Northwest China 6-Day Tour: Discover Crescent Moon Spring in Dunhuang & Colorful Danxia Landforms in Zhangye
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total distance 1252
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Day2: Hainan
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At the southwest of Qinghai Lake, you can find the starting point of the Qinghai Lake Ring Road West, and head north through the Shinaihai Township to reach the famous Bird Island Scenic Area.
There are many hotels, convenience stores, and souvenir shops along the road in this area, mainly selling Tibetan goods such as Tibetan linen and cordyceps.
If you want to enjoy the beautiful sunrise of Qinghai Lake, autumn is the best season. And at Heima River, you can find one of the best viewing spots for the sunrise of Qinghai Lake.
Day3: Jiuquan
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Day4: Jiuquan
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The Crescent Spring, located at the northern foot of Mingsha Mountain, has gained worldwide recognition for its unique landscape of "mountain springs coexisting with sand and water". The shape of the spring resembles a crescent moon, hence its name. In ancient times, the spring was known as "Sha Jing" or "Yao Quan". Surrounded by Mingsha Mountain, even though it is located in a sandy area, the spring remains clear and bottom-visible, unaffected by the seasons, and does not overflow during rainy periods or dry up during droughts.
Day5: Jiayuguan
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Jiayuguan Pass is an important transportation hub on the ancient Silk Road, located at the western end of the Ming Great Wall. It is one of the most spectacular passes along the route. The pass was built during the Ming Dynasty and consists of an inner city, outer city, and moat. The outer city's majestic fortress overlooks the scenery outside the pass, while the inner city's tower provides a view of the beautiful scenery at the foot of the Qilian Mountains. In addition, there are many small booths selling ancient costumes, calligraphy and paintings for visitors to explore. The Great Wall Museum in the scenic area is also worth visiting to learn about the history of Jiayuguan Pass.
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The Hanging Great Wall, a Ming Dynasty building, is located on the northern slope of Heishan Mountain, 8 kilometers north of Jiayuguan Pass. The theme of the scenic area is centered around the culture of the ancient Silk Road and the Great Wall. The ancient Silk Road culture corridor runs through the entire scenic area. The scenic area is divided into four main functional areas: the cultural corridor area of the ancient Silk Road at Shiguang Gorge, the military defense system area of the Hanging Great Wall, the leisure vacation area, and the management area. The Great Wall is not only flat like a plain, but also steep like a cliff, with a very graceful manner, similar to the Great Wall at Badaling. Standing on the Great Wall, visitors can enjoy the vast scenery outside the Pass.
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"The First Pillar of the Great Wall, the starting point of the ancient Great Wall, was once a beacon tower and now only remains as a soil mound. In addition, the scenic area also includes attractions such as the Taolai River zip line, the Tianxian suspension bridge, and sculpture clusters.
It is worth mentioning that behind the First Pillar is the mother river of the area - the Taolai River. The river is formed by the melting snow of glaciers on the Qilian Mountains, and flows towards Jiayuguan. There is a suspension bridge over the Taolai River that is steep and magnificent, and is the most worthwhile attraction to see.
The scenic area has two stops, the first is at the museum at the west entrance. The museum has a glass observation deck that allows visitors to see the river below through the glass. In addition, there are also zip line projects that allow people to experience the excitement of flying over the Taolai River. The second stop is at the barracks, where visitors can walk across the iron suspension bridge and cross the Taolai River to the other side, then climb up the hill for a closer view of the river."
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