Qinghai Province Five Days Four Nights Travel Guide

Qinghai Province Five Days Four Nights Travel Guide (Budget: About 10,000 RMB) 1. Itinerary Overview Days Main Attractions Accommodation Transportation Special Experiences Day 1 Xining (Capital of Qinghai Province) Hotel in Xining City Flight/High-speed train to Xining Qinghai Provincial Museum, Dongguan Mosque Day 2 Qinghai Lake Hotel around Qinghai Lake Chartered car/rental car Lake viewing, sunrise, cycling, photography Day 3 Chaka Salt Lake Accommodation in Chaka Town Rental car Experience the "Mirror of the Sky" Day 4 Qilian Mountains, Zhuo'er Mountain Hotel near Qilian or Zhuo'er Mountain Rental car Grassland scenery, Tibetan culture Day 5 Return to Xining Rental car/return transportation Prepare for departure 2. Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Arrive in Xining Transportation: Arrive at Xining Caojiapu Airport by plane. It is recommended to book tickets in advance; economy class costs about ¥1500-¥2000. Accommodation: Three or four-star hotel in Xining city, about ¥300-¥600 per night. Activities: Qinghai Provincial Museum: Free, learn about Qinghai’s history and culture. Dongguan Mosque: Free, experience religious culture. Food recommendations: Qinghai beef noodles, yak meat hotpot, about ¥50-¥100 per person. Day 2: Qinghai Lake Transportation: Rent a car or charter a car (recommended to book in advance, about ¥1500/day, fuel costs extra). Entrance fee: Qinghai Lake is free, but some spots may charge a small parking fee. Activities: Cycling around the lake (bicycle rental about ¥50-¥100/day) Watch the sunrise (early morning) Photography, lakeside walks Accommodation: Hotel or guesthouse around Qinghai Lake, about ¥400-¥800 per night. Meals: Lakeside restaurants or bring your own food, about ¥50-¥100 per meal. Day 3: Chaka Salt Lake Transportation: Continue renting or chartering a car (about 4 hours travel). Entrance fee: ¥100-¥150. Experience: Photograph the "Mirror of the Sky" effect Walk on the salt lake Accommodation: Chaka Town or return to Xining, about ¥300-¥600. Suggestion: Depart early to avoid peak crowds. Day 4: Qilian Mountains & Zhuo'er Mountain Transportation: Rent a car to go, about 3 hours drive. Attractions: Qilian Mountain National Park Zhuo'er Mountain (hiking, horseback riding, experience Tibetan culture) Entrance fee: Qilian Mountain National Park about ¥100. Accommodation: Near Qilian or Zhuo'er Mountain, about ¥300-¥600. Features: Grassland scenery Tibetan cultural performances (seasonal) Day 5: Return to Xining Transportation: Return trip, rent or charter a car back to Xining. If time permits: Explore Xining and buy Qinghai specialty handicrafts. Return transportation: Plane or train home. 3. Budget Estimate (RMB) Item Cost (Yuan) Notes Airfare/High-speed train 2000 Round trip, booking early may get better deals Transportation (rental/charter) 4500 5 days rental + fuel, average about ¥900/day Accommodation 2000 4 nights, average ¥500/night Entrance fees & attractions 500 Qinghai Lake, Salt Lake, Qilian Mountains, etc. Food 1000 5 days, about ¥200/day Others (souvenirs, emergencies) 500 Shopping, unexpected expenses Total: About 10,000 RMB 4. Travel Tips Book in advance: Flights, hotels, car rentals Bring gear: Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, warm clothing (large temperature difference between day and night on the plateau) Notes: Altitude sickness: Drink plenty of water, avoid strenuous exercise Respect local culture and religious customs Keep the environment clean 5. Additional Suggestions Best travel time: May to October, avoid cold winter and snow season. Special experiences: Watch the sunrise at Qinghai Lake Experience Tibetan culture (Tibetan songs and dances, Tibetan cuisine) Participate in Tibetan festivals (such as Tibetan New Year)