Must-visit for the New Year: Lanzhou-Qinghai Lake-Chaka Salt Lake, a must-see for beautiful scenery

Want to travel to the northwest for the New Year? Check out this Lanzhou-Qinghai Lake-Chaka Salt Lake 8-day travel guide to make your New Year trip even more exciting! -------------------- 🚩Route suggestions: Day 1: Arrive in Lanzhou and start your northwest journey! Day 2: Ta'er Monastery - Laji Mountain - Qinghai Lake · Heima River Visit the ancient Ta'er Monastery, cross Laji Mountain, stroll along the shores of Qinghai Lake, and feel the tranquility of Heima River. Day 3: Chaka Salt Lake - Keluke Lake Scenic Area - Dachaidan Emerald Lake Tourist Area Cross the mirror of the sky in Chaka, admire the beauty of Keluke Lake, and explore the splendor of Dachaidan Emerald Lake. Day 4: Qaidam Basin - South Eight Immortals Devil City - Aksai Boluo Zhuanjing Film and Television Base - Yangguan Scenic Area Go deep into the Qaidam Basin, experience the magic of the South Eight Immortals Devil City, visit the film and television base, and visit the ancient Yangguan. Day 5: Mogao Grottoes - Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring Immerse yourself in the art hall of the Mogao Grottoes, then head to Mingsha Mountain to listen to the legendary story of Crescent Spring. Day 6: Son of the Earth - Jiayuguan Pass - Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park Encounter the sculpture of the Son of the Earth, visit the ancient city of Jiayuguan, and then go to Zhangye to admire the magnificent Danxia landform. Day 7: Biandukou Ecological Leisure Tourism Area - Qilian Mountain Grassland - Qilian Mountain · Gangshika Snow Peak Scenic Area - Menyuan Hundred Mile Rapeseed Flower Sea Travel to Biandukou, gallop on the Qilian Mountain grassland, look up at the Gangshika Snow Peak, and finally indulge in the rapeseed flower sea of Menyuan. Day 8: Xining-Lanzhou-Airport Transfer Return to Lanzhou from Xining, end the unforgettable northwest journey, and head to the airport to prepare for the return trip. 🛫 -------------------- Must-visit attractions: - 🏜️Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring: Known as the Eye of the Desert, the spectacular sand dunes and the eternal shimmering spring complement each other. - 🌈Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park: Danxia and colorful hills intertwine to create a series of wonders, spectacular and charming. - 🌨️Chaka Salt Lake: The lake surface is as white as snow, reflecting the sky, as pure as a mirror. - 🏯Ta'er Monastery: As an important monastery of the Gelug sect of Tibetan Buddhism, it is rich in treasures and has a strong religious atmosphere. -------------------- Pre-trip essentials: 👕 **Clothing preparation**: Bring a warm coat, scarf, and gloves, as it is very cold in the northwest in January. Also, bring a few sets of clothes to change, quick-drying materials are a good choice. 🎒 **Personal items**: Be sure to bring your ID card, as well as cash and bank cards. Don't forget the power bank and data cable, keeping communication is important. 🍞 **Food and water**: Prepare some dry food such as biscuits, bread, and bottled water. When traveling between attractions, these will be your source of energy. 📸 **Photography equipment**: Camera or phone, as well as spare batteries or power banks. Recording the beautiful scenery and leaving memories is one of the joys of travel. 💊 **Common medicines**: Cold medicine, painkillers, especially medicine to prevent altitude sickness. Health is the foundation of travel, remember this. -------------------- From Lanzhou to Qinghai Lake, and then to Chaka Salt Lake, the beautiful scenery is endless, don't forget to share your travel stories!