8-day RV trip to explore the secrets of Northwest China / Where I went

🌊 Must-visit Salt Lakes and Landforms:
1. Dachaidan - Amber Lake: Brown-red salt lake like mysterious amber. Hike 3km or take an off-road vehicle for 200 to get there directly. In the off-season, when there are no people, it's amazing for photos of the 'Earth's Veins'.
2. Dachaidan - Emerald Lake: Don't stop at the entrance, go deeper. The lake water is as green as emerald, and the light and shadows change with time.
3. Qarhan Salt Lake: Asia's largest salt lake. The blue-green lake surface is like God's overturned palette, and aerial shots look like gems embedded in the earth.
4. Mangya - Aiken Spring: The 'Eye of the Devil' spring is at the center of the pupil. It's remote, an 8-hour drive one way, but the circular patterns from a drone's perspective are incredibly stunning.
5. Water Yadan: The world's only water Yadan landform, where wind-eroded landforms collide with lake water. Visit before it disappears.

📸 Niche Photo Spots:

- Blood of the Earth: Free photo spot by the roadside. Red gullies like the earth's blood vessels, every casual shot has a cinematic feel.
- Lenghu Oil Town: Full of a sense of ruin, with Heidu Mountain as the backdrop. Wear vintage clothes and instantly transform into a pioneer.
- Lenghu No Man's Land: RV and starry sky in the same frame at night, car lights cutting through the darkness, full of magical feeling.

🚐 RV Tips:

- Flexible Accommodation: Park at the scenic spot entrance, open the door and enter the no man's land. Take photos in the early morning during the off-season without tourist interference.
- Essentials: Mosquito repellent (Water Yadan has a lot of mosquitoes), thick jacket (temperature difference of 15℃+ between morning and evening), high-SPF sunscreen (UV rays are strong enough to peel skin).
- Car Rental Recommendation: Use a 'RV Lifestyles' 4WD RV. You can stop and rest anytime in the no man's land and also solve the toilet problem (some areas have no toilets!).

Post by Grace Turner 123~ | Jun 24, 2025