10 Days in Haibei and Surrounding Areas｜Comprehensive Guide You’ll Regret Missing

Hey guys! Don’t miss this 10-day travel guide for Haibei and nearby areas! You can check in at the spectacular Kunlun Mountain Pass, explore the mysterious Kekexili, and even have a chance to encounter the adorable plateau spirit, the Tibetan antelope. Get ready for an amazing Northwest China adventure—bookmark it now! . 🌟 Itinerary: 📒 DAY 1: Arrive in Lanzhou, the Golden City, and start your free exploration mode. Hunt for authentic Northwest cuisine and soak in the unique charm of this city. 📒 DAY 2-3: Depart from Lanzhou, traverse the green wonderland of Xianmi Forest Park, arrive at Qilian Babao Town to experience the charm of the “Little Switzerland of the East”; then gallop across the grasslands, visit the geological wonders of Linze, and spend the night in Jiuquan or Jiayuguan. 📒 DAY 4: Set off from Jiayuguan to the dreamlike sand oasis of Dunhuang, feel the mystery and grandeur of this world-renowned Buddhist city. 📒 DAY 5: Deeply explore Dunhuang, admire the flying frescoes in the Mogao Caves, enjoy the vast sand sea at Mingsha Mountain, and leave beautiful memories by Crescent Lake at dawn. 📒 DAY 6-7: Depart Dunhuang, cross the Gansu-Qinghai border at Dangjin Mountain, bravely venture into the Chaidamu Desert to Golmud; visit the Kunlun Divine Spring, Wuji Dragon and Phoenix Palace, check in at Kunlun Mountain Pass, enter Kekexili, and encounter the plateau spirit Tibetan antelope. 📒 DAY 8-10: Depart Golmud, pass through Dulan, arrive at Chaka Salt Lake to admire the stunning sunset where the sky and lake merge; then head to Qinghai Lake to experience the grandeur of the “Pearl of the Plateau”; finally end your trip in Xining, treasuring your travel memories. . Recommended Attractions: 🌈 Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Nantai Village, Nijia Camp Town, Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province ⏰ Opening Hours: November 1 - December 31, 08:30-17:00 ⏳ Duration: 3-5 hours 💬 Danxia landforms intertwined with colorful hills create a spectacular view you won’t want to look away from! 👀 🏯 Mogao Caves 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Yangguan Avenue, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City, Gansu Province ⏰ Opening Hours: April 1 - November 30, 08:00-18:00 ⏳ Duration: 3-4 hours 💬 Dome cinema 🎬 + grotto art, a millennium of Buddhist culture vividly before your eyes! 🏜️ Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: Mingshan Road, Dunhuang City, Jiuquan City ⏰ Opening Hours: Unknown ⏳ Duration: 3-5 hours 💬 The eye of the desert 👁️, with magnificent rolling dunes and ever-sparkling spring water! 🌊 Chaka Salt Lake 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Address: No. 9, Salt Lake Road, Chaka Town, Wulan County, Haixi Prefecture ⏰ Opening Hours: November 1 - November 30, 08:00-18:00 ⏳ Duration: 2-3 hours 💬 Salt as white as snow ❄️, reflecting the sky, pure as a mirror! . Tips: 📸 Best photo spots are the Qinghai Lake cliffs and Zhuo’er Mountain, with stunning sunrise and sunset views! ❄️ November is already winter in Haibei, so down jackets + hats and scarves are essential for warmth and wind protection~ ✈️ It takes about 2.5 hours by taxi from Xining Caojiapu Airport to Haibei; booking a car in advance is more reliable! 🛍️ For local specialties, choose vacuum-packed yak jerky, priced around 60-80 RMB per jin, and remember to bargain! 🚗 If driving around the lake, check your vehicle condition carefully; some road sections have no signal, so prepare offline maps 🗺! . Don’t hesitate, the private Haibei tour guide is ready, just waiting for you to start this amazing journey!