Must-Bring Drone for Qinghai-Gansu Loop

When traveling in Xinjiang, medium to long focal lengths are most commonly used, but for the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop, drones are almost indispensable. The Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop is truly a paradise for drone photography.

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Here are some classic drone spots to mark:

P2️⃣: Blood of the Earth. Take off near the U-shaped road section on National Highway 315.
P3️⃣: Black Dushan. Take off at the viewing platform at the end of the boardwalk.
P4️⃣: Dachaidan Emerald Lake. Take off at the small train terminal.
P5️⃣: Silk Road Heritage City. Take off within the Dunhuang Silk Road Heritage City scenic area.
P6️⃣: Water Yadan. Take off near the Eye of Yadan.
P7️⃣: Chaka Salt Lake Cruise. Take off near the small train terminal.
P8️⃣: Dachaidan Emerald Lake. Also take off at the small train terminal.
P9️⃣: Child of the Earth. Take off near the Child of the Earth sculpture.
P1️⃣0️⃣: Qarhan Salt Lake. Take off near the Bishui Yaotai scenic spot.
P1️⃣1️⃣: Qilian Mountains. Take off near the rapeseed flower viewing platform in Menyuan.

The above 10 spots are regular drone locations. I look forward to capturing some unconventional spots next time and will share them then.

P.S. I got a new backpack for my drone: the Fotopro FB-4Pro. It carried two cameras, four lenses, and the drone for this trip.

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