I thought southern Xinjiang was stunning until I traveled the Northwest Grand Loop

This summer, I explored the Hexi Corridor and experienced the solitude of the Silk Road and the Gobi Desert! I started missing it the moment I returned—the charm of the northwest is simply irresistible. Words can't describe the awe-inspiring sights... Every frame from departure to return was unforgettable. I expected barren desolation, but instead found mountains, lakes🍃, the Gobi Desert, grasslands, snow-capped peaks, herds of cattle and sheep, and forests of populus euphratica—constantly marveling at China's vastness and the freedom of life! 🏨Luxury Wilderness Hotels Throughout: - **Dunhuang Dongyi Hotel**: A hidden luxury designer hotel in the desert, an oriental cultural outpost. - **Lonely Star (Gobi) Wilderness Hotel**: Terrain resembling an alien planet, with 360° indoor stargazing. - **Starry Sky Bubble Hotel (Chaka Salt Lake Sky No.1 Scenic Spot)**: Located within the Chaka Sky No.1 scenic area, offering a view of the starry sky from bed. - **Light and Shadow City Scenic Area Dachaidan (Grassland) Wilderness Hotel**: Daytime views of lakes and mountains, nighttime stargazing. 🚙Itinerary: 🔹D1: Pickup from Xining Caojiabao International Airport - Xining city. 🔹D2: Xining - Zhangye Danxia Landform Geological Park. 🔹D3: Danxia - Dunhuang · Jiuquan. 🔹D4: Dunhuang city tour (Mogao Caves, Crescent Moon Spring). 🔹D5: Dunhuang - Ulan Suhai Water Yadan Geological Park. 🔹D6: Water Yadan - Dachaidan Emerald Lake Scenic Area. 🔹D7: Dachaidan - Chaka Salt Lake. 🔹D8: Chaka Salt Lake - Xining drop-off. 🌟Exclusive Theme Experiences: 📸Photography guide + DSLR & drone accompaniment (Qinghai section). 🌅Panoramic view from Qinghai Lake Cliff. 🚞Take a mini-train into "Chaka Salt Lake." ⛵️Dachaidan Emerald Lake, "aerial glass boat." ✌️Check-in at Chaerhan Salt Lake · Salt Cliff. ✅Private photo spot at 315 U-shaped Road. ☀️ATV adventure to find the "Eye of Yadan" at Water Yadan. ❤️Aerial views of East & West Taijinar Lakes. 🛣️Interstellar journey - Mars No.1 Highway. 🎬Mogao Caves Class A ticket (includes digital film). 🎭"See You in Dunhuang" live performance. 🐫Camel ride at Crescent Moon Spring for sunset. 🌄Sunset at Danxia Landform. 🐎Horseback riding on Qilian Grassland. ⚠️Travel Tips: ✅Long route—self-driving is exhausting; small groups are recommended for a relaxed pace. ✅Includes hotels + private transport + tickets—parents can relax! ✅Stayed at the hard-to-book Dongyi Dunhuang Hotel, with a lake-view room at Qinghai Lake International Hotel. [Private Car Tours] [Custom Tours] [Private Groups] available~ How to get the same itinerary? Tap [Chat Now] at the bottom left 👇👇 for details!