Qinghai, I admit you're beautiful~

⛱️Must-see attractions: Day 1: Dongtai Jinaier Lake + Water Yadan, stay in Golmud Dongtai Jinaier Lake: Dreamy blue, a sky mirror like jade Water Yadan: Magical and mysterious, like ancient castles Day 2: Hoh Xil, stay in Dachaidan Breathtaking, saw Tibetan antelopes, wild yaks, and Tibetan wild donkeys Day 3: Emerald Lake + Chaka Salt Lake, stay in Qinghai Lake Various lakes along the way, like a palette, can be tiring to see too many, better weather would be great Day 4: Qinghai Lake + Ta'er Monastery, stay in Lanzhou Qinghai Lake: China's largest inland lake and saltwater lake, Qinghai is named after it, a place to pilgrimage Ta'er Monastery: Buddhist holy land, spiritual landmark Beautiful sea views. 🌄Travel tips: Qinghai Lake: Edges start to freeze, snow-capped mountains along the way, yaks and sheep everywhere Chaka Salt Lake/Sky No. 1, won't freeze in winter, few people in the sky mirror, enjoy quietly Qilian Snow Mountain: Majestic Qilian, snow-capped peaks in the distance, best time to see snow scenes Dunhuang Mogao Caves: Thousand-year treasure, fewer people in winter, sometimes can see 12 caves Colorful Danxia: Gansu's popular spot, beautiful in winter too. Can see Danxia under snow 🏨Accommodation tips: Although it's a no-man's land, Hala Lake is preparing for a scenic area (currently no tickets) besides camping, there are yurts to stay in for CNY 500/room, can accommodate several people. 💗Other tips: Winter in the northwest, fewer crowds, no long queues, no traffic jams, exclusive experience. Hotels, tickets, transportation costs less than half of summer, great value. See animals leisurely passing by; pure and quiet snow-covered scenery