Some people say that one trip to the Northwest is equal to ten trips. The northwest has always been a magical place. When passing through grasslands, deserts, lakes and glaciers, you may only be able to admire the magic of nature.
In your lifetime, please have the courage to set foot on the west of the motherland, use your feet to measure the thickness and width of the land, let the vastness of the northwest settle your soul, and take a look at this land that is a mixture of various cultures. A colorful national treasure.
No need to look back, the 8-day northwest journey is a complete circuit
Starting from Xining, you can enjoy the sea of ??rapeseed flowers in Menyuan, the unique Danxia landform in Zhangye, and enter Dunhuang to appreciate human beings. The treasure Mogao Grottoes, feel the aftertaste of history on the Silk Road and the Hexi Corridor, go to Qinghai Lake and Chaka Salt Lake to enjoy the beautiful scenery of water and sky, and then walk from Delingha to Daqaidan, and then return to Xining, where Feel the charm of Tibetan Buddhism in Er Temple, and you will see different scenery every day when you open your eyes.
This is currently the most classic northwest route. The total journey is nearly 3,000 kilometers, combining the rugged and mysterious natural scenery of the northwest with the cultural history of the Silk Road. It is both shocking from the scenery and a collision of the soul.
8-day Northwest Great Ring Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Xining by plane/train and check into a local hotel (you can also arrive in Lanzhou, choose according to the situation)
Day 2: Xining - Daban Mountain Observation Deck - Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers - Qilian Mountain Grassland - Zhangye
Day 3: Zhangye Colorful Danxia - distant view of Jiayuguan - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring - Dunhuang
Day 4: Mogao Grottoes - Aksai Oil Town - Greater Qaidan Emerald Lake - Delingha
Day 5: Delingha - Crossing the Qaidam Basin - The most beautiful road - Chaka Salt Lake - ***he County
Day 6: ***he - Plateau Tibetan Village - Qinghai Lake Cuori Langga - Zangke Ranch (horseback riding Tibetan afternoon tea earth hot pot ) - Doba
Day 7: Tibetan Culture Museum-Tum Monastery-Xining/Lanzhou
Day 8: End of trip
Now, follow me Walk slowly and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the northwest.
Chaka Salt Lake
China’s “land of the sky” and the earth’s “luxury art”. From a distance, the salt accumulation looks like snow, and from a close look, the reflection of white clouds, pure sky and neat patches of color form a beautiful scenery on the lake. When you are there, you feel as if you have entered the world between the blue and pure white clouds, leaving the most beautiful figure under the lens and feeling the cleansing of your pure soul.
Qilian Mountain Grassland
The green Qilian Mountain is located in the northeast of Qinghai, and nature has given it the wonder of "flying snow in June". The mountains and rivers are beautiful and picturesque, and the vast grassland spreads out like a green carpet for thousands of miles. Behind the grassland are rolling mountains, with white mist steaming, and icy peaks in various shapes. There is a sultry charm hidden in the hardness.
Colorful Danxia
The middle section of the Hexi Corridor, an important town on the Silk Road. It inherits the southern culture and customs of Saishang.
The majestic colorful Danxia landform, the rugged canyon cliffs, and the most beautiful sea of ??rapeseed flowers in the northwest. Where the mountain stream meanders, there are cattle and sheep, and from time to time there is the sound of shepherds singing.
Yadan on the Water
A clear water in the Gobi Desert. If Hanyadan is what the world calls a devil city, deserted and the "whistle of the wind" is terrifying, then Shuiya must be the remaining gentleness in this desolation. Hidden in the depths of the Gobi Desert, it took several explorations to realize her true face: clear water connected to the blue sky, and the small mounds of Hanyadan are faintly visible in the distance. Climbing up the hills of the earth barrier, shouting in the wind, a sense of pride and pride surges in your chest. tenderness.
Mogao Grottoes
A treasure house of art for all mankind. Feitian murals and colored sculpture art, every trace of them tells the historical story of the Buddhist scriptures. It is a witness to the integration and unity of the nation and the introduction of religious culture. The rich collection unfolds like a scroll and is worth spending a whole day to experience.
Jiayu Pass
Jiayu Pass has been a must-pass for the "Silk Road" since ancient times. Due to its dangerous terrain, it is also a strategic hub, so it is known as "the most powerful pass in the world" and "the key to the frontier". called.
It connects the desert and Gobi, dominates the western section of the Great Wall, and is the end of the world for the Ming Dynasty. Looking into the distance from the city wall, you can see the sand dunes and the sky as far as the eye can see.
The birthplace of Chinese civilization, beach BBQ bonfire party, sleeping in the desert, listening to the jingle of camel bells, watching the sunset over the long river, the beauty of the northwest, waiting for you on the ancient road filled with beacon smoke...
Finally, let’s talk about the issues that everyone is more concerned about:
1. The average altitude in the northwest is about 3,200 meters, and the oxygen content of the atmosphere is only about 70 in the interior. When you first arrive in the northwest, drink more hot water and rest more. , pay attention to keep warm and do not do strenuous exercise, generally there will be no high reflexes;
2. If you come to the northwest in the off-season, accommodation is cheap, and the average hotel price is about 200; from June to August, the accommodation price is several times. Be sure to prepare in advance;
3. It is not convenient to find ATM machines in some places, so you need to prepare some cash with you;
4. Friends who bring a trolley suitcase should bring a separate one A small bag is convenient for carrying supplies and essential items when hiking, and can be used in the car when hiking with large luggage;
5. It is not advisable to go to plateau areas during a cold, as it can easily cause pulmonary edema.