A must-collect guide to Alxa-Jiuquan-Zhangye Citywalk

An eight-day tour to Alxa, Jiuquan and Zhangye, with endless scenery along the way! Explore the Northwest Desert and experience the unique customs. Come and walk into this magical land with me!
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🚩Route Overview:
Day 1: Depart from Shanghai🛫——Arrival in Yinchuan🛬
Depart from Shanghai, fly to Yinchuan, and start your journey to the northwest.
Day 2: Depart from Yinchuan🚗——Western Fantasy Canyon🏞️
Explore the Western Fantasy Canyon and appreciate the beauty of the unique landforms.
Day 3: Western Fantasy Canyon 🏞️——Heicheng Ruoshui Populus euphratica Scenic Area🍂
Go to Heicheng Ruoshui Populus euphratica Scenic Area to feel the tenacity and historical weight of the Populus euphratica forest.
Day 4: Heicheng Ruoshui Populus euphratica Scenic Area🍂——Juyan Lake🌊
Walk along the shore of Juyan Lake and enjoy the harmony between the tranquil lake and nature.
Day 5: Juyan Lake 🌊——Jinta Populus euphratica Forest 🍁
Visiting Jinta Populus euphratica forest, the autumn scenery against the backdrop of golden leaves is intoxicating.
Day 6: Jinta Populus euphratica forest 🍁——Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot 🌈
Zhangye Colorful Danxia, the colorful landform is like a dream, the work of nature.
Day 7: Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Area 🌈——Xianmi National Forest Park🌲
Step into Xianmi National Forest Park, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the natural beauty of lush greenery.
Day 8: Xianmi National Forest Park 🌲——Lanzhou 🚄——Shanghai 🛫
Leave Xianmi, go to Lanzhou, and then take a flight back to Shanghai, ending a pleasant trip to the northwest.
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Travel preparation: 🧳
👚 Clothing: Lightweight down jackets, thermal underwear, and jeans to resist the temperature difference between morning and evening and stay comfortable.
🎒 Accessories: wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, both sun and windproof, and moisturizing spray to replenish water at any time.
📂 Documents and money: ID card, passport, cash and bank cards. Travel safely and don’t worry about being fully prepared.
🔋 Electronic equipment: power bank, mobile phone, offline🗺, navigation and photography, making travel easier.
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Walking through the desert of Alashan, passing through the ancient city of Jiuquan, and then to the colorful Danxia in Zhangye, there are beautiful scenery all the way. Don’t forget to use your camera to capture beautiful memories!