Among the five northwestern provinces of Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia and Xinjiang, Shaanxi is a major tourism province with a long history.
Qinghai has the potential to develop a lot of tourist areas, such as Qilian County under the Qilian Mountains, as well as Regong culture tongren county, including Yushu Guoluo, tourism facilities are currently really qualified and mature only Qinggan Grand Ring Road, which is a three-thousand-kilometer self-driving route, it connects Qinghai and Gansu more classic attractions, every year in the peak season of July and August, take this line accounted for the majority.
The scenery of this line can be described as a variety of ways [sneaking laughter], there are the "Maldives" in the Desert Gobi Desert - Dongtai Kinel Lake, net red U-shaped highway, Mars base, Devil's Eye, the largest Yadan landform - Axe, Emerald Lake, Devil's City, Zhangye Danxia, Jiayuguan, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring - Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes. Deserts, Gobi, salt lakes, seas of flowers, grasslands, as well as barren and vast no-man's land, Coco Xili and other scenic spots.
The navigation on this side of the map is sometimes inaccurate, and it is easy to run a fork in the road for the first time and you can't see the scenery. So pay attention to the street signs! ~
The northwest line is divided into a large ring road and a small ring road, and the large ring road is around Qinghai and Gansu provinces, which takes 7-9 days. The small loop line revolves around a province in Qinghai. If there is not enough time, take the small loop and only play Qinghai, 4-5 days is enough.
On the Great Ring Road you will see: Baili rape flowers, grasslands, snow mountains, Tibetan humanities, Danxia, Border Pass, Mogao Grottoes, Desert, Gobi, Salt Lake, Yadan landscapes are complete, a trip, half of China, Internet celebrities and niche attractions are all netted.
Seasonal attractions: Qinghai Lake and Menyuan rape flowers are the most beautiful in July, and the most beautiful time to take photos of Chaka Salt Lake is from August to October.
Self-driving route arrangements can be in and out of Dunhuang, or out of Xining, generally in and out of Xining. Schedule your trip according to your own time.
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Self-driving guide
➧ About the distance: the grand ring road is about 3,000 kilometers, the road conditions are better, the whole asphalt road, the car is feasible. If you want to go to Mangya, you need to go off-road. Xining to Qinghai Lake to take the 109 national highway speed limit is very strong, 80km, 60km, 40km have, self-driving must pay attention. Before arriving in the oil town, there is a section of tens of kilometers downhill, crossing the winding mountain road of Dangjin Mountain, and this section of the road pays attention to the speed distance. In Zhangye, take the 227 most American road to the Qilian Mountain Grassland, G227 basically limits your speed throughout the whole journey by 70KM, and there are a long interval speed measurement, and the mountain road through the Qilian Mountain can be appropriately fast.
➧ About car rental: Go by car is negligible. Rent a car in advance, there is a price advantage, take the high-speed rail to Xining, the west side of the high-speed rail station is Shenzhou car rental, the general SUV usually 500 yuan a day, the peak season is estimated to be a little more expensive. Oil budget: about 1,000 yuan. The toll is budgeted at around $500.
Car Rental Notes:
1. Make sure it is ready: spare tire, tire changing tool, trailer rope, tire pressure monitoring;
2. Check whether the dashboard, headlights, air conditioning, steering wheel, seat, horn, turn signal, throttle, brake are normal, open the lid to see the oil, coolant, glass water;
3. Pay attention to taking pictures of the car inspection, especially in the places with problems, such as scratches.
4. When picking up the car, present the original of the following documents (my second-generation ID card, the original copy of my valid domestic driver's license, my credit and available limit are not less than 8,000 yuan of domestic valid credit card), all documents must be valid for at least one month or more than the current lease period;
5, if there is a new car, it is best to choose a new car.
➧ About eating and living: The entire line of tourism facilities has been very perfect, eating and living are not a problem, please book in advance in the high season by your own schedule. The budget for eating and living is 200 yuan / person a day, according to the standard room budget of 2 people, eating and living is frugal by people.
➧ About tickets: the whole ticket budget is 600 yuan, free ticket or half price policy according to the official announcement.
Article preparation: Ganqing and Qingdao span a larger area, the temperature difference is also large, thick and thin coats are belted;
1. Do a good job of sun protection measures, sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, sunscreen, moisturizer, lip balm, mask are fully prepared;
2. Commonly used drugs (such as Band-Aids, anti-inflammatory drugs, gastrointestinal medicines, cold medicines, motion sickness drugs, mosquito repellent water, etc.) in case of emergency;
3. Salt lakes and other places need to bring their own slippers;
4. The desert is very hot, it is easy to put sand in the shoes, you can buy foot covers in advance;
5. Bring enough plastic bags for shoes and garbage bags;
6. Bring your own food and drinking water, many scenic spots do not sell food, and it is really dry;
7. Bring more dry and wet paper towels, especially wet paper towels;
8. Mobile phone charger, charging treasure;
9. Bring rain gear;
10. Carry cameras, selfie sticks, tripods, mobile phone protective covers (sandproof and waterproof) and other utensils;
11. ID card can be carried with you, and the purchase of tickets such as retirement certificates can be discounted;
Attraction Guide
◉ Scenery in Qinghai Province: Qinghai is divided into Haidong, Haixi, Hainan, and Haibei
1. Menyuan ⇒ Baili rape flower (recommended index ★★★★)
Speaking of Menyuan, it may be the most impressive thing is the golden sea of rape flowers, from the blue stone mouth on the Haomen River in the west, to the Yulong Beach on the Datong River in the east, to the Lenglongling Ridge on the border with Gansu Province in the north, and to the high and steep Dashan Mountain in the south. Famous for its tens of kilometres of rape flowers that bloom in July every year, it is also the main oil producing area in the Northwest Region. The area of rape flowers is 600,000 mu, because the fields are mostly inclined to the direction of the river, standing on the river bank, the sky is covered with gold, and the Qilian Mountains are far away.
Best flowering period for rape flowers: Starting in early July every year, the season of rape blossoms is entered here, and the flowering time is from July 5 to 25, and the best flowering period is from July 10 to 25. (The annual flowering period is about 20 days, which may change slightly depending on the rain and weather conditions, so you can learn about the blossoms in advance before coming)
The best viewing point of rape flower:
1: Nanshan on the opposite side of the county cement plant, located about 4 kilometers southeast of Haomen Town (where Menyuan County is located).
2. The Yuanshan Flower Observatory in Qingshizui Town is located about 20 kilometers west of Haomen Town.
Three: Dasaka Mountain Observation Deck on the way from Xining to Menyuan County, which is about 30 kilometers away from Haomen Town. Most of these tourists will choose to watch the rape flowers in Qingshizui Town, where the rape flower fields are more concentrated.
Duration reference 1-3 hours (optional)
If you charter a car or drive yourself, you can also consider playing a small half a day at Menyuan, and then drive to Qilian to play Qilian in depth while staying in Qilian for one night
Transportation: 150 kilometers away from Xining, 150 kilometers away from Qilian.
Menyuan is relatively close to Xining, and there are now direct trains. Therefore, if you go to Menyuan or Qinghai Lake to see rape flowers, the general starting point will be in Xining.
1. Public transportation
【High-speed rail】: The high-speed rail from Xining to Menyuan can be reached in half an hour, which is very convenient (buy tickets in advance in high season). Go out of the source of the railway station to the south of the 10 minutes to see the urban and rural bus to the Qingshizui observation deck (a lot of trains, the fare is 5 yuan / person), you can go directly to the entrance of the scenic spot, taxi past is also very convenient, many taxis, generally less than ten yuan per capita can be; Xining Bus Station also has a shuttle bus to the door source, but the number of trains is not much, or it is better to choose a train.
【Chartered car】: Xining - Qingshizui Town round-trip a day about 600 yuan, if you charter a car in Qingshizui Town 200-300 yuan / car, including 4-5 attractions.
【China Bus】: Xining - Menyuan County (Haomen Town) in Xining Xinning Bus Station, every day to Menyuan County shuttle bus has more than a dozen shifts, the whole journey of about 3 hours, the fare is about 40 yuan / person, to Qingshizui Town is also to take this bus, on the way to get off in advance, Qingshizui Town to Haomen Town about 20 kilometers.
【Self-driving】: Self-driving people can enter the source of the canola flower sea from all directions (Datong, Qilian, Zhangye), and each road can be called a landscape highway.
【Bicycle】: Rent a bicycle in Qingshizui Town, the price is 20-30 yuan / hour, you can bargain.
Admission: Free
Tips: Entering the flower viewing platform at the top of the garden is charged (60 yuan / person), and you can enjoy the panoramic view of the Hundred Mile Flower Sea.
Opening hours06:00-20:30 (Mon-Sun)
2. Menyuan ⇒ Gangshika Snow Peak (Recommended Index ★★★)
Also known as the "Main Peak of Lenglongling", Xuefeng peak is 5254.5 meters above sea level, which is the highest peak in the eastern section of the Qilian Mountains and the first of the mountains in Menyuan. It is 53 kilometers away from Menyuan and 35 kilometers away from Baili RapeSeed Flower Field.
Snow Peaks combine the spectacular and complete vegetation of modern glaciers, with millions of years of glaciers at the summit, and the snow does not melt all year round. Whenever the sun sets in the west, the sunset is light, and the peak of the mountain is crystal white and shining, sometimes showing red and lilac, light and dark blue, known as "Longling Sunset", which is one of the eight ancient scenery of Menyuan.
Due to its low altitude, it is an ideal place for tourist enthusiasts to climb and explore, and it can also be used as a training base for mountaineering and mountain walking.
Use time reference 1 day
The traffic from Xining to Gangshka is very convenient, and there are two roads to go:
1. Xining - Chase - Osaka Mountain - Qingshizui - Panpo Pass - Colorful Waterfall - Gangshika Snow Peak Base Camp (2nd Stage) - Summit
2. Xining - Mutual Aid Turk Autonomous County - Beishan Forest Farm - Menyuan County - Shizui Town - Panpo Pass - Colorful Waterfall - Gangshika Snow Peak Base Camp (Ertai) - Climb to the top
TIPS: The mountain will be closed in winter, usually you can drive to the location of the Colorful Waterfall, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the snowy mountains
3. Menyuan ⇒ Xianmi Forest Park (recommended index ★★★)
It is the largest forest area in Qinghai Province, 35 kilometers away from Menyuan. The park covers the three towns of Dongchuan, Xianmi and Zhugu in Menyuan County. Due to the influence of the Qilian Mountains, the surface water and groundwater resources of the Xianmi Forest Park are very rich, and it is the source of many Yellow River systems in the south and many inland rivers in the north.
Since the park is not famous or a mature attraction, few tourists are there. Driving through the mountains and forests, you can take pictures along the way. On sunny days, it is very pleasant to camp and have a picnic by the river. In October, Xianmi Park is a bustling and colorful area, with colorful forests and rivers, just like a paradise.
Duration reference 1-3 hours
Traffic is currently no public transportation to go, it is recommended to drive or charter a car, tourists come here mainly to play Menyuan, Beishan Forest Farm and other areas passing by here, from Xining charter car peak season 550-650 yuan / day per car, off-season 400-500 yuan / day per car.
4. ⇒ Qilian Grassland (Recommended Index ★★★★)
One of the six most beautiful grasslands in China: Qilian Mountain Grassland is located in the Qilian Mountain Range at the junction of Qinghai and Gansu, 209 kilometers away from Xining and 98 kilometers away from Menyuan, on the G227 National Highway, the most beautiful self-driving route. The boundary mountain of the two provinces. The altitude of the mountain range is between 4000 meters and 5000 meters, and the Qilian Mountain Grassland belongs to the high-altitude grassland, blue sky, white clouds, cattle and sheep, snow mountains, etc., and the long and wide glacier landform formed by the alpine snow is magnificent. Every year in July and August, the Qilian Mountains, which border the grasslands, are still wrapped in silver, but the grasslands are full of blue waves, and horses, cattle and sheep are dotted in them. It's a beautiful picture. A casual shot is a computer desktop.
Admission: Free (about 50 yuan for horseback riding, one kilometer)
If you want to stay here for one night, you can rent a yurt for about 300 yuan a piece.
5. ⇒ ZhuoerShan (recommended index ★★★★)
Zhuoer Mountain is located on the northeast side of the county seat of Qilian County, 282 kilometers away from Xining and 171 kilometers away from Menyuan. It is one of the most famous attractions in Qilian County, and is also known as the "Switzerland of the East" on the grassland. Haven't been to Switzerland, not a good comparison, see your opinion. Again, good weather is king. A branch of the Qilian Mountains, 4300m above sea level, belongs to the Danxia landform, close to the Babao River, and across the river from niuxin Mountain, a sacred mountain in Tibet. From June to August, the grasslands are verdant and the bare parts of the mountains are covered with red sandstone, which is layered with turquoise grasslands. The forest sea, rape flowers, villages, and county towns on both sides of the mountain range have a strong sense of layering, which is a photographer's favorite.
You can prepare half a day to visit Zhuoer Mountain, go to see the sunrise in the morning, and return to the county town for lunch at noon. There are sightseeing cars in the scenic area, and it is also convenient to go up the mountain, which is suitable for tourists of all ages.
Scenic spots: Eye of Heaven Leisure Plaza, Lover's Rock, Tianjing Stone, Qianbing Cliff, Qilian Mountain Scenery Tourism Scenic Spot
Transportation shuttle: Take the Xining-Qilian shuttle bus at Xinning Road Bus Station in Xining City, the journey takes 5-6 hours, the fare is about 55 yuan / person, 5 times a day.
By car:
1. Xining - Zhangye National Highway 227 - Ebao Town - Eqi Highway - Zhuoer Mountain
2. Xining - Xihai Town, Haibei Prefecture (Jinyintan Grassland is also atomic city) - Qilian - Huangjia Highway (Huangyuan County to Jiayuguan, Gansu Province) - Zhuoer Mountain
Admission: General Ticket: RMB 60 in High Season / RMB 30 in Low Season (Monday to Sunday, January 1 to December 31)
Shuttle bus: 20 yuan (the car is divided into A line and B line. In fact, the difference is that the scenic area has two entrances, if you buy a ticket from the A line side to get on the car, when you come back, you also take the A line, after all, the self-driving car is parked in this side of the parking lot, and vice versa)
After the shuttle bus reaches the main gate, it will walk up the boardwalk on its own, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way.
Opening hours 07:00-20:00 (01 January - 31 December Monday - Sunday)
tips:
Specifically, the actual opening hours of the scenic spot shall prevail
5. ⇒ Taal Temple (Recommended Index ★★★)
Taal Monastery is the largest monastery in Qinghai Province and a treasure house of Tibetan Buddhism, culture and art, located 26 kilometers from Xining City. If you have a pilgrimage heart, you can arrange for about 3 hours to ask a docent. The price is not expensive (you can spell the docent with others [sneaking laughs]). Even if there is no religious belief, you will definitely be impressed when you come here. There is no sentiment towards the temple to pass by.
The lifelike butter flowers, colorful murals and colorful piles of embroidery are the best of Thar Temple art.
Transportation: Kunlun Leather City bus station next to Xining Railway Station by 909 direct; Xining city management station bus line direct, 5 yuan / person; the city to the Tar Temple can be carpooled a person 15-20, chartered bus as long as 60. Self-driving for about half an hour, parking fee of 20 yuan, after getting off the car, you need to hike over a hill to enter the scenic spot.
Peak Ticket Season: RMB 70 (01 Apr-31 Oct Mon-Sun)
Low Season: RMB 40 (Monday to Sunday, November 01 to March 31 of the following year)
You can buy tickets at the window or scan the QR code to buy tickets online
Ghee Flower Hall, Printing House, Mural, Thangka, etc. need to be entered with a ticket;
It is not allowed to take pictures inside, and if you find it, you will confiscate the photo tools (basically can't get it back)
Free tickets: active military personnel, disabled soldiers, retired military cadres, children under 1.2m;
Half ticket: full-time undergraduate and below students, senior citizens over 70 years old, and disabled people with disability certificates
Opening hours 07:30-18:30, last ticket sale: 17:30 (January 01 - December 31 Monday - Sunday)
6. ⇒ Sun Moon Mountain (Recommended Index ★★)
It is located in Riyueshan Village, 40 kilometers southwest of Huangyuan County, Xining City. It belongs to the Qilian Mountains, 90 kilometers long, and is a natural dam in the eastern part of Qinghai Lake. With an average altitude of about 4,000 meters and a maximum altitude of 4,877 meters, it is located on the dividing line between the monsoon and non-monsoon regions in China, and is the natural dividing line between the inner and outer watersheds of Qinghai Province.
According to legend, Princess Wencheng threw the treasure mirror on two hills, reflecting the sunset in the east and the rising moon in the west, hence the name of sun and moon mountain.
On the east side of the Sun Moon Mountain, a faction plugs the scenery of jiangnan, the west side of the grassland is vast, cattle and sheep are flocked, a scenery outside the plug, and the contrast between the two sides is rare in China.
traffic:
1, the general long-distance bus only from Xining to Huangyuan County, after arriving in Huangyuan chartered bus here, about 20km, round trip about 80 yuan; you can also participate in the Qinghai Lake day trip of Xining travel agency, the cost is about 150 yuan per person.
2. Self-driving: Xining City - Nanguan Street - Changjiang Road - Kunlun Bridge - Kunlun West Road - Tonghai Road - Xihe Expressway - Beijing-Tibet Expressway - West to the first-class highway - Riyue Line - Riyue Mountain
Adult Ticket: RMB 40 (Monday to Sunday, January 1 to December 31)
Bad weather can be skipped, you can not enter the scenic spot to visit.
Opening hours 08:00-17:00 (January 1 - December 31 Monday - Sunday)
7. ⇒ Qinghai Lake (Recommended Index ★★★★★)
Located on the north side of National Highway 109 in Gangcha County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, 144 kilometers away from Xining, Qinghai Lake is one of the must-see attractions for tourism to Qinghai. It is best to have a trip around the lake in Qinghai, about 360 kilometers around the lake, and the starting point of the road ride around Qinghai Lake is in Heima River Township, so accommodation choice in Heima River is a good choice. In addition, the Erlangjian Scenic Area on the south side can take a boat trip to the lake; the west side is Bird Island, where hundreds of thousands of birds can be watched and photographed from April to June every year; the east of the lake is dominated by beach scenery and entertainment, with the famous Sun Moon Mountain, The Backward River, etc.; the north side is the Jinyin Beach and atomic city and other attractions.
July and August is the best time to go to Qinghai Lake, when rape flowers bloom in large areas, and the annual bicycle race around the lake is also held.
There are many areas and landscapes available for viewing, Erlangjian Scenic Area is the official scenic spot of Qinghai Lake, the ticket is about 100 yuan, you can also choose to go to the lake surrounded by herders, will charge a fee of twenty or thirty yuan, and the scenery seen is also good. Stay at night on the Black Horse River, because this is the best location to see the sunrise of Qinghai Lake,
Black Horse River, is a small town, really small, a foot of oil kung fu town will come to an end, the hotels are similar to small hotels, but the hotel is better than clean, all the internal organs
The time reference is more than 1 day
Transportation Charter:
Xining charter car to play Qinghai Lake, the price is about 550-650 yuan per day in the high season, about 400-500 yuan in the off-season, generally 2-3 days is appropriate.
Bus:
1. There is a shuttle bus to Erlangjian Scenic Area in Xining, and a shuttle bus to Bird Island will also be opened every time it is the peak season of Bird Island.
2. The shuttle bus from Xining to Hatu, Dulan, Wulan and other towns also passes through Qinghai Lake, and it can be said in advance to get off here.
Tickets for ErlangJian Scenic Area: RMB 89 (January 1 - December 31 Monday - Sunday)
In winter, the lake is closed and the opening hours of each small attraction inside are different, please consult the official website for details.
8. ⇒ Gold and Silver Beach (Recommended Index ★★)
Located on National Highway 315 in Haiyan County, Xining, Qinghai, the famous song "In That Distant Place" was composed here. During the summer vacation, the gold and silver beach, where flowers bloom and birds fly, are beautiful enough to shock you. It was also a mysterious and little-known forbidden area, which gave birth to the first atomic and hydrogen bombs in New China and was China's first nuclear weapons development base.
The western part of the Jinyintan Grassland is adjacent to Qinghai Lake, and the northeast is surrounded by the Qilian Mountains, with an average altitude of 3200m, which is divided into Jintan and Yintan. A small river runs through it, and the tourist season is June. Not good value for money attractions.
The traffic from Xining Long-distance Bus Station to Haiyan County is about 2 hours, the fare is 15 yuan / person, there is a shuttle bus every hour, and the traffic is very convenient
Tickets: Scenic pass 160 yuan / person. The attractions include: Golden Beach Grassland, Atomic City Memorial Hall, Wang Luobin Music and Art Museum, Detonation Test Field, Second Branch Factory, Shangxing Station, and Underground Command Center.
Open all day (January 1 - December 31 Monday - Sunday)
9. ⇒ Chaka Salt Lake (Recommended Index ★★★★)
Speaking of Chaka Salt Lake, I think everyone is no stranger. The endless sky realm attracts many tourists to punch in here. But to meet the most beautiful tea card, having a good weather is a must. Chaka Salt Lake is a famous natural crystalline salt lake in the Qaidam Basin, China's "mirror of the sky", and salt production can be used by the people of the whole country for about 75 years.
There are many salt sculptures in the scenic area to watch, and you can also take a small train to the depths of the salt lake.
Visitors can walk barefoot to the lake to watch and photograph their own reflections, and if they are lucky enough, they can see the mirages that form on these rivers during the day.
If it rains for several consecutive days, the salt layer in the lake may be diluted and dissolved, and the mud underneath will be exposed, and you cannot go down to the lake to play.
There are many small black hole holes in the salt lake, which are actually traps, don't step on them, and the darker the more dangerous.
There are small trains and battery cars in the scenic area, if it is not physically bad or in a hurry, it is not recommended to sit, it is not far from the heart, the battery car is 10 yuan, go a short distance, very close, the small train is 50 yuan one way, and it is also the position that you can walk.
There is a lot of controversy about this attraction, or that sentence, it depends on the weather, the weather is king. There is also the fact that people experience more than they feel.
It is 298 kilometers east of Xining and about 70 kilometers away from Heimahe Township. It is about 5 km from the town to the salt lake, there is no public transportation, only walking or taxiing, and taxis will be parked at the salt lake intersection.
(1) Xining - Chaka Salt Lake
passenger transport:
1. Xining Xinning Road Bus Station has a shuttle bus to Chaka Salt Lake at 12:00 noon every day, the journey takes about 5 hours, and the fare is about 60 yuan.
2. Xinning Road Bus Station has 4-5 shuttle buses to Wulan County every day, passing through Chaka Town on the way, the whole journey takes about 6 hours, and the fare is about 70 yuan.
Chartered car: when traveling around Qinghai Lake, you will pass through Chaka Salt Lake in the middle, and it will take about 400 yuan per day to pack a car around Qinghai Lake from Xining, which generally takes 2-3 days.
(2) Black Horse River - Chaka Salt Lake
Passenger transport: follow the salt truck from the Black Horse River to the lake area, about 50 yuan.
Chartered car: chartered car from Heima River, the fare is about 200 yuan.
By car: Xining City - Kunlun West Road - Tonghai Road - Xihe Expressway - Beijing-Tibet Expressway - Xibei First-class Highway - Beijing-Tibet Expressway - Salt Lake Road - Chaka Salt Lake
Tickets:
High Season: Admission fee 60 RMB / Small train (one way) 50 RMB / Cruise (one way) 90 RMB / Battery car (one way) 5 RMB / Sightseeing Tower 20 RMB (05/01-10/31 Monday -Sunday)
Low Season: Admission fee 30 RMB / Small train (one way) 50 RMB / Cruise (one way) 90 RMB / Battery car (one way) 5 RMB / Sightseeing Tower 20 RMB (November 01 - April 30, 2019 Monday - Sunday)
Half ticket: 1.2 meters -1.4 meters children, full-time unified enrollment of undergraduate and below students in the university; 60-69 years old voucher ticket half price.
Free tickets: children under 1.2 meters; elderly people over 70 years old, active military personnel, disabled soldiers, retired military cadres; certificates for the disabled 1-4 free tickets. Zhejiang nationality is free
Opening hours 05:30-22:00 (high season opening hours) (May 01 - October 31 Monday - Sunday)
08:00-18:40 (Low Season Opening Hours) (January 01- April 30, November 01 - December 31 Monday - Sunday)
If there is any change, the official website will be announced 10 days in advance.
◉ Scenery in Heyidalingha:
Delhi means "Golden World", the capital of Qaidam. It is 482 km from Xining and 193 km from Chaka Town. It is a new plateau city that has risen in the reform and opening up, and a bright pearl rising from the Gobi of Hanhai. On the Huaitou Tara grassland, there are two beautiful and idyllic lakes, one large and one small, the large one is Tosu Lake, the small one is Crook Lake, the two lakes are very close, but the style is very different; not far away, there is a UFO mark on Baigong Mountain, which is said to be an alien site, and the mountain itself looks like a pyramid, which makes Baigong Mountain covered with a mysterious color.
Best time to travel: July to September
Recommended number of days: 1 day
1. ⇒ Koluk Lake-Tosu Lake Nature Reserve (recommended index ★★)
Located 30 kilometers southwest of the city of Delhi, this is a passing attraction, not far from the highway, which can be seen on the highway, and the genus attractions that can be skipped in time, Crook Lake and Tosu Lake, which are the famous twin lakes in the local area, one light and one salty, known as "Lover's Lake", leaving a beautiful and moving legend. Tongtosu Lake is collectively known as Talian Lake; the Qinghai-Tibet Railway crosses the middle of the two lakes. Every year in early spring, when the ice of Crook Lake begins to melt, flocks of black-necked cranes, spotted geese, fish gulls, wild ducks and other rare birds fly here to breed.
Internal Attractions:
1, alien sites: located in the east of Tosu Lake on the Baigong Mountain there is a UFO mark, this is the legendary Delingha alien site, Delingha City out along the 315 National Highway Dunhuang direction, about 40 kilometers, there are obvious signs on the road, is a UFO mark. General Admission Ticket: RMB 20
2. Lake Kruk is a freshwater lake, next to Lake Tosu.
Self-driving route: starting from Xining City - Xita Expressway - Beijing-Tibet Expressway - Gongcha Expressway - Dexiao Expressway - Koluk Lake Exit - Kruk Lake Scenic Area
Chartered bus: 150-200 yuan for a round trip in Delingha City.
Admission: General Ticket: RMB 20 (Monday to Sunday, January 1 to December 31)
Opening hours 09:00-18:00 (01 Apr- 30 Nov Mon-Sun)
Tips: The lake is closed from December to March in winter
2. ⇒ Hala Lake (recommended index ★★★★)
The fifth largest uninhabited area in China is the No-Man's Land of Hala Lake in Qinghai. Hala Lake is a large saltwater lake in the inland basin on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the second largest lake in Qinghai. The wetland is dotted with dozens of lakes, large and small, and holds water all year round.
The road to Hala Lake is basically a gravel road, formed by the crushing of vehicles, and the road winds between the high hills of the Qilian Mountains, with unlimited scenery along the way.
Transportation: Hala Lake is located in the north of Delingha City, about 180 kilometers from Delingha City, about 536 kilometers from Xining City, the best hard-core off-road self-driving, urban SUVs are annoyed, before departure in Delingha full of oil can just run a round trip, remember to take the spare tire, be careful of puncture tires, there is basically no mobile phone signal on the road, if the spare tire is also hung, it is miserable. There are yurts by the lake to stay, yurts seem to be only open in the summer tourist season, a day can feel a variety of scenery changes, conditions permitting is more recommended. The difficulty coefficient is still large, and it is not very recommended for small white bicycles to go...
3. ⇒ Gahai Salt Lake (recommended index ★★★★)
The important wetlands of the Qaidam Basin are caused by a seemingly inconspicuous little insect, the brine worm (also known as the harvest worm), which makes Gahai Lake appear in people's sight from time to time. Brine eggs are an important bait in the aquaculture industry, and the price once soared to 700,000 yuan per ton, known as "soft gold". As the largest freshwater lake in Gannan, Gahai Lake is also a holy place in the hearts of Tibetan compatriots
◆ From Xi'an to Golmud or Huatugou by plane, you will pass by and you can overlook the whole salt lake.
◆ On the way from Wulan County to Delingha, there is a parking observation deck on the way to the main entrance of the scenic spot, you can go down to the lake, where the photographic lake area is relatively large, the field of view is wide, and the lake color is bluer from the highway roadside observation deck.
Transportation: Gahai Lake is located in Gahai Town, Delingha City, about 48 kilometers from Delingha City, by car, next to Chade Expressway.
Tickets: 50 yuan, shuttle bus 25 yuan
Opening hours 08:00-21:00 (January 1 - December 31 Monday -Sunday)
◉ Haixi Dachaidan territory scenery:
In Qinghai, in addition to Chaka and Qinghai, Emerald Lake is also a scenic spot that bursts the circle of friends. Emerald Lake is located at an altitude of more than 3,000 meters above sea level, like a jewel falling into the world, breathtaking. Although it is not as famous as Chaka Salt Lake, the scenery here is no less than that of Chaka, which is also located in Qinghai, and is composed of lakes of different sizes like pieces of agate emerald scattered on the earth. It's a beautiful place to visit.
1. ⇒ Emerald Lake (Recommended Index ★★★★★)
Emerald Lake, also known as Dachaidan Lake, is located in the salt lake mining area of the Dachaidan Chemical Plant in Haixiyuan. Dachaidan Emerald Lake, an emerald left on earth, mysterious and low-key and free admission, is 218 kilometers away from Delhi. The town of Dachaidan is 11 km away. The road is very good to walk, driving to the scenic spot, it is also 10 minutes, which is very convenient. Because the lake is clear and blue in the sun, the color is like emerald, so it is named "Emerald Lake". Emerald Lake is still an undeveloped virgin land of pristine scenery.
The color of Emerald Lake is related to the concentration of minerals contained in the lake and the weather conditions, and the color of Emerald Lake will vary at different times.
Some people say: If Chaka Salt Lake disappoints you, then Emerald Lake will make you fall in love! The water and sky are colorful, blue and blue, it is simply incredible, unparalleled!! Countless broken emeralds, divided into dozens of lakes of large and small sizes, are embedded in the earth.
Transportation: There is no direct public transportation, package\ carpool, self-driving is the mode of transportation
Tickets: Temporarily free
TPIS:
1, there are parking lots in the scenic spot, as well as toilets, from direction signs, to net red glass boats, in the salt lake scenic spot in Qinghai, this is the best facilities. Aerial photography is still the first choice, as the Salt Lake is particularly spectacular when viewed from the air.
2, the tour route is a clockwise circular route, into the door to turn left, follow the road, along the lake, see there is a good look, just park the car on the side of the road.
3, there are many types of salt lakes here, the most popular is the "heart-shaped lake", the top is black brown land, white salt crystals surrounded by a "heart" pattern, light green lake is the middle, lying next to the beautiful, super beautiful!
4, this lake is the location of the last exit, see the red minaret, the first 60 meters stop is the heart-shaped lake.
5, the most beautiful photography time in the scenic spot is noon, when the sun is the brightest, and there will be no shadow in aerial photography. And the sunset, which is said to be very beautiful,
6, there is no light pollution around, suitable for shooting starry sky, especially the time-lapse video is super positive, the wind is strong at night, and the preparation is sufficient.
2. ⇒ Xiaochaidan Lake (recommended index ★★★★)
Xiaochaidan Lake, also known as Xiaochaidan Lake, is located on the east side of the Xiaochaidan Transportation Hub in Haixi, with an area of about 69.82 square kilometers, belonging to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, above the vast northwest Gobi. Exit the highway near the intersection of the Dexiao Expressway and the Liuge Expressway to reach the lake. The town of Dachaidan is 67 km away. Yadan on the Water is 179 km away. Delhi is 347 km away. Little Chaidan Lake, like Big Chaidan Lake, is very beautiful. Go to the water Yadan passed, at the intersection. G3011 Liuge Expressway has a gap in the direction of Dachaidan, allowing cars to go along the dirt road to the edge of Xiaochaidan Lake. Just on the side of the road, the lake is blue and green, the lake is broken, the wall is ruined, it is not developed, it is silent and desolate
3. ⇒ Hesiadan Devil's Town (Recommended Index ★★★)
Yadan landform now refers to a wind erosion landform in dry areas, which is formed by weathering, intermittent flowing water erosion and wind erosion, forming a combination of wind erosion mounds and wind erosion depressions (grooves) parallel to the prevailing wind direction. It's a big size and spectacular. Hesiyadan Devil City, also known as Dachaidan Devil City, is 106 kilometers away from Dachaidan and adjacent to the South Eight Immortals Yadan.
Haixi Yadan Devil City is not as exquisite as Dunhuang Yadan Geopark, but it is definitely a place that makes you marvel at the magic of nature, the sand dunes are closely connected and independently formed, and there is no entrance fee here. The road on the side is a popular place to shoot blockbusters. The land has no strategy to speak of, and when it arrives, it is directly a cheer, crazy all kinds of shooting is, simple and rough..............
4. ⇒ South Eight Immortals (Recommended Index ★★★★)
It is adjacent to The Devil's City of Dachaidan, 102 km from the town of Dachaidan, on the Xisha Line. The origin of the Southern Eight Immortals is that eight geologists investigated the local area, did not come out, in order to commemorate them, it is called the Southern Eight Immortals, has always thought that it is an uninhabited place, Gaode navigation end of the "South Eight Immortals Highway Section", and then all the way to the huge signs, into Yadanli, looking at the endless dirt bag, like Mars
5. ⇒ Usut Yadan Geopark (Recommended Index ★★★★)
Also known as Shui Yadan, on the edge of the Qaidam Basin hides the largest group of shui Yadan landforms in China, next to the 315 National Highway, on the Liuge Expressway and Xisha Line, more than 260 kilometers away from Dachaidan Town. After tens of millions of years of geological movement, the Yadan landform area on the water has been able to give birth to this extremely spectacular Yadan wind erosion forest group. The location here is relatively remote, if you have seen the Yadan landform, you will understand why the Yadan landform will be called "Devil's City" because in the middle of the night, when the wind is encountered here, the wind here is like a ghost crying wolf howling, eerie and terrifying, so it has the common name of "Devil's City". Therefore, Shui yadan is no exception, others call it a ghost city standing on the ocean. Looking around, you can only see that on the blue water in the distance, there are small islands as long as warships, and the endless lakes and Gobi Deserts each other intersect, forming a stunning scenery that people can't bear to be nostalgic.
Coordinates: Dachaidan Southbound Expressway G3011, along the 315 National Highway all the way to the west, along the way through the Qarhan Salt Lake, through the Dongtai Toll Station about 50 kilometers, located next to the 315 National Highway about 2 kilometers.
Line 1:
From Dachaidan on the highway G3011, after passing the fish card to the South Eight Immortals, go along the S210 to shibu north G315 to go to Dongtai Kinel, and then travel to a place with a telecommunications tower, there is an iron gate diagonally opposite, through the iron gate you can find the rut print, along the rut mark you can drive to the lake, this route can pass through the South Eight Immortals Devil City, the specific kilometer is Yuka -76km - South Eight Immortals - 62km - Shibubei Toll Station - 10km Dongtai Toll -62km - Water Yadan, this line is in good condition! Sedans can also walk, S210 is asphalt, the road conditions are very good, you can walk all kinds of vehicles, but pay attention to the speed! This route crosses the Yadan landform for about 30 kilometers!
Line 2:
Dachaidan southbound highway G3011, along the "China Highway 66" known as the 315 national highway all the way to the west, along the way through the Qarhan Salt Lake, this road is short, slightly more cars, pay attention to speed.
Line 3:
Yuka - South Eight Immortals - Xitai S314 line is currently walking very few people, S314 line is currently a provincial road, formerly 315 National Highway, is currently temporarily abandoned, non-off-road four-wheel drive vehicles or multiple vehicles accompanying the state, it is not recommended to go, the road conditions are poor, there are sand burials and other situations.
Tickets: Tickets 60 yuan / person, shuttle bus 60 yuan / person
Accommodation Recommendations:
There is a caravan camp in the scenic area, you can rent a car to experience the fun of caravan life, the car has a separate bathroom, TV, WIFI, etc., accommodation conditions, should be the best in the neighborhood.
The advantage of staying here is that you can see the dazzling starry sky from the window, and the starry sky here is super beautiful.
6. ⇒ Dongtai Jinel Lake (recommended index ★★★★)
Hidden in the secret place of Qaidam No Man's Land, Dongtai Jinel Lake, known as the "Maldives" of Qinghai. Its lake is Tiffany Blue, clear and looks the same as the waters of the Maldives, a popular island destination. It looks more beautiful than expected, only to see the endless water of the lake, coupled with the white beach under the feet, just like coming to the beach for a vacation. Then jump on the glass boat to take pictures, which is completely "pretending to be on the island".
Compared with The Chaka Salt Lake, another Internet celebrity in Qinghai, the Dongtai Jinnell Lake will be more primitive, less commercial, and there are not many tourists, and it is still a niche secret place.
Lake Kinel in the east and Lake Kinnel in the west, as well as Yadan on the water, were originally connected. Later, because the lake dried up, it gradually separated. Viewing platform, you can go up and take pictures. Before entering the scenic spot, you will pass through this dirt road. The road passes in the middle of the lake, and due to the extremely high salt content, it is best not to touch it with your hands.
Safety notices in the mining area remind tourists that although the lake water is very clear and transparent, it is not allowed to play in the water below, because these waters are aqueous solutions of "magnesium chloride" crystals.
Transportation: Dongtai Kinel Lake District is located in the hinterland of the Qaidam Basin, about 280 kilometers away from Golmud City, 199 kilometers away, and about 320 kilometers away from Delhi City.
Driving Directions:
1. From Golmud City, drive about 140 kilometers along the G3011 Liuge Expressway, and then turn into the G315 at the Xiaochaidan Interchange and drive for about 140 kilometers.
2. From Delingha City, drive about 180 km along the S20 Dexiao Expressway, and then drive about 140 km after entering the G315 at the Xiaochaidan Interchange.
7. ⇒ West Taiwan Kinel Lake (Recommended Index ★★★★)
In the northwest self-driving tour, there are 4 net red lakes, namely Dongtai Jinnell Lake, West Tai Jinnell Lake, Dachaidan Emerald Lake, Mangya Emerald Lake, the four lakes are unique, and the more magical, or West Tai Jinnell Lake.
The special thing about Lake Giner in West Terrace is that it is a two-color lake. A road separates the lake. The water on both sides of the lake is green on one side and blue on the other. It's magical! The two-color lake under the drone can be seen clearly, and it is not obvious on the ground, so be sure to bring planes, planes, planes, and important things to say three times
The reason for this amazing lake is that the lake is mainly subject to flood, alluvial, wind, lake debris and some salt chemical deposits. It belongs to the magnesium sulfate sub-salt lake, which has particularly sufficient lithium resources, and lithium is also the raw material for making lithium batteries.
This lake is very convenient, there is no guide, because the national road 315 passes through the lake, there is no specific viewing point on the lake, see the right, park the car on the side of the road. The road surface is not paved with asphalt and cement, it is all loess road, and when the car passes, it will smoke and dust.
After crossing the bridge, there is the Water Yadan Homestay. Basically, anyone who comes to Aqua Yadan to play will stay here for one night. Nearby are no man's land, accommodation conditions are relatively poor, rooms are few, the best room is container conversion of more than 300 a night, the cheapest is the tent. Bathing is more difficult, mainly because of the shortage of fresh water resources, the room does not have a separate bathroom, all use public toilets, not too clean. Wifi is available.
Tips:
The three attractions of East Taiwan Kinel Lake and West Taiwan Kinel Lake, as well as water Yadan, are not far apart, and they can be experienced on the same day. There are no tickets for the two lakes, and the Yadan Scenic Area on the Water will charge 120 yuan for tickets.
8. ⇒'s most U.S. highway 315U (recommended index ★★★★)
The 315 National Road, which only became a popular highway last year, starts in Xining City, Qinghai Province, and ends in Kashgar, Xinjiang, the westernmost point of the Chinese mainland, with a total distance of 3,063 kilometers. The best section of National Highway 315 is the U-shaped highway across the desert, because the highway is built along the undulating terrain of the desert, and the most shocking scenery is the uphill section, which looks like the highway is vertically upward like ascending to the sky, which is very unique. The road on Highway 315 is very good, and it is all asphalt, and the road surface is also very clean. Looking at it in the air with a drone, it looks like a huge black crouching dragon, lying on the sand of golden sand.
Driving on the straight 315 National Highway, the windows are completely except for yellow sand, completely uninhabited, and everywhere reveals the atmosphere of desert desolation. Climbing up the hill, you can see farther away, all of which are endless loesses. The desert is not static, they will continue to move with the wind to change the shape of their own dunes. The one behind the car is Mount Alkin.
◉ Scenery in the territory of mangya:
"Mangya" is a Mongolian word meaning "forehead", named after its location in the Mangya area.
Huatugou Town: Equivalent to the urban area of mangya, although it is said to be a city, it is actually a town, an oil town, and the last town in Qinghai to enter Xinjiang. Huatugou Town is a place where tourists who go to mangya will mostly live, not far from Aiken Springs and Emerald Lake. The hotel is relatively clean. Nearby scenic spots can be visited in a day.
The cliff is 551 kilometers away from the town of Dachaidan and 439 kilometers away from the oil town of Aksai.
1. Emerald Lake ⇒ Cliff (Recommended Index ★★★★)
"Emerald Lake" is located on the eastern edge of Gasi Lake, on the southwest side of Huatugou Town. 25 kilometers away from Mangya City, surrounded by the majestic Kunlun Mountains in the south and the Argin Mountains in the north, it is a rich and beautiful artificial salt lake. The total area of the salt lake is about 26 square kilometers. The area is larger than the big Chai Dan, and it has just opened to the public, and there is no admission fee, you can register at the entrance, there is almost no infrastructure inside, and the roads are still dirt roads. Although it is not as famous as the Chaka Salt Lake, it is composed of lakes of different sizes with a cantaloupe-like texture that other salt lakes do not have. The color is related to the mineral concentration in the lake, the magnesium and potassium content in the lake water is very much, when the water evaporates, the lake water will become crystal clear, especially after the sun comes out, the lake color is the same as the emerald, very good-looking. The salt lake is very large and it takes 15 minutes to drive around.
Photography note: Emerald Lake light is very strong, when flying drones, it is recommended to change the light reduction mirror to avoid overexposure of photos. Or turn on HDR mode. You can also take a glass boat to shoot, 50 yuan a person.
Tickets are free
Play suggestion: When playing, it is not recommended to go into the water, because the salt content is very high, and the skin will touch the salt water, and a layer of white salt will immediately rise.
2. ⇒ The Demon Eye of Aiken Springs (Recommended Index ★★★★)
The magical cliff aiken spring, like the eyes embedded in the earth, the Aikon spring has many titles "demon eye", "Qaidam eye", "earth eye" are the most vivid descriptions of this magical spring.
The first person in the world to discover and document this spring was a Russian explorer named Przewalski. In His Journey to Lop Nur, he quoted the local Mongolian language and recorded the spring as "Aiken Spring".
"Aiken" means "terrible" in Mongolian, because around the spring, birds and beasts dare not come close, and where the spring water flows, there is no grass, so the local herders call this spring "devil's eye". The real reason is that the sulfur content in the "Aiken Spring" is too high, and after long-term evaporation, the soil around the spring water seeps in the precipitated minerals, so that the surrounding vegetation and soil are all destroyed, and if the animals drink these waters, they will be poisoned and die.
Because the spring water is corrosive, the local herdsmen have built temporary bridges for tourists with water pipes to facilitate passage. A simple iron frame viewing platform was also built, which cost 10 yuan to climb the observation deck.
It is 33 km from Huatugou Town, which can be reached by navigation. From the intersection to the scenic spot, is a 30-kilometer long gravel road, the road is not easy to walk, the road surface is also narrow, the car should be very careful, the scenic spot is free, here you need to get off the car to show the itinerary code, and register the license plate and personal ID number and other information.
Notes:
There is a safety line inside the spring, but the safety line can be walked outside, and the soil is relatively brittle.
Demon's Eye, the aerial photography effect is good, but when shooting aerialally, we must pay attention to how many planes there are, and it is easy to crash into the aircraft if there are more, and only aerial photography is used here.
Transportation: There is no public transportation, only self-driving.
Along the G315 national highway from the cliff to the direction of Xinjiang, after leaving the Qinghai provincial checkpoint, you can see the road sign pointing to Aiken Spring, and follow the dirt road for another 30 kilometers
Opening hours: 9:00-18:30
3. ⇒ Gaskule Lake (recommended index ★★★)
Lake Gaskule is located south of Huatugou Airport. The lake is big and you can see the snow-capped mountains in the distance if the weather is good.
It is 13 kilometers away from Huatugou Town, adjacent to Mangya Emerald Lake.
4. ⇒ Oboliang Geopark (recommended index ★★★★)
It is praised by many netizens as "the most Mars-like place on earth" - Qinghai Cold Lake Oboliang Geopark. "Oberion" is the name given to it by the locals. This is a Mongolian language, translated into Chinese is the meaning of "Ao Bao" and "Tudui". Only by coming to Oboliang can you truly feel the desolation of the Great Northwest. There are fierce winds in this place from time to time, and whenever the vehicle passes by, there will be a high sand and dust behind it; up close, there is no grass on the ground, and in the distance, this Gobi Desert will be dazzling and bright in the sun, and when you get closer, you know that it is a piece of alkali salt crystals, reflecting the sun's rays. Therefore, for a long time, the lack of water, plants can not survive here. According to geologists, the desolate "Oberian" is the most Mars-like place on Earth
Oberian Geopark is on the S305 provincial road, which is a no-man's land, so this park does not charge a ticket. There is no asphalt in the whole park, and it can only follow the rutted trajectory of the car in front of it. From the oil town of S305, you can see a large sign on the side of the road, which is the north entrance of Oberion. From S305, we turned down the dirt road and drove for more than 20 kilometers to Oberliang. This dirt road has been compacted, and the average urban SUV should be fine; there is a fork in the 15 km, remember to go up the hill to the right (on the left is the road to Mars camp). Road signs have been erected in many places in Oberang, and temporary toilets have been placed.
As with all attractions, the prime time for shooting is half an hour before sunrise and sunset. Also here shooting the Milky Way is the most beautiful.
The deserted place is a great place to watch the stars, and many car advertisements are filmed here.
First, after dark, it is very easy to get lost driving or walking on the Obo beam, because there is no formal highway in the scenic spot, so navigation is not available.
Second, in the Yadan group, all around are the same dirt bags, the view is not far, the lack of reference to determine the direction, the entire Gobi Desert is a mess of ruts, although the sunset scenery is very beautiful, but if you don't live here, it is difficult to get out.
Third, do not easily leave the roadbed, it is easy to get stuck in the car,
5. ⇒ Mars Camp (Recommended Index ★★★★)
The no-man's land of Oberliang, which is a soft sandy soil with a lot of dust layers, is not even a single blade of grass around, and is known as "the most Mars-like place on earth". There was also a "Martian camp" built here, which provided accommodation and meals. The arrangement is all arranged according to the structure of the astronaut's space station, and the sleeping capsule looks like the plot of the movie. However the price of staying here is quite expensive. It is about 1200 to eat and live now. Before going there is also a little cheaper about 700. The biggest advantage is that this is the only hotel in the Oberian Geopark, and every night after night, the entire Milky Way can be seen with the naked eye across the sky.
Because there are no towns within 70 kilometers of Oberang, there is no light pollution here, which is an excellent place to watch the starry sky in China.
At night, using the Yadan landform of Oboliang as a foreground + large galaxy, both photos and videos are super shocking.
After seeing the billboard "Obolyn Yadan Geopark", National Highway 315 turns into a dirt road and follows the signs of Mars Route 1.
Features: There are some balance meters outside the camp, which are used by astronauts for usual practice, and visitors can feel it for themselves.
6. ⇒ Cold Lake Yadanlin (Recommended Index ★★★★)
Yadanlin is a unique landscape in western Qaidam, larger and more peculiar than the stone forests in Yunnan. Of the 17,000 square kilometers of land in Cold Lake, Yadanlin accounts for more than 94% of the area. Yadanlin looks at strange shapes from afar, some resemble ancient castles, temples, imperial tombs, and thousand army tents; some are similar to "whales playing in the sand sea", "million sea lions sunrise", "ten thousand dragon arrays", thousands of shapes, very spectacular. The largest Yadan landform in the world. Due to the complex terrain, there is a danger of disorientation due to the complexity of the terrain.
Transportation: The area south of Qaidam Cold Lake, 291 kilometers away from Huatugou Town, it is recommended to go by car.
7. Ruins of ⇒ Cold Lake Petroleum Base (Recommended Index ★★★)
Lenghu is located on the border of Qinghai with Xinjiang and Gansu, on the northwestern edge of the Qaidam Basin. It is bordered by Dachaidan Administrative Region to the east, Gansu Aksai Kazakh Autonomous County to the north, and Xinjiang Bayingolin mongol autonomous prefecture ruoqiang county to the northwest.
In the town of Cold Lake, continue along G215 for about 10 kilometers northeast, and on the left side of the road is the ruins of the Cold Lake Petroleum Base.
Here is the Cold Lake No. 5 oil base, there is no app on the map, search the oil base site can only find the site from the cold lake to Dunhuang direction of about 20 kilometers, in fact, are the same, from 305 to the cold lake can take a picture of the Mars No. 1 Highway 0 boundary monument. (Base 5 is located 7 kilometers away from the entrance to the cold lake end of Mars Highway 1, which can be seen through satellite maps, this section is more washboard road, very hurt, pay attention to slow travel.) ）
There is more than one oil town here, "Oil Base 5", which is said to have had 100,000 people at its peak of prosperity, and then gradually abandoned with the relocation of the base. A town that has witnessed oil exploitation from raging to depressed to abandoned.
The roadbeds on the streets are still there, the rows of houses, factories, schools, and even movie theaters, walking in them can feel the prosperity of that year, but the roofs of the buildings are basically gone, and they are silent in the wind and sand, and some of the walls still have slogans left behind by the past.
8. ⇒ Oil Town (Recommended Index ★★★★)
The filming location of "Nine-Story Demon Tower", the oil town of Axel. If you come out of the South Eight Immortals, walk all the way along the way, more than 200 kilometers, you can reach the Aksai oil town. Dunhuang is 103 km away. The abandoned town has become the filming location for many movies, such as "West Wind Lie" and "Nine-Story Demon Tower" were created here. A great place to take pictures. There are shops in the town, and the nine-story demon tower is inserted into the bus on the main road.
Navigation: Select "Boro Turning Well" or "Aksay Oil Town" for locations
Parking fee 40 / car, ticket 20 yuan / person
◉ Gansu ◉
◉ Dunhuang: Dunhuang attractions are divided into east and west two lines of tour, the main attractions of the east line are Mogao Grottoes and Mingsha Mountain, both are close to Dunhuang city, the distance is between 1-2 hours. The western route is about 300km long, 7-8 hours round trip, desolate and tragic is the characteristic of Dunhuang's western route tourism, the main attractions of the western route include: Dunhuang Ancient City, West Thousand Buddha Cave, Hecang City, Yumen Pass, Han Great Wall Ruins, Yadan Devil City, Yangguan. The East-West Line is scheduled for 2 days to play.
1. ⇒ Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring (Recommended Index ★★★★)
It is located on the edge of Dunhuang City, 5 km from the city center. Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring is known as "one of the best scenery outside the Seychelles". The sand of Mingsha Mountain is golden, like gold, and the sand here is not as soft as the sand on the slope, and the friends who love to take pictures must not miss it.
At the same time, with the development of tourism, there are gradually recreational projects such as sandboarding, camel riding, desert buggy, and sand therapy, which are charged separately.
Time arrangement: It is recommended to go to Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring in the late afternoon, on the one hand, you can feel the sunset of the Crescent Spring, on the other hand, the time is more abundant, if you are interested, you can play more in Mingsha Mountain, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Tour Time is about 2-3 hours, and camel riding is about 1 hour.
Notes on play: Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring belong to one scenic spot, and the ticket for Mingsha Mountain is purchased uniformly.
1, bring enough water, bring enough water, bring enough water. Say something important three times, the desert is really too dry.
2, sunglasses, scarves, masks can not be less, the desert has the sun is very hot, the light is very strong, a careless tan.
3, and remember to buy shoe covers at the door, unless you want to come out and pour half a pound of sand out of the shoes.
Ticket 120 yuan, after entering the venue and then the exit next to the entrance, there is a personal face recognition machine, to record a face, and then three consecutive days can enter again, if the re-entry into the park can not be recognized, then take out the mobile phone to show the photos taken before coming, at this time to take the ticket is useless ... Personal experience... Only the photos...
Tourist sightseeing car (10 yuan), the distance is short, just from the scenic entrance to the crescent spring attractions, it is recommended to walk to, no need to take the sightseeing car.
The scenic spot doesn't close until 9:30 p.m
2. ⇒ Mogao Caves (Recommended Index ★★★★)
It is located on Provincial Highway 217 in Dunhuang City. Only 9.3 kilometers away from the city, Mogao Grottoes, also known as the Thousand Buddha Caves, the scenic spot consists of two parts: the Mogao Grottoes Digital Display Center and the Mogao Grottoes, with a large number of murals, grottoes, cultural relics and so on. The premier place to visit Dunhuang is to watch a movie at the exhibition center, followed by a large-scale and rich grotto and mural art.
Now, under the Three Dangers Mountain opposite the Mogao Grottoes, some of the original large caves have been imitated, making the viewing content of tourists in the Mogao Grottoes more colorful.
Scenic order:
1. Everyone goes to the digital display center to pick up tickets and park;
2. Queue up 30 minutes in advance to enter the venue and watch two films about the history of the Mogao Grottoes;
3. Take the bus provided by the scenic spot to see the physical caves;
4. The second ticket inspection at the entrance of the cave, every 25 people are equipped with a docent, each person receives a docent, and is no longer afraid to hear the explanation;
5. After the explanation, you can take photos freely nearby, or go to the museum next to you, and then take a bus back to the digital exhibition center in the parking lot;
Transportation: You can take a taxi directly in the city, or you can take the No. 12 bus in front of the Silk Road Yiyuan Hotel to the Mogao Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center.
Normal ticket (6,000 tickets per day, reservation required): full-price ticket 238 RMB / preferential ticket 148 RMB / special discount ticket 20 RMB;
Emergency ticket (12,000 tickets per day, only on-site tickets): full price ticket 100 RMB / preferential ticket 55 RMB / special discount ticket 20 RMB;
Movie Ticket (Digital Movie): RMB 45 (Monday to Sunday, April 1 to November 30)
Off-Season Normal Ticket: (6,000 tickets per day, reservation required): Full-price ticket 140 RMB / Preferential ticket 95 RMB / Special Discount Ticket 60 RMB; F Tour (Digital Movie): 40 RMB (December 1 - March 31, 2019 Monday - Sunday)
Preferential tickets are applicable to: 1. Chinese teenagers aged 6 (including 6 years old) to 18 years old (excluding 18 years old) with valid ID documents
2. Domestic full-time unified enrollment of master's degree students and below with valid identity documents and "Student Card"
3. Chinese citizens aged 60 to under 70 years old (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) with valid identity documents
Special discount tickets are applicable to:
1. Children aged 4 (including 4 years old) to 6 years old (excluding 6 years old) with a valid ID
2. Chinese citizens aged 70 or above (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) with valid identity documents
3. Disabled persons with valid identity documents and the "People's Republic of China Disability Certificate", "Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan Disabled Persons Card", "People's Republic of China Disabled Soldier Certificate", "State Civil Servant Disability Certificate", "People's Republic of China Disabled People's Police Card"
4. Active military personnel (excluding military civilians) with "Officer Card", "Non-Commissioned Officer Certificate", "Soldier Card", "Civilian Cadre Certificate", "Compulsory Soldier Certificate", "Cadet Card"
5. Armed police with valid identity documents and "Police Officer Card (Armed Police)"
6. Public security police with valid identity documents and "People's Police Card"
7. Fire rescue personnel with valid identity documents and "National Comprehensive Fire Rescue Team Cadre Certificate", "National Comprehensive Fire Rescue Team Firefighter Certificate", "National Comprehensive Fire Rescue Team Student Certificate", "National Comprehensive Fire Rescue Team Retirement Certificate"
8. Teachers on Teachers' Day with valid identity documents and "Teacher's Card"
9. Longyuan Talent Service Card
Opening hours 08:00-18:00 (high season), last admission: 15:30 (April 1 - November 30 Monday - Sunday)
09:30-17:30 (low season), last admission: 14:30 (December 1 - March 31, Monday - Sunday)
08:00-18:00 (April 1-November 30 High season) 15:15 last admission
09:30-14:30 (December 1 - March 31, 2019: Light Season)
Tickets need to be booked on the official website, so that the flow can be well limited, while protecting cultural relics, the outside of the physical cave is protected, the docent leads everyone to visit the scene to open the door to enter, the inside is not allowed to take pictures, a large number of lights will have an impact on the paint of the cave murals,
3. ⇒ Yadan Devil's City (Recommended Index ★★★★)
It is located at the junction of Dunhuang City and Gansu, 163 kilometers away from Dunhuang. It is more than 80 kilometers northwest of Yumen Pass. Yadan National Geopark is also called Yadan Devil's Town, because there are magnets on the ground, so the compass does not work here. It is on the Dunhuang Western Route visit route. After nightfall, the sharp wind emits a terrifying whistle, like thousands of wild beasts roaring, which is creepy and hence the name "Devil's City".
Internal attractions: 1, Yadan Dragon City; 2, Peacock Jade Standing; 3, Sphinx; 4, West Sea Fleet; 5, Golden Lion Welcome
Transportation: Dunhuang city to Yadan shuttle bus 76 yuan / person, self-driving on the same day round trip.
Admission: 50 RMB, discounted tickets: children over 1.2 meters, students, 65-70 years old 22 RMB (January 1 - December 31 Monday - Sunday). The ticket includes a scenic sightseeing car.
Free ticket: Seniors over 70 years old, children under 1.2 meters
Opening hours08:30-16:30 (January 1 - December 31 Monday-Sunday)
4. ⇒ Yumen Pass (Recommended Index ★★★)
Also known as Xiaofangpan City, it flourished with the prosperity of the Silk Road, and was once a necessary place for merchants from the Western Regions and people from the Central Plains to travel together. Wada Miyu has been imported into the Central Plains from here since ancient times, hence the name.
After thousands of years of erosion, YumenGuan has long lost its appearance, and now Yumenguan seems to be the remains of a rammed mound.
The time reference is less than 1 hour
Transportation: Yumen Pass on the road from Dunhuang to the Devil's City Scenic Area (Dunhuang West Line), generally in the chartered car to the Devil's City trip through here to play, chartered car 1 day round trip about 500-600 yuan.
Admission: Adult ticket: 40 RMB (January 1 - December 31, Monday - Sunday)
Opening hours:08:00-18:00 (January 1-December 31, Monday-Sunday)
TPIS：
1, after the toll booth to buy tickets, tickets and bus binding, must be bought together.
2. It contains three scenic spots, Hecang City, Han Great Wall and Yumen Guancheng. The bus will take you to go in turn, there is an explanation on the bus, and the distance between the three is not close.
3, the three scenic spots are ruins, there is not much to see, the focus is to listen to history, feel the prosperity of the Silk Road behind the desolation.
5. ⇒ Yangguan (recommended index ★★★)
Yangguan is the throat of ancient Chinese land traffic, and is a pass that must be passed through the southern road of the Silk Road. It is located near the antique beach in the southwest of Dunhuang City. It is 60 kilometers away from Dunhuang City, and the Western Han Dynasty set up a pass, because it was in the south of Yumen Pass, so it was named. It was also the gateway to the western region at that time.
Transportation: After starting from Dunhuang City, go southwest, there are signs along the way to guide you, the journey takes about 60 minutes. You can navigate by mobile phone, you can also charter a car, and you can take a tourist bus, there are many in the city. You can also apply for a day trip group on the Western Front
Admission: General ticket: 50 RMB, Battery sightseeing car 10 yuan. (January 1 - December 31, Monday - Sunday)
Half ticket: Holding an officer's card, press card, and student id card of a domestic college or university (below undergraduate degree).
Free ticket: Children under 1.2 meters tall, seniors over 70 years old
The ticket includes the Yangguan Museum, and the tour guide will explain to the twenty or thirty people who will give a lecture. gratis
Opening hours 08:00-20:00 (January 1 - December 31 Monday - Sunday)
6. ⇒ Dunhuang Ancient City (Recommended Index ★★)
It is located in the Desert Gobi Desert, 18 kilometers southwest of Dunhuang City. Dunhuang ancient city is actually a semi-abandoned film and television city, once Japan filmed a documentary "Dunhuang" here, the ancient city is not large, has been dilapidated, but you can rent clothes to take pictures with special feeling.
Later, it became the filming location of many film and television dramas and variety shows such as "Fengshen Yanyi", "New Dragon Gate Inn", "Running Bar Brothers" and so on.
At present, there are five main streets of Dunhuang Street, Gaochang Street, Ganzhou Street, Xingqing Street and Bieliang Street, and the architectural style of each street represents a region.
To tell the truth: this place is purely a day trip group to bring, otherwise there is no need to see this place, it is not a scenic spot, nor does it have any cultural and historical background, the Japanese built for the sake of making movies, a very small film and television city, 20 minutes can be visited.
Transportation: There is no public transportation in the ancient city, and general tourists are chartered to pass through here when playing the Dunhuang West Line. In Dunhuang city chartered bus to take the Dunhuang West Line is very convenient, you can stay in the hotel or hostel carpool, generally a day round trip, about 100-150 yuan per person.
Free tickets: Children under 1.2 meters and seniors over 70 years old can purchase tickets with a valid ID
Opening hours 06:00-19:00 (high season) (April 1 - October 17 Monday - Sunday)
08:00-18:00 (Low Season) (October 18 - March 31, Monday - Sunday)
7. ⇒ Shazhou Night Market (Recommended Index ★★★★)
Located on Yangguan East Road in Dunhuang City, it is the largest night market in Dunhuang City.
With its distinctive local characteristics and strong folk customs, it is known as Dunhuang's "night scene map" and "style painting".
The night market is divided into five major business areas: flavor snacks, handicrafts, "three bubble platform" tea houses, agricultural and sideline products, and native products.
Transportation bus: Take bus No. 2 and No. 4 in Dunhuang City, get off at the "Dunhuang Hotel" station and walk for 1 minute
8. ⇒ West Thousand Buddha Cave (Recommended Index ★★★)
It is 35 km from Dunhuang city. Xiqian Buddha Cave is named because it is located west of Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, excavated on the cliffs on the banks of the Dang River, excavated earlier than Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, and the structure, painted sculptures, and mural art styles are very similar to those of Mogao Grottoes. There are 16 existing caves, only 9 of which can be viewed, the frescoes are colorful, but the statues are basically destroyed, and the other caves can only be looked up at under the cliff because they cannot be climbed. Due to the inconvenience of transportation, far fewer people arrive here to admire the Mogao Grottoes.
Transportation: Dunhuang West Line Tour, chartered bus West Line about 450-550 yuan a day, the city to this scenic spot travel about 2 hours
Tickets are 30 yuan / person, half price for students
Opening hours 09:00-17:00 (low season); last admission: 16:45 (January 1 - December 31 Monday-Sunday) 08:00-17:30 (high season); last admission: 17:30 (January 1 - December 31 Monday - Sunday)
◉ Guazhou Suoyang City Ruins ◉ (Recommended Index ★★★)
Suoyang City is located on the Gobi Desert, about 70 km southeast of Guazhou County, nanba Village, Qiaozi Township, Guazhou County. Founded in the Han Dynasty, it is the ruins of the ancient county town of Guazhou and a major ancient city on the throat of the Silk Road. There is a Yuan Dynasty temple in the northeast direction of the city, the large pagoda is more than ten meters high, and a thousand small pagodas are neatly arranged on a line. The name of Suoyang City originates from the folk of the Qing Dynasty, because there are many delicious and sweet Suoyang around the city, and later generations named Ituyang City because of things. If no one explains, this is a no-man's land.
Transportation: There is no public transportation, only self-driving or chartered cars, and it is not open in case of rain.
Tickets: 50 yuan / person, half price for students. The shuttle bus is 13 kilometers round trip, 20 yuan
◉ Jiuquan City ◉
There is a spring under the city, and its water is like wine" Jiuquan, which was called Suzhou in ancient times, and the "Su" in Gansu originated from this. Jiuquan City and the highest point of the Qilian Mountain are far away, and if you look up on the streets of Jiuquan, you can see the tall snow peaks in mid-air, extremely solemn and majestic. Jiayuguan City and Jiuquan City are closely linked, so the two places can be visited together. Optional visits to the city's attractions,
1. Jiuquan Museum, free of charge. It is located at No. 56 East Street, Jiuquan City
2. Jiuquan Park, free of charge, is located in the downtown area of Jiuquan City, take bus No. 9 to xihan shengji station, and walk 2 minutes to the south gate of the park
3. Jiuquan Drum Tower, free to visit, located in jiuquan city, take bus No. 9 to the district government station, 3 minutes walk to arrive
8. ⇒ Seasonal attractions of the Golden Pagoda Desert Poplar Forest (Recommended Index ★★★).
Located on the north side of the middle section of the ancient Silk Road, 6 kilometers northwest of Jinta County, Gansu Province, Jinta Poplar Forest is the most unmissable grand scenery of Jiuquan in autumn, when the leaves turn yellow, and the 10,000 acres of poplar forest becomes a golden ocean, shining between the blue sky and the lake, dreamy and beautiful. In addition to poplar forests, there are also large areas of arid plants such as sand dates and red willows that can be viewed, and the desert reed maze is also a popular photo location for tourists. Best time to visit in October. It is a forest of artificially planted poplars, not wild.
Traffic information
The parking fee standard is: 30 yuan / car for less than 7 seats (including 7 seats), and vehicles with more than 8 seats are not allowed to enter the scenic spot.
Opening hours: High season (July 1 to October 31) 6:00-19:00, low season (November 1 to June 30) 8:00-18:00
Ticket fee: ticket 65 yuan / person, sightseeing car 20 yuan / person
By car: It takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes to drive from Jiuquan City
Buses;
Jiayuguan - Jinta County Bus 14 yuan (⚠️ must be cash, brush ID card into the waiting hall, scan the health code) 8:50 departure, 10:30 to arrive ,
The outbound journey is also 10:50, 12:00, 14:30, 16:40.
Return 9:40, 11:30, 13:20, 14:50, 17:10
The first direct bus departs at 8:50 and arrives in Jinta County at 10:30, and if you take the Jiuquan transit bus, you will have to leave at 7:30 a.m.
After coming out of the Jinta Bus Terminal, take a taxi for 15 yuan to Poplar Forest, 10 minutes away
Tips:
1. You can enjoy a second admission to the park within two days from the date of purchase (online ticket purchase is subject to the time of the first admission), if you need to enjoy the second admission, you need to enter the face at the ticket window in the ticket hall, otherwise it is regarded as abandonment.
2. E-tickets are not exchanged for paper tickets.
9. ⇒ Jiayuguan City Tower (Recommended Index ★★★)
Jiayuguan is known as the "World's First Xiongguan", located in the middle of the narrowest valley 5 kilometers west of Jiayuguan City, which is also the most spectacular Guancheng along the Great Wall, divided into inner city, outer city and moat. Standing on the city wall, looking out at the desert, touching the city wall of thousands of years, and quietly feeling the roar of the war horses of that year. The city walls on both sides of the city pass across the desert Gobi, the north of the Black Mountain Hanging Wall, the south of the world's first pier, is the westernmost pass of the Ming Great Wall, historically known as the throat of Hexi, because of the dangerous terrain, the building is majestic, there is a chain lock key.
There is no strategy at all
Dengguan Tower looks out from afar, the scenery outside the Saiwai is in full view, and the Qilian Mountains in the distance are covered with snow
The basic thing that is not interested in history is to punch a card to understand the structure of the ancient border pass
The ticket is 120 yuan, and the joint ticket for the city of Guancheng, the Hanging Wall, and the first pier in the world
Bus: Take bus No. 4 and No. 6 to Guancheng Scenic Area in the city, and the journey takes about 20 minutes.
◉ Zhangye ◉
Zhangye's Danxia is different from the simple red of Danxia in the general sense, but the colorful seven-color Danxia, located 40km northwest of the city, was once selected by China National Geographic as "one of the seven most beautiful Danxia in China". Horseshoe Temple grottoes excavated in the Yuan Dynasty, located in the southwest of the city 65km, is a set of natural scenery and cultural history in one of the must-visit attractions, generally speaking, a day can visit Danxia and Horseshoe Temple, Zhangye City's main attractions are drum tower, Big Buddha Temple, Wanshou Wooden Pagoda, walking distance between each other, according to personal interests for flexible choice.
1. ⇒ Zhangye Danxia National Geopark (recommended index ★★★★)
Zhangye Colorful Danxia is the only composite area of Danxia landform and colorful hilly landscape in China, with bright colors, staggered layers and spectacular scenes, which can be said to be one of the classic attractions in Gansu. The origin of Zhangye, the broken arm of the Xiongnu, the Zhang Zhonghua Zhiye (armpit), also known as the Zhang Guo arm, is full of momentum.
It mainly includes two scenic spots, Binggou Danxia and Colorful Danxia, which are composed of red gravel, sandstone and mudstone, with peculiar shapes and magnificent momentum.
Zhang Yimou's "Three Guns Shooting Surprise", Jiang Wen's "The Sun Also Rises" and the location of the TV series "Detective Di Renjie".
In addition, it is also a paradise for photography enthusiasts, and there are many photographers carrying "spears and cannons" in the scenic area to shoot around.
If you still come to see it the next day, explain to the conductor when buying a ticket and knock on a stamp the next day, otherwise you will need to buy a new ticket the next day.
Transportation: There is a shuttle bus from Zhangye Bus Station to Danxia Park, the fare is 15 yuan / person. The operating frequency is 9:00:-12:00 every hour, 15:30 and 16:30. Linze Danxia enters from the west entrance, and Sunan Danxia is at the east entrance.
In the Linze management area, there are sightseeing cars that can go to the four observation decks in the scenic spot, and the fare is 20 yuan / person
Admission Fee: Adult ticket (including sightseeing car): 74 RMB, Senior/Child ticket (including sightseeing car): 47 RMB, Sightseeing bus: 20 RMB;
Chartered in-depth tour (minimum booking for 3 people): 328 RMB; Commentary service: 100 RMB (January 1 - December 31 Monday - Sunday)
Free ticket: 70 and above (separate sightseeing bus purchase); Children under 1 meter 2
Opening hours 06:30-18:00 (March 01 - April 10 Monday - Sunday)
06:00-18:00 (April 11-27 April Mon-Sun)
05:30-19:00 (Mon-Sun, Apr 28 -Aug 31)
07:30-17:00 (Monday-Sunday, September 01-October 31)
1, the scenic spot is divided into several observation decks, after entering the gate, you will take the bus directly, the bus runs through each observation deck, and you want to sit when and what time you want to set, which is very convenient
2, the observation deck is 2-1-5-4, personally feel that 1 and 4 is a must-visit, very spectacular, 2 words personally feel that can not see the magnificent momentum and Danxia characteristics, 5 words with the elderly and children is not convenient to climb up.
3, at the foot of the No. 4 observation tower mountain there is a hot air balloon, the hot air balloon does not fly, is in place, sit once 200, about 7 minutes or so.
2. horseshoe temple ⇒ (recommended index ★★★)
Located in the Scenery Tourist Area of Horseshoe Temple in Daduma township, 57 kilometers away from Zhangye City, the huge grotto temple complex and the multiple grotto Buddha statues carved on the stone walls are very fantastic and spectacular.
There are not only Chinese Buddhist monasteries, Tibetan Buddhist temples, but also many legendary monuments such as horseshoe prints, Yuan Dynasty murals, and Buddha statues.
Now open to the public is its north temple, and the main areas worth visiting are the Cave of the Thousand Buddhas, the Hall of King Gesar, and the Thirty-Three Days Of Buddha Grotto.
The Thirty-Three Days Buddha Cave is the main building of the Horseshoe Temple, and a seven-story stepped building has been excavated along the mountain, and many ancient Buddha statues can be seen.
Here you can also live in a Yugur tent, drink barley wine, eat hand-grabbed meat, and experience the unique lifestyle of the steppe nomads.
1, every year between May 1 and October National Day, you can take a ride at the South Bus Station, the earliest time is 9:15, the fare is 39 yuan / person, the driver will be notified of the return time when getting off the bus, the ticket office will provide the choice of horseshoe temple + Danxia round-trip ticket, horseshoe temple to provide time after the tour after the designated time to take you to Danxia, horseshoe temple + Danxia round trip 71 yuan / person, there is a willingness to Danxia horseshoe temple with the tour can be considered.
2, the rest of the time can be in the South Bus Station to the South Ancient Town shuttle bus, 9.5 yuan / person, to the Horseshoe Temple scenic spot, get off the bus also need to take a taxi or motorcycle, one-way 30 yuan
3. Charter a car from Zhangye city, and the car will be about 300-400 yuan / car on the same day
Tickets: RMB 74 (January 1 - December 31, Monday - Sunday)
The attractions are scattered and it is best to go by car. Thirty-three days is the core, basically plus traffic to stay most of the day.
Opening hours 08:30-18:00 (January 1 - December 31 Monday-Sunday)
3. ⇒ Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon (recommended index ★★★)
It is 56 kilometers north of Zhangye City, in the direction of Alxa near Pingshanhu Village in Ganzhou District. Here, the canyons are deep and the peaks are strange, and nature uses the creativity of the magic to engrave the colorful mountains into an unparalleled and breathtaking landscape picture. A bottomless canyon, showing great vigor and magnificence. It has been praised by China Geographic Magazine and well-known geological experts and tourists at home and abroad as "comparable to Zhangjiajie", "comparable to the Grand Canyon of Colorado", and a new discovery of the Silk Road!
1. Zhangye West Bus Station to Pingshan Lake, the fare is 25 yuan / person, the departure time is 9:45. The return journey is waiting for the bus at the intersection of Pingshan Lake, the fare is 25 yuan / person, and the return time is 3:30. (PS: there is only one bus round trip every day, be sure not to miss the time, remember to leave the driver's phone to keep in touch, the return ticket can be purchased when going on the way, and the conductor will mark it on the ticket. (2021.3.2 to the West Bus Station, said there is no car to Pingshan Lake)
2. It is recommended to drive or charter a car, driving route:
From Zhangye City to the east, drive along the South Ring Road, pass the News Building on the right, go straight into Xianfu Street, drive 1.0 km along Xianfu Street, after about 90 meters of the Cultural Building on the left, turn right into West Avenue, drive along West Avenue, go straight, continue along West Avenue, turn left into North Avenue, drive along North Avenue, go straight into X214, at the 3rd exit towards North Ring Road/North Avenue, turn left into North Street, drive along North Street, go straight into X214, Follow X214 for 1.3 km, turn right, continue along X214 for 12.3 km, turn right into Y360 and follow Y360 for 42.4 km until the finish line
Tickets: 100 yuan / person
It is divided into ordinary tour and deep tour. The ordinary is the whole hike, go to the attractions less, the depth of it, there are off-road vehicles, camels, see more attractions
5. ⇒ Biandukou Ecological Leisure Tourism Zone (Recommended Index ★★★★)
Located in the middle of Qilian Mountain, 98 kilometers away from Zhangye City, on both sides of National Highway 227, the tourist area is divided into 4 functional areas, 5 communities, 12 main attractions, and complete supporting facilities.
The most famous tourist landscapes in the tourist area are the Biandu Gorge, Batu Cave, Stone Buddha, Zhuge Monument and the idyllic scenery of Biyuntian and Huanghuadi.
It is best to go in June and July when the rape flowers are in full bloom, the observation deck, rest area are readily available, and there is a camping area, which is very suitable for self-driving travel.
Transportation【Shuttle】
Zhangye East Railway Station has a direct bus from Zhangye to Biandukou, starting from 8:00 a.m. to Zhangye first and 20:00 to Biandukou last bus; Minle to Biandukou bus from 7:00 Minle South Station first bus, 19:00 Biandukou last bus
【Self-driving or chartered car】
Most of them are self-driving or chartered cars, recommended chartered cars, take the Zhangye - Minle - Biandukou route, the scenery along the way is very beautiful, the road conditions are also very good, along the 227 National Road to Minle County and then go southeast for 15km
Admission: General ticket: 60 RMB
Opening hours 09:00-18:00
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Let's share the itinerary with you
Itinerary 1: Dunhuang in and out of 5-6 days (self-driving needs hard school off-road)
D0: Arrived in Dunhuang,
D1: Dunhuang Day Tour (Half Day Mogao Grottoes, Afternoon Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Evening Shazhou Snack Street)
D2: Dunhuang - Oil Town - Oboliang Yadan Geopark - Live: Mars Camp 350 km
D3: Mars Camp - Yadan Group - Live Cliff 296 km
(D1D2 can also be combined for a day by the time of departure) because accommodation in Mars camps is not cheap, 1K+.
D4: Mangya - Mangya Emerald Lake ---- Aiken Spring --- West Taijinel Lake - 400 km of Yadan on the water
D5: Shuiyadan - Dongtai Jinai Lake - Highway 315 - 320 km from Dachaidan Town
D6: Dachaidan Town - Dachaidan Emerald Lake - Yangguan - Dunhuang ends about 480 kilometers
Cost Budget:
5-seater SUV 6 days total fare: 3700 yuan (gasoline, tolls, parking fees, driver's accommodation all inclusive)
Most of the accommodation is not expensive, basically 100 yuan to 200 yuan or so, the most expensive is more than 1,000 in the Mars camp and more than 300 in the water Yadan homestay, because it is no man's land, with this condition to live has been good.
Itinerary 2: Ganqing Grand Ring Road 7-8 days (Xining in and out)
D0: Arrive in Xining
D1: Xining - Tar Temple - Dumping River - Qinghai Lake - Live In Heima River Town 211 km
D2: Black Horse River - Chaka Salt Lake - Gahai - Stay in Delingha City 275 km
D3: Delhi - Koluk Lake - Alien Base - Little Chaidan Lake - 315U Highway - Dongtai Kinel Lake - Live Water Yadan 346 km
D4: Shui yadan - Qinghai Yadan Devil City / South Eight Immortals - Dachaidan 216 km
D5: Dachaidan Emerald Lake - the most beautiful highway - oil town - Dunhuang Ancient City - Dunhuang 357 km
D6: Dunhuang - Mogao Grottoes - Crescent Spring Mingshashan - Shazhou Night Market - Live in Dunhuang
(If you go to Yadan Devil City in Qinghai, you can not go to Yadan Devil City on the western line of Dunhuang)
D7: Dunhuang - Jiayuguan Ancient City - Zhangye 596 km
D8: Zhangye Colorful Danxia - Biandukou Ecotourism Zone - Qilian Mountain Grassland - Menyuan - Xining 341 km.
(Gate source seasonal attractions, if you go in July, you can stay one night in Menyuan)
Ganqing Grand Ring Road, the whole journey of about 3000 kilometers, the road conditions are better, the requirements for the car are not high, the average altitude is 2700, it is recommended to drive, or charter a car with friends. According to the map attractions to choose the favorite line arrangement time, July and August is the peak season of Qinghai Gansu tourism, food, accommodation and travel costs will be higher than usual.
Car: Off-road vehicle 5-seat charter price is around 600, the price difference is very large in the off-peak season,
Accommodation: There are hostels of 80 yuan / night, and there are also hotels of 200 to 500.
Eating: Breakfast is relatively simple, this line of Chinese food is basically in the car or roadside simple solution, dinner is also delicious a meal, the average 70 yuan / day is almost the same.
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area: 100 yuan; Private direct access to the lake: 30-50 yuan Chaka Salt Lake 70 yuan (Zhejiang ID card free ticket) Take a small train, 50 yuan one-way Jade Lake No ticket; Oil Town 20 yuan; Yangguan 60 yuan; Mogao Grottoes High season ordinary ticket: 200 yuan (purchased one month in advance) Emergency ticket: 100 yuan; Mingsha Mountain 120 yuan Jiayuguan City Tower 120 yuan; Zhangye Colorful Danxia 75 yuan (including interval car) Qilian Zhuoer Mountain 85 yuan (including interval car, Shandong ID card free ticket) ; Menyuan Guanhuatai 60 yuan (can not enter the visit) Qilian Grassland, Qinghai Yadan, the most beautiful Highway 66, Dongtai Jinnell, Xiaochaidou Lake and other parts are passing along the way, free tickets can get off the bus to play.
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