Dancing on the peak of Qilian, I am the essence born from wind and snow

I spread my arms wide, letting my sleeves sweep through the thousand mountains of wind and snow. It’s not dancing, but "returning"—
Returning my soul to Qilian, which nurtures all life, returning my posture to the long winds that blow through heaven and earth. In the instant the shutter freezes,
I become the only flowing legend in this vast snowy land:
"Half mortal flesh and blood, half spirit of heaven and earth."
The glacier is my mirror, reflecting my silhouette like a goddess soaring in the void;
Prayer flags bear witness that I now breathe in sync with the mountains.

⛺【Local Must-Visit】: Sunan Prayer Wheels, Changgou Temple, Kangle Grassland

🛬【Travel Guide】: D1. Dunhuang—Mogao Caves—Mingsha Mountain—Stay in Dunhuang
D2. Jiayuguan Fortress—Barsi Holy Mountain—Stay in Barsi
D3. Sunan Prayer Wheels—Kangle Grassland—Colorful Danxia—Stay in Zhangye

🏨【Accommodation Guide】: In Dunhuang, if you have the budget, stay at Dongyi; for something more refined, stay at Dunhuang Mountain Villa. I like their style of decoration.
The mountaintop wooden cabin in Barsi is absolutely worth it; for southerners, it’s probably a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Save money in Zhangye, any 4-star hotel is cheap. It’s the place with the most abundant accommodation options on the entire big loop.

🧡【Tips】: Don’t drink alcohol on the mountain—altitude sickness; don’t go out at night—there are wolves.

Post by Chunxiang Travel Agency | Jun 17, 2025