Ganqing Route

‍♂️【Comprehensive Itinerary】 Day 1️⃣: Xining → Menyuan → Qilian 📍Shanxiao·Zhenpin Hotel, No. 81 Haiyan Road (near Wanda Plaza) → Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Sea (Yuanshan Avenue 7:00-20:00) → Qilian Grassland (open all day) 💡Tips: Stay at this smart hotel and remember to use the robot for food delivery～ The rapeseed flower sea is most beautiful in July! Day 2️⃣: Zhangye → Jiayuguan 🚗Zhangye Shangjing Holiday Hotel (No. 5 Zhaowu East Road) → Danxia Landform (05:30-19:00 💰93 RMB) → Jiayuguan Fortress 🌟Highlights: Hotel offers foot soaking tubs + herbal bath packs! Best light for photos at Danxia after 4 PM～ Day 3️⃣: Must-visit Classics in Dunhuang 🏨Guangyuan Hotel (next to Shazhou Night Market) → Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring → Mogao Caves 🌅Recommended: Camel ride at sunrise in the morning, visit Mogao Caves in the afternoon! Day 4️⃣: Hidden Gems in Dunhuang 🖤Heidu Mountain → Petroleum Town Ruins 📸Photo tip: A must-visit for cool girls! Wearing bright colors is recommended for better photos Day 5️⃣: Jade Lake + Popular Road 💎Dachaidan Jade Lake → U-shaped Road → Water Yadan Landform ⚠️Note: Be careful when taking photos on National Highway 315! The Yadan sunset is breathtaking～ Day 6️⃣-7️⃣: Mirror of the Sky Feast 🌊Chaka Salt Lake → Qinghai Lake → Sky No.1 Scenic Area 👗Outfit: Red dress is forever! Remember to bring waterproof shoe covers Day 8️⃣: Cultural Finale Tour 🕌Ta'er Monastery → Return to Xining 🙏Blessing: Remember to spin the prayer wheel clockwise ✨【Top 5 Must-Visit】 1️⃣Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring: Camel ride to watch the desert sunset🐫 2️⃣Danxia Landform: God's palette🎨 3️⃣Chaka Salt Lake: China's version of the Mirror of the Sky☁️ 4️⃣Ta'er Monastery: Sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism🕊️ 5️⃣Mogao Caves: Millennium murals that amaze time🎭 💡【Practical Tips】 ✓ Qinghai Lake is at 3200m altitude, beware of altitude sickness ✓ Strong UV in the northwest, SPF50+ is a must! ✓ Long drives between attractions, prepare snacks and neck pillows ✓ Book Mogao Caves tickets in Dunhuang one month in advance