I have a map on the wall with a five-pointed star, only Qinghai Province has fewer. Although I went there three times in 1999, 2006, and 2018, they were all superficial and did not go deep into it. I searched the Internet and saw that there was an eight-day in-depth tour, so I invited my brothers to participate together. Departure on August 6th, take the train Z376 from Shanghai to Xining, and arrive in Xining 3 hours late, so the planned Dongguan Mosque and Nanshan Observation Deck did not go, I just took time to visit my relatives in Xining .
DIY1 - DIY2:
On the train, stay at Kaipin International Hotel in Xining on August 7.



DIY3:
Today's itinerary: Xining - Chaka - Delingha. The driver, Master Li, chose Huanhu West Road to avoid repeating the old road on the return trip, so we had to travel 150 kilometers longer than the other two cars, and we also went to Huangyuan Atomic City, Huangyu Migratory Place, and Daodao. It was 4:00 p.m. for lunch, 4:30 p.m. to enter Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area, 8:00 p.m. to leave the scenic area, and 10:00 p.m. to Delingha. Accommodation: Delingha Huayu Hotel.

Our mounts: 9-seater Ford Transit, driver Master Li, tourists: 6 people.
1. Huanhu West Road:


Huangyuan Atomic City

The capital of Haibei——Xihai Town



Scenery along the lake and cycling teams

sky clouds

Distinctive road settings




Gangcha scenery
2. Where to watch the migration of Huangyu fish:



Three, Bird Island:






Near Bird Island (Bird Island is forbidden)
Four, Chaka Salt Lake Scenic Area:


Tour by small train




The mirror of the sky is worthy of the name.




see rainbow again




Old enterprise, take a new path




Internet celebrities in Chaka Salt Lake Qinghai
DIY4:
Today's itinerary: Delingha - Chaerhan Salt Lake - Dongtai Jinel Lake - Yadan on the water. Chahu Lake is near Golmud. It is the largest salt lake in China. It is composed of multiple salt ponds with billions of tons of reserves. It is also a salt chemical base and the hometown of potash fertilizer in China. Then turn back 100 kilometers, follow National Highway 315 to Dongtai Jinel Lake in Qaidam Basin, and then go to Wusut Water Yadan Scenic Area 45 kilometers away.


stop to take pictures
1. Chaerhan Salt Lake Scenic Area:


In the past, it was a chemical enterprise, but it was only recently opened to tourists.


This is a real salt bridge with a road full of salt grains.



lake? or the sea? It's big anyway.






2. National Highway 315:


Walking through Caidan wood



"U"-shaped highway, a new check-in place.


Yardang landform
3. Dongtai Jinel Lake:






Chinese Maldives! ?





favorite of beauties





Drones - the new favorite of players


Four, Qaidam Basin:




car capture
Five, Water Yardang (Wusut Water Yardang):




enter in the evening



Strange terrain



islands in the sea



Very good light and shadow



Have a great "hi"!



The scenic area is very large



swim late


The caravan is also fresh (can accommodate 4 people, 600 yuan/night)
DIY5;
Today's itinerary: Water Danxia - Xitai Jinel Lake - Aiken Spring - Huamugou. Today's journey is longer. Huamugou Town is the administrative seat of Mangya City, which is close to Xinjiang, so the epidemic prevention measures are relatively strict. Aiken Spring is located deep in the Gobi, and the road is relatively difficult. This is a spectacle. Seen from the sky, the spring looks emerald, which contrasts with the surrounding rocks, like an eye, so it is called "angel's eyes". Stay at Huamugou Jinkun Hotel.
Early morning Yadan on the water:


West Sea Fleet (Unfortunately, there is no drone aerial photography, or overlooking from a high place)


West Taijinel Lake:

Xitaijinel Lake is also called Shuangse Lake (the water colors on both sides of the road are different)
All the way west:


Gobi

saline land

soil forest

no man's land

wetlands
Aiken Springs:


open for free



On the Chuse platform, there is a spring with a large amount of water.



Golden color, photography favorite.



aerial view
DIY6:
Today's itinerary: Huamugou - Mangya Emerald Lake - Golmud. Emerald Lake is not far from Huamugou, but it is a long way to Golmud, and it takes 7 hours to drive by car. Mangya Emerald Lake is the most beautiful lake seen on this trip: surrounded by mountains, the lake is crystal clear and emerald in color, and the whole scenic spot is like a fairyland fairyland. Tourists are all amazed and have a deep memory. Overnight at Golmud Magnolia Hotel.


How are you guys!

Emerald Lake, here we come!


light and shadow in the morning




long gun short cannon



Jade Jelly Agar







Leading demeanor



Golmud Road
DIY7:
Today's itinerary: Golmud - Jade Everest - Hoh Xil - Suonandajie Station - Golmud. The Beijing-Tibet Expressway is cut off when it exits Golmud, and we have to take the national highway. Here you have to cross the 4,760-meter Kunlun Mountain pass, and the scenery is endless along the way. The Hoh Xil Reserve has a large area and access is restricted. We walked along its edge, parallel to the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, and crossed the Budongquan to reach the Sonam Dajie Protection Station.

Golmud River



A scene on the road: Kunlun Holy Spring,






The mountain road is rugged and the scenery is rough.
Overlooking the Jade Everest:


The ice tongue can be seen, below is the Yuzhufeng Station of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.


Kunlun Mountain Pass:





4760 meters above sea level
Hoh Xil:


Parallel with the Qinghai-Tibet Railway

Budongquan Service Station


The vast Hoh Xil

Seeing Tibetan antelope many times
On the way back:




There was a car accident and the road was blocked.

Struggle to fill the soil and find another way.

DPY8:
Today's itinerary: Golmud - Donggecuona Lake - Longyang Gorge. Depart from Golmud and take the Beijing-Tibet Expressway to Delingha, transfer to the Chengdu Expressway, and arrive at Dongjitsona Lake in Guoluo Prefecture. This lake is a niche attraction, not many people go there. From here to the east, you will enter the pastoral area. The scenery here is different from the front. It is a plateau meadow with gentle terrain and green grass. When the cattle and sheep are scattered, the scenery is very beautiful under the blue sky and white clouds. Stay overnight in Desheng Village, Longyang Gorge Scenic Area.



Both sides of Beijing-Tibet Expressway


Tongyi's service area

Winter to Tsona Lake:



The plateau holy lake brings water and life to the Qaidam Basin.









Hainan scenery:














Longyangxia Reservoir:


The first dam at the source of the Yellow River



aircraft carrier departure







leave a beautiful shadow

DIY9;
Today's itinerary: Longyangxia Reservoir - Hunan Mountain in Qinghai - Xihai Town - Xining City. Today is the last day of the group tour. From here we pass Gonghe, cross Nanshan Mountain, go to Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area, walk along Huanhu East Road to Xihai Town, then pass Huangyuan, and return to Xining City. , a light rain came as promised, the rain and fog on the Nanshan Mountains were misty, and the beautiful scenery of Qinghai Lake was no longer there. Choose a restaurant in Huangyuan, and have the right to have a breakup meal. "It's great to have you here, and the awning is fate!" I sent a message to the two sisters in Chengdu and the two girlfriends in Handan. Overnight at Haolong Hotel in Xining.




Desheng Village XXX Farmhouse Hotel


Out of the scenic spot





Over the South Mountain




Qinghai Lake ("115" Erlang Sword Scenic Area)





Back to Xining
DIY10:
Journey to the West's "Eight-Day In-Depth Tour of Qinghai" ended yesterday, and the donkey friends will return to their respective hometowns. According to the plan, my brothers and I will go to Jingtai Yellow River Stone Forest in Gansu, and Shapotou Scenic Spot in Zhongwei, Ningxia, and then fly back to Shanghai. So early in the morning we have to take the K2188 train to Lanzhou, then transfer to K9882 to Baiyin, and then take the Baiyin special line to the Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Spot. We planned to stay in Longwan Village in the scenic spot that night, and our wish came true. Stay at Yongsheng Business Hotel.

On the train






On the way from Baiyin to Scenic Area
22 turns:







Snapshots on the special line car (private cars can't take the 22nd turn, they can only park on it)
Longwan Village:

Sunset


rushing water

This year the Yellow River is so flooded that sheepskin rafts, motorboats, and ferries are all suspended.




Villages under the loess by the Yellow River.
DIY11:
Last night, we agreed with the hotel owner Zhang that at 5:30 this morning, he drove us to the Yinmagou Observation Deck to take pictures of the sunrise, and then we toured the Yinma Grand Canyon on our own, and then he picked us up at the 22nd road to view the scenery Taiwan took a panoramic view, and then sent us to the scenic bus station. We set off on time, covered with a slight morning light, went straight to the gate of the scenic spot, and got on the karting lane until the car was hard to drive. After we visited the scenic spots, we just caught up with the through train to Jingtai at 12:20. It was delivered safely on time for 10 yuan, and we easily caught up with the K2889 train to Zhongwei at 3:26. Two hours later, we checked into the Zhongwei Hotel up.
Yinmagou Observation Deck:




waiting for the sunrise





morning sun



22 turns in the distance


changing sky

Yinmagou Grand Canyon:


not yet opened

empty

Penguin returns to the sea

Elephant absorbs water

Learn from the west

stalagmite column

smile often

stone door open



Ancient Road, West Wind, Skinny Horse


Out of the scenic spot
22nd Turn Observation Deck:

The center of the picture is the entrance of the scenic spot



Yellow River S Bay

Longwan Village

Turn! Turn! Turn!


Above is the gate (Visitor Center)
DIY12:
We spent a whole day in Zhongwei. At the bus station, we met the taxi driver Master Wang. He offered 20 yuan for one scenic spot, and 80 yuan for 4 scenic spots, including Tengger Desert, Tonghe Prairie, Shapotou, and Jinsha Island. It is equal to a chartered car, and the price is absolutely affordable. We didn't return to the city until the evening, and accidentally arrived in Inner Mongolia.
1. Tengger Desert:




desert surfing




four wheel desert bike


camel caravan
2. Tonghu Prairie:



Deserts, lakes, grasslands.



10 yuan scene delivery





Cabaret, forte here.
Three, Shapotou:



The broad and beautiful Yellow River

Wangwei Observation Deck



sand boarding

zip line

sheepskin raft


There are also many activities in the desert area
Sands Island Resort:



Beacon Tower Ruins

Great Wall Ruins of Han Dynasty

150 acres of lotus

sunflowers everywhere


sea of flowers

Lavender


climb high

The resort is nothing short of fake
DIY13:
This afternoon, I will fly back to Shanghai. In the morning, I will go to the Gaomiao (Baoan Temple) not far away. It was built in the early Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. head. The green trees around the temple are shaded, and it has been turned into a leisure and entertainment place for citizens. Shuttlecock kicking and fitness has become Zhongwei's new business card.


magnificent


antique

lifelike


Shuttlecock kicking, never tired of it

Drum Tower in the city center

(over)
