The classic grand loop: Qinghai Lake and the Qaidam basin to Dunhuang, then back along the Hexi Corridor via Zhangye and...
Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop Xining-Gonghe-Delingha-Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Zhangye-Qilian-Xining
Also known as: Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop
The classic grand loop: Qinghai Lake and the Qaidam basin to Dunhuang, then back along the Hexi Corridor via Zhangye and Qilian.
Desert & Poplar 7 days
Qinghai, Gansu
Jun–Sep
Route Introduction
- The classic grand loop: Qinghai Lake and the Qaidam basin to Dunhuang, then back along the Hexi Corridor via Zhangye and Qilian.
At a Glance
| Suggested days | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Cities | 8 |
| Provinces | Qinghai, Gansu |
| Difficulty | 🟠 Challenging |
| Best months | Jun–Sep |
| Best for | Great for history enthusiasts, Silk Road culture lovers, and photographers |
Route Map Animated marker shows direction
🏙️ Xining 🏙️ Gonghe 🏙️ Delingha 🏙️ Dunhuang 🏙️ Jiayuguan 🏙️ Zhangye 🏙️ Qilian 🏙️ Xining
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop: Xining-Gonghe-Delingha-Dunhuang-Jiayuguan-Zhangye-Qilian-Xining
西宁 → 共和 → 德令哈 → 敦煌 → 嘉峪关 → 张掖 → 祁连
| Time | Place / plan | Category | Duration | Transfer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Xining → Gonghe → Delingha → Dunhuang → Jiayuguan → Zhangye → Qilian → Xining | |||||
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