The paradise of self driving travel is not only about the western Sichuan style, but also an excellent place for self driving travel on the Qinghai Ring Road in the northwest. So, what is the best route for self driving travel on the Qinghai Ring Road, and when is the best travel time for the Qinghai Ring Road? Let's learn about the self driving travel guide for the Qinghai Ring Road together
1. Route Overview
Xining Tar * - Laji Mountain - Qinghai Lake - Chaka Salt Lake - Dachaidan - Qinghai Yadan - Yangguan - Mogao Caves - Mingsha Mountain - Crescent Spring - Dunhuang - Jiayuguan - Zhangye - Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon - Qilian Grassland - Menyuan - Daban Mountain - Xining
2. Best Route
Day 1:Depart from Xining, Tar *, Laji Mountain Tourist Highway, Qinghai Lake, and accommodation in Chaka Town
Day 2:Chaka Salt Lake, Emerald Lake, accommodation for Dachaidan
Day 3:Depart from Dachaidan, Yadan Devil City in Qinghai, Yangguan, the most beautiful unmanned road, and stay in Dunhuang
Day 4:Mogao Caves, Mingsha Mountain, Crescent Spring, accommodation in Dunhuang
Day 5:Depart from Dunhuang, stay at Jiayuguan Castle Tower, Rainbow Danxia, and stay in Zhangye
Day 6:Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, * * *, accommodation in Zhangye
Day 7:Depart from Zhangye, Qilian Grassland, Menyuan, Daban Mountain, and arrive in Xining
3. Other routes
Lanzhou Xining Ta'er * - Qinghai Lake - Daotang River - Riyue Mountain - Rubber Mountain - Chaka Salt Lake - Qilian Mountain Grassland - Zhuo'er Mountain - Jiayuguan - Dunhuang - Wuwei - Zhongwei - Yinchuan
It took ten days. Except for the 200 kilometer mountain road from Zhuo'er Mountain to Jiayuguan, the rest of the road conditions are very good
4. Check in attractions
The most beautiful photography spot - Emerald Lake
When you come to such a beautiful place as Emerald Lake, you naturally want to take stunning photos. Here are some shooting suggestions for everyone. To capture the reflection effect, a wide-angle lens is required
Due to the refraction of light, it is recommended to carry a dimmer or polarizer (due to the high reflectivity of the water surface, it is recommended to use a polarizer to control the reflection during photography to emphasize the color tone of the lake or the blue sky) to avoid overexposure in photos
Timely use of composition elements such as trees and stones to create a sense of space in the front, middle, and back scenes, or to increase the richness of the image, such as boats, is also a very important part of shooting To capture the starry sky, a strong flashlight and tripod are required Best Season: Summer and Autumn The Qinghai Gansu Ring Road spans plateaus and mountainous areas, with significant climate change. Generally speaking, summer and autumn are the most suitable times for tourism. June to October is the golden tourist season in this region ① High altitude sickness: Due to the high altitude along the Grand Loop, it is easy to cause high altitude sickness. Please prepare your body in advance and bring necessary medication ② Driving safety: If choosing self driving tours, please pay attention to road conditions and weather changes. At the same time, it is recommended to understand the local traffic rules and driving skills in advance<③ Environmental awareness: The Qinghai Gansu Ring Road is an ecologically fragile area. Tourists are advised not to litter and to protect this beautiful land A complete self driving tour of the Qinghai Ring Road, without turning back. Covering the most classic beauty of Qinggan, it is a grand collection of natural scenery, Silk Road, culture, and history in the northwest. Experience the sanctity of Tibetan culture, gaze directly at the beautiful legends of the Sun and Moon Mountains, touch the turquoise Qinghai Lake on the plateau, and lie in a tent to see the most beautiful starry sky. Browse typical representatives of Chinese color Danxia, appreciate the world's top pass on the Great Wall Road, and kiss the throat area of the ancient Silk Road5. Best Time
6. Precautions