A Blood and Tears Summary of the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop! Save this Pitfall Avoidance Guide Quickly

Back from the 7-day Gansu Grand Loop tour, tearfully writing this pitfall avoidance guide...😭

course, it must be recordedBecause it was really too! tiring!
Departing at 8 a.m. every day, at least 7 hours on the road, with distances of 500 to 600 kilometers between attractions, it’s like sitting in a car until you question your life🚐

🌊【Lakes】
➊ Qinghai Lake: A weather-dependent attraction! Just give up on cloudy days☁️
➋ Chaka Salt Lake: It’s really beautiful on sunny days✨ but just choose either Chaka or Chaerhan Salt Lake! It takes 7 hours to drive from Chaka to Chaerhan, plus a 20-minute shuttle after arrival, the frustration level is off the charts💥
ps. Chaerhan + Emerald Lake is the best combo!

🌈【Danxia Landform】
Among the four viewing platforms of the colorful Danxia, No. 4 is the boss! The sunset is breathtaking🌄
(The guide said one looks like a scallop and another like pork belly... certified foodie?🤣)

🛣️【Road Check-in】
U-shaped road📸 Filming tip: climbing the dirt slope is safest! Don’t risk it on the road, big trucks roar by🚛

💨【Wind Protection Reminder】
At Water Yadan and the U-shaped road, you can experience "eating dust": sunglasses + mask are a life-saving combo!😎

🏜️【Must-Do in Dunhuang】
➊ Mogao Caves: Regular tickets are forever awesome! Includes 2 extra movies + 4 caves (book 30 days in advance)
➋ Mingsha Mountain: Camel ride recommended, but climbing the sand dune takes half an hour😅 Remember it’s still bright at 9 p.m.!
➌ Night Market & Cultural Creations: Cheap and beautiful, buy a lot!💰

🍲【Food Recommendations】
➊ Kangguo Lamb is forever awesome!
➋ Sweet fermented milk tea is amazing
➌ Yak yogurt is a must-try
Friendly reminder: portions are huge! For 3 people, ordering 2 servings is enough👌

🏕️【Accommodation Tips】
Desert camping with sand motorcycles is super thrilling! But... don’t stay in tents⛺ The wind and sand at night make you question life, better to sleep in a hotel.

Summary: The Northwest is truly stunning! Lakes, snow mountains, deserts, grasslands all in one✔️ But be sure to plan well or join a reliable small group~