Yardang landforms, Gobi salt lakes and Mars-like terrain. — 8days · Jun–Sep · Qinghai, Gansu。China travel routes: class...

Qaidam Basin Line Xining-Delingha-Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Directly Administered Area-Lenghu-Golmud-Xining

Also known as: Qinghai East-West Line

Yardang landforms, Gobi salt lakes and Mars-like terrain.

City loop 8 days Qinghai, Gansu Jun–Sep

Route Introduction

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Why This Route Exists
The historical & geographical answer to why this route came to be
  • Yardang landforms
  • Gobi salt lakes and Mars-like terrain.

At a Glance

Suggested days 8 days
Cities 6
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 🏙️ Delingha 🏙️ Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Directly Administered Area 🏙️ Lenghu 🏙️ Golmud 🏙️ Xining
Qaidam Basin Line: Xining-Delingha-Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Directly Administered Area-Lenghu-Golmud-Xining Lenghu
Time Place / plan Category Duration Transfer Note
Day 1 Xining → Delingha → Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Directly Administered Area → Golmud → Xining
09:00 Lenghu Sight 2Hour

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