[2025 Dunhuang Attraction] Travel Guide for Mingsha Mountain (Updated Jul)

OMG struck gold with this ultimate Northwest family trip! Kids chase mini Crescent Moon Spring🌙 in the hotel's private desert, ride camels through Danxia maze, grill lamb skewers under shooting stars at night... all while staying in an oriental aesthetic palace for just 2k+ per person! (Tested parent guide👇) 📍 Divine Accommodation | Dunhuang Easten Hotel (5 mins from Singing Sand Dunes!) ✨ Private Tour Route | Tianti Grottoes → Rainbow Danxia → Desert Banquet → Mogao Caves 🔥 Kids' Ultimate Highlights ✅ Desert treasure hunt🐫 at hotel! Dash into private dunes to find Three-Legged Golden Crow sculpture (hotel easter egg), kids play archaeologist with sand shovels ✅ Danxia maze adventure🎨! Off-road through colorful mountains, teach kids to identify "rainbow cake layers"🍰 ✅ Mini mural artist class🖌️! Post-Mogao Cave visit, paint Nine-Colored Deer with mineral pigments ✅ Sunset camel expedition🌅! Jingle through Singing Sand Dunes, kids hugging humps shouting "Giddyup~" ✅ Starlight BBQ party🍢! Desert feast grilling lamb skewers, firelight glinting off kids' greasy smiles 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 7-Day 6-Night Itinerary Day1: Lanzhou pickup → Kite flying by Yellow River 🪁 Icebreaker: Compete whose kite touches clouds first☁️ Day2: Tianti Grottoes → Treasure hunt at Wuwei Museum 🦁 Mission: Find Bronze Galloping Horse + watch murals "come alive" with AR glasses Day3: Pingshanhu Grand Canyon → Rainbow Danxia charge 🐫 Canyon fun: Ride camel carts + squeeze through "Thread of Sky" crevices Day4: Giant Reclining Buddha → Jiayuguan archery🏹 🎯 Frontier experience: Kids shoot straw targets with mini bows Day5: Earth's Son → Encore Dunjiang → Desert BBQ 🤖 Sculpture easter egg: Place grass-woven rings on "Giant Baby"💍 Day6: Mogao Caves exploration → Sandboarding at Singing Dunes 🏜️ Sandboarding race: Zoom down 100m slopes on wooden boards Day7: Hotel pool play → Dunjiang airport transfer 💡 Veteran Mom Tips ❶ Blind-pick Dunhuang Easten Hotel! ▫️ Art museum has kids' doodle corner ▫️ Midnight kitchen delivers baby milk🍼 ❷ Anti-sand arsenal ▫️ Kids' full-body sand suits (rentable!) ▫️ Waterproof phone pouches on neck straps ❸ Sun rescue kit ▫️ Children's sunscreen stick + ice silk face cover ▫️ Clip-on mini fan for strollers ❹ Hidden perks ▫️ Free Dunhuang picture book + crayons ▫️ Complimentary family photo at desert banquet 🌟 Zero-Cost Thrills ✔️ Caisson Kongming lanterns🏮! Borrow craft kits to launch celestial-patterned lanterns ✔️ Desert plant hunt🌵! Compete to find camel thorns + saxaul trees ✔️ Night astronomy class🌠! Butlers point out Milky Way's "Dunhuang constellations" This Northwest journey turns kids into Silk Road ambassadors! Morning: Grotto apprentices🧱 Afternoon: Promoted to Danxia knights🏇 Bedtime verdict while munching lamb skewers: "Camels are steadier than my kindergarten bus!"

Mingsha Mountain is located in Dunhuang City, Gansu Province. It is one of the four major Mingsha Mountains in China. It is famous for its undulating sand peaks and sound of sand grains. Together with Crescent Lake, it constitutes a classic landscape of Dunhuang. Basic Information -Address: 5 km south of Dunhuang City, Gansu Province -Opening hours: - Peak season (April-October): 5:00-20:30 - Low season (November-March): 7:30-18:00 - Tickets: - 110 yuan/person in peak season, 55 yuan/person in off-season (including Crescent Moon Lake) - Discount tickets (students, seniors, etc.) are half price, and ID is required. - Recommended playing time: 3-4 hours (it is recommended to play in the morning and evening to avoid the high temperature at noon). 2. Transportation 1. Depart from Dunhuang City: -Taxi: about 15-20 yuan, 10 minutes by car. -Bus: Take bus No. 3 from the city to Mingsha Mountain Scenic Area. The fare is 2 yuan. 2. Self-driving/chartered car: There is a parking lot in the scenic area, and the parking fee is about 10 yuan/car. Must-try items 1. Camel Riding: - Fee: 100 yuan/person (about 40 minutes), including a stop at a photo spot. - It is recommended to wear long pants to avoid friction and wear sun protection equipment. 2. Sandboarding: -Fee: 20-30 yuan/time (wooden board or sand board optional), sliding down from the top of the mountain is exciting and fun. 3. Desert off-road vehicles/motorbikes: -Price: 100-200 yuan/person, suitable for tourists seeking excitement. 4. Hiking up the sand hill: -It takes about 30 minutes to reach the top, where you can overlook the Crescent Lake and the sunset. 5. Crescent Lake Tour: - The spring is shaped like a crescent moon and is known as the "First Spring in the Desert". You can walk around the spring or take photos. Best time to visit -Sunrise/Sunset: The light and shadow of the sand dunes are extremely beautiful. It is recommended to visit in the morning from 5:00 to 7:00 or in the evening from 18:00 to 20:00. - Stargazing at night: When the weather is clear in summer, you can camp in the desert outside the scenic area to stargaze (the scenic area is not open at night). Precautions 1. Sun protection and sand protection: -Must have sunglasses, hat, headscarf (or face mask), and high-factor sunscreen. - Take measures to protect mobile phones and cameras from sand (you can wrap them with plastic wrap). 2. Clothing suggestions: - Wear breathable long sleeves during the day and prepare a jacket in the evening (the temperature difference in the desert is large). - Wear high-top shoes or rent anti-sand shoe covers (available for rent in the scenic area, about 15 yuan per pair). 3. Other tips: - Bring plenty of drinking water, as it is easy to get dehydrated in the desert. - Protect the environment and do not litter. Recommended nearby tours 1. Mogao Grottoes: About 25 kilometers away from Mingsha Mountain, tickets must be booked in advance. 2. Dunhuang Ancient City: a film and television base, suitable for taking photos (ticket price 40 yuan). 3. West Thousand Buddha Caves: A small cave with fewer tourists (ticket price 30 yuan). □Accommodation and food - Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in the downtown area of ​​Dunhuang, where there are many convenient options (such as hotels near Dunhuang Villa and Shazhou Night Market). -Food: Must-try donkey meat yellow noodles, apricot peel water, mutton noodle soup, and Dunhuang stuffed skin. Mingsha Mountain is a wonder where desert and oasis coexist, combining historical culture with natural scenery. It is suitable for tourists who like photography, adventure or cultural experience. Plan your time in advance and avoid high temperature periods.

"Camel bells awaken the sleeping prosperity, pagodas reflect the golden sunset, flying apsaras dance the mysterious myths, and Crescent Moon Lake flows with the nostalgia of time." The song "Memories of Dunhuang" plants the seeds of Dunhuang's mystery and magnificence in our hearts. In March, as the temperature gradually warms, it's an excellent time to experience the profound history and natural wonders of Dunhuang. Let's embark on this journey together! Itinerary • Day 1: Arrive in Dunhuang - Dunhuang Night Market Upon arrival in Dunhuang, settle into the city and immerse yourself in the bustling Dunhuang Night Market. Here, amidst the dazzling lights, a wide array of local snacks awaits. Savor the chewy donkey meat yellow noodles, the sweet and sour apricot juice, and admire the exquisite handicrafts, experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of Dunhuang. • Day 2: Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Lake In the morning, visit the Mogao Caves, exploring the caves adorned with breathtaking murals and Buddha statues. These thousand-year-old artistic treasures are a sight to behold. In the evening, head to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Lake, where you can ride a camel, listening to the rhythmic camel bells and admiring the desert sunset. As night falls, Crescent Moon Lake, nestled among the sand mountains, resembles a crescent moon in the night sky.🌙 • Day 3: Yumen Pass - Yadan Devil City In March, the northwestern land begins to revive. Embark on the road to Yumen Pass; although there's a slight chill, it can't dampen the enthusiasm for exploration. Standing before the ruins of Yumen Pass, feel the desolation of the ancient poem, "Why should the Qiang flute complain of the willow? The spring breeze does not pass Yumen Pass." Afterward, journey to Yadan Devil City, where the unique Yadan landforms take on various shapes under the sunlight, making you feel like you've stepped onto an alien world.👽 Accommodation Recommendations • Dunhuang City Center: ◦ Dunhuang Villa: With a rich northwestern charm, elegant environment, attentive service, and spacious, comfortable rooms, it's the perfect place to relax after a day of exploring.🛏️ ◦ JI Hotel: Conveniently located, with easy access to transportation, the hotel offers comprehensive facilities and clean, tidy rooms at a great value. Must-Do Experiences in Dunhuang ✅ Listen attentively to the explanations at the Mogao Caves, learning the stories behind the murals and experiencing the weight of history. ✅ Witness a breathtaking sunrise at Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Lake, capturing the beautiful moment with your camera.📸 ✅ Visit Yumen Pass and recite ancient poems related to it, immersing yourself in the sentiments of the ancients. ✅ Take a thrilling off-road vehicle ride through Yadan Devil City, experiencing the speed and excitement as you navigate the wondrous landscape.🚙 ✅ Savor Dunhuang's local delicacies, such as stewed mutton with pancakes, where large chunks of mutton are paired with chewy pancakes, a feast for the taste buds. Important Notes There's a significant temperature difference between day and night in Dunhuang in March, so remember to bring a thick coat.🧥 Book Mogao Caves tickets in advance to avoid delays. Protect your eyes during desert excursions by bringing windproof goggles. While enjoying the beautiful scenery, please protect the environment and refrain from littering. Dunhuang, a city steeped in thousands of years of history, awaits you to unveil its mysteries. If you'd like to know more about Dunhuang travel tips, feel free to ask me anytime~

Traveling during the Lunar New Year? This 5-day itinerary to Dunhuang, Qinghai Lake, and Chaka Salt Lake will let you experience the beauty and mystery of Northwest China. Don't miss out! -- 🚗 Itinerary: Day 1: Arrive in Xining Check into your hotel and get ready for an exciting journey! Day 2: Riyue Mountain - Erlangjian Scenic Area - Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake Cross Riyue Mountain, explore Erlangjian, enjoy Qinghai Lake, and finally, get lost in the mirror-like Chaka Salt Lake. Day 3: Dachaidan Emerald Lake Scenic Area - Dangjin Mountain Experience the unique charm of Emerald Lake, then head to Dangjin Mountain to enjoy the beauty of nature. Day 4: Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring - Mingsha Mountain - Mogao Caves Ride a camel across Mingsha Mountain, listen to the legend of Crescent Spring, and visit the thousand-year-old art treasures of the Mogao Caves. Day 5: Leave Dunhuang and end your journey Return home with fond memories and look forward to seeing you again! 👋 -- Must-see attractions: - 🏜️ Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring: A miracle in the desert! Climb the sand dunes, overlook Crescent Spring, and marvel at the wonders of nature. - 🌊 Chaka Salt Lake: The salt here is whiter than snow, and the lake reflects the blue sky like a mirror. Wear bright clothes and take stunning photos! - 🎭 Mogao Caves: More than just murals and Buddha statues, the dome theater will take you back in time to experience the rich Buddhist culture. -- Travel essentials: 🧳 👕 Clothing: Bring a thick coat and long pants to keep warm and protect against the wind, as well as stylish and comfortable clothes like hoodies and denim jackets. 👟 Shoes: Boots are suitable for sandy areas and the Yadan landform, sneakers for everyday wear, and sandals for Mingsha Mountain. 🎩 Accessories: Hats and sunglasses are a must to protect against the sun and look stylish. Bring an umbrella to protect against the high-altitude UV rays. 💳 Documents and money: ID card, cash, and bank card are essential. Don't forget them! 💊 Medicine: Cold medicine, painkillers, sunscreen, and altitude sickness medicine are also recommended, just in case. 📱 Electronics: Phone, charger, and camera to record your wonderful journey! 🍞 Food and water: Bring some snacks and water to replenish your energy during the trip. It's important! -- 🚗 The beauty of Dunhuang, the tranquility of Qinghai Lake, and the magic of Chaka Salt Lake are waiting for you to explore. We hope your trip to Northwest China is full of surprises!

Winter in Dunhuang is full of surprises! 1. I didn't expect Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring to be free; 2. I didn't expect Mogao Caves to be so easy to book, and you can see 10 caves for half price; 3. I didn't expect to be able to take travel photos and ride camels; 4. I didn't expect there to be no lines, and to be treated like a VIP everywhere; 5. I didn't expect hotels to be only a few hundred yuan; 👉Summary: Traveling to Dunhuang in winter is a real bargain~ 🚗🚗🚗About small group tours | self-driving | car rental: 1. For the eastern line, which includes Mogao Caves and Mingsha Mountain, you can just take a taxi; if you want to go to Yumen Pass and Yadan National Geological Park, you can rent a car for a day trip; 2. If you have a long holiday, you can take the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop, either in a small group or by renting a car; self-driving is not recommended in winter; 3. Many hotels and restaurants are open in winter, so you don't have to worry about food and accommodation, and the heating is good at night. 🎪🎪🎪Temperature and clothing, be sure to pay attention: 1. Winter coats, such as down jackets or windbreakers; 2. Hats, scarves, and gloves are essential, as there are many outdoor activities; 3. The overall temperature is relatively dry, so be sure to moisturize; 4. There is not much snow, and it is mostly sunny, so it won't affect your trip; 🌸🌸🌸If you have a long holiday, you can take a grand loop or the Hexi Corridor single line: if you have a short holiday, you can just explore Dunhuang in depth 👉👉👉Route arrangement: 🌈Dunhuang 2-3 day short trip: D1 Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain D2 Yang Pass - Yumen Pass - Dunhuang Yadan - Shazhou Night Market 🆘Hexi Corridor 5-day tour (Lanzhou in, Dunhuang out) D1 Lanzhou - Wuwei - Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park D2 Mati Temple - Pingshanhu Grand Canyon D3 Zhangye - Jiayuguan Great Wall - Son of the Earth - Dunhuang D4 Mogao Caves - Dunhuang Museum - Mingsha Mountain D5 Yang Pass - Yumen Pass - Dunhuang Yadan National Geological Park - Shazhou Night Market

The sand peaks are undulating, vast and full of the mystery of the desert After dinner, we chose to travel by camel. Wow, it was my first time riding a camel and I was really moved. To be honest, it was a bit bumpy, but it felt good. You can see the sunset when you set off. I can't help but think that "the smoke rises straight in the desert, the setting sun is round in the long river" is worth recommending! #Good Places to Go in the Suburbs #Travel Inspiration #Go to the Border in December

🌟【Itinerary Route】 08:00 Dunhuang City → Mogao Caves Digital Exhibition Center 📍 Digital Center Light and Shadow Theater (🎫238 RMB includes films + 8 regular caves) 🎬 First watch the documentary "Millennium Mogao", then experience the dome film "Dreamlike Buddha Palace" – naked-eye 3D reveals details of closed caves. Secure middle seats for best viewing. ⚠️ In peak season, book 30 days in advance on the official website. Choose the 8:00 session to avoid crowds. On-site emergency tickets only include 4 caves without guides. 10:30 Shuttle bus → Core cave area 📍 Nine-Story Pavilion (Cave 96) 🕌 Be awed by the 35.5-meter Maitreya Buddha! Shoot upwards with a wide-angle to capture the golden roof against the sky. Wear solid-color long dresses and stand on the steps with backlighting for floating skirt shots. 📍 Scripture Cave Exhibition Hall 📜 Replicated cave murals with interwoven light and shadow! Low-angle shots of scripture display cases, using glass reflections to create a time-overlapping effect. 📍 Premium caves add-on (150-200 RMB/cave) ⚠️ Tickets available daily at 12:00/14:00 at "Small Memorial Arch". Recommended: Cave 45's High Tang polychrome sculptures (Bodhisattvas with expressive eyes) and Cave 57's "Beautiful Bodhisattva" (skin like cream). 14:00 Return to city → Shazhou Night Market 🍜 Must-eat: Shun Zhang's Donkey Meat Yellow Noodles (30 RMB/bowl) + Silu Apricot Tea (15 RMB/cup), paired with crispy fried cakes (5 RMB/piece) to cut the grease. 📸【Photography Tips】 ✅ Digital Center spiral staircase: Wide-angle shots of rotating light patterns, pose looking up from the center. ✅ Nine-Story Plaza: Diagonal composition with the pagoda occupying 1/3 of the frame. Enhance blue-yellow contrast in post-processing. ✅ Echo with Mingsha Mountain: Ride camels to dune tops at dusk. Use telephoto to capture Crescent Moon Spring mirroring Mogao Caves. 🚫【Pitfall Avoidance】 ❌ Avoid unauthorized guides! Official guides cost 100 RMB/group. Beware of high-priced replica mural scams. ❌ No photography inside caves! Fines start at 500 RMB. Distant shots of prayer flags and stupas are allowed outside. ❌ Shazhou Night Market traps: For authentic donkey noodles, choose downtown old shops. "Antique beach treasures" near scenic areas are all fakes. 🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】 ✨ Dunhuang Resort (from 1000 RMB): Han-Tang style courtyard with Mingsha Mountain views. Stargazing Pavilion dinners offer perfect night sky photos. ✨ Dunhuang International Gloria Plaza Hotel (300 RMB/night): Near night market, with oxygen rooms + free laundry – best value. 📍【Practical Tips】 ⚠️ Sun protection! SPF50+ face cover + sunglasses essential – no shade in cave areas. ⚠️ Transport: ~30 RMB taxi from downtown to Digital Center. 400-600 RMB/day for West Line chartered tours (including Mingsha Mountain). ⚠️ Premium cave guides: Add 300 RMB/cave for in-depth explanations focusing on mural mineral pigment layering. 🌟 Mogao's beauty flows in the flying apsaras' ribbons and lingers in the murals' fading colors. Dodge the crowds and freeze-frame this thousand-year-old cultural cipher through your lens! 📸

#postandearn #dunhuang #gansu #china #travel #naturalwonders 🎶 Ever heard sand sing? The stunning dunes of Mingsha Mountain (鸣沙山) create a low, rumbling sound as the wind blows or sand slips down their slopes—it’s a magical experience! 📍 Location: Just 6 km south of Dunhuang city center 🕒 Hours: 5:30 AM - 8:30 PM (April to October) 💰 Tickets: 110 CNY (Valid for 3 consecutive days) 🌅 Best Times to Visit: - Sunrise: Cool temps, golden dunes, fewer crowds. - Sunset: Watch the desert ignite with color from the dune tops! - Avoid 11 AM - 4 PM — sand temperatures exceed 60°C ⚠️! 🐫 Camel Tours: Ride up through the dunes in the late afternoon sunshine, then watch sunset from the peaks. 🚗 Getting There: - Taxi: 15-20 CNY (15 min) - Bus #3: 2 CNY (stops at entrance) ⚠️ Tips: - Stay on marked paths - Bring 2L+ water per person - Wear closed-toe shoes Join the adventure at one of Earth’s rare "singing sand" sites! 🌄✨

Qinghai-Gansu Parent-Child Summer Camp connects the "richness of the Hexi Corridor, the purity of Qinghai Lake, and the mystery of the Mogao Caves," taking kids on a "cultural adventure in Northwest China"🌄 🏜️ Desert Fun: Become a "Little Gobi Hero" Ride camels at Mingsha Mountain, with camel bells jingling, kids say, "This is the 'lonely smoke in the vast desert' from ancient poems!" Sand sliding, building sandcastles, chasing sunsets, stepping on the "romance of the desert"～ At night, stargaze in the desert, the Milky Way like scattered diamonds, planting "curiosity about the universe" in their hearts✨ 🌊 Qinghai Lake Cycling: Embrace the "Plateau Sapphire" Cycle around Qinghai Lake, the water is crystal clear blue, with golden rapeseed flower fields all along the way🌼 When kids get tired, they stop to watch migratory birds flying over the lake, saying, "The 'ecological beauty' in textbooks is actually so stunning!" Follow the instructor to identify "plateau plants" and measure "lake water salinity," bringing the "nature classroom" into the journey～ 🎨 Mogao Caves Exploration: Understand the "Millennium in Murals" Step into the Mogao Caves, the flying apsaras and nine-colored deer in the murals come to life! Listening to the guide tell the "mural restoration stories," kids widen their eyes: "So many people protect history!" Learn to paint Dunhuang caisson ceilings, with colored pencils recreating a thousand years of flourishing on paper, holding "cultural heritage" in their hands～ 🌟 Why choose this? ✅ "No itinerary pitfalls": Desert, salt lake, Qinghai Lake, Mogao Caves… all the essence of Qinghai-Gansu checked off ✅ "Super hardcore growth": Cultural exploration + natural science investigation + team cooperation, learning the "deep heritage of Northwest China" while playing ✅ "Worry-free and photogenic": Stay in desert starry sky rooms, shoot stunning Qinghai Lake photos, parents just enjoy being the "travel buddy" This summer, don’t let your child’s vacation be "trapped in tutoring classes"! Bring them to Northwest China, let the "desert, lake, murals, and starry sky" turn an ordinary summer into a "mountains and rivers growth gift"🌵 👉 Click the product link to get the "itinerary + registration method," limited spots, don’t miss out～ Gansu·China @Trip.com BOSS Live Room @Trip.com Car Rental @Trip.com Theme Tours·History & Culture @Trip.com Outdoor Club

💔 Three Reasons to Reconsider: 1️⃣ Explosive crowds! Mogao Caves tickets sell out instantly, attractions packed like sardines 2️⃣ Soaring costs! Accommodation/chartered car prices spike noticeably, wallets trembling 3️⃣ Heatwave assault! Daytime temps near 40°C, outdoor activities feel like sauna sessions ❤️ Four Must-Go Reasons: 1️⃣ Mogao Caves—each glance is precious, this cultural treasure won’t wait forever 2️⃣ Epic desert landscapes! Unforgettable camel rides for kids 3️⃣ Singing Sand Mountain concerts offer limited-time romance, 10,000-person dance parties relieve stress 4️⃣ Essential stop on Qinghai-Gansu loop, soul of the Hexi Corridor 📢 Dunhuang Live Updates: 🎫 Mogao Caves: Standard tickets scarce before 24th, emergency tickets + special caves available 🎤 Singing Sand Mountain concert schedule: Every Mon/Wed/Fri/Sat night 🚶 Attraction queues now routine, off-peak visits recommended 🌡️ July-Aug Outfit Guide: 1️⃣ Beat the heat! Parasol + portable fan = essentials 2️⃣ Hardcore sun protection: Arm sleeves + wide-brim hat + SPF50+ sunscreen 3️⃣ Sandstorm alert: Buff neck gaiter doubles as mask 4️⃣ Outfit formula: Tank top/T-shirt + lightweight UV jacket + sport sandals for breathability 🚗 Itinerary Tips: ▫️ Short trip: 3-day Dunhuang deep dive (Mogao Caves + Singing Sand Mountain + Yumen Pass) ▫️ Classic route: 6-8-day Qinghai-Gansu loop (Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake + Dunhuang combo) ▫️ Custom route: Lanzhou-Zhangye-Dunhuang Hexi Corridor tour, avoiding Qinghai crowds. Images/text sourced online—contact for removal if infringed.

Folks, here's a super practical life tip for you! You must take your kids to Dunhuang this summer! Embark on a millennium-spanning journey along the Hexi Corridor—it will absolutely become an unforgettable, precious memory in your child's growth journey! Standing before the Mogao Caves, when your child looks up in wide-eyed amazement and exclaims, "The flying apsaras in the murals are really moving!"—that moment feels like a historical scroll unfurling before your eyes. Then there's riding camels at the foot of Mingsha Mountain to watch the sunset, with the camel bells ringing in your ears like ancient echoes traveling through time—the atmosphere is simply magical! However, the limited Class A tickets for Mogao Caves are incredibly hard to get! They're more sought-after than Spring Festival travel tickets, and the booking process feels like an "edge-of-your-seat" battle! If you just follow the crowd with your kids on traditional Qinghai-Gansu loop tours, you'll be rushing nearly 400km daily, dealing with long queues and massive crowds everywhere—exhausting for both children and adults. After much deliberation, I ultimately chose a parent-child tour group to make the trip more relaxed and fun. And it turned out to be the wisest decision! This parent-child tour was a 7-day, 6-night itinerary covering 1,500km, with incredibly diverse landscapes along the way—lakes, grasslands, canyons, Danxia landforms, Gobi deserts, colorful hills, oases, deserts, salt lakes, and flower seas—you name it! Highlights of the experience: 1. Three lake visits with 8 super fun activities including horseback riding and cycling, letting kids unleash their energy; 2. Meaningful cultural activities like Dunhuang mural copying, wearing Hanfu while making bamboo slips, camel rides to view both Mogao and Yulin Caves, plus intangible cultural heritage workshops—helping kids appreciate traditional culture through play; 3. Knowledgeable tour leaders and study mentors accompanying throughout, ensuring kids learn attentively while having a blast. Even adults can rediscover their childlike joy here! Route features: • Qinghai section: Focused on stunning natural scenery, combining dynamic activities like horseback riding, cycling, and carnivals with ecological and geographical learning—a classroom in nature. • Gansu section: Deep cultural immersion, perfectly blending historical sites with cultural heritage studies through interactive experiences. After all, history needs professional interpretation—otherwise, visiting famous sites would just be superficial. Super practical travel tips: ✔ With kids, you get what you pay for—parent-child tour groups truly make trips easier and more enjoyable; ✔ Dunhuang's desert location means intense UV rays—don't forget sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun umbrellas to protect your family's skin. Come start this unique Dunhuang adventure with your kids! Let them grow happily amid breathtaking scenery and rich culture~

If you're bringing your kids to Dunhuang, summer is the perfect time! Dunhuang in summer is breathtakingly beautiful—grasslands, lakes, snow-capped mountains, deserts, Danxia landforms, starry skies... Over 1,000 kilometers of natural wonders that you have to see to believe! Lean against the Singing Sand Dunes, step into the palaces of Han and Tang dynasties, follow a camel caravan into the sea of sand, and search for the Crescent Moon Spring hidden in the desert. The beauty of the Northwest is truly worth it 🏯 【Our Itinerary】 Day 1: Arrive in Xining After arriving in Xining, we took a taxi to the hotel to rest up and prepare for the adventure ahead. Day 2: Xining → Qinghai Lake Morning: Joined a fun-filled parent-child carnival on the grasslands! Visited a Tibetan family, rode horses, tried archery, and dressed up in traditional Tibetan attire for photos—the kids had a blast! 🥳 Afternoon: Kids experienced making Thangka, known as the "Oriental Oil Painting" in the West, while parents enjoyed a relaxing afternoon tea. Evening: Stayed in a premium lakeside hotel with stunning views—sunrises and sunsets right from our room! 🏜 Day 3: Qinghai Lake → Xining → Zhangye Morning: Cycled around Qinghai Lake 🚴—the crystal-clear blue waters were mesmerizing. With a professional guide and support vehicle, it was both safe and enjoyable. Afternoon: Took a high-speed train to Zhangye, cutting travel time and making the journey effortless. Day 4: Rainbow Danxia → Jiayuguan → Jiuquan Morning: The stunning Danxia landforms looked like a natural oil painting 🎨. Kids learned a lot from the prehistoric geology lesson at the geological museum. Afternoon: Explored Jiayuguan Fortress, immersing ourselves in the history of this ancient frontier stronghold. Day 5: Jiuquan → Dunhuang → #SingingSandDunes & Crescent Moon Spring Morning: Enjoyed lunch in Guazhou, sampling local delicacies. Afternoon: Arrived in Dunhuang and checked into Dunhuang Resort, which overlooks the Singing Sand Dunes—stepping into the hotel felt like entering a Han-Tang dynasty painting. Rode camels 🐫 with the kids and watched a breathtaking sunset—a rare and precious family moment. Day 6: Mogao Academy → Mogao Caves → Desert Starlight Dinner Morning: At Mogao Academy, kids tried clay painting and seal carving, experiencing the charm of intangible cultural heritage. Afternoon: Visited the Mogao Caves with hard-to-get Class A tickets (even harder than securing Spring Festival travel tickets!). A professional guide explained the eight regular caves, turning the visit into a vivid encyclopedia for the kids 📕. Evening: Desert dinner + stargazing session under the starry sky while enjoying Dunhuang-style cuisine—pure romance! 🌌 Day 7: Dunhuang Resort → Return Home Time to head back! As the plane flew over the Qilian Mountains, we marveled at the majestic peaks and snow-capped summits, bidding farewell with hearts full of memories. The Dunhuang route is quite long, and self-driving with kids would’ve been exhausting, so we opted for a family-friendly tour. The itinerary was perfect for kids—no rushing, with hotels, private transport, and attraction tickets all included. The guide even helped look after the kids and organized games, giving parents a real break 🤩. Plus, we stayed at the highly sought-after #DunhuangResort and enjoyed lakeside rooms at Qinghai Lake—absolutely top-tier experiences! The kids loved the educational activities, learning tons while having fun. 👉 Want the same itinerary? Tap 【Chat Now】 at the bottom left of the screen to get the plan!

👀 If you're tired of the copy-paste attractions in popular cities, 👉 then the Qinghai-Gansu loop is definitely perfect for you. No repetitive coffee shops☕️, only the sky reflected in the salt lake, the ground rainbow of Zhangye Danxia🌈, the golden sunset of Mingsha Mountain🌅, and the U-shaped road stretching to the horizon. Every glance is a visual feast gifted by nature, 🚶‍♀️ every step is wild and free growth. 【A foolproof 7-day Qinghai-Gansu tour】 ✨ Day 1: Arrival in Xining from all over the country, airport/train station pickup, check-in at hotel🏨 ✨ Day 2: Xining - passing Riyue Mountain☀️ - Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake - overnight in Delingha ✨ Day 3: Delingha - U-shaped road🛣️ - Yadan landform - Water Yadan - overnight in Dachaidan ✨ Day 4: Dachaidan - Emerald Lake - Heidushan🗻 - overnight in Dunhuang (optional desert camping) ✨ Day 5: Dunhuang Mogao Caves🏜️ - Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring - overnight in Dunhuang (optional visit to Shazhou Night Market) ✨ Day 6: Dunhuang - Land of the Earth or Jiayuguan - Zhangye Danxia Rainbow Mountains🌈 - overnight in Zhangye ✨ Day 7: Zhangye - Biandukou - Ebao - Qilian Grassland🌳 - Menyuan - end trip in Xining · 【Photo-worthy outfits for Northwest travel】📷 For Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, and Emerald Lake, choose solid color (white, blue, red, etc.) long dresses👗 + windproof cloaks. For Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring and Zhangye Danxia, cargo pants + crop tops are recommended for a cool and stylish look; wearing high-top shoes🥾 can prevent sand from getting in. Qilian Grassland and Menyuan areas suit fresh pastoral styles, light-colored dresses + straw hats👒 + woven bags. For Mogao Caves, simple and artistic styles photograph well; since it is a religious site, try to wear long pants👖 or skirts that cover the knees. · 👀 Traditional tour groups 🆚 Our pure-play small groups ❌ Early starts and rushed schedules vs ✅ Relaxed semi-independent travel ❌ Shopping stops at attractions vs ✅ Transparent costs with no compulsory shopping ❌ Paying out of pocket for gifts vs ✅ Complimentary local specialty souvenirs · ⚠️ Distances between attractions in Northwest China are quite far, whether self-driving🚗 or independent travel, transportation is not very convenient🙅‍♀️. Booking a 【Trip.com customized tour】 is more reliable💯, no need to worry about planning, just relax and enjoy the trip🎉 ⬇️ Click 【Inquire Now】 below to get the same 7 days 6 nights itinerary above 👆

👋Hello~ I'm Li Zi🌰, a travel lover. Recently, I went on the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop. If you also love romance, the great northwest is not barren at all. From snowy mountains and lakes to deserts and gobi, from natural landscapes to cultural history, the beautiful scenery here can heal all your emo feelings! Even students on a budget can have an amazing time. 📝Here’s the travel guide for you to copy👇 - ✈️【Transportation Guide】: 1️⃣ Plane🛫: It’s recommended to land at Xining Caojiapu Airport. For the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop, it’s best to enter and exit through Xining. The tour leader will pick you up from the airport, which is very convenient. 2️⃣ High-speed train🚅: Xining Station. If you are near Qinghai, you can take a high-speed train or regular train directly to Xining. 3️⃣ Self-driving🚗: Not recommended to drive alone; at least two or three friends should go together because driving the grand loop is very tiring. - 🗺️【Itinerary】: Recommended route for the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop‼️ Day 1: Xining → Riyue Mountain → Qinghai Lake → Chaka Town (overnight) Day 2: Chaka Town → Chaerhan Salt Lake → Emerald Lake → Dachaidan (overnight) Day 3: Dachaidan → Popular Road → Water Yadan → Dachaidan (overnight) Day 4: Dachaidan → Dachaidan Emerald Lake → Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City → Dunhuang (overnight) Day 5: Dunhuang → Mogao Caves → Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring → Dunhuang Night Market → Dunhuang (overnight) Day 6: Dunhuang → Son of the Earth → Zhangye Danxia Landform → Zhangye (overnight) Day 7: Zhangye → Qilian Mountain Grassland → Gangshika Snow Peak → Xining (end) - 💰【Approximate Expenses】: ✈️ Airfare: Off-season Nanjing to Xining 510 RMB, Xining to Jinan 505 RMB 🎫 Tickets: Student tickets + tour guide ID saved me a lot💰, expenses around 350 RMB 🍽️ Food: Shared meals with group members, good food with low cost, about 400 RMB 🚩 Group tour: I went in the off-season, so the cost was low, tour fee + hotel 1200 RMB 🎊 Others: Makeup + souvenirs + entertainment and other small expenses 300 RMB - 📝 Essentials Checklist: ✨ High SPF sunscreen (reapply every 2 hours); lip balm + moisturizing cream (high altitude dryness causes peeling); moisturizing spray/mask/body lotion (relieves dry skin); ✨ Mineral water/thermos (recommended to drink warm water at high altitude); high-calorie snacks (chocolate, beef jerky, biscuits, for long drives) ✨ Power bank (recommended over 20,000mAh); offline maps (some areas in Qinghai and Gansu have no signal) ✨ ID card, student ID, tour guide ID, disability card (some attractions offer free admission) and other documents - 🌰Li Zi’s rambling: The Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop is definitely worth the trip. If you don’t know where to go for your graduation trip, Qinghai-Gansu is a great choice. But it’s really dry there, so I highly recommend carrying a small humidifier with you😭 Learned this the hard way from personal experience.

🚗 Optimized Itinerary by Segment Qinghai Section (D1-D4) D1 Xining-Qinghai Lake: Skip the Erlangjian Scenic Area and navigate directly to "Huanhu West Road" on the lake's western shore. More free viewpoints along the way offer stunning, crowd-free scenery (e.g., the "Cliff" photo spot). In July, stop by blooming rapeseed fields for photos. D2 Chaka Salt Lake-Dachaidan: Skip Chaka (over-commercialized + unstable water levels) and head to Dachaidan's Emerald Lake (free + drone views are breathtaking) or detour to Charhan Salt Lake (Instagrammable swings, glass boats). D3 U-shaped Highway: Note: Stopping is prohibited on Highway 315! Opt for the "Wave Road" section for safer photos or use a telephoto lens. Arrive at Watery Yadan by afternoon and prioritize the "Eye of Yadan" at Station 4 (accessible by desert ATV). Sunset reflections on the lake are magical. Gansu Section (D5-D8) D5 Dunhuang: Book Mogao Caves emergency tickets early. Ask about special caves (e.g., Cave 220) during tours. Visit Crescent Lake after 4 PM; haggle camel rides to ¥80/person (peak season: ¥100). D6 Jiayuguan-Zhangye: Briefly explore Jiayuguan Fortress, then focus on Rainbow Danxia (Sunset at Viewpoint 4 is best). Overcast? Opt for the in-depth tour (min. 3 people) to avoid crowds. D7 Qilian-Menyuan: Mid-July offers horseback riding (bargain to ¥150/hour). For rapeseed flower vistas, navigate to "Daban Mountain Viewpoint"—check bloom dates as the season is short. 📸 Must-Do Experiences Salt Lake Guide: Dachaidan Emerald Lake > Charhan > Dongtaijinaier: Emerald Lake shines even on cloudy days (unique yellow-green hues), Charhan is great for portraits (props galore), Dongtaijinaier has the bluest water but is weather-dependent. Skip Chaka: Low water levels recently diminish its "mirror" effect. Watery Yadan Upgrades: Try: Kayaking through Yadan formations (¥200/hour) or ATV adventures to the Eye of Yadan (¥300/vehicle). Heads-up: Bugs are rampant—bring repellent. No supplies onsite; pack snacks/water. Dunhuang Duo: Mogao Caves: Emergency tickets cover 4 key caves (e.g., Library Cave). Download the official app for audio guides. Singing Sand Dunes: Summit 1 hour before sunset. Bring your own sled (rentals: ¥20/ride). Overnight camping for stargazing. 💡 Pro Tips Budget Control: ¥6,000/person for 7 days covers: - Transport: SUV rental (~¥800/day + ¥2,000 fuel/tolls). - Lodging: Off-season glamping at Dachaidan (¥300/night), Dunhuang homestays (¥150/night). - Tickets: ~¥1,500 total (Watery Yadan ¥120, Mogao ¥238). Save by: Carpooling and packing meals. Traffic Warnings: U-shaped Highway: Speed cameras + drone surveillance—no stopping! Shoot from roadside slopes or safe Gobi spots. Dunhuang-Jiayuguan: Complex roads—watch speed limits (stick to 80km/h). Seasonal Highlights: July: Qinghai Lake rapeseed blooms (peak 7.10-20), Menyuan flowers sync. Try Dunhuang’s "Li Guang" apricots. Sept-Oct: Emerald Lake’s salt crystals dazzle. Qilian grasslands are ideal for horseback riding with fewer tourists.

Dear moms, as a travel blogger who's explored China with kids, the 2025 summer vacation season is here! I've handpicked 8 truly eye-opening, educational yet fun destinations that my little adventurers and I personally recommend – perfect for balancing interests, learning, and relaxation! Latest transportation tips and activities all organized for you~ ✨ 1️⃣ Inner Mongolia Hulunbuir Grassland is at its prime season! Stay in authentic yurts, feed lambs and milk cows up close to become "little herders". Recommend flying via Hailar Dongshan Airport with chartered car for flexibility. Try local hand-grabbed mutton and milk tea – sensitive tummies can opt for quality restaurants in Hohhot. (Skip intense horseback riding for safer sightseeing trains). 2️⃣ Guizhou The Miao and Dong villages in Qiandongnan are fairy-tale like. Stay at Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village's view inns for tie-dye and rice cake pounding experiences. High-speed rail to Kaili South Station, then transfer to scenic shuttle. Sour fish soup is unique – if kids are picky, try Guiyang's silk dolls snacks. Don't miss the "Beautiful Xijiang" live show! 3️⃣ Zhejiang Anji Bamboo Sea is nature's oxygen bar! Club Med Joyview Anji's all-inclusive kids' club is super convenient. Accessible via Hangzhou/Huzhou high-speed rail. Let kids explore bamboo forest streams, watch fireflies at night (book ahead!), and enjoy bamboo-tube rice & bamboo shoot feasts. 4️⃣ Yunnan Xishuangbanna offers double magic: Tropical Botanical Garden + Wild Elephant Valley! Discover exotic plants and watch elephant shows. Fly directly to Gasa Airport, stay near Jinghong's Starlight Night Market for easy dining and photos. Peacock Banquets are photogenic, while Dai-style BBQ pleases kids. 5️⃣ Fujian Pingtan Island's blue tears and Tannan Bay's fine sand create summer's most romantic classroom! Convenient via Fuzhou/Xiamen high-speed rail or drive. Rent e-bikes for coastal rides, dig sand at Tannan Bay. Fresh seafood like oyster omelets and fish ball soup are kid favorites. Check blue tears forecast! 6️⃣ Gansu Dunhuang Mogao Caves + Singing Sand Mountains cultural adventure! Book kids' docent experiences and clay painting workshops. Mogao requires real-name reservations! Stay at Dunhuang Resort or nearby family hotels – ride camels and sandboard at sunset, then stargaze. Donkey meat noodles surprise. 7️⃣ Sichuan Jiuzhaigou's waters remain "earthly paradise"! Huanglong's colorful pools and Nuorilang Falls amaze kids. Access via Jiuhuang Airport or Chengdu chartered cars/buses. Trails are well-built but tiring – pack snacks and warm water. Tibetan hotpot warms both body and soul. 8️⃣ Guangxi Detian Transnational Waterfall & Mingshi Pastoral's landscape painting! Bamboo rafts get you close to the falls, while countryside cycling offers Zhuang culture immersion. Fly to Nanning Wuxu Airport, book chartered cars or local tours. Try colorful sticky rice and bamboo tray feasts – beautiful and tasty. 💡 TIPS: Tickets: Peak summer! Book Mogao Caves, Jiuzhaigou etc. at least 1 week ahead via official sites/Trip.com. Transport: For scattered NW/SW attractions, book Trip.com's local day/multi-day tours or pre-arrange transfers. Accommodation: Prioritize kid-themed hotels or resorts with playgrounds/childcare. Health: At high altitudes (Huanglong/Jiuzhaigou), sun/warmth protection and meds are essential. Respect kids' limits. Crowd hacks: Visit popular spots right at opening or after 3pm for better experiences. This heartfelt guide aims to help more moms create unforgettable family trips! Let kids grow through travel and collect sparkling childhood memories! 🌟 Follow me for more details!

1️⃣ Ulan Butong, Inner Mongolia Transport: Take HSR from Beijing to Chifeng (2.5h), then chartered car to grassland (3h). Stay: Starry Sky Mongolian Yurt (private bathroom, ¥360/night) for therapeutic stargazing. Must-do: Off-road through peony fields (Apr-May), horseback riding at Princess Lake, bonfire dance party. Eat: Whole roasted lamb & milky tea with fried rice - kids love tearing meat by hand! 2️⃣ Qiandongnan, Guizhou Transport: Rent car at Guiyang Airport, 3h drive to Zhaoxing Dong Village (SUV recommended for mountain roads). Stay: Stilted houses overlooking terraced fields. Must-do: DIY indigo dyeing, catch fish in Jiabang Terraces, light hike on Tang'an Ancient Trail. Eat: Sour fish soup & sticky rice with BBQ - tangy flavors! 3️⃣ Anji, Zhejiang Transport: 1.5h bus from Hangzhou East Station (car rental recommended for bamboo forest). Stay: Lost Villa (with kids' pool) or Hello Kitty Castle Hotel. Must-do: Feed pandas at Bamboo Museum, grass sliding at Cloud Prairie, tea plantation train ride. Eat: Bamboo chicken stew & braised pork with dried bamboo shoots - mountain fresh! 4️⃣ Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Transport: Taxis from Gasa Airport start at metro fare. Stay: Rainforest treehouse (private hot spring) or pool hotels in Gaozhuang. Must-do: Bathe elephants at Wild Elephant Valley, firefly night walk, Dai pottery class. Eat: Pineapple rice & lemongrass fish - tropical fruits just ¥10/1.5kg! 5️⃣ Pingtan Island, Fujian Transport: Rent car at Fuzhou HSR Station, cross sea bridge in 1.5h. Stay: Stone houses in Beigang Village (stroller-friendly) with blue tears view (Apr-Jun). Must-do: Cycling at North Ecological Corridor, clam digging at Elephant Trunk Bay, fluorescent camping. Eat: "Fortune" pastries & oyster omelet - seafood feasts ¥60/person! 6️⃣ Dunhuang, Gansu Transport: Direct flights from major cities; book air-conditioned vehicles (strong sun). Stay: Desert camp (kids' goggles provided) or Dunhuang Resort. Must-do: Sandboarding & camel rides, Mogao Cave art class, stargazing lecture. Eat: Donkey noodles & apricot juice - night market beef pies are filling! 7️⃣ Chengdu, Sichuan Transport: Metro from Shuangliu Airport; ¥10 panda shuttle to attractions. Stay: Chunxi Road family hotels (free panda plush) or Qingcheng Mountain hot spring B&Bs. Must-do: Watch Hua Hua pandas eat, sugar painting at Jinli Street, Dujiangyan irrigation system. Eat: Kids' hotpot & egg pancakes - mild versions get cleaned up! 8️⃣ Yangshuo, Guangxi Transport: Airport bus from Guilin (1h); rent e-bikes along Yulong River. Stay: Starry glass rooms - check in via bamboo raft! Must-do: Li River fishing lesson, karst cave exploration, Moon Hill climbing (age 5+). Eat: Beer fish & snail stuffing - farm-fresh veggies! ______ Pro Tips: * Transport: Charter cars with child seats in Inner Mongolia/Guizhou/Gansu via official platforms. * Sun protection: SPF50+ & hats for Dunhuang/Pingtan/Xishuangbanna. * Discounts: Chengdu Panda Base opens at 7am (e-guide skips lines); check "Changyou Pingtan" APP for blue tears forecast. Childhood is a time capsule - filled with grassland winds, beach stars, and bamboo forest panda grins... When opened years later, the eyes still sparkle ✨.

This summer, don’t hesitate about where to take your kids—Hexi Corridor is truly the ultimate "parent-child experience"—📖 the Dunhuang Mogao Caves and Jiayuguan Great Wall from history textbooks become a 3D textbook for children here; ride camels 🐫 across Mingsha Mountain, play "Rainbow Treasure Hunt" 🌈 at Danxia Geological Park, count stars ✨ in the desert at night... the joy of learning through play will keep the kids going nonstop! Xiaoye Family has specially designed a parent-child friendly route 💯, inviting top lecturers to personally lead children in learning knowledge beyond textbooks, plus 📷 photographers to capture beautiful moments. Spend seven days unlocking multiple Silk Road experiences with your kids and explore the glorious history of millennia-old civilization~😍 —— [Hexi Corridor · 6 Days 5 Nights Parent-Child Tour] ✅ Tour dates: July-August (departures weekly) ✅ Group size: minimum 6 people, maximum 25 people per group ✅ Suitable for: families with children aged 5-15 —— In-depth experiences ⭕ Mogao Caves Tour 🔸 Professional guides explain and provide close-up access to Mogao Caves history 🔸 Visit 8 caves + 2 digital films for a comprehensive tour 🔸 Special lectures on the evolution of Mogao Caves 🔸 Create Mogao Caves clay tablet paintings and receive certification ⭕ Desert Tour 🔸 On-site chef prepares a desert dinner experience 🔸 VIP camel riding, sand sliding, unlimited fun 🔸 Astronomy expert explains desert stargazing ⭕ Jiayuguan Tour 🔸 Guided in-depth tour with explanations, experience receiving a pass 🔸 Explore Jiayuguan Great Wall and feel the spirit of craftsmanship ⭕ Leitai Han Tomb Tour 🔸 Recite the Great Han Ode, perform master-apprentice rituals, learn Han Dynasty etiquette 🔸 Chant Liangzhou poems, make bamboo slips, understand the profoundness of Chinese culture ⭕ Yangguan Tour 🔸 Guided tour with explanations, appreciate Wang Wei’s timeless masterpiece 🔸 Immersive performance of the grand Yangguan farewell ceremony, full of ritual sense —— ✈️ Itinerary D1 Lanzhou airport pickup—Gathering day D2 Lanzhou—Tiantishan Grottoes—Leitai Han Tomb—Great Han Ode Museum—Wuwei D3 Wuwei—Zhangye Danxia VIP—Jiayuguan D4 Jiayuguan—Custom Dunhuang dinner + desert stargazing class D5 In-depth Mogao Caves tour—Dunhuang colors + clay tablet painting—Free time in Dunhuang D6 Dunhuang—In-depth Yangguan tour—Airport drop-off and dismissal day —— 🏆 Our advantages ✔️ Specially invited gold medal tour guides + local scholar experts ✔️ Photographer follows the group throughout, capturing wonderful moments ✔️ 5 major courses, 10+ experiences, customized study tours ✔️ Average 3 hours driving per day, no rushed sightseeing ✔️ Selected high-end 5-diamond hotels, more suitable for families with children

Help! The Northwest is too powerful😭 Dongyi Dunhuang Hotel + Lonely Interstellar Wild Luxury Hotel all booked! An epic loop with an average of 4k+ per person👑 Ahhh just back and already in tears😭 Dachaidan Light and Shadow City homestay with views of snowy mountains and lakes🏞️ Chaka Salt Lake starry sky bubble house lying down watching meteor showers🌠 Kids jumping and shouting on Highway 315: "Mom, we’ve arrived on Mars!" (Exclusive family play revealed👇) 🚀 Itinerary｜8 days 7 nights Mars crossing journey ✨ Family highlights｜Desert villa × Gobi stargazing × Salt lake spaceship × Camel knights 🏨 Hotel blind box unboxing 📍 Dongyi Dunhuang Hotel: Desert Eastern aesthetics! Kids wear Hanfu and play shadow puppetry 📍 Lonely Interstellar Wild Luxury Hotel: Sleep in a 360° panoramic pod! Teach kids to use telescopes to find constellations 📍 Chaka Salt Lake starry sky bubble house: Transparent roof to count shooting stars✨ Comes with cute children’s space blankets 📍 Dachaidan Light and Shadow City homestay: Horseback riding and archery on the grassland🐎 Be little nomads 🔥 Screaming-level experiences ✅ Ride camels up Mingsha Mountain🌄 Hold glow sticks to watch the sunset ceremony, super stunning ✅ Jade Lake glass boat aerial photography🛶 Kids hold planet lamps instantly become alien envoys ✅ Night exploration of Water Yadan! Headlamp shines on the "Eye of Yadan" to exchange meteorite specimens ✅ Salt lake mini train raid🚂 Wear shoe covers to step on the sky mirror laughing out loud ✅ See Dunhuang live-action drama again! Kids listen to commentary with headphones, eyes wide open 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Eight-day magical itinerary 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟏: Xining airport pickup → Tibetan welcome banquet → Star chart recognition at lake-view hotel 🌌 Bonus: Yak plush toy gift! Helps kids sleep and avoid stranger anxiety 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟐: Qinghai Lake cliff → Colorful Danxia → Sunset treasure hunt plan 🔍 Play: Find colorful rocks according to geological map! Collect to exchange for glow stones 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟑: Dunhuang Mogao Caves → Desert mural class → Bonfire at Dongyi Hotel 🖌️ Magic move: Paint Nine-Color Deer with mineral pigments! Take home framed 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟒: Ride camels on Mingsha Mountain → Crescent Spring sand sliding → Desert starry sky cinema 🏜️ Must play: Free sand-proof shoe covers! Slide down from the top with sandboards, super thrilling 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟓: Cross Mars No.1 Highway → Lonely Interstellar → ATV treasure hunt 🚜 Cool gear: Kids’ protective helmets! Drive small cars to find "alien minerals" 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟔: Water Yadan → 315 U-shaped highway → Dachaidan Jade Boat photo shoot 📸 Secret: Best light at 4 PM! Glass boat with colorful scarves is amazing 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟕: Chaka Salt Cliff → Chaka Salt Lake → Bubble house stargazing class 🔭 Astronomy moment: Laser pointer connects to Big Dipper! Instructor teaches summer triangle recognition 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝟖: Qilian grassland horseback riding → Return to Xining (Kids clutching meteorite specimens crying😭) 💡 Hard-earned pitfall avoidance guide ❶ Choose family-specialized tours! Equipped with child safety seats + accompanying doctor ❷ Choose Class A tickets for Mogao Caves! Kids love the animation "Millennium Mogao" ❸ Bring insulated jackets! Night temperature difference at salt lake reaches 15℃ ❹ Camel riding weight limit 80kg! For parent-child riding choose sturdy camels ❺ Sit on the right side of Chaka mini train! Better scenery and fewer people Turns out the Gobi is a family treasure🏜️ Turn geography textbooks into giant playgrounds‼️ Learn mural painting in the desert at dawn🖼️ Chase sunsets on ATVs at dusk🚜 Even camel bells sing nursery rhymes～

I spread my arms wide, letting my sleeves sweep through the thousand mountains of wind and snow. It’s not dancing, but "returning"— Returning my soul to Qilian, which nurtures all life, returning my posture to the long winds that blow through heaven and earth. In the instant the shutter freezes, I become the only flowing legend in this vast snowy land: "Half mortal flesh and blood, half spirit of heaven and earth." The glacier is my mirror, reflecting my silhouette like a goddess soaring in the void; Prayer flags bear witness that I now breathe in sync with the mountains. ⛺【Local Must-Visit】: Sunan Prayer Wheels, Changgou Temple, Kangle Grassland 🛬【Travel Guide】: D1. Dunhuang—Mogao Caves—Mingsha Mountain—Stay in Dunhuang D2. Jiayuguan Fortress—Barsi Holy Mountain—Stay in Barsi D3. Sunan Prayer Wheels—Kangle Grassland—Colorful Danxia—Stay in Zhangye 🏨【Accommodation Guide】: In Dunhuang, if you have the budget, stay at Dongyi; for something more refined, stay at Dunhuang Mountain Villa. I like their style of decoration. The mountaintop wooden cabin in Barsi is absolutely worth it; for southerners, it’s probably a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Save money in Zhangye, any 4-star hotel is cheap. It’s the place with the most abundant accommodation options on the entire big loop. 🧡【Tips】: Don’t drink alcohol on the mountain—altitude sickness; don’t go out at night—there are wolves.

Here are 9 city recommendations perfect for family trips with kids, featuring nature exploration, parent-child interaction, and cultural experiences~ 1. Shenzhen Window of the World and Happy Valley cater to children of different ages. The newly opened Jurassic Water World is especially popular with kids. Family suites in hotels come with children's play facilities and are within walking distance to the attractions. 2. Dunhuang Through parent-child activities like the Yangguan Pass exit ceremony, camel riding at Mingsha Mountain, and Mogao Grottoes clay painting, children can learn history while having fun. April-May offers fewer crowds, beautiful scenery, and great value. 3. Qinhuangdao Activities like the seaside colorful train, beach horseback riding, and carousel are full of childlike fun. You can also take dreamy starry photos under red hot air balloons, perfect for kids aged 3-8. 4. Xingyi, Guizhou Stay in fairy-tale mushroom house hotels, experience caving, rock climbing, and rice field fishing, and marvel at the karst landscape. With average summer temperatures of 25°C, it's ideal for escaping the heat. 5. Anji The integrated design of Kaiyuan Jialebi Theme Hotel and amusement park offers 30+ rides and shuttle services, allowing kids to freely enjoy attractions. Evening fireworks shows make it perfect for relaxed family vacations. 6. Penglai, Yantai The Three Immortals Mountain scenic area's myths and Yingzhou Fairyland suit kids who love traditional culture. Dream World in Oulebao has fairytale castles and rides for young children, plus dolphin watching opportunities. 7. Mile, Yunnan Mile's Dongfengyun red brick castles are called "China's Morocco". Fuxian Lake offers astronomical observation, while Puzhehei's lotus ponds and cave exploration provide natural fun. With few tourists and beautiful scenery, it's great for niche family trips. 8. Shanghai As an international metropolis, Shanghai boasts abundant family resources including amusement parks, museums, water parks, and resorts suitable for children of all ages. 9. Zhongwei The Desert Star Hotel's sand pits, sandboards, and camel rides keep kids entertained for hours. Families can also explore ancient Beichangtan village and Helan Mountain rock paintings, perfect for outdoor adventure lovers. When traveling with kids, consider family-friendly hotels, prepare sun protection and common medicines in advance, check local weather, and note that some attractions require prior booking or tickets.

🌟 **Itinerary Highlights** **𝐃𝐚𝐲 1: First Experience in Dunhuang** ✅ **Shazhou Night Market**: Eat as soon as you land! 🍢 Grilled lamb hooves + Li Guang dried apricots to fill your stomach~ ✅ **Stay in the city**: Choose Dunhuang International Hotel (about 500 RMB/night), with a Feitian mural theme that’s super atmospheric🏺 **𝐃𝐚𝐲 2: Art + Desert Carnival** ⛰️ **Mogao Caves**: ⚠️ Book Class A tickets 7 days in advance (includes 8 common caves + movie)! Listen to millennia-old stories with a guide📿️ 🌙 **Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring**: 👉 Tickets 110 RMB, **face recognition for unlimited entry for 3 days**! Go in the evening to shoot the "Fat Crescent"🌙 (water level has risen in recent years, making the spring shape rounder) 👉 Must-try activities↓ 🐫 **Camel riding** 100 RMB/person (photo with camel handler costs extra 20 RMB, can refuse) 🛹 **Sandboarding** 15 RMB/time (board rental price, scream alert!) 🎤 **Overnight surprise**: Starry sky concert for thousands💥 Glow sticks + drone flying show, atmosphere is explosive!📸️ (summer only) **𝐃𝐚𝐲 3: West Line Time Travel** 🚗 Private car tour (400-600 RMB/day) → 🌵 **Yangguan Pass**: Climb the gate tower and sigh "No old friends westward" 🏯 **Yumen Pass**: See the desolate ruins of the Han Great Wall 👹 **Yadan Devil City**: Shoot epic wind-eroded sunset photos🌅 --- ### 🚗 **Transport + Accommodation Tips** ✈️ Major transport: ✅ Direct flight to Dunhuang Mogao Airport is fastest 🚕 In the city: Taxi starting fare to scenic spots (Middle Gate entrance is closest!) 🏨 Accommodation near Mingsha Mountain: ✅ Mingsha Mountain Town Inn (400-800 RMB), open the window to see the sand dunes⛺️, super convenient for sunrise/starry sky viewing! --- ### 🍜 **Food Highlights** 🔥 **Braised Hu Sheep Pancake**: Tender lamb + dough soaking up the juice, so delicious you’ll lick the plate! 🍹 **Apricot Peel Water**: Look for Liu Hongxing intangible cultural heritage version! Iced, sweet and sour, perfect for cooling down🧊 🍉 **Avoid traps**: At the scenic spot entrance fruit stalls, choose large boxes (10 RMB/3 boxes), small boxes won’t fill the gap between teeth --- ### ⚠️ **Pitfall Avoidance Guide** 1️⃣ **Shoe cover trick**: Rent outside the scenic spot for 5 RMB/time, inside 20 RMB! Buy stylish ones online in advance for better photos📸️ 2️⃣ **Camel photo fees**: If the camel handler offers to help take photos, ask first if there’s a charge! (20 RMB/person is common) 3️⃣ **Sun and sand protection**: ☀️ UV is very strong! Full gear with sunscreen + sunglasses + face mask 📱 Put your phone in a **waterproof and sandproof bag** (sand in the lens means costly repairs) 4️⃣ **Avoid peak times**: ⏰ Less crowded and cooler before 7 AM / after 6 PM, no background blocking for flying photos! 🌡️ Day-night temperature difference is 15℃! Layer thin down jacket + short sleeves, always reliable --- > 🌠 Lie on the sand dune top waiting for the Milky Way to rise✨, listen to thousands singing echoing across the desert🎤 > Hear camel bells, watch the "Fat Crescent" reflect two thousand years of moonlight🌙 > At this moment, Dunhuang is not a destination, it is the shape of freedom💫 #DesertStarrySkyConcert #FlyingPhotoGuide #NorthwestTravelTips

😭 SOS! This year's peak tourist season in Dunhuang has arrived early, and Mogao Grottoes regular tickets were snapped up quickly! Don’t panic, this comprehensive guide will walk you through exploring Dunhuang—even without regular tickets, you can still have an amazing time! ⚠️⚠️⚠️ Mogao Grottoes Ticket Status Update 1⃣️ Regular tickets before June 13 are sold out—only emergency tickets are available now. 2⃣️ Tickets before July 7 can still be booked, but some dates in early July have only 2,000+ left. Act fast! 3⃣️ Peak season officially starts after June 20—emergency tickets will then require lightning-fast reflexes. 🎬🎬🎬 Mogao Grottoes Ticket Types Explained 🌈 **Regular Ticket (238 CNY)**: Includes 2 digital films + shuttle bus + 8 caves with a professional guide for an immersive experience of the millennium-old grottoes. 🌈 **Emergency Ticket (100 CNY)**: Includes shuttle bus + 4 caves with outdoor explanations. Though less detailed, it still captures Mogao’s grandeur. 🌈 **Special Caves (150–200 CNY per cave)**: Requires a same-day Mogao ticket or emergency ticket. Purchase at the "Dunhuang Research Institute Visitor Center" by queuing. 🍀🍀🍀 Dunhuang Experience Before June 20 1⃣️ Hotels offer great value—decent stays for just 200–300 CNY. 2⃣️ Mingsha Mountain isn’t crowded with "camel armies" yet, making photos hassle-free. 3⃣️ Pleasant weather—comfortable for sightseeing. 🔥🔥🔥 Dunhuang Reality After June 20 ❌ Fierce competition for Mogao emergency tickets. ❌ Hotel prices soar—500–600 CNY/night is common, often fully booked. ❌ Long queues for camel rides, especially during peak hours. ❌ Rising daytime temperatures + tourist crowds = plummeting comfort. 🌈🌈🌈 Super Practical Tips 1. Book Mogao tickets ASAP. If regular tickets are gone, grab emergency ones. 2. Mingsha Mountain tickets are valid for 3 days. Enter via the Middle Gate for shorter walks—note: last entry at 8:30 PM. 3. Crescent Moon Spring lights up at 9:30 PM—stunning with sunset and evening ambiance. 4. Mass singing events start mid-June (~9:40 PM)—arrive early for good spots. 5. Carry water—Dunhuang’s dryness will make you thirsty. 👉👉👉 Recommended Qinghai-Gansu Loop Many opt for this summer route (6–8 days). Here’s a classic 7-day itinerary: D1. Arrive in Xining (airport/train), overnight in Xining. D2. Depart Xining—pass Riyue Mountain & Daotang River, visit Qinghai Lake & Chaka Salt Lake, overnight in Delingha. D3. Delingha → U-shaped Highway → Watery Yadan (via Dongtaijnair Lake) → Nanbaxian Yadan, overnight in Dachaidan. D4. Dachaidan → Emerald Lake → Oil Town, arrive in Dunhuang. D5. Dunhuang day tour: Mogao Grottoes + Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Moon Spring, overnight in Dunhuang. D6. Dunhuang → Guazhou → Jiayuguan → Zhangye Danxia, overnight in Zhangye. D7. Zhangye → Qilian Mountain Grasslands → glimpse Gangshika Snow Peak → Menyuan (rapeseed flower seas in July–August) → return to Xining. *Text/images sourced online—contact for removal if copyrighted.*

Discovered this amazing perk when booking today ✨ Graduates of this year, listen up! Mingsha Mountain in Dunhuang offers free tickets for new college grads 🎟️ Add this northwestern gem to your graduation trip bucket list~ 📝 Key highlights for your graduation trip: The previously recommended Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop remains unbeatable 👫 Perfect 6-7 day itinerary for group adventures with friends. Best to depart before late June to avoid crowds and peak season prices. Psst: Off-peak travel doubles the fun! ⚠️ Latest Dunhuang Travel Intel: 1.🌪️ Sandstorm probability is super low in summer – no worries! 2.📜 Book Mogao Caves tickets easily before June 20 (shoulder season). 3.🎤 Mega concerts expected mid-month – adjust plans if you're a fan. 👗 Weather & Outfit Guide: 🌞 Daytime 20-30°C – summer wear + sunscreen jacket. 🌙 Nights ~10°C – long sleeves/pants required. 🧢 Hat + 🕶️ sunglasses + sunscreen are MUSTS. Double down with physical & chemical SPF for full protection! 🗺️ Classic Itineraries: ▫️ Dunhuang Short Trip (2-3 days): D1 Mogao Caves → Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Lake D2 Yang Pass → Yumen Pass → Dunhuang Yardang ▫️ Hexi Corridor Route (from Lanzhou/Xining): D1 Lanzhou → Zhangye Danxia Rainbow Mountains D2 Zhangye → Jiayuguan Great Wall → "Earth's Son" Sculpture → Dunhuang D3 Mogao Caves → Mingsha Mountain → Shazhou Night Market D4 Yumen Pass → Han Dynasty Great Wall → Dunhuang Yardang ▫️ Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop (5-7 days): D1 Xining airport/train pickup (overnight) D2 Xining → Riyue Mountain (drive-by) → Daotang River (pass by) → Qinghai Lake → Chaka Salt Lake → Delingha (overnight) D3 Delingha → Emerald Lake → Abandoned Oil Town → Dunhuang (overnight) D4 Dunhuang → Mogao Caves → Mingsha Mountain & Crescent Lake → Dunhuang (overnight) D5 Dunhuang → Guazhou melon tasting → Jiayuguan → Zhangye Danxia → Zhangye (overnight) D6 Zhangye → Biandukou → Qilian Mountain Grasslands → Gangshika Snow Peak (distant view) → Menyuan (rapeseed flower fields) → Xining 🚗 Transport Tips: 1. Choose licensed Qinghai travel agencies – verify business license + e-contract. 2. 1-3 persons: join small groups. 3+ persons: charter a vehicle (5-8 days offer more flexibility). 3. Check note-linked products for group/charter prices. This summer, grab your student ID and catch the sunset at Mingsha Mountain 🌄 Feel the fine sand beneath your feet and snap aesthetic shots by Crescent Lake. (Content sourced online – contact for removal if copyrighted.)

Travel Preparations: Documents: ID card, student ID (for ticket discounts) Toiletries: Skincare products, makeup, high SPF sunscreen, travel-sized toiletries, facial wipes Clothing: Summer clothes + light jacket (check the weather three days before departure) Electronics: Camera, chargers, power bank, selfie stick, headphones Medications: Cold medicine, stomach medicine, motion sickness pills, Rhodiola capsules (start taking one week in advance to prevent altitude sickness) Others: Umbrella, sunglasses, hat, some cash ⛅ Qinghai-Gansu Weather: ▪️ June average temperature: 7°C–21°C. Temperatures start to rise in May, mainly spring attire recommended, but bring a windbreaker for mornings and evenings. ▪️ July-August average temperature: 10°C–25°C. Combine spring and summer outfits, and prepare a jacket for the significant temperature difference between day and night. 🙋 Tips: Gansu has a lower altitude, and its temperature is 4–10°C higher than Qinghai. 🚗 Travel Options: ✅ Self-driving: Qinghai is unique with distant attractions, requiring thorough planning. Not recommended for inexperienced drivers. ✅ Car rental/shared rides: A budget-friendly option offering flexibility to stop and go. Find a reliable travel agency for convenience. ✅ Group tours: The most suitable option for hassle-free travel. Affordable and enjoyable without the need for extensive planning. 🗺️ Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop 7-Day Itinerary: 🔘 Day 1: Xining → Riyue Mountain → Qinghai Lake → Chaka Salt Lake → Chaka 🔘 Day 2: Chaka → Qarhan Salt Lake → Emerald Lake → Dachaidan 🔘 Day 3: Dachaidan → 315 U-shaped Highway → Water Yadan → Dachaidan 🔘 Day 4: Dachaidan → Heidushan → Dunhuang 🔘 Day 5: Dunhuang → Mogao Caves → Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake → Shazhou Night Market → Dunhuang 🔘 Day 6: Dunhuang → Son of the Earth → Jiayuguan → Zhangye Rainbow Mountains → Zhangye 🔘 Day 7: Zhangye → Qilian Grassland → Gangshika Snow Peak → Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers → Xining ‼️ Qinghai-Gansu Travel Tips: 👉 The vast northwest region makes public transportation impractical for sightseeing. Group tours are recommended. 👉 The northwest has intense sunlight; ensure proper sun protection and carry sunglasses for eye protection and stylish photos. 👉 Prepare sufficient food and water when traveling in remote areas. 👉 The northwest climate is dry; keep your skin hydrated. 👉 Use restrooms at hotels and service areas as facilities in remote areas may be substandard. 👉 Be prepared for significant temperature differences between day and night. 👉 Take precautions against altitude sickness in high-altitude areas. Key Attractions: Qinghai Lake Black Horse River, Chaka Salt Lake, Emerald Lake, Qarhan Salt Lake, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake, Son of the Earth, Zhangye Rainbow Mountains

🌌 OMG! Who knew the Great Northwest could be explored like this?! A 7-day, 6-night VIP in-depth tour, groups of 2+Mars Camp Hotel+Mogao Caves Special Grottoes—God must have spilled His palette to create a Northwest so romantic and dreamy it’s breathtakingly beautiful! ❗【👇Tap below—summer in the Great Northwest is unreal】❗ 🏜️ Must-visit hidden gems ▪️ Emerald Lake: God’s spilled palette ▪️ Eboliang: Stay at the Mars Camp ▪️ Singing Sand Dunes: Own a desert full of stars ▪️ 315 U-shaped Road: Shoot Western-style blockbuster photos 🏨 Stay immersed in the scenery ▫️ Count shooting stars in a Gobi bubble house ▫️ Learn mural copying at a Dunhuang manor ▫️ Watch the sunrise from a Qinghai Lake view room 🎨 Deep cultural experiences ▪️ Exclusive Mogao Caves researcher-guided tour ▪️ Handcraft your own Dunhuang clay painting ▪️ Desert bonfire party + astrophotography ✨ Trip highlights ✨ ✅ Skip-the-line VIP access to Chaka Salt Lake ✅ Stay at a Gobi hotel like the Mars Base ✅ Private horseback riding at Qinghai Lake ✅ Mogao Caves Special Grottoes tour (rare access for most!) ❗【👇Tap below—summer in the Great Northwest is unreal】❗

--- ### ✨Part1: These 5 scenes maxed out my Qinghai-Gansu loop memories! 1️⃣ Cycling by Qinghai Lake 🌾🚴♀️ Pedaling at dawn through golden rapeseed flowers against dazzling blue waters - snapped 50 wallpaper-worthy shots! 2️⃣ Mirror selfies at Chaka Salt Lake 💃📸 Barefoot on the mirror-like salt crust - my reflection photos blew up social media! "Is this a fairy filter?" (Nope!) 3️⃣ Camel sunset at Mingsha Mountain 🌅🐫 Swaying atop dunes on camelback as honey-hued twilight gilded even our hair 4️⃣ Mogao Cave fresco awe 🎨✨ Staring at millennium-old flying apsaras - their fluttering ribbons seemed alive! Cultural shock lingers... 5️⃣ Mars cosplay at Zhangye Danxia 👽📸 Silver jacket + rainbow mountains = "Are you on Mars?!" - location requests flooded my DMs! --- ### ✨Part2: Lazy travelers' cheat code - comfy carpool freedom ✅ 4WD mini-group tours 🚗💨 2-8 people, stop-and-shoot freedom - drivers know secret photo spots! ✅ Full-service travel photography 👗📷 Desert goddess outfits + red dress salt lake shoots - 3-day feed had everyone asking for links ✅ Stargazing in desert tents 🏕️✨ Hotpot under the Milky Way + 2-night Dunhuang stays (no repacking!) - lazy perfection! ✅ Nap through long rides 😴💤 Eye masks + neck pillows + 24/7 trip butler = sleeping through 5-hour transfers (Click below for this itinerary 👉) --- ### ✨Part3: 3000km blood/sweat pro tips Qinghai Lake 🌄 6am herder's path (free! Horseback sunrise > touristy poses) U-shaped Highway 🛣️📸 Workwear + biker shades = ultimate road movie shots (watch for trucks!) Mingsha Mountain 🏜️ Enter at 5pm - skip scorching heat, catch 8pm tangerine sunset Emerald Lake 💎 $5 drone rental for transparent boat shots - mint-blue waters own social media! Dunhuang Night Market 🥟🍜 Flaky scallion beef pies + endless apricot juice! Share donkey noodles (trust me...)

A family trip to Dunhuang must be taken during summer vacation: grassland pastures, emerald salt lakes, golden sand dunes, colorful Danxia landforms, millennium-old murals, the Milky Way starry sky🌠... Over a thousand kilometers of natural wonders, only by being there can you truly appreciate this grandeur~ The kids are still talking about the experience of living with Tibetan herders on the grassland, the jingling camel bells at Mingsha Mountain🐫, chasing the sunset by Crescent Lake🌅, and lying on the soft sand dunes counting shooting stars at night🌌... The unique magical journey in the Northwest is truly fascinating~ . 💁‍♀️ For moms traveling with kids, here’s a reference👇 【Day1】Arrive at the airport - check into the hotel After landing, we went straight to the hotel to rest and recharge. 【Day2】Xining - cycling at Qinghai Lake - Erlangjian Scenic Area Morning: Cycling with kids through the rapeseed flower sea (10-15km), with children’s bikes available. Afternoon: Visiting a Tibetan family is super fun! Offering khata scarves, horse riding, making yogurt, drinking butter tea. Accommodation: The lake view room at Qinghai Lake Guanhu International Hotel is amazing; opening the curtains reveals Qinghai Lake. 【Day3】Qinghai Lake - Atomic City - Zhuoer Mountain in Qilian County Morning: Experience the spirit of the two bombs at Atomic City. Afternoon: Watch the Danxia grassland at Zhuoer Mountain, took lots of beautiful photos of the kids. 【Day4】Qilian County - Zhangye Danxia - Jiuquan Zhangye Danxia amazed the kids! The mountains look like a spilled palette of colors, and the kids kept asking, "Why are the mountains colorful?" 【Day5】Jiuquan - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang Mountain Villa Playing soldier cosplay with the kids at Jiayuguan Fortress was super fun. Staying at Dunhuang Mountain Villa was a great choice! The camel plush toy they gave became the kids’ new favorite, and from the fourth-floor restaurant, you can see Mingsha Mountain. The kids even drank all the beef noodle soup. 【Day6】Yangguan Study Tour - Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake - Dunhuang Mountain Villa The Yangguan pass permit experience instantly got the kids into character. Riding camels at Mingsha Mountain to watch the sunset, the desert starry sky was breathtaking. 【Day7】Dunhuang - Mogao Academy - Mogao Caves visit - home Highly recommend Mogao Academy! The mud plaster painting and seal carving experience kept the kids quiet for 2 hours. 📌 Important about Mogao Caves! When traveling with kids, you must choose the A ticket! You get to see 4 more caves and skip the lines, which is awesome. The B ticket lines are so long you start doubting life... The parent-child tour we joined this time was really good! Hotels, tickets, and itinerary were all well arranged, and the study content was professional and interesting. The Northwest loop can actually be very easy~ . 👉 How to get the same itinerary? Tap the bottom left of the screen [Chat with TA] to get the plan!

### 🌈【My Secret to the Hottest Qing-Gan Route】 I used to think Zhangye was only worth visiting for the Rainbow Mountains, but this time my local guide showed me hidden gems! The rugged cliffs of Pingshanhu Grand Canyon are more stunning than an oil painting, and the cliffside Buddhist grottoes of Matisi Temple left me speechless. I assumed Jiayuguan Pass was just a quick photo stop, but standing on the ancient wall gazing at the Qilian Mountains, I suddenly understood the poetic loneliness of "no old friends beyond the western pass." Though some say the fort's maintenance is mediocre, history buffs will find it's a living frontier poem! The real surprise was the wild road from Zhangye to Xining! Our driver took us through unnamed canyons where phones lost signal, but the emerald river bends mixed with Danxia landscapes created National Geographic-worthy shots at every turn📸 --- ### 🚗【My Awesome Group Tour Experience】 👉6-person off-road adventure like a blind box! We stopped to photograph wild camel herds while bus tours could only watch through windows 👉U-shaped pillow + steam eye mask from our midnight airport pickup instantly saved my red-eye flight 👉Desert red dress unexpectedly photogenic! Photographer taught me to twirl on dunes - the retouched pics got 99+ likes 👉Stargazing in glamping tents with "Hexi Corridor" soundtrack, followed by soul-reviving bath at Dunhuang hotel🧖♀️ (Butler replied messages at 1am asking if I needed supper - this overworked millennial was deeply moved) --- ### 📸【My Secret Photography Guide】 🔥Aerial drone shots at Emerald Lake! The jigsaw of turquoise salt ponds looks like "earth's palette" - Douyin users thought it was CGI 🔥Ditch sunglasses at Mingsha Mountain sunset! Golden light on eyelashes creates god-tier side profiles (use smudge-proof makeup) 🔥Oil Town ruins are badass! Motorcycle boots + cowboy hat = apocalyptic-style Weibo header 🔥Jiayuguan Pass in hanfu! Silhouette shots with "Xiao" chorus made traditional costume fans beg for tips🎎 --- ### ⏰【My Hard-Earned Advice】 Salt lakes hit peak mirror effect in late May! Book now or you'll only see white salt crusts Freezing desert nights? Group tour's wool shawl + heating pads saved me❄️ Rapeseed flowers bloom early June! A girl's yellow dress photos made me regret hesitating for 3 days😭