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Intrude onto the surface of Mars! Qinghai Qaidam Parent-Child Secret Realm, so niche that hardly anyone knows about it!

Just came back from Qaidam with the kids, this land is truly unreal in its beauty! As a parent-child travel destination, Qaidam completely refreshed our understanding of the "beauty of the wilderness." No crowded crowds, no noisy commerce, only the vastness between heaven and earth and the pure power of nature. If you also want to take your children away from the monotonous tourist spots, coming here is really worth it! 🏜️ Why bring kids to Qaidam? This place is like an exotic planet on Earth, with red deserts, turquoise lakes, and mysterious strange stones, each like a natural classroom. Children can see the "Martian terrain" and Yadan wonders with their own eyes, experiencing a real version of geography books. No signal interference, fully immersive companionship, really perfect for parent-child travel! 🚙 9 days 8 nights parent-child route (easy version) D1-D3 Xining → Tianjun Stone Forest → Hala Lake → Delingha Cypress Mountain ▪️ Tianjun Stone Forest is like a giant stone maze, kids love exploring and taking photos ▪️ Hala Lake is as peaceful as a dream, daydreaming by the lake watching clouds is so healing ▪️ Cypress Mountain searching for thousand-year-old cypresses, feeling the toughness and vicissitudes of life D4 Delingha → Wusute Water Yadan ▪️ Water Yadan looks like an alien world, the Yadan group standing in the lake is so magical ▪️ Riding an off-road vehicle through it, kids excitedly scream all the way, as if entering a sci-fi blockbuster D5 Mars Highway → Heidu Mountain → Rouge Mountain → Emerald Lake ▪️ "Mars No.1 Highway" is stunning throughout, the red land is boundless ▪️ Emerald Lake is jade green, the lake surface like a mirror, every shot is a perfect parent-child photo D6-D8 Ethnic Museum → Underground Yadan → Nuomuhong Nature Reserve ▪️ Learn about Tibetan and Mongolian cultures in the museum, kids listen fascinated ▪️ Underground Yadan is like a natural sculpture gallery, spectacular and mysterious, full marks for nature education D9 Baron Volcanic Rock Pillars → Return to Xining ▪️ Volcanic rock pillars have rare shapes, feel the geological power of the Earth up close If you also want to take your kids on a truly meaningful natural exploration trip, Qaidam will definitely leave you unforgettable memories!
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Posted: Oct 25, 2025
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