7-Day Xining Tour of Qinghai Lake: Discover the Beauty of Qinghai

[Full 7-Day Itinerary]
Day1️⃣: Qinghai Lake Scenic Area
China's most beautiful lake lives up to its reputation! 🌊
Ticket: Peak season 90/Off-season 50
Recommended duration: 3-4h
Must-do: Cycling at Erlangjian Scenic Area, taking photos at the rapeseed flower fields on the south shore

Day2️⃣: West Ring Road of Qinghai Lake → Xiangpi Mountain
Check-in at China's most beautiful highway 🚗
West Ring Road: Stunning lake and mountain views along the way
Xiangpi Mountain: Breathtaking sunrise view at 3817m mountain pass

Day3️⃣: Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
China's largest museum themed on Tibetan culture 📚
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
Highlight: The 618-meter Thangka scroll will leave you in awe!

Day4️⃣: Dabanshan Viewing Platform
360° panoramic view of snow mountains and grasslands 🏔️
A cloud-top viewing platform over 4000m above sea level
Recommend bringing oxygen bottles and keeping warm

Day5️⃣: Qilian Mountain Grassland
The "Switzerland of the East" will amaze you 😍
Best season: June-August
Must-try: Horse riding, archery and enjoying the scenery

Day6️⃣: Little Potala Palace
Sacred site of Tibetan Buddhism 🕉️
Address: Babao Town, Qilian County
Note: Keep quiet and no photography

Day7️⃣: Chaka Salt Lake
The "Mirror of the Sky" will dominate your social media! ☁️
Photo tips: Red dress + windless sunny day

🔥【Top 5 Must-Visit】
1. Chaka Salt Lake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Qinghai Lake Scenic Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. Qilian Mountain Grassland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. Little Potala Palace ⭐⭐⭐⭐

💡【Practical Tips】
✓ Best travel season: July-August
✓ Large daily temperature difference - bring extra clothes
✓ Sun protection! Sun protection! Sun protection!
✓ Prepare altitude sickness medicine and oxygen
✓ Most convenient to charter cars between scenic spots

Post by Isabella72 Foster. | Jul 15, 2025

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