[Encounter Silk Road] Seven days and six nights to play the Qinggan Great Ring Road, 2-8 people small group depth tour

Qinghai Lake, Chaka Salt Lake, Emerald Lake, Mogao Grottoes, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Colorful Danxia, 2-8 people small group depth tour

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01 Xining Collection

Arriving in Xining today, Xining means "Western Border Anning" and is the capital of Qinghai Province. It is the eastern gateway of Xizang Plateau and a must-pass for the ancient "Silk Road" South Road. After arriving at the Xining hotel, you can arrange today's free activities according to the arrival time. You can buy some snacks and equipment needed on the road in Xining. If you have enough time, you can take a look around the city by yourself.

Food recommendation:
1. Mojia Street, one of the oldest streets in Xining, hides a variety of

2. Xinqian Square, a more modern snack street in Xining.

Warm reminder:

1. Be careful not to overeat and cause gastrointestinal discomfort. After visiting Xining, go back to the hotel to rest and recharge for tomorrow's trip.

2. We will send the group information to your mobile phone one day in advance, please keep your mobile phone open.

3. After arriving in Xining, go to the designated hotel to check in by yourself. A deposit is required when checking in. The room fee has been paid. The deposit is at your own expense. Report your name and get the room card.

02 Xining - Qinghai Lake Cliff - Chaka Salt Lake - Delingha

In the morning, set off along the Beijing-Tibet Expressway to the largest and most beautiful saltwater lake in China- [Qinghai Lake] It is called "Cuowengbo" in Tibetan, which means "cyan lake". It covers an area of more than 4,500 square kilometers and is rated as the first of the five most beautiful lakes in China by China National Geographic Magazine. It is located in the Qinghai Lake Basin in northwestern Qinghai Province. It is not only the largest inland lake in China, but also the largest saltwater lake in China. (Note: Visit the cliffs of Qinghai Lake before August 1, and go to the Black Horse River after August 1.)

We then went to [Chaka Salt Lake] Visit the national AAAA-level scenic spot. Chaka Salt Lake is also called Chaka or Dabusenoer. "Chaka" is Tibetan, which means salt pool, which is the salt of Qinghai; "Dabusenoer" is Mongolian, which also means salt lake. The salt mining here has a very long history. The salt content of the lake is very large, and the lake surface will naturally crystallize and be pure white. On top of the crystal is a thin layer of brine, which reflects the sky, clouds and mountains on the other side in the white lake, which is very beautiful, so it is also called "China's Sky Realm". You can take the small train in the scenic spot to go to the depths of the scenic spot to play. If you don't take the small train, you can also take a walk along the railway tracks to the depths of the lake to take pictures.

03 Delingha - U-shaped highway - passing through Dongtai - Yadan on the water - Da Chaidan

Starting from Delingha for breakfast, we started along the [U-shaped highway] along the way. On both sides of the highway, the desolate Gobi and the strange Yadan landforms are intertwined with each other, and there is a mystery in the vastness. The sun shines on the highway, reflecting a golden light, as if guiding the way forward. The mountains in the distance were undulating, the sky was blue, and the occasional wind and sand added a touch of wildness to the journey.

The car continued to move forward and came to the [Water Yadan] that few people have set foot in so far. If the Yadan in Dunhuang has the potential of 10,000 ships, then the scenery of the Water Yadan is more appropriate for this name. The Yadan group here has undergone years of wind and rain erosion, like a group of whales swimming in the sea to reveal their backs. The tall whale back on the shore of the lake is a natural observation platform, with a distant view. To the west is the high and low water Yadan landform group, which is also called "Hundred Birds and Thousand Islands Lake" by tourists.

If you have seen the water Yadan, you will be amazed by the wonders of nature. After thousands of years of geological movement and time and space change, the Usu-Te water Yadan landform is located in the hinterland of the Qaidam Basin. It is the best place to shoot sunrises, sunsets and starry skies. Stay in Dachaidan at night.

Warm reminder:

1. There are few people on the way, please be sure to prepare drinking water and dry food. The Qaidam Basin highway is open and the driving speed is fast. When free to move, you must follow the leader's command and pay attention to safety

04 Dachaidan - Dachaidan Emerald Lake - Heidu Mountain - Dunhuang

In the morning, start from Dachaidan and come to [Emerald Lake] (according to the time, the Emerald Lake may be adjusted to the afternoon tour of the third day, the sunset of the Emerald Lake is very beautiful). It was originally the mining area of the Salt Lake Mining Team of the Dachaidan Chemical Plant. From above, it is like a carefully processed high-quality jadeite and amber turquoise inlaid on the earth, which is beautiful and exciting. Then come to the ink painting country [Black Dushan Mountain] . This is a place like the moon. A paradise for tourists and a paradise for photographers. The reason why Black Dushan is unique is that the sand body is a layer of black gravel on the surface of the sand mountain. After a long time of baptism, the gravel becomes a layer of hard shell. Everyone who walks through Black Dushan Mountain will consider the end of life here. Its desolation, loneliness, and coldness can instantly attract you, making it difficult to tell whether it is in a painting or a dream. The snow-capped mountains in the distance are even brighter against the black backdrop.

Visit after breakfast [Mogao Grottoes] (Ticket 238 yuan/person not included), Mogao Known as the Thousand Buddha Caves, the caves are considered the most valuable cultural discovery of the 20th century. You can't help but feel emotional when you follow the scenic tour guide to visit the history, sculptures and murals of each cave. The Mogao Grottoes are rated as: the longest, largest and richest gallery in the world, and it is the greatest treasure trove of Buddhist art in the world.

In the afternoon, we arrived at the Dunhuang tourist attraction [Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring]. For thousands of years, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Spring are as significant other. The spring is in quicksand, the drought is not exhausted, and the wind blows the sand and does not fall. It is quite a spectacle. Everyone can play to their heart's content, enjoy the spring, climb mountains, go sandboarding, ride camels... Appreciate the desert style and feel the scenery outside the Great Wall.

Warm reminder:

1. Go to Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, please prepare sufficient drinking water.

2. When entering the scenic spot, you can first choose to rent the shoe cover prepared by the scenic spot to prevent sand from entering the shoes (15 yuan/set). At the entrance of the scenic spot, you can choose to take a battery car directly to Crescent Moon Spring, 20 yuan/person round trip.

3. You can also choose to ride a camel to the main peak of Mingsha Mountain first, and then return to Crescent Moon Spring, 100 yuan/person. At the same time, you can also choose a small four-wheeled motorcycle or a jeep.

4. Recommended local specialty drinks: apricot peel water, absolute sweet and sour thirst quenching.

5. Description of Mogao Grottoes tickets: Normal tickets are 238 yuan/person, limited to 6,000 per day, and can visit eight caves. Emergency tickets are 100 yuan/person, limited to 12,000 people per day, and can visit four caves. It is difficult to get a ticket during the peak tourist season. Please go to the "Mogao Grottoes Reservation Network" official account in time to buy your own tickets after registering for a group. ( You can buy it within one month in advance, and the specific method can be private message customer service)

06 + Dunhuang - a distant view of Jiayuguan - Zhangye Colorful Danxia - Zhangye

Depart after breakfast, the way is [Jiayuguan Guancheng] (tickets are not included) Do not enter the scenic area. On Jiayu Mountain, the highest terrain, the city walls of the two wings of the city pass through the desert and the Gobi, 8 kilometers to the north with the Black Mountain Hanging Wall, 7 kilometers to the south, connecting the first pier in the world. It is the ruler of the western end of the modern Wanli Great Wall and has been the first pass in the west of the river since ancient times.

Then take a car to Zhangye [Colorful Danxia] , selected as one of the "Seven Most Beautiful Danxia in China" in the selection of "The Most Beautiful Places in China" jointly organized by China Geographic Magazine and 34 media across the country. In 2015, it was selected as one of the 25 dream travel destinations in the world by many well-known websites across the country. ( If the itinerary is tight, it may be adjusted to visit Colorful Danxia on the morning of the seventh day)

07 Zhangye - Qilian Grassland - Menyuan - Xining

After breakfast, we set off from Zhangye and headed south, crossing the magnificent Qilian Mountains, and suddenly saw [Qilian Grassland] in front of us. This vast grassland is like a natural picture. Under the blue sky and white clouds, green grass is like green grass, and herds of cattle and sheep are gathered here, as if the purest colors in the world are gathered here. The breeze blows, and the grass waves roll, bringing bursts of fresh breath, which makes people feel relaxed and happy. The snow-capped mountains in the distance are looming, intertwining with the grasslands, forming a beautiful natural scene. The mountain gorge channel in it cuts off the Qilian Mountains at the waist and passes through the two provinces of Gan and Qing. It is the dangerous pass that the ancients called" Dadou Pagu ".

After arriving in Xining, the trip ended successfully. Everyone shared the joy and returned to their warm home with full memories. (The last day does not include accommodation. Please inform the master in advance of the airport, station, hotel, etc.).

Warm reminder:
1. Normally, it will arrive in Xining around 16.30-17: 00 in the afternoon. If you return on the same day, please buy a flight according to the time (or consult customer service now)

2. You can continue to play in Xining, and you can book Xining accommodation on your behalf.

3. For friends who go to Lanzhou, Xining is 240km away from Lanzhou. The train only takes 1 hour and 20 minutes. There are many trains, which is also very convenient.

activity March 1 - April 30, 2026

Daily group The above schedule is 2480 yuan/person

Children are 1780 yuan/person, and the single room difference is 430 yuan/person

May 1, 2026 - June 5, Daily group

The above schedule is 2680 yuan/person

Children 1780 yuan/person, single room difference 500 yuan/person

June 6, 2026 - June 26, daily group

The above schedule is 2880 yuan/person

Children 1980 yuan/person, single room difference 600 yuan/person

June 27, 2026 - July 5, daily group

Children 2180 yuan/person, single room difference is 1000 yuan/person

July 6, 2026 - August 16, Tiantian group

The above schedule is 3880 yuan/person, children are 2380 yuan/person, and the single room difference is 1200 yuan/person

August 17, 2026 - August 31, Tiantian group

The above schedule is 3580 yuan/person

Children are 2180 yuan/person, and the single room difference is 1000 yuan/person

September 1, 2026 - September 26, Tiantian group

The above schedule Period 2880 yuan/person

Children 1980 yuan/person, single room difference 600 yuan/person

September 27, 2026 - October 6, Tiantian group

The above schedule is 3680 yuan/person

Children 2280 yuan/person, single room difference 1100 yuan/person

October 7, 2026 - November 30, Tiantian group

The above schedule is 2480 yuan/person  05 Dunhuang - Mogao Grottoes - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring - Dunhuang  The above schedule is 3480 yuan/person  Children 1780 yuan/person, single room difference of 500 yuan/person  (Note: children's price does not account for the bed and does not include tickets)  (The above price is the price of the group, if you need to form an independent group, you can consult separately)  Free maximum insurance for the whole process 500,000 tour accident insurance  Reception standard, fee instructions:  The fee includes  [Accommodation] 6 nights hotel (2 nights Four Diamonds Hotel + 4 nights Three Diamonds Hotel)  (Reference Hotel: the following hotel or similar)  Xining luxury hotel  Jinding Licheng Hotel/Guoluo Hotel/Tianli Hotel/Yicai New Silk Road/Combo/similar;  Delingha Comfort Hotel  Yuhao Hotel/Yunhu Hotel/Xingcheng Hotel/Oriental Hyatt/Jinling Dele/Star City/similar;  Dachaidan Comfort Hotel  Pixel Hotel/Xiangya Hotel/Chengyue Sunshine Hotel/Xinjin Hotel/Haoyu Hotel/Same level;  Dunhuang Comfort Hotel  China Travel Jingxuan Hotel/Anhe Hotel/Huanyu Hotel/Longju Hotel/Chengheshun Hotel/Jiuselu Hotel/Yangguan Hengxi/Same level;  Zhangye High-end Hotel  Ducheng Holiday Inn/Ruichi International Hotel/Silk Road Ruihua Hotel/Hengda Regency Hotel/Mingjiale International Hotel/Same level;  [Transportation] Charter fee for Qinghai Gansu car (including fuel tolls), the specific model is arranged according to the number of people, 5 seats, 7 seats, 9 seats ... Designated models are not accepted, and each model is subject to full capacity.  [Tickets] Chaka Salt Lake, Water Yadan, Dachaidan Emerald Lake, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Colorful Danxia  [Lead] led by experienced drivers.  (The driver is the main driver, and will arrange tickets, accommodation and simple itinerary introduction for everyone. Professional explanations are not provided. Please understand.)  [Meal Fee] 6 breakfasts throughout the journey.  [Drone] The team is equipped with a drone, one drone for every 3 to 4 cars. The driver will choose 1-2 scenic spots to take aerial photos for the guests  [Drop-off] At the end of the trip, you can directly deliver it to Xining Airport, station or city hotel for free  Gift items  1. Gift Qilian Prairie riding photos, archery, ethnic clothing/prayer flags photos;  2. Free drone aerial photography, (Dachaidan Emerald Lake aerial photography);  3. Free 500,000 insured travel accident insurance;  4. Complimentary mineral water on board;  (Note: If the gift item cannot be given for special reasons, the fee will not be refunded)  The fee does not include  [Large transportation] There is a large transportation to and from Xining all over the country, and the train or plane is at your own expense.  [Meal fee] The fee includes the meal fee other than the meal.  About the meal  1. We believe that food is the part that best reflects the local culture, and we hope that the group members can discover the local food by themselves during the journey, rather than we prepare a cookie-cutter group meal for you in advance, the joy and charm of which will only be known if you try it yourself.  2. Some destinations have less delicious food to discover. Considering the different eating habits of each person, in order to respect each team member, we do not include meals on most of the itinerary. In this case, everyone can order together or eat separately.  [Small traffic in scenic spots] Qinghai Lake transportation car is 40 yuan/person, Zhangye colorful Danxia sightseeing car is 38 yuan/person; Water Yadan sightseeing car is 60 yuan/person; Heidu Mountain small traffic is 60 yuan/person;  [Tickets] Mogao Grottoes tickets are 238 yuan for Class A, or 100 yuan for emergency tickets. Tickets are tight. Please make an appointment on the official website in advance after registration; Jiayuguan tickets are 110 yuan  [Personal consumption] Local participation in self-funded projects and other projects not included in the "fee included".  [Single room difference] The itinerary and accommodation are arranged according to the double room. The registration of individual group members will be arranged in the order of same-sex room sharing. If you can't fight or bring children of the opposite sex or need to live alone, please make up for the single room difference.  [Pick-up] You can provide Xining Airport to hotel pick-up service, five-seater car 100 yuan/car  Refund and change rules  Refund the ticket fee within one or five days.  2. If you withdraw from the group within 10 days, you will be refunded 50% of the group payment.  If you withdraw from the group after 3 or 10 days, you will be refunded the full amount of the group payment.  Remarks: 1. Elderly people over 65 years old need to be accompanied by family members and signed for exemption, and those over 70 years old will not be accepted  2. The seats on the car are changed in turn (seating requirements are not provided)  Warm reminder, registration instructions  [Itinerary Remarks]  1. Children: (referring to height of 1.2 meters and below); the fee only includes parking spaces and insurance costs, does not occupy beds, does not include breakfast, and does not include tickets to scenic spots. Note: 1 large and 1 small registration cannot be arranged to share rooms. Please make up for the room difference and live alone. Please understand!  2. The cost of the itinerary is increased due to human irresistible factors (natural disasters, traffic conditions, government actions, etc.). The company will not refund the unincurred costs. Our agency can make itinerary adjustments and try our best to ensure the smooth progress of the itinerary. If it is impossible to implement the agreed plan, the excess cost due to the change shall be borne by the tourist.  3. The journey time in the itinerary is the reference time in the case of no traffic jams, and does not include the tour time of the scenic spots; in the case of no reduction in scenic spots, our agency has the right to adjust the order of tours according to the opinions of guests. Complaints are subject to the tourism opinion form of the local reception agency. Please fill in truthfully. If you are not satisfied with the reception of our agency, please contact our agency as soon as possible so that our agency can coordinate the handling.  [Highland Tourism Precautions]  For those entering the highland area, a comprehensive physical examination should be carried out. Those with the following diseases should not enter the highland: severe heart disease (note: coronary heart disease, heart failure, sick sinus syndrome, etc.); severe lung diseases (note: COPD, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary heart disease, severe bronchial asthma history); severe kidney diseases (note: history of renal insufficiency); hypertension stage 2 or more, severe liver disease, anemia, with a history of epilepsy, convulsions, under 4 years old, over 70 years old, the above personnel should not enter the altitude of more than 3500 meters, will not be accepted.  1. As soon as you arrive at the plateau, everyone will feel different degrees of chest tightness, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties and other hypoxic symptoms. In severe cases, there will be headaches, muscle pain all over the body, insomnia and other symptoms. But this does not mean that you cannot adapt to the plateau. This reaction is normal. If you can protect yourself correctly, the above symptoms can generally improve or disappear after 1-3 days. But after the reaction is relieved, you can not do whatever you want. You should control your behavior in order to play a good  role. People often advocate using oxygen to relieve discomfort. Of course, oxygen can temporarily relieve chest tightness, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties and other symptoms, but after stopping oxygen, the symptoms will reappear. This will delay the time to adapt to the plateau.  2. Just entering the plateau, do not overeat, so as not to increase the burden on the digestive organs, so that they can adapt well to this environment. It is best not to drink alcohol and smoke. Eat more vegetables, fruits and other vitamin-rich substances, drink a lot of water, the more the better, as long as you can bear it. Pay attention to vitamin supplementation. You can buy all kinds of fruits (more expensive) in towns along the way. You can buy vitamin-rich grapes, apples, citrus, etc. appropriately to eat, so as to "lose the table and make up for it".  3. According to your own situation, bring enough warm clothes, water bottles, etc., sun hats, sunglasses and sunscreen oil for skin care when you go out. The temperature in May is between 3 and 17 degrees, so you need to prepare warm clothes such as thick coats and cotton wool pants. In addition, the economic development along the way is lagging behind, and many things, such as camera batteries, cannot be bought. Please prepare in advance.  4. Once altitude sickness occurs, you don't need to panic. Targeted treatment depends on the degree of the reaction. If the reaction is severe and affects sleep, you can take some drugs to help treat it; general county small hospitals can also be treated, such as infusion, medicine, oxygen inhalation, etc. Drugs: For prevention, you can take some proprietary Chinese medicines, such as American ginseng, Rhodiola rosea, antelope cold tablets, etc. Western medicine is currently considered to be better for heartache, but some people will have side effects such as headaches, which should be used under the guidance of a doctor. On the plateau, some common symptoms can be solved: headache powder, Fenbid for headache, vitamin B6 for nausea and vomiting. If you still feel unwell, you should contact your tour guide and go to the hospital for treatment.  [Personal Safety]  Limited by the natural conditions of the tourist destination, the conditions of the restaurants along the scenic spots are compared with those in the inland tourism developed areas. There is a certain gap in terms of software and hardware facilities or meal quality, and most areas have a heavy taste and like spicy food. However, we will do our best to coordinate with the restaurants to meet the needs of different tourists in different regions. The vast territory has a long drive between scenic spots. Tourists are requested to pay attention to rest when visiting the northwest, allocate their time, and participate in tourism activities with sufficient physical strength. Affected by religion, customs and habits vary. When visiting (such as entering a temple), please remember to accompany and announce the precautions related to tourism. Do as the Romans do. It is best not to mention political issues related to ethnic minorities.  ● Dine in halal restaurants many times. Please respect the living habits and religious beliefs of the Muslim masses. Muslims avoid eating meat and blood of pigs, dogs, horses, mules, and other non-ruminant animals, and do not eat self-dead animals. Mosques prohibit smoking and drinking. Pay attention to tidy clothes and tidy clothes. Do not make loud noises. Do not point fingers at  believers who are praying. Pay attention to the hygiene of drinking water. It is strictly forbidden to wash clothes, face, feet, etc. in canals, pools, or waterlogged dams (ponds).  ● Xizang Plateau is an area with a high concentration of ethnic minorities. When shooting in the field, try not to act alone, do not leave the team without authorization, do not approach the herdsmen's tents at will, and be careful of vicious dogs wounding people. Please bring valuables for property safety with you, such as wallets, cameras, video cameras, and please check carefully for any left items before checking out.  [Shooting taboos]  ● When shooting in the field, remember to put safety first, pay attention to your own physical condition, and please keep your shooting equipment safe to prevent loss.  [Travel Tips]  What to wear during the itinerary:  The climate characteristics of Qinghai determine the must-have items for tourists who come to Qinghai: from May to November, add spring and autumn clothes (the elderly and infirm should also bring thermal underwear), from November to April, prepare warm winter clothes. Traveling shoes, sun hats, sunglasses, - sunscreen (SPF20 +), lipstick (anti-dry and cracked), are must-haves all year round.  [Special reminder]  1 If you are not in the northwest, you do not know the size of the motherland, so there is a distance between points. In some places, the infrastructure is not perfect, and you must bring enough travel essentials.  2 Personnel who have paid the activity deposit, if they withdraw due to emergencies, can find their own replacement. If they cannot find a replacement, the full deposit will be deducted to offset the generated booking fee.