[Enchanting Pure Sightseeing Small Group - 7-Day Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Route B] Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake + Dongtai Jinaier Lake + Mogao Caves + Crescent Lake + Qicai Danxia + Qilian Menyuan 7-Day Group Tour

Qinghai Lake–Chaka Salt Lake–Dongtai–Jinaier Lake–Mogao Caves–Crescent Lake–Rainbow Danxia–Qilian–Menyuan

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A local Qinghai travel agency offers you a 7-day Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Route B group tour. Quality hotels, safe vehicles, attentive service, and great free gifts, for the most professional pure-sightseeing Qinghai group tour.

[Most Beautiful Small Group Pure-Play Tour - 7-Day Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Route B] Qinghai Lake + Chaka Salt Lake + Dongtai Jinaier Lake + Mogao Caves + Crescent Moon Spring + Rainbow Danxia + Qilian Menyuan 7-Day Group Tour

A local Qinghai travel agency offers you a 7-day Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Route B group tour. Quality hotels, safe vehicles, attentive service, and great bonus gifts let you experience the most professional pure-play Qinghai group tour.

Trip Highlights

Xining - Qinghai Lake - Heimahe - Xiangpi Mountain - Chaka
Chaka Salt Lake - Qaidam Basin - Delingha - Emerald Lake - Dachaidan
Dachaidan - 315 U-Shaped Internet-Famous Highway - Dongtai Jinaier Lake - Dachaidan
Dachaidan - Oil Town - Dunhuang Ancient City - Dunhuang (desert camping)
Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Moon Spring - Shazhou Night Market in the evening - Encore Dunhuang
Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye Rainbow Danxia Geological Park - overnight stay in Danxia Rainbow Town
Zhangye - Biandukou Scenic Area - Qilian Grassland - Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers - end in Xining

Practical Information

7 days 6 nights

Itinerary

Xining-Qinghai Lake-Heimahe-Rubber Mountain-Chaka

In the morning, the driver will pick up the group at a designated location in Xining (the specific departure time and meeting point will be notified by the tour leader). Then drive to Huangyuan County, where your Qinghai journey begins. After lunch in Huangyuan County, pass by Riyue Mountain and Daotang River, and arrive at the "Plateau Sapphire" 【Qinghai Lake】. Like a brilliant pearl, Qinghai Lake is beautifully set among high mountains and grasslands. Deep and boundless blue, the clear and vast lake is surrounded by large stretches of golden rapeseed flowers and continuous green grasslands, dotted with colorful prayer flags, yaks, and flocks of sheep. This is the unique rich beauty of Qinghai Lake, where sky and water merge in a single color and colors abound (visiting a Tibetan Qinghai Lake scenic spot is recommended) or (you may visit Erlangjian Scenic Area at your own expense, ticket 90 yuan). After visiting Qinghai Lake, continue along the ring road to 【Heimahe】, pass the rolling 【Rubber Mountain】, and arrive amid scenery of herds of cattle and sheep and continuous mountain ranges at tonight's accommodation point, Chaka Town. Driving distance: 350 km, depending on group size, off-road vehicle 2-6 seat business vehicle Warm Tips 1. If you want to enter the enclosed areas of Qinghai Lake to visit and take photos of local residents, yaks, and sheep, you need to ask about the price in advance. 2. To avoid altitude sickness during your trip, it is recommended not to engage in strenuous exercise and to ensure sufficient sleep and good rest. Qinghai Lake is at an altitude of about 3,000 meters. 3. During the day at Qinghai Lake, ultraviolet rays are strong, so pay attention to sun protection; the temperature difference between day and night is large, so even in summer, bring warm clothing; there is sand and dust, so it is recommended to wear sunglasses, headscarves, and similar items.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner (at own expense) Chaka Geri Hotel / Haifeng Hotel

Chaka Salt Lake-Qaidam Basin-Delingha-Emerald Lake-Da Qaidam

Sleep in until you wake naturally in the morning, have breakfast, then head to China's version of the "Mirror of the Sky" — Chaka Salt Lake. As a salt-producing area with a long history, the salt grains in Chaka Salt Lake form patches of white crystals. The tranquil lake, without a single ripple, replicates the sky on its clear, silvery-white surface. As you walk, it feels like walking in a dreamland above the sky. You can stroll in the salt lake above the clouds, fully enjoying the beauty of water and sky merging, and you can also take a retro mini-train along the tracks deep into the heart of the lake, immersing yourself in a world of salt. (Chaka Salt Lake ticket 60 yuan, mini-train 50 yuan/person one way, visiting time about 3 hours, at your own expense.) After lunch, we will head to Dachaidan Emerald Lake, a lesser-known attraction that has recently risen to fame. Emerald Lake consists of salt pools of various sizes. Under the light at different times of day, the lake water continually shifts through different shades of green. From pale green to translucent emerald green, and then to Tiffany blue, like fine jade spread across the ground displaying their astonishing beauty. In the evening, stay overnight at a hotel in Dachaidan, not far from the scenic area. Driving distance: 410 km (depending on group size, 2-6 seat off-road vehicle/business van) Warm Tips 1. It is recommended to bring some wet wipes to prevent the salt grains and salt water of Chaka Salt Lake from damaging your skin. 2. On sunny days at Chaka Salt Lake, UV rays and lake surface reflection are very strong. Please pay attention to sun protection and protect your eyes; sunglasses are a good choice. 3. There are no restaurants in the scenic area. It is recommended to bring food and drinking water. 4. Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area is at an altitude of about 3,000 meters. It is recommended not to engage in strenuous exercise while visiting to avoid altitude sickness. 5. Due to the rough salt layer and deep mud in the lake, it is recommended that you try not to walk barefoot or go too deep when visiting Chaka Salt Lake.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner (at own expense) Dachaidan Wanfa Hotel / Yunhai Tianqu Hotel

Dachaidan - 315U-shaped Internet-famous Highway - Dongtai Jinaier Lake - Dachaidan

Depart in the morning to check in at the most beautiful G315 National Highway [Internet-famous U-shaped Road]. This is a paradise for all kinds of epic road photos, but be mindful of passing vehicles when stopping for photos. Continue to China's Maldives — [Dongtai Jinaier Lake]. Due to its high copper content, the lake water appears bright green, with white salt crystals along the shore. The pristine lake looks even more simple and charming. Don't miss this pure Tiffany blue. Then we continue to visit another water wonder, the national 4A-level scenic area [Water Yardang]. Rich and varied yardang formations are scattered in different shapes throughout the lake. Viewed from above, the yardangs in the water, all facing the same direction, float spectacularly like warships awaiting departure in the deep blue or emerald lake water. Finally, return to Da Qaidam for the night, passing [Nanbaxian Yardang] on the way. Long earthen mounds and trenches alternate here, and desolation is the keynote of this place. Driving distance: 435 km. Depending on group size, 2-6 seat off-road vehicle/business van Warm Tips 1. Visiting the core scenic area of Dongtai Jinaier Lake requires a one-kilometer hike. The lake water has high salinity, so we suggest bringing a pair of slippers. 2. Today's attractions are mostly yardang landscapes. We suggest you prepare appropriate clothing. 3. Today's attractions are all far from the city. We suggest bringing your own food and drinking water.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner (at own expense) Dachaidan Wanfa Hotel / Yunhai Tianqu Hotel

Dachaidan - Petroleum Town - Dunhuang Ancient City - Dunhuang (Desert Camping)

In the morning, depart from Da Qaidam, driving along the vast desert highway of the great northwest to experience the unique highway scenery of the northwest, then arrive at Aksay [Oil Town], the filming location of Nine-Story Demon Tower. The abandoned small town still retains the ruins of a kindergarten, bus, school, club, and factory, and the apocalyptic decay has quite an impact. You can stop here briefly and take photos as souvenirs. (Scenic area 20 yuan/person, at your own expense) After a short stay in Oil Town, we head directly to [Dunhuang]. If time permits, you can visit Dunhuang Ancient City on your own. In the evening, enjoy [Desert Camping], which you may choose whether or not to join. Desert camping has rich activities including desert motorcycles, sand sliding, local hot pot, beer and barbecue, desert concerts, fireworks shows, bonfire parties, and Guozhuang dancing. After the activities, tents and sleeping bags will be distributed for camping in the desert. When the weather is clear, the starry sky is brilliant, and you may even have a chance to see shooting stars. Driving distance: 350km (depending on the number of people, 2-seat to 6-seat off-road vehicle/business vehicle) Warm Tips 1. The temperature difference between day and night at the campsite is large, so please bring enough warm clothing. 2. Desert camping is a special activity, and you will spend the night in a tent. The conditions are not comparable to a hotel. 3. Since desert camping is a complimentary activity, you may choose not to participate, but we will not refund any fees.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner (at own expense) Desert camping (if you need a hotel, the cost is at your own expense)

Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake - Shazhou Night Market in the evening - Encore Dunhuang

In the morning, you will visit the world cultural heritage site 【Mogao Caves】. The Mogao Caves are the largest, richest in content, most exquisite in artistry, and best-preserved Buddhist cave temple complex in the world today! In the morning, you will visit the world-famous world cultural heritage site 【Mogao Caves】 (238 yuan per person), the largest and richest Buddhist art treasure trove in existence. The splendid and exquisite flying apsara murals, the masterful painted sculptures, and the rows upon rows of caves are humanity's most precious cultural treasures. In the afternoon, visit 【Mingsha Mountain Crescent Lake】 (110 yuan per person). These are two complementary attractions: a crescent-shaped clear spring surrounded by hills of fine sand. Their symbiotic and peculiar landscape has been known since ancient times as one of the "Eight Great Desert Scenic Wonders." As the sun sets, it adds even more beauty to the sand mountains and clear spring. Here you may participate at your own expense in camel riding, sand sledding, and various other desert entertainment activities. In the evening, you can enjoy free time. You may go taste the food at Shazhou Night Market, or go watch the large-scale live-action performance "Encore Dunhuang." Driving distance: 60 km, depending on group size, 2-6 seat off-road vehicle/business vehicle Warm Tips 1. Visiting the Mogao Caves requires advance reservation on the official website. Type A tickets cost 238 yuan per person, with 6,000 people per day, and include visits to 8 open caves. Type B tickets cost 168 yuan per person, with 12,000 people per day, and include visits to 4 open caves. 2. For visiting the Mogao Caves, it is recommended that you first go to the Digital Center to watch two films (about 40 minutes total) to understand the historical background of the Mogao Caves, which will help you better appreciate them. 3. Photography, mobile phones, and flashlight illumination are not allowed inside the caves, so as not to affect the murals. 4. Visitors interested in special caves may visit them at their own expense. 5. The caves are not open in rainy weather, sandstorms, and similar conditions.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner (at own expense) Dunhuang Dream Journey Hotel / Dunhuang Fuguo Grand Hotel

Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye Qicai Danxia Geological Park - Stay in Danxia Qicai Town

After breakfast, depart from Dunhuang, pass through Guazhou where you can taste the local Hami melons, then head to Jiayuguan Pass (ticket 110 yuan, visiting time 1.5 hours). After lunch, begin exploring the scenic area. The magnificent frontier pass of the north stands majestically beyond the Great Wall. Standing on the solemn and dignified city wall and gazing into the distance, one can vaguely glimpse the majestic grandeur of the "First Pass Under Heaven" from days gone by. Amid the lingering sense of Jiayuguan's profound historical weight, we head to the next stop, Qicai Danxia Town. After arriving at the hotel and checking in, proceed to Zhangye Danxia Landform Scenic Area. Immerse yourself in a world of color — God's palette has been overturned here, with red, yellow, green, white, orange, and gray colors clearly interwoven across the rolling mountains. Under the sunlight, this is a colorful fairy-tale world, the uncanny workmanship of nature and a gift from the heavens. Watch the Danxia sunset and let the spectacular scenery awe your soul. The Qicai Danxia ticket is validated once before leaving the scenic area on the same day, and the next day you can enter the scenic area for free to watch the sunrise. Driving distance: 590 km. Depending on group size, 2-6 seat off-road vehicle/business van. Warm Tips 1. The Great Wall Museum inside Jiayuguan Scenic Area is a great place to learn about the historical background of Jiayuguan. You can visit it on your own. 2. The internal commentary at the three sites of Jiayuguan is charged separately, at your own expense. 3. On cloudy days, the Qicai Danxia landscape is not as vivid as in photos. Please be mentally prepared. 4. Inside Jiayuguan Scenic Area, there is the Jiayuguan Great Wall Museum. Visitors with a strong interest in history and culture can rent an audio guide at the entrance for a self-guided visit.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner (at own expense) Zhangye Rainbow Bay / Xinle Grand Hotel

Zhangye - Biandukou Scenic Area - Qilian Grassland - Menyuan Rapeseed Flowers - End in Xining

Depart in the morning. After breakfast in Zhangye, drive along the most beautiful rural road, passing through [Biandukou Scenic Area]. In July, Biandukou is picturesque with blooming rapeseed flowers, and the road to Qilian is lined with flowers all the way. This is a journey accompanied by the Qilian Mountains. You can enjoy the beautiful [Qilian Mountains] from the vehicle. The high mountain snow never melts year-round; on sunny days, the snow-capped mountains and glaciers are magnificent, while on rainy days, the mist and clouds create a fairyland-like scene. Next, visit the famous [Qilian Grasslands], rated as one of "China's Six Most Beautiful Grasslands." Under the deep blue sky dotted with white clouds and connected snow mountains, on the flat green grasslands, horses, cattle, and sheep roam leisurely. The wild, vast yet peaceful scenery blends beautifully across this fertile pasture bestowed by heaven. Continue onward, and you can fully admire the snow mountain scenery of Gangshika Peak in the distance. Then we arrive at the national 4A-level scenic area [Menyuan]. Every year in mid-July, Menyuan enters its most beautiful season. Nearly a hundred li of rapeseed flowers bloom in full splendor, a sweeping golden yellow filling your eyes, while the vibrant highland barley refuses to be outdone and claims vast stretches of green. The vast plateau sky is as clear as washed, and wherever you look, the scenery is boundless and beautiful, intoxicating. Finally, we drive back to Xining, and the tour ends. Driving distance: 400 km. Depending on group size, 2-6 seat off-road vehicle/business van Warm Tips 1. You can experience horseback riding on the grasslands. Just agree on a price with the herders and you can enjoy a riding trip. Please remember to protect the environment. 2. During peak season, the Menyuan flower fields require queuing. We suggest you may choose not to buy a ticket for the flower-viewing platform, as you can still get a good view from the roadside.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner (at own expense) /

Inclusions

· Accommodation: Comfortable standard rooms, checked in according to the standards listed in the itinerary (available in Comfort and Light Luxury categories; during peak season, if the above hotels are fully booked due to limited availability, they will be replaced with hotels of the same level—please consult your travel planner for details) · Driver-guide: Driver service fee throughout the tour (the driver also serves as your guide) · Insurance: 800,000 RMB self-driving tour insurance · Special gifts: Special gift items listed in the itinerary; no refunds or exchanges, please consult customer service for details on usage

Booking Notes

· Safety Tips · For your health, children under 5 and seniors aged 70 or above (including 70) are not advised to travel to the high-altitude areas of Qinghai, and seniors over 65 must present a health certificate. Tourists with heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, blood system diseases, mental illness, etc. are also not advised to go. Before joining the tour, you need to provide us with a true statement of your physical condition. If a tourist conceals an illness or age when joining the tour group, we have the right to cancel the contract and send them back, all costs incurred during the trip will not be refunded, and any other expenses arising therefrom shall be borne by the tourist themselves, and we assume no responsibility. · 1. Please bring your ID card and any certificates that qualify for discounts, such as a tour guide certificate/student ID/military disability certificate/senior citizen certificate. · 2. If symptoms such as a cold, cough, or fever occur during the trip, take medicine promptly, and if discomfort persists, report it to the tour guide/driver promptly. · 3. The areas along the route are regions inhabited by ethnic minorities. Tourists are requested to respect local religious beliefs and folk customs, and abide by the rules and regulations of the scenic areas. · 4. If a visited attraction requires horseback riding, to ensure your safety, the horse must be led by a groom. Please do not ride alone or gallop on horseback. · Our travel agency holds the final right of interpretation for this itinerary. · Departure Notice: A departure notice is generally issued 1-3 days in advance, including the meeting time, hotel name, address, telephone, driver/tour guide contact information, and precautions. During the peak season when things are busy, the departure notice may be issued close to the departure date. Please understand. · Group Tour Itinerary: This itinerary is a group tour route for individual travelers. On the premise of ensuring that the promised service content and standards remain unchanged, the itinerary will be arranged in cooperation with other travel agencies. · Pickup Service: This activity provides 24-hour shared airport/train station pickup service. Before 22:30 the day before departure, staff will notify you of the pickup information. If you have not received notification after that time, please contact your travel butler or the registration office promptly. · Itinerary Changes: If, for reasons of your own, you change the itinerary route agreed in the contract, please cooperate with the tour guide or driver and sign an itinerary change agreement. Any resulting costs shall be borne by the tourist. · Leaving the Tour: If a guest leaves the tour early for personal reasons, the travel agency will not refund the costs not incurred for the tourist. If losses are caused by leaving the tour, the guest shall make up the difference, and after leaving the tour, all safety responsibilities shall be borne by the tourist. · Cancellation Terms: Due to force majeure factors, such as landslides, mudslides, and other natural phenomena, flight delays, cancellations, and other reasons that increase costs or prevent the tour from proceeding normally, according to relevant tourism regulations, our agency does not assume corresponding compensation liability, but we will actively coordinate to ensure the itinerary proceeds smoothly.

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