I declare that the secret spot to avoid crowds in Qinghai is on the Qilian Loop

Along the southern route of the Silk Road, the Qilian Snow Mountains stretch across, unlocking the "Northwest Secret Realm Ceiling" cherished by the Chinese themselves. Every day you wake up to snow-capped mountains and grasslands, Danxia forests, and before you close your eyes, the Milky Way starry sky, Tibetan temples, and the Great Wall. It’s truly healing‼️ Plus, there are fewer people and great value for money~

✈️ Itinerary:
✨D1 Xining airport pickup - free activities
✔️ Visit the night market: must-try niangpi (cold skin noodles), yogurt, paired with hand-pulled lamb
✔️ Great Mosque: experience Islamic architectural aesthetics, dress appropriately
✔️ Plateau acclimatization: avoid strenuous exercise on the first day, you can drink glucose oral solution to prevent altitude sickness.
✔️ Accommodation recommendation: "Xining New Hualian Sofitel Hotel," close to the city center and offers Tibetan-style SPA

✨D2 Xining - Xianmi National Forest Park - Matisi Temple - Zhangye Danxia Town
✔️ Key sights: Xianmi Canyon - red birch forest reflecting the snow mountains, Heiquan Reservoir
✔️ Photo tips: shoot the layers of snow mountains and forest sea in soft light during early morning or late afternoon
✔️ Matisi Temple: climb the cliff walkway to the top for a panoramic view of the magnificent Qilian Mountains

✨D3 Zhangye Rainbow Danxia VIP - Qilian Grassland Horse Riding - Arou Dasi Temple - Qinghai Earth Hot Pot - Qilian County
✔️ Rainbow Danxia: watch the sunset at Platform 4 (Rainbow Glow), Platform 5 (Knife Mountain Fire Sea) Danxia landforms, secret spot "Wanxiang Earth Forest Valley" (few people, stunning views)
✔️ Hidden perk: VIP channel to skip the line, with binoculars and professional commentary provided
✔️ Arou Dasi Temple: Tibetan-style white pagoda cluster and prayer wheel corridor

✨D4 Qilian Zhuoer Mountain - Binggou Forest Sea - Cangyang Gyatso Square - Gangcha County Tibetan Cuisine
✔️ Zhuoer Mountain: shoot the color contrast of Danxia and highland barley fields before 10 AM or after 5 PM to avoid harsh light
✔️ Popular photo spot: "Beacon Tower" overlooking Niuxin Mountain (elevation 4667 meters), wearing a red long dress makes for great photos
✔️ Binggou Forest Sea: walk 2 km along the plank road to "Binggou Waterfall," surrounded by primeval forest with abundant negative oxygen ions
✔️ Cangyang Gyatso Square: central bronze statue of Cangyang Gyatso, surrounding murals tell his life story, perfect for photo check-ins

✨D5 Gangcha - Qinghai Lake Cliff - West Ring Road - Xining airport drop-off
✔️ Safety tip: no guardrails at the cliff edge, keep a distance of over 3 meters when taking photos
✔️ West Ring Road highlights: from Base 151 to Jiangxi Valley, get close to the lake water
✔️ Garila Temple: small lakeside temple, hillside behind offers views of the lake and prayer flags

⭕ Special experiences
⭐ Horse riding on Qilian Grassland, golden grasslands with herds of cattle and sheep
⭐ Light hiking in Binggou Forest Sea, exploring a beautiful secret spot with few people
⭐ "Little Switzerland" Zhuoer Mountain, rich autumn oil painting scenery
⭐ In-depth tour of Rainbow Danxia, core viewpoints without crowds
⭐ The most beautiful cliff road - West Ring Road, breathtaking autumn beauty
⭐ From Matisi Temple to Cangyang Gyatso Square, feel the Zen of Tibetan temples
⭐ Taste Tibetan flavors: Tibetan-style dinner + earth hot pot arranged