Northwest Grand Loop Travel 8 day tour guide

Mondo Tourism Updated on 2024-02-01

1. Itinerary.

Day 1: Lanzhou.

After arriving in Lanzhou, you can first go to the Yellow River Iron Bridge to enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Yellow River. Afterwards, you can go to the Gansu Provincial Museum to learn about the history and culture of Gansu. In the evening, you can taste local delicacies such as Lanzhou ramen, hand-grabbed mutton, and more at Lanzhou's night market.

Day 2: Lanzhou - Zhangye.

Depart from Lanzhou in the morning and head to Zhangye. After arriving, you can visit the Zhangye Danxia landform and appreciate the magic of nature.

Day 3: Zhangye - Jiayuguan.

Depart from Zhangye in the morning and head to Jiayuguan. Upon arrival, you can visit Jiayuguan Pass City and learn about the ancient military defense system. In the evening, you can taste the local food in Jiayuguan City.

Day 4: Jiayuguan - Dunhuang.

Depart from Jiayuguan in the morning and head to Dunhuang. Upon arrival, visit the Mogao Grottoes to see the treasures of ancient Buddhist art. In the evening, you can taste local snacks at the Dunhuang Night Market.

Day 5: Dunhuang - Qinghai Lake.

Depart from Dunhuang in the morning and head to Qinghai Lake. Once you arrive, you can hike or cycle around the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains. At night, you can camp on the shore of Qinghai Lake and look up at the bright starry sky.

Day 6: Qinghai Lake - Xining.

Depart from Qinghai Lake in the morning and head to Xining. Upon arrival, visit Taal Monastery to learn about Tibetan Buddhist culture. In the evening, you can taste the local food in Xining City.

Day 7: Xining - Lanzhou.

Depart from Xining in the morning and return to Lanzhou. After arriving, you can visit Baita Mountain, Wuquan Mountain and other scenic spots. In the evening, you can taste the local food again at the night market in Lanzhou.

Day 8: Departure from Lanzhou.

Before leaving, you can buy some souvenirs as souvenirs in Lanzhou's shopping malls. Then, according to the itinerary, go to the airport or railway station to leave Lanzhou, and end the beautiful Northwest Ring Road tour.

2. Precautions.

1.The climate in the northwest is dry, so drink plenty of water and take sun protection measures. At the same time, due to the higher altitude, it is necessary to pay attention to altitude sickness.

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