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7-Day Xining Tour of Qinghai Lake: Discover the Beauty of Qinghai

[Full 7-Day Itinerary] Day1️⃣: Qinghai Lake Scenic Area China's most beautiful lake lives up to its reputation! 🌊 Ticket: Peak season 90/Off-season 50 Recommended duration: 3-4h Must-do: Cycling at Erlangjian Scenic Area, taking photos at the rapeseed flower fields on the south shore Day2️⃣: West Ring Road of Qinghai Lake → Xiangpi Mountain Check-in at China's most beautiful highway 🚗 West Ring Road: Stunning lake and mountain views along the way Xiangpi Mountain: Breathtaking sunrise view at 3817m mountain pass Day3️⃣: Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum China's largest museum themed on Tibetan culture 📚 Opening hours: 9:00-17:00 Highlight: The 618-meter Thangka scroll will leave you in awe! Day4️⃣: Dabanshan Viewing Platform 360° panoramic view of snow mountains and grasslands 🏔️ A cloud-top viewing platform over 4000m above sea level Recommend bringing oxygen bottles and keeping warm Day5️⃣: Qilian Mountain Grassland The "Switzerland of the East" will amaze you 😍 Best season: June-August Must-try: Horse riding, archery and enjoying the scenery Day6️⃣: Little Potala Palace Sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism 🕉️ Address: Babao Town, Qilian County Note: Keep quiet and no photography Day7️⃣: Chaka Salt Lake The "Mirror of the Sky" will dominate your social media! ☁️ Photo tips: Red dress + windless sunny day 🔥【Top 5 Must-Visit】 1. Chaka Salt Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2. Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 3. Qinghai Lake Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4. Qilian Mountain Grassland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5. Little Potala Palace ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💡【Practical Tips】 ✓ Best travel season: July-August ✓ Large daily temperature difference - bring extra clothes ✓ Sun protection! Sun protection! Sun protection! ✓ Prepare altitude sickness medicine and oxygen ✓ Most convenient to charter cars between scenic spots
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