Catch the last bit of autumn! Complete guide to the golden fairy tale world of Qilian Mountains

️ It's time to check in the autumn-exclusive beautiful scenery of the Qilian Mountains! The golden sea of flowers in the air is so fragrant it captivates you instantly~ This season, even breathing feels like happiness💛

✨ A perfect one-day itinerary just for you:
⏰ Depart from Xining at 7:30!
🚗 3 hours straight to Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Viewing Platform (Menyuan Hui Autonomous County, Qinghai Province)
🌸 A super photogenic spot! Remember to wear light-colored clothes~
🛣️ Then 1 hour speeding to Qilian County (Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province)
🍖 Lunch suggestion: try the local Tibetan cuisine! Butter tea + hand-pulled lamb are must-orders!

🌄 Afternoon head straight to the highlight:
📍 Zhuo'er Mountain Scenic Area (Babao Town, Qilian County)
💰 Ticket 60 RMB/person, 🕘 Peak season 8:00-18:00
🚠 Electric shuttle to the top! Absolutely a fairyland on earth~
⛰️ Amindongso Viewing Platform (free entry)
🌇 Arrive before 18:00! The sunset dyes the entire mountain range golden—breathtaking!

💡 Thoughtful tips:
🏡 Strongly recommend staying at nearby guesthouses! Average price 200-400 RMB/night
⚠️ High altitude tips:
① Apply sunscreen three layers! ☀️
② Must bring down jacket! Temperature difference over 10 degrees between morning and night 🌡️
③ Walk slowly! Altitude sickness is no joke
④ First-time Tibetan food experience? Pair it with glucose~

📸 Photography pro tips:
1️⃣ Wide-angle lens is a must! 200% photo success rate
2️⃣ Best light from 9-11 AM + 4-6 PM
3️⃣ Starry sky shooters, note! On clear nights, the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye 🌌

🚗 Transportation TIPS:
① Self-driving is the best choice! The scenery along the way is stunningly beautiful
② Please yield to cattle and sheep~ they are the true owners of the grassland 🐑

🍂 Best viewing period: mid-October to early November
(Personal test: peak scenery on 2023.10.15!)

Come and catch the last bit of autumn! Drop your most beautiful autumn check-in photo in the comments~💖

Post by SolarEclipse9742 | Oct 24, 2025

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