🌞🌙 One Mountain, Two Legends – Have You Heard of Sun and Moon Mountain?
by DonCarlo
Jul 26, 2025
The holiday is coming! Do you want to go to Xining to explore Hoh Xil and encounter the Tibetan antelope, the elf on the plateau? This 5-day travel guide will take you around Xining, don't miss it!
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🚗Route overview: A grand reveal of the Northwest tour!
DAY1: 🏯Toulou Temple->🏞️Beichan Temple
Visit the quaint Toulou Temple to experience its historical charm; then climb Beichan Temple to overlook the beautiful scenery of the city and enjoy the tranquility of the soul.
DAY2: 🌄Sun and Moon Mountain->🌊Qinghai Lake->🧂Chaka Salt Lake
Cross the Sun and Moon Mountain to appreciate the plateau scenery; stroll along Qinghai Lake to feel the magnificence of nature; and finally come to Chaka Salt Lake to experience the magical mirror of the sky.
DAY3: 🏞️Ussuri Aquatic Yardang Geopark->💧Charhan Salt Lake
Explore the unique landform of Ussuri Aquatic Yardang and feel the uncanny workmanship of nature; then go to Charhan Salt Lake to admire the beautiful scenery of the salt lake.
DAY4: 🕍Wuji Dragon and Phoenix Palace->🏔️Kunlun Mountain Pass
Visit the mysterious Wuji Dragon and Phoenix Palace to experience Taoist culture; then step on the Kunlun Mountain Pass to explore the mysterious plateau and look forward to encountering the plateau elf, the Tibetan antelope.
DAY5: 🏙️Golmud—🛫Departure place
Set off from Golmud, full of good memories of the Northwest trip, and successfully end this unforgettable journey.
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Must-see tips for playing:
- Photo check-in locations📸: Xiangshui Academy, Shanxi-Shaanxi Assembly Hall, the antique style is super photogenic! Don't miss Kumbum Monastery~
- March climate🌦️: The temperature difference between morning and evening in Xining in March is large, remember to bring a thick coat and sunscreen!
- Customs and culture🎉: Qinghai has unique folk customs, participate in local festivals and feel a different cultural atmosphere!
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Okay, the free travel guide for Xining and other places is shared here, hurry up and collect it, and start your beautiful Qinghai trip!
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