Dunhuang Dragon Boat Festival Nanny-level Guide 🎈 Three days to explore the Pearl of the Desert + Dragon Boat Festival Special Events|A Complete Guide to the Ancient Silk Road Festival Experience
by 出門天天玩
May 27, 2025
Hey guys! Here's an 8-day itinerary for a trip from Xining to Jiayuguan via Qinghai Lake! Save it now and get ready to explore the northwest!
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📅Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive at Xining/Lanzhou Airport🛬️, enjoy 24-hour airport transfer service, check in to a local hotel, and explore the city at your leisure.
Day 2: Head to Qinghai Lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery🌊->Stroll around Erlangjian Scenic Area and enjoy the beauty of nature->Visit Chaka Salt Lake and marvel at the mirror-like lake.
Day 3: Drive along the spectacular U-shaped road->Cross the Qaidam Basin and explore the wonders of nature->Arrive at Wusute Water Yadan Geological Park and marvel at the unique landscape.
Day 4: Visit Dachaidan Emerald Lake Scenic Area and enjoy the emerald-like lake->Visit Aksay Boluo Zhuangjing Film Base and experience the charm of film shooting.
Day 5: Visit Mogao Caves and admire the thousand-year-old Buddhist art treasures->Head to Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring, ride a camel through the desert, and admire the wonders of Crescent Spring.
Day 6: Climb Jiayuguan Pass and look back at the vicissitudes of history->Head to Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park and admire the colorful Danxia landform.
Day 7: Stroll around Qilian Grassland and enjoy the vastness and freedom of the grassland->Visit Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field and enjoy the golden sea of flowers🌼.
Day 8: Leave Xining/Lanzhou, enjoy 24-hour transfer service🚄/🛫, return home with beautiful memories.
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Packing List:
👚 **Clothing**: Down jacket, thermal underwear, long pants, and thick socks to keep warm in January.
🕶 **Accessories**: Sunglasses, windbreaker, and sun hat to protect you from the sun and wind.
💳 **Documents**: ID card, driver's license, student ID, etc. These are essential for travel and special discounts.
🔋 **Electronics**: Mobile phone, power bank, and charging cable to capture beautiful moments.
💊 **Medicine**: Cold medicine, stomach medicine, and rhodiola to prevent altitude sickness.
🎒 **Other Items**: Moisturizing mask and lip balm to combat the dry climate.
🧢 **Final Reminder**: Don't forget to bring a good mood and enjoy the journey!
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Xining, Qinghai Lake, and Jiayuguan: Enjoy the northwest scenery and make your trip a dream come true🌄
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