[Qarhan 7 days] Seven days and six nights to play the Qinggan Great Ring Road, 2-8 people small group depth tour

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

[Detailed Itinerary]

Itinerary in seconds

Arrived in Xining today. Xining means "West 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:

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

Warm reminder:

1. Be sure 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 Bluff - Chaka Salt Lake - Chaka/Delingha

In the morning, set off along the Beijing-Tibet Expressway to the largest and most beautiful saltwater lake in China- [Qinghai Lake Bluff] It is called "Cuowenbo" in Tibetan, which means "cyan lake". It covers an area of more than 4,500 square kilometers and is rated as the most beautiful five 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 May 16, and go to the Heima River after May 16.)

We then go 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 history here is very long, and the salt content of the lake is very large. 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 area to go to the depths of the scenic area 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. It is also very comfortable.

03 Chaka/Delingha - Qarhan Salt Lake - Little Chaidan Lake - Da Chaidan

After breakfast, depart for  [Little Chaidan Lake]  Visit, then go to  [Qarhan Salt Lake] , located in the Gobi Sea, the climate is hot and dry. Due to the long-term wind and sun exposure, and the precipitation is much lower than the evaporation, the high concentration of brine in the lake is gradually crystallized into salt grains. On the vast lake surface, hot air rises and waves sparkle, like a sea of blue waves and thousands of items. There are thousands of feet of salt bridges, salt sea jade waves and other landscapes on the salt lake. After finishing, arrive at Dachaidan Accommodation.

04 Dachaidan - Dachaidan Emerald Lake - Heidu Mountain - Dunhuang

In the morning, we set off from Dachaidan and came to [Emerald Lake], which 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.

Then came 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 Heidu Mountain is unique is that the sand is a layer of black gravel on the surface of the sand mountain. After the baptism of long years, the gravel becomes a layer of hard shell, and everyone who walks through Heidu 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 picture or a dream. The snow-capped mountains in the distance are brighter against the black background.

05 Dunhuang - Mogao Grottoes - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring - Dunhuang

Visit after breakfast  [Mogao Grottoes]  (Off-season ticket 140 yuan/person does not include), Mogao Grottoes are commonly known as Thousand Buddha Caves and are known as 20 The most valuable cultural discovery of the century. You can't help but feel a lot of emotion 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 house of existing 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 about Mogao Grottoes tickets: Mogao Grottoes off-season tickets (140 yuan/person) are tight, please make an appointment on the official website in advance after registration. Please go to the "Mogao Grottoes Reservation Network" official account to buy tickets by yourself in time after registering for the 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 - Colorful Danxia - Zhangye

Depart after breakfast, take a car through [Jiayuguan Guancheng] (tickets not included) Do not enter the scenic spot. On Jiayu Mountain, the highest terrain, the city walls of the two wings of Chengguan cross the desert and the Gobi, 8 kilometers north with the Great Wall of Black Mountain, 7 kilometers 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 since ancient times. Then take a car to Zhangye  [Colorful Danxia] , which was jointly organized by China Geographic Magazine and 34 media across the country. In 2015, it was selected as one of the "Seven Most Beautiful Danxia in China" by many well-known websites across the country. ( If the itinerary is tight, it may be adjusted to visit the colorful Danxia on the morning of the seventh day)

07 Zhangye - Qilian Prairie - Menyuan - Xining Disbanded

After breakfast, start from Zhangye and go all the way south, crossing the magnificent Qilian Mountains, and the first thing in front of you is [Qilian Prairie]. This vast grassland is like a natural picture. Under the blue sky and white clouds, green grass is like green grass, and cattle and sheep are in groups, as if the purest colors in the world are gathered here. The breeze blows, 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, and they complement the grasslands, forming a beautiful natural scene. The mountain gorge channel in the middle cuts off the Qilian Mountains at the waist and passes through the two provinces of Gan and Qing. It is the dangerous pass called "Dadouba Valley" by the ancients.

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 accommodation in Xining 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 Schedule

March 1-April 30, 2026 Daily Tour

The above schedule is 2480 yuan/person

Children 1780 yuan/personSingle room difference 450 yuan/person

May 1, 2026 - June 5, Tiantian group

Above schedule 2680 yuan/person

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

June 6, 2026 - June 26, Tiantian group

Above schedule 2880 yuan/person

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

June 27, 2026 - July 5, Tiantian group

Above schedule 3480 yuan/person

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

July 6, 2026 - August 16, daily group

The above schedule is 3880 yuan/person

Children 2380 yuan/person, single room difference 1200 yuan/person

August 17, 2026 - August 31, daily group

The above schedule is 3580 yuan/person

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

September 1, 2026 - September 26, daily group

The above schedule is 2880 RMB/person

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

September 27, 2026 - October 6, 2026, 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

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

(Note: Children's price does not occupy a 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)

Complimentary maximum insured amount for the whole process 500,000 tour accident insurance

Reception standard

Fee instructions

The fee includes
[Accommodation] The whole journey is 2 nights four diamonds + 4 nights three diamonds

[Transportation] The charter fee for the car in Qinghai and Gansu (including fuel tolls). The specific model is arranged according to the number of people, and the 5-seat 7-seat 9-seat car is used. Designated models are not accepted, and each model is subject to full capacity.
[Attractions] The first big ticket to the attractions listed: Chaka Salt Lake, Chaerhan Salt Lake, Dachaidan Emerald Lake, Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, Colorful Danxia

[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 01 Xining Collection Gift items  1. Gift Qilian Prairie riding photos, archery, and ethnic costumes/prayer flags;  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] Round-trip transportation to and from Xining across the country, train or plane at your own expense.  [Meal fee] The fee includes meals other than meals at your own expense.  About meals  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, Qarhan Salt Lake scenic transportation car is 60 yuan/person, Heidu Mountain transportation car is 60 yuan/person, and Colorful Danxia transportation car is 38 yuan/person;  [Tickets] Mogao Grottoes 238 yuan/person is not included, Jiayuguan 110 yuan/person is not included.  [Personal consumption] Self-funded items for local participation and other items 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 same-sex room sharing in sequence. If you can't spell or bring children of the opposite sex or need to live alone, please make up the single room difference.  [Pick-up] Can provide Xining airport to hotel pick-up service, five-seater car 100 yuan/car  Refund rules  Refund the ticket fee within 1 or 5 days.  Refund 50% of the group payment within 2 or 10 days.  If you withdraw from the group for more than 10 days, you will be refunded the full amount of the group payment.  Remarks: 1. Elderly people over the age of 65 need to be accompanied by family members to sign for exemption, and those over the age of 70 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: (refers to height of 1.2 meters and below); the fee only includes parking space and insurance costs, does not occupy a bed, 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 company has the right to adjust the order of visits according to the opinions of the 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 and deal with it.  [Precautions for Highland Tourism]  For those entering the highland area, a comprehensive physical examination should be carried out. Patients with the following conditions should not enter the plateau: severe heart disease (note: coronary heart disease, heart failure, sick sinus syndrome and other medical history); severe lung diseases (note: COPD, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary heart disease, severe bronchial asthma history); severe kidney disease (note: renal insufficiency history); 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 received.  1, just arrived at the plateau, everyone will feel different degrees of chest tightness, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties and other hypoxia symptoms, severe will have headache, systemic muscle pain, insomnia and other symptoms. But this doesn't mean that you can't 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, symptoms will reappear. This delays the time to adapt to the plateau.  2. Just entered 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 afford it. Pay attention to supplementation of vitamins. You can buy all kinds of fruits in towns along the way (more expensive). You can buy vitamin-rich grapes, apples, citrus, etc. appropriately to eat, so as to "lose money on the table and replenish it on the table".  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 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, there is no need to panic. Targeted treatment should be given depending on the degree of the reaction. If the reaction is severe and affects sleep, some drugs can be taken to help treat it; general small county hospitals can also be treated, such as infusion, medicine, oxygen inhalation, etc. Drugs: In terms of prevention, you can take some proprietary Chinese medicines, such as American ginseng, Rhodiola rosea, antelope cold tablets, etc. Western medicine currently believes that the better one is heartache, but some people will have side effects such as headaches, which should be used under the guidance of a doctor. On the plateau, it can be used to solve some common symptoms: headache powder, fenbide for headaches, 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 are certain differences 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 items left behind 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.