Qinghai Travel | A nanny-level guide to eating, drinking and playing.

Great Northwest Loop, you are amazing! Those who have taken the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Route have been blessed in the past two months. They can enjoy the scenery of Qinghai and Gansu to their heart's content throughout the entire year, and every shot they take will be a blockbuster! 💫💫💫 - 🚶Preparation before the trip: ✅Documents: ID card, student ID ✅Clothing: prepare a thick coat (large temperature difference between morning and evening), sneakers, sunglasses, sun protection clothing, hat (strong ultraviolet rays) according to the weather forecast, and don't forget to bring a thermos cup ✅Toiletries: skin care products, cosmetics, lip balm (dry climate), facial cleansing towel and bath towel ✅Electrical appliances: charging cable, power bank, camera, drone (essential for taking blockbuster movies) ✅Medication: motion sickness medicine, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine and anti-altitude sickness medicine (such as Rhodiola rosea) - 🌈Recommended route: ⭕️Day①: Xining—Qinghai Lake—Chaka Salt Lake—Chaka Town (accommodation) ⭕️Day②: Chaka Town— Chaerhan Salt Lake—Emerald Lake—Dachaidan (stay) ⭕️Day③: Dachaidan—315 U-shaped highway—Water Yadan—Nanbaxian Yadan—Dachaidan (stay) ⭕️Day④: Dachaidan—Oil Town—Dunhuang Ancient City—Desert Camping or Dunhuang (stay) ⭕️Day⑤: Dunhuang—Mogao Grottoes—Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake—Shazhou Night Market—Dunhuang (stay) ⭕️Day⑥: Dunhuang—Jiayuguan—Zhangye Colorful Danxia—Zhangye (stay) ⭕️Day⑦: Zhangye—passing through Biandukou—Qilian Prairie—viewing Qilian Prairie from a distance—Menyuan rapeseed flowers (end of July)—end in Xining - 🚘Transportation: ✈️Airplane: Xining Caojiabao International Airport 🚄High-speed train: Xining Station (There are buses and taxis at the airport and high-speed rail station that can go directly to the city, which takes about 30 minutes, which is very convenient) 🚗Charter/self-driving: The distance between the scenic spots on the Qinghai-Gansu Loop Line is far, so it is recommended to charter a car or drive by yourself, so that you can stop and take pictures at any time. - 🏠Accommodation: 1️⃣ It is recommended to live in the East District or the West District of Xining, with convenient transportation and concentrated food. 2️⃣ The accommodation conditions in Chaka Town are average. It is recommended to choose a clean and comfortable B&B or hotel. 3️⃣ There are many accommodation options in Dunhuang and Zhangye. It is recommended to book in advance. The rooms are easily fully booked during the peak season. - 🥘Recommended food: 💫Xining food: hand-pulled lamb, kang pot lamb chops, stuffed skin, sweet mash, yogurt, dog urine cake... 💫Chaka food: earthen hot pot, yak meat 💫Dunhuang food: donkey meat yellow noodles, Huyang stewed cake, apricot skin water, grilled lamb kebabs 💫Zhangye food: rubbed fish roe, stir-fried Bola, roll chicken - 📸Photo Tips: 🔆It is recommended to wear bright-colored skirts at Chaka Salt Lake and Emerald Lake to take beautiful reflection photos 🔆You can rent a Hanfu or Feitian costume at Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake to take blockbuster photos 🔆It is recommended to go to Colorful Danxia at sunset, when the light is soft and the colors are more vivid- - 🛒 Shopping recommendations ✅Qinghai Lake specialties: yak jerky, saffron, wolfberry ✅Dunhuang specialties: apricot peel tea, raisins, hand-embroidery ✅Zhangye specialties: Colorful Danxia souvenirs, local handicrafts - 💡 Precautions ❗️Altitude sickness: The northwest region has a high altitude, so pay attention to prevent altitude sickness and take drugs such as Rhodiola rosea in advance ❗️Sun protection and warmth: The ultraviolet rays in the plateau area are strong, and the temperature difference between day and night is large, so you need to bring sunscreen and warm clothes. ❗️Respect customs: Respect the religious and living customs of local ethnic minorities, and avoid making loud noises in temples and other places - Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop, a must-see in your lifetime! Go ahead, my darlings! ✨