Step into a picturesque sea of flowers like an oil painting

Qilian Mountain Grassland Self-Guided Travel Guide｜Step into a healing fairyland like an oil painting 💜

Here, the wind takes the shape of freedom!
Stroll through the lavender sea of flowers [Victory]
In the distance, the rolling Qilian Mountains [Victory]
All worries are healed by 600 acres of flower sea 💐

📍Address: Ebao Town, Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province
🚗 Transportation tips: Recommended to charter a car or self-drive (about 3 hours from Xining)
🕒 Opening hours: Open all day

🌸 Must-visit spots:
1️⃣ Lavender Flower Sea
China’s version of "Provence"!
The most beautiful bloom from June to August, purple waves so romantic they take your breath away
📸 Photo spots: Overhead shots on the flower sea path + distant view of Qilian Mountains

2️⃣ Rapeseed Flower Fields
Golden carpet covers the hillside in July
Forms a stunning tricolor mosaic with blue sky and snowy mountains
👗 Outfit suggestion: White/red long dresses look amazing in photos!

🌿 Special experiences:
✔️ Horseback riding across the grassland (local herders accompany you throughout)
✔️ Taste yak yogurt (5 RMB/bowl, super rich)
✔️ Lie in the flowers, listen to the wind and watch the clouds (free healing SPA)

🍜 Food recommendations:
▫️ Kangguo lamb (old brand in Ebao Town)
▫️ Yak jerky (available at herders’ stalls along the way)
▫️ Butter tea (most authentic in Tibetan tents)

⚠️ Notes:
• Highland sun protection essentials: sunglasses + hat + sunscreen
• Large temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a windbreaker
• Please stay on the paths when taking photos in the flower sea, do not step on the flowers

This grassland closest to the sky [Yeah]
Is worth adding to your life travel list ✨