Every core sight of the Qaidam Basin in one loop. — 9days · Jun–Sep · Qinghai, Gansu。China travel routes: classic loops...
Qinghai-Gansu Hidden Line Xining-Gonghe-Golmud-Dachaidan-U-shaped Highway-Water Yardang-Heidushan-Dunhuang-Zhangye-Qilian-Xining
Also known as: Great Northwest Loop · Qinghai North-South Line · Qinghai-Gansu Through Line
Every core sight of the Qaidam Basin in one loop.
City loop 9 days
Qinghai, Gansu
Jun–Sep
Route Introduction
At a Glance
| Suggested days | 9 days |
|---|---|
| Cities | 11 |
| 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 🏙️ Golmud 🏙️ Dachaidan 🏙️ U-shaped Highway 🏙️ Water Yardang 🏙️ Heidushan 🏙️ Dunhuang 🏙️ Zhangye 🏙️ Qilian 🏙️ Xining
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Qinghai-Gansu Hidden Line: Xining-Gonghe-Golmud-Dachaidan-U-shaped Highway-Water Yardang-Heidushan-Dunhuang-Zhangye-Qilian-Xining
U-shaped Highway · Water Yardang · Heidushan
| Time | Place / plan | Category | Duration | Transfer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Xining → Gonghe → Golmud → Haixi → Dunhuang → Zhangye → Qilian → Xining | |||||
| 09:00 | U-shaped Highway | Sight | 2Hour | ||
| 11:30 | Water Yardang | Sight | 2Hour | ||
| 14:00 | Heidushan | Sight | 2Hour | ||
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