoying because most stores don't have a place to sit.
3. Sheep and beef offal (breakfast!!!!!!) only open in the morning. Different from the beef offal clear soup in the south, the method here has added pepper noodles, etc., which has a unique style. Go and try! ! The most famous one is the Ma Er Sha Niu Offal in Fatty Street! ! But there are so many people that there must be no place, and they will definitely squat to eat. Haggis is recommended at the intersection of Nanchuan West Road Brick Factory, Liuyi Jiye Haggis! !
4. Kang lamb chops. In Xining, Qinghai, mutton is of course the best choice. Now there are good and bad mutton stalls in the market, and the taste varies greatly. Recommendation: Glasses kang lamb chops at the north entrance of Jiaotong Lane. Many people say they can’t find it. It’s located 50 meters from the north entrance of Jiaotong Lane, on the east side of the street. Yajun picked up a few nearby ones, and they all tasted good.
5. Yogurt. Foreigners like to drink it very much. I recommend Delu’s. You can use Baidu Maps, and many locals will also patronize it.
In the afternoon, I went shopping in downtown Xining and recommended the Muslim Dongguan Temple and the Provincial History Museum.
1. Xining Dongguan Great Mosque.
It was built in the Ming Dynasty and has a long history. It is one of the four major mosques in Northwest China and the largest mosque in Qinghai. Very spectacular service at noon on Friday. Located in the eastern district of the urban area, just take a taxi and report to Dongguan Grand Mosque. Tickets are 25 yuan, no student tickets.
Dongguan Mosque has free commentators, you can listen to and learn about Muslim culture. Pay attention to respecting religious beliefs, you need to take off your shoes when entering the worship hall.
2. Provincial Museum
It comprehensively and systematically displays the history and culture of Qinghai, from ancient times to the present. lie in
The most prosperous area in the West District of Xining, one of the landmark buildings in Xining. Take a taxi to Xinning Square Provincial Museum and get off. Free, ID card exchange ticket, closed on weekdays. The Provincial Museum is one of the core business districts of Xining. It is a place frequented by locals. There are commercial alleys and traffic alleys that are more prosperous. The nearby Koufu Street has more snacks, you can try it.
[Reminder] Now the Dongguan Great Mosque can be entered for free, but tourists who need to visit are asked to dress appropriately before entering the temple and respect each other!
The curtain opens
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Kumbum Monastery, ticket: ￥80 (regular fare) ￥40 (discounted fare for students)
The first scenic spot at the beginning, the four-word summary is not clear. On the way to the Kumbum Monastery, the sky was drizzling, and the weather in Qinghai was unpredictable. After arriving at the Kumbum Monastery, the weather turned out to be fine. I don't understand historical allusions, I don't understand carving and painting, I don't understand cultural beliefs, but my inner shock is beyond words. Respect and protection may just happen to be the only attitude we can uphold.
Entering the Kumbum Temple, we are all amazed by the colorful color aesthetics in the temple,
Every detail is a landscape, and I want to record it in the camera.
There are many rows of prayer wheels outside the temple, and people move them lightly and pray silently. It is said that turning the scriptures can repent the past and get rid of the suffering of reincarnation. Each turn is equivalent to chanting a scripture.
From Kumbum Monastery, we went to Qinghai Lake. Passing "Laji Mountain", it was first called "Laji Mountain" because its uplift is like a back being pulled up. It belongs to the branch of "Riyue Mountain", with a maximum altitude of 4524 meters, and it is also the dividing line between the Loess Plateau and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Its mountain name is a transliteration of Tibetan, translated into Chinese as "a place where eagles cannot fly". There are many rock chickens inhabiting this mountain, so the folks call it "Laji Mountain".
Along the way, only the cattle and sheep grazing on the grass went with us, and every time I saw the flocks, I was a little excited.
The biggest impression of Qinghai Lake is not only grassland lakes but also prayer flags. This prayer flag, which carries people's hopes, is blown by the wind, and every blessing is told to the sky. After passing through Huangyuan and seeing Riyue Mountain, this place is still worth visiting. The story behind it needs to be understood:
The average altitude of Riyue Mountain is about 4,000 meters. It not only has magnificent historical significance, but also has very important geographical significance. Riyue Mountain has been an important passage for the "Middle Qiang Road", "South Silk Road" and "Tang-Tibet Ancient Road" in history since ancient times. According to legend, Princess Wencheng once passed through this mountain when she married Songtsen Gampo. Looking westward from the top of the peak, she felt the melancholy of being far away from her hometown. She couldn't help taking out the "Sun and Moon Mirror" given by the queen when she was leaving, and the charming scenery of Chang'an suddenly appeared in the mirror.
Although Qinghai Lake is a lake, it is so big that you can’t see its edge clearly. The afterglow at dusk is just not too dazzling. The pink sky and the silhouettes of people reflected by the sun are filled with a strong romantic atmosphere. In fact, I like to sit under the beautiful scenery and watch the sunset quietly. Although the sunset always makes people feel sad, it is such a beautiful moment.
The most famous official scenic spot of Qinghai Lake is Erlangjian Scenic Spot. Tickets for this scenic spot are 100 yuan in peak season. Generally, travel agencies choose more here. Those who are familiar with the local area will usually go to the lake surrounded by herdsmen and let them in for about 20 yuan. , the view is also very good. The master took us directly to a herdsman lake with a better view, and negotiated the price, 30 oceans per person, which is a little higher in peak season.
[Reminder] Many rapeseed fields in Qinghai Lake are privately planted and protected by fences. Please enter to take pictures and ask the owner for permission to avoid unnecessary trouble. Some rapeseed fields require a fee to take pictures and make decisions according to your own wishes. In short, there are quite a lot of rapeseed fields. of.
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Due to the peak season, there are still a lot of vehicles on the road. Is there still a traffic jam? In order not to affect the night's accommodation, I didn't make too many stops, so I set off based on the accommodation place tonight: Heima River.
Regarding the accommodation in Qinghai Lake, I still say a few words:
For a one-night stay in Qinghai Lake, you will generally choose to stay in Erlangjian Scenic Area or Heimahe Township.
One is that it is convenient to have centralized accommodation. Because Heimahe Township is located close to the middle section around the lake, the angle of watching the sunrise will be better, and it will be much closer to Chaka Salt Lake. Therefore, the vast majority of guests choose to stay in Heima Township. Since it is a town by the lake, the hardware is not very good, but the basics such as cleanliness, hot water for bathing, and Internet are still no problem.
It is not recommended to live in a tent by the lake. Basically, there is no independent bathroom and it is impossible to take a bath, so it is not recommended for family outings. Erlangjian or Heimahe Township itself is also by the Qinghai Lake, so the scenery is similar, and you can walk to the lake. The peak season of Qinghai Lake is from June to August every year. A very common standard room costs about 500 a night in the peak season, and only more than 100 a night in the off-season. You must start early in the peak season.
It was after 8 o'clock in the evening when we arrived in Heimahe Township, and the sky was still like daytime, it was amazing! Under the recommendation of the master, we ate a famous "Kang pot" in Heimahe Township. The noodles are strong, the potatoes and beef are soft and delicious. You must try it when you come here. It is very unique.
D2 Chaka Salt Lake_Delingha_Alien Ruins_Dachaidan
The next morning I agreed to watch the sunrise, so I struggled to get out of bed at five o'clock. Two of them put on their thickest clothes, one wore a long skirt with three-quarter sleeves and wrapped a shawl, and the other one didn't get up under the quilt. . . When we got out of the container, the girl wrapped in a shawl didn't say anything, but the two of us in thick clothes were freezing cold.
Please let me sing a song "White clouds float in the blue sky, and horses run under the white clouds"! It was still a little cold in the morning, but the scenery was super beautiful~ the air was very good, and the sight line was very wide. I couldn’t help but run around on the grassland when I was shooting. I realized that the air here should be very thin after running until I couldn’t breathe. I'm in a great mood.
Chaka Salt Lake.
We will be delighted to have a Chaka Salt Lake similar to Bolivia’s Uniyo Salt Flat in China, imprinting the appearance of the sky brightly
Chaka is one of our expectations for Qinghai. I like the vast scenery, so it is suitable for hugging.
The water and the sky are the same color, as if you are in another world, it is really wonderful, the scenery is so pure that it makes people melt, it is as wonderful as a fairy tale world!
Be sure to pay attention to sun protection when playing in Chaka Salt Lake! In fact, applying sunscreen may not be very effective. Wearing long-sleeved trousers is the easiest and roughest. Anyway, my feeling is that although the sun is very strong and it is a bit hot after walking a long distance, it is completely okay to wear a shirt and lengthen jeans. Of course, if you want to take good-looking photos, then consider it~~~~
Kind tips:
There are so many people in the peak season, and the small train tickets can't be bought even if it is late, and the queue is really worrying.
The ticket for Chaka Salt Lake is 70 yuan. To go to the innermost salt lake, you can go on foot, take a scenic battery car, or a scenic train. It is recommended to take a small train, 50 one way, and sit all the way to the innermost part. Along the way, you can see salt sculptures and observation decks made of salt. If you don't take the small train, you can only reach 1/3 of the journey by battery car, and you have to go a long way inside. As an additional reminder, there are shoe covers sold at the entrance of the scenic spot, about 15 for a pair.
After two o'clock in the afternoon, we left the tea card, and the friends were all tired, so they got in the car and began to sleep. When we opened our eyes again, we had come to a desolate place, with bare plateau slopes everywhere, and not a trace of cloud. Here is the Qaidam Basin, we are crossing. From time to time, there will be reminders on the side of the road: There are wild animals here, with pictures of wolves, bears and the like painted on them. Passing through Delingha, a very charming city.
Keluke Lake-Tuosu Lake-Alien Ruins three scenic spots are sold together, 20 yuan per person, and cars can also drive in.
It is also very miraculous to have such two lakes in the vast Gobi. Keluke Lake and Tuosu Lake are two lakes, one is light and the other is salty, the scenery is different, and there are not many tourists; when we went, there were reeds and fishing gulls on Keluke Lake, and there were wild ducks on Tosu Lake; The earth mountain can be climbed up and looked into the distance; we also saw flamingos, which was worth several times the ticket price.
Tosu Lake is beautiful and there are few people, but there are many mosquitoes and flying insects. One of the sections of the washboard road is about 9 kilometers. You doubt your life when you drive. The speed does not exceed 20km/h, but it is worthwhile in terms of the scenic spot itself.
Keluke Lake-Tuosu Lake Nature Reserve
Keluke Lake-Tuosu Lake Nature Reserve
alien ruins
It took about 5 hours to drive from Chaka to Dachaidan, and it was already 9 o'clock when we arrived at the hotel. The sunset in the northwest was late, and it was still dark at 9 o'clock. We gradually got used to having dinner at the midnight snack. Dachaidan can be regarded as a town. Because of the boom in tourism in recent years, it is hard to find a room in the peak season, so book early.
When we arrived at Dachaidan, the hotel was also decided by the master, and it became our nanny. After resting, we went downstairs to have dinner. The dinner was a large plate of chicken with delicious potatoes! Although I am not used to the pasta in Northwest China, I am very comfortable with meat.
D3 Axel_Yumen Pass_Han Great Wall_Yadan Devil City_Dunhuang
After breakfast, continue to cross the no man's land, the focus is Yadan Devil City. Now there are 2 Yadan Devil City, one is Nanbaxian Yadan Devil City in Qinghai, no entrance fee, original ecology, many people will choose to go here now. One is Dunhuang Yadan Devil City, which is bound with Yumenguan-Han Great Wall. The distance is relatively long, and tickets are also charged. Because the two outsiders really wanted to see Yumen Pass, they gave up Nanbaxian Yadan Devil City.
There are a lot of passengers on the highway during the holiday peak period, but the vast territory of Northwest China seems to be deserted. Everyone is taking road photos with their lives. One person takes pictures, and the other observes the road conditions. Once a car comes roaring, all of them get out of the way immediately.
A very interesting place to pass: Aksay Oasis Town
Aksay Kazak Autonomous County belongs to Jiuquan, Gansu Province. It is located at the intersection of Gansu, Qinghai and Xinjiang provinces. It is the only ethnic minority autonomous county in Gansu Province with Kazakh as the main body, and it is also one of the three Kazak autonomous counties in the People's Republic of China.
A small town that was originally unknown, because the filming location of last year's movie "Ghost Blowing the Lantern: Nine-story Demon Tower" was in Aksai, so when you come to the Northwest Ring Road, everyone wants to see these scenes.
Staring at the high temperature of nearly 40 degrees, the friends still had a great time playing. After a short stay, I hurried to Dunhuang. Today's schedule is quite tense, and the time spent on the road is relatively small. Yumen Pass and the Great Wall of Han Dynasty, if you are interested in history or culture, you can go, otherwise you will cry when you really see a pile of dirt, mainly because the summer in Gobi makes you so hot. To go to Yadan National Geological Park, you must pass through here, and you must buy tickets here before you can enter.
Why should the Qiang flute complain about the willows, and the spring breeze does not pass through the Yumen Pass." ---Wang Zhihuan's "Liangzhou Ci"
Yumen Pass used to be the gateway to various parts of the Western Regions in the Western Han Dynasty, and now it has become a large square mound. It is quite meaningful to remember the vicissitudes of history.
This is a great place to let your imagination run wild. The reason why it is called "Devil City" is because the ground is full of magnets, and the compass does not work at all. And after the night fell, the sharp wind made a terrifying howl, like thousands of wild beasts roaring, which was creepy. At present, only a part of the scenic spot has been developed. Take a bus to go in and visit. There are four stops: Golden Lion Welcome, Sphinx, Peacock, and West Sea Fleet. There are guides on the bus to explain.
After the tour, it was already dark when we returned to Dunhuang.
Dunhuang Shazhou Night Market is a must-see place in Dunhuang. There is always a place in a city worth visiting, whether it is purely for tourists or frequented by locals. Shazhou Night Market is a place frequented by both locals and tourists. There are various barbecues, snacks, and Mogao Grottoes souvenirs. It is worth choosing one or two to take home. Regarding which restaurant to eat, it is recommended to read online reviews in advance. There are still many barbecue restaurants with good reputations.
D4 Mogao Grottoes_Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring_Dunhuang (Suite)
Knowing the Mogao Grottoes, it began with Feitian, and I have always liked to watch all kinds of mysterious books and archaeological documentaries similar to tomb robbery, but as long as there are topics about Feitian in it, it will always be mysterious, intriguing, graceful and graceful. Ribbons, pipa played backwards. . . . . . Every single plant makes me yearn for this place hidden deep in the Gobi desert, where legends make countless artists admire and worship!
Seeing the development of Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang from the digital center of Mogao Grottoes, I was moved to tears. When I actually entered the cave to visit, I found that Feitian was just a supporting role here, an embellishment, and exquisite pictures. The murals, every big Buddha statue and small Bodhisattva, have vivid images and distinctive personalities. It can only be said that from the eyes to the soul, there is no language or words to describe them. There is only one sentence for others: There is a kind of shock and touch, it is you I have never been able to be there.
It should be noted that the reputation of Mogao Grottoes is far greater than its ability to bear tourists. At present, the visit of Mogao Grottoes requires real-name authentication to make an appointment. Tickets are often hard to find in peak seasons, so it is very important to make an appointment in advance. You must make an appointment in advance on the official website or official account. Mogao Grottoes sells 6,000 tickets per day, and ticket reservations are open 30 days in advance.
Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake is also highly anticipated, but the sun at noon is too hot, so we decided to take a nap at the hotel.
Set off to Mingsha Mountain at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. How can you stop your rushing heart and the urge to roll over the vast desert and the sand mountains at a glance, so without saying a word, just go all the way Run to the desert, along the sand ladder, pointing to the top of the mountain. Watching the sunset on Mingsha Mountain, a piece of golden light under the setting sun, and an oasis next to the desert, the Sun Moon Spring with a pool of spring water, sleeping on the top of the mountain, and the sudden sandstorm, the sky is full of yellow We couldn't open our eyes because of the sand, so we used the sand board next to it to block the waves of yellow sand.
I originally planned to watch the stage play "Encounter Dunhuang" in the evening, but my friends were clamoring for a desert camping, so I had to sacrifice myself. The camping in Dunhuang is basically at the camping base at the back of Mingsha Mountain, and there are many camping bases to choose from. The cost of the camping base generally includes (many camping bases on the Internet can be chosen, and the innkeeper can also arrange for you) camps with good conditions have everything, dinner, breakfast, campfire, barbecue, desert motorcycle, sand boarding, everything you expect, the master will help you throughout the process We arranged, it can be regarded as a dream come true.
D5 Guazhou_Jiayuguan_Linze_Zhangye Colorful Danxia
Today we have to walk more than 600 kilometers. We set off early in the morning. After a day of tossing yesterday, I really don’t want to get up in the morning. Since the master lives in the urban area, he was already waiting for us at the appointed place early in the morning.
I fell asleep all the way, and when I woke up, I was already in a piece of greenery (it seemed that everyone woke up from hunger).
Jiayuguan was built in the fifth year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1372). It consists of the inner city, outer city, Luocheng, Wengcheng, moats and the Great Wall on the north and south wings, with a total length of about 60 kilometers. The city walls on both sides of Chengguan cross the desert Gobi, connecting the Great Wall of Heishan in the north and the first pier in the world in the south. It is the westernmost pass of the Ming Great Wall. It was once called the throat of Hexi in history. It is known as the No. 1 Xiongguan Pass and Lianzhen Lock and Key. Jiayuguan is the transportation fortress of the ancient "Silk Road", known as one of the three wonders of the Great Wall of China.
"The most majestic pass in the world", when you are in it, you have a sense of sight of time travel.
Today's highlight is Zhangye Colorful Danxia. In order to watch the sunset in Danxia, we had a quick lunch and set off again.
It is said that colorful Danxia is the color palette that God overturned, red, yellow, orange, green, white, blue and other colors can be seen everywhere. Under the sunlight, the mountain presents a beautiful texture, which looks like a peacock's feathers at close range, and looks like a layer of colorful gauze at a distance.
Colorful Danxia has a total of 6 viewing platforms. You can take a sightseeing bus to enjoy different Danxia forms one by one: colorful screen, big scallop, mountain of knives and sea of fire, etc. Viewing platform No. 4 is the best place to watch the sunset. Zhang Yimou's " "Three Shots Surprise" was filmed here.
After a day of exhaustion, because there were too many people, I went back to the hotel to rest before sunset. The hotel is just outside the scenic spot. The master explained that we can still watch the sunrise tomorrow, and we were too tired, so we didn't consider going to live in downtown Zhangye.
Kind tips:
1. It is recommended to live near the Danxia scenic spot that night, and you can enter the park again the next day to watch the Danxia sunrise.
2. It is the longest day in this itinerary, so it is very necessary to start early, and you must start early in the peak season, otherwise you may not be able to reach Zhangye Danxia Scenic Spot smoothly in the afternoon if you encounter traffic jams;
3. There are shuttle buses in Zhangye scenic area. Get off at the scenic spot to see the scenery without turning back. You can also try hot air balloons and paragliders in the scenic area, as well as helicopter projects;
D6 Horseshoe Mountain_Biandukou_Most American Road_Arou Temple_Zoer Mountain
We agreed to watch the sunrise, but none of them got up, so we slept until 9 o'clock.
Breakfast is also waived, I ate a watermelon directly, and then set off for the next scenic spot. Before I went there, I thought that Mashoe Temple was just an ordinary temple. Only when I arrived did I realize that the scenery here is extraordinary. It combines grotto art and the scenery of Qilian Mountain. The Horseshoe Temple got its name because of the footprints of horseshoes left by the legendary Tianma drinking water here. After reading the introduction, I realized that it is so awesome. I really recommend a place you must see.
I didn't like Buddha statues and temples before, but I slowly started to envy people with faith, and felt that people who prayed devoutly had a sustenance for life in their hearts.
Leave Zhangye, bid farewell to the scorching heat, run to Qilian, and return to the embrace of green mountains and green waters. The breeze is accompanied by white clouds, cattle and sheep are scattered on the grassland, we lie quietly and watch the clouds, everything is so leisurely. All the way is full of blockbuster movies, I don't feel aesthetic fatigue at all, I keep patting and patting!
When I arrived at Biandukou, I was attracted by the large sea of rapeseed flowers. The golden sea of rapeseed flowers and the emerald green barley fields intertwined into a beautiful ocean.
Biandukou Ecological Tourist Area
Along the way, the master also patiently explained the local customs and customs to us. The unique simplicity of Northwesterners made us full of warmth along the way. When we were approaching Qilian, the master strongly suggested that we go to the Arou Temple.
Although Arou Temple is not well-known in the outside world, it is very famous in the local area. It is very quiet. There is no noise brought by groups of tourists here, and there are more monks chanting sutras and devout Tibetans.
The most famous place in Qilian should be Zhuoer Mountain. Standing on the top of Zhuoer Mountain, the view is extremely wide, and there is no obstacle around. On the opposite side of the mountain is Niuxin Mountain, which has a panoramic view of the four seasons. On the left and right sides are Ladong Gorge and Baiyanggou scenery. The backside is the rolling Qilian Mountains, and the Babao River at the foot of the mountain surrounds the county like a white hada.
There is always a beautiful legend in a poetic place. It is said that Zhuoer Mountain is the incarnation of the Dragon King's daughter, Zongmu Mayuma. In order to marry the beloved mountain god-Ami Dongsuo (Niuxin Mountain), she is willing to violate the rules of heaven and stay in the world. For this reason, she paid the price and turned into a rocky mountain, facing Niuxin Mountain across the river, and together protecting the beautiful mountains and rivers of Qilian.
To go up the mountain in the Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area, you need to take a minibus, which is divided into two lines, AB and AB. You must pay attention to the lines when you park and buy tickets. The two lines are completely in two directions; the accommodation around the scenic area is generally homestay and family hotels. The food tastes good and the price is good. Relatively moderate. Be sure to wear a slightly thicker jacket, or a jacket, it is still quite cold when it rains, even though it is summer.
We live in a idyllic farm with farmhouse characteristics in the Zhuoer Mountains, with independent toilets, electric water heaters and Yuba. The scenery outside the room is comparable to that of a 5-star resort. The window in the south room is a sea of yellow flowers, and the window in the north room is Niuxin Mountain. The room has a large viewing platform, and you can sit in the room at night and watch the stars in a daze.
D7 Qilian Prairie_Menyuan Flower Sea_Heiquan Reservoir_Xining
Qilian Mountain Grassland, one of the six most beautiful grasslands in my country, is located in the Qilian Mountains at the junction of Qinghai and Gansu, and belongs to the high-altitude grassland. Grasslands, white clouds, flocks of cattle and sheep, snow-capped mountains, herdsmen and tents smoking from cooking constitute its beautiful picture. Driving on the road across the prairie, the sky is vast and wild, and looking at the herds of cattle and sheep on the mountains and grasslands, you can only lament the magic of nature's creations!
Qilian Mountain Grassland
Only after I have been to Menyuan, I know what is called "Hundred Li Flower Sea". The rape blossoms in Menyuan are magnificent, with Qilian Mountain in the north, Yong'an City in the west, Yulong Beach in the east, and Daban Mountain in the south, stretching for hundreds of kilometers, like a golden sea. Under the Qilian Mountains, the bold and unrestrained pasture scenery and the tranquil beauty of the flower sea echo each other at a distance, making people feel as if time and space are intertwined.
The wildflowers on the roadside don’t pick the rapeseed flowers on the roadside, but they are lovely. When we came, it was the season when the rapeseed flowers were in full bloom, and we were almost intoxicated by the beauty.
Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers
After returning to Xining at night, just one word: hungry
BBQ became our unanimous choice.
D8 Guide National Geopark_Kambula_Xining
According to the recommendation of the master, we added a day to Guide and Cambra. We returned to Xining in 7 days, which made us feel that we didn't have enough fun at all. Guide is more famous for its clear Yellow River and National Geological Park. If you come here once, you won’t regret it, and you can simply see them all.
In fact, Guide Danxia is very large, oddly shaped, and more diverse than Qicai Danxia, but the color is not as beautiful as Qicai Danxia.
Kanbula is located in the intersection area of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Loess Plateau. It is famous for the Danxia peak forest landform composed of red gravel. Cliffs, caves, and red rocks are the most prominent features here. The primeval forest is densely covered in the scenic area, and the vegetation covers a wide area. There are also some Tibetan villages in the park. There is a spectacular man-made landscape in the south of the scenic area - Lijiaxia Reservoir. A clear water gives this majestic and magnificent gully mountain peak the spirituality of waves, water and shadows.
Photoshoot and clothing preparation
1. It is best to prepare clothes for all seasons, such as summer clothes, long sleeves, trousers, thick coats, down jackets or jackets.
2. Heimahe Township (Qinghai Lake) has a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so you need to wear spring clothes during the day and thicker coats at night;
3. Go to Dachaidan, the temperature tends to be warmer, and it is completely hot summer in Dunhuang.
4. From Dunhuang to Qilian, the weather is getting cooler. But it is colder on Mount Drow, so autumn clothes are more suitable.
5. Prepare a pair of comfortable shoes.
6. If you want to take pictures conveniently, it is best to prepare a long thick coat or down jacket, and wear a skirt inside, which is also very warm.
7. Sun hats, sunglasses, silk scarves, and dust-proof face towels are also indispensable.
write to your future self
When I tried to organize this trip, I couldn't start
Some people we met, some people we never met
Some people with a common language, some people we miss for a long time.
From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank the old Ma brother who traveled in Ningmeng, and thank the pony master who accompanied us to spend a good time along the way,
There are also two girls who are beaten to death without saying that they are fat.
Finally, let's end with this passage. I wish our future will be as hot and chic as this summer.
When you wrote the PPT, the cod in Alaska was jumping out of the water,
When you read the report, the golden monkey in Meili Snow Mountain just climbed to the top of the tree.
When you squeezed into the subway, the mountain eagle in Tibet kept hovering in the clouds,
When you fight in a meeting, Nepalese backpackers sit around the fire with glasses of wine.
There are some roads you can't walk in high heels, some air you can't smell when you spray perfume, and some people you can never meet in office buildings. "
