2025 National Day Route

Day 1: Departure Day
Fly from Qingyang to Jiuquan and check into the fabulous Jiuquan Suyi Cultural and Creative Hotel. 🏨
📍Address: 121 Gongyuan Road (Hall 1, 1969 Cultural and Art Creative Park)
🌟Highlights: A truly creative and cultural atmosphere! Central air conditioning with separate wet and dry areas, and signature buckwheat pillows. The nearby night markets are fantastic!🌃

🏜️DAY 2: Great Wall Poplar Feast
Morning:
✔️West Han Dynasty Jiuquan Scenic Spot (Open 8:00 AM)
✨A must-see spot with Han Dynasty charm! Recommended 2 hours or more
📍Address: 100 Gongyuan Road
Afternoon:
✔️Jinta Poplar Forest (Open year-round)
🍂Golden Secret Land Warning! October is the best time to visit.
📍Address: 8 km northwest of Jinta County
Evening:
✔️Hanging Wall Great Wall (Open until 8:00 PM)
🌅Stunning sunset! Remember to enter before 7:30 PM~
✔️ Jiayuguan Fortress (night show until midnight!)
🎫 Tickets: 108 yuan, this night tour is truly special!

🎨 Day 3: Art + Desert Carnival
Morning:
✔️ The Majesty of Emperor Wu of Han + The Sons of the Earth Sculptures
📸 A popular photo spot! Exploding with artistic flair
Afternoon:
✔️ Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake (recommended after 4:00 PM)
🐫 Ride a camel to watch the sunset—get a desert masterpiece!
Evening:
✔️ Shazhou Night Market + Shazhou Food Inn
🍢 Eat all-you-can-eat intangible cultural heritage snacks! Stay in a Dunhuang B&B

🏯Days 4-7 Highlights:
D4: Xuanquanzhi Ruins → Juyuanju Inn
D5: Zhangye Colorful Danxia 🌈 (Must-see!)
D6: Gansu Provincial Museum (Closed Mondays ⚠️)
D7: Return to your sweet home~

💡Travel Tips:
1️⃣ October has a significant temperature swing, so bring a down jacket and sunscreen.
2️⃣ Best time to photograph the Populus euphratica forest: Early morning and dusk.
3️⃣ Dunhuang B&Bs are recommended near Mingsha Mountain for convenient stargazing.
4️⃣ Make sure to book a guided tour at the Provincial Museum 15 days in advance!

✨ Top 5 Must-Sees:
🥇 Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Lake (Desert Wonder)
🥈 Zhangye Colorful Danxia (God's Palette)
🥉 Jiayuguan Pass (The Most Magnificent Pass in the World)
🏅 Gansu Provincial Museum (Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow)
🎖️ Hanging Wall of the Great Wall (Daunting Wonder)