Day 1

• Departure: Meet the operator at 08:00 - 18:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. All-day airport/station pickup: Tourists from all over the country arrive in Xining, the capital of Qinghai Province. A dedicated person will pick them up at the airport/station and arrange hotel check-in. Free activities: You can visit the Dongguan Grand Mosque in downtown Xining to experience religious culture, or taste special Qinghai snacks at the Xinjian Night Market.
• [Attraction/experience] Ta'er Monastery, If you arrive early and are energetic, you can visit [Ta'er Monastery] in the afternoon. As one of the six great monasteries of the Gelug school (Yellow Hat sect) of Tibetan Buddhism, you can experience the solemnity and tranquility of a thousand years of faith amidst its red walls, golden roofs, and ethereal chanting.
• [Accommodation] 19:00, Xining Haihu New Area Meilun Hotel; You will be accommodated at the Xining Haihu New Area Meilun Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged at the Xining Yicai Qinghang Hotel or another hotel of the same standard. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service!

Day 2

• [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 8 hour(s), Self-guided, Qinghailake, Chaka Yan Lake, Chaka Salt Lake Small Train, Morning: Depart from Xining and head to Qinghai Lake along the Qinghai-Tibet Highway. Arrive at Erlangjian Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake and experience the magnificent beauty of the "plateau sapphire." Afternoon: Continue westward to Chaka Salt Lake, the "Mirror of the Sky." Take a small train deep into the heart of the salt lake to capture stunning reflection photos and admire the spectacular salt flowers.
• [Accommodation] 19:00, Chaka Jinhengji; We will arrange your stay at Chaka Jinhengji. If the hotel is fully booked, we will arrange Chaka Wanfeng Hotel or other hotels of the same class. All hotel room types are basic room types. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service!

Day 3

• [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 8 hour(s), Self-guided, Hai Temple Scenic Area, Cha'Erhan Yan Lake, Morning: Head to Haishi Scenic Area (seasonal, open from June to September), one of the most beautiful wetlands in the Qinghai Lake surrounding area, where you can observe rich plateau flora and fauna resources. Afternoon: Drive to Chaka Salt Lake, visit attractions such as the Ten Thousand-Foot Salt Bridge and the Salt Flower Spectacle, and experience the magical charm of the salt lake.
• [Accommodation] 19:00, Ge'ermu Lifeng Hotel; You will be arranged to stay at the Greentree Inn Golmud Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, you will be arranged to stay at the Mercure Golmud Hotel or another hotel of the same standard. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service!

Day 4

• [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 8 hour(s), Self-guided, When Jinshan Pass, Experience making mud paintings at Dunhuang Painting Academy, Morning: Depart from Golmud, cross Dangjin Pass, and enter the Dunhuang area. Along the way, enjoy the Gobi desert scenery and experience the vastness and grandeur of the Northwest. Afternoon: Arrive in Dunhuang, head to the Dunhuang Academy of Painting to experience mud embryo painting, and personally create your own Dunhuang murals.
• [Accommodation] 19:00, Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel; We will arrange your stay at Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, we will arrange Dunhuang Binhe Hotel or other hotels of the same class. All hotel room types are standard. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service!

Day 5

• [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 3 hour(s), Self-guided, Mogao Caves, Feitian Decoration, Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring, Morning: Visit the Mogao Grottoes. Under the guidance of a professional guide, delve deep into the caves to closely admire the thousand-year-old murals and painted sculptures, experiencing the profoundness of Buddhist art. Afternoon: Enjoy a makeup and styling experience at Mingsha Mountain (including 1 set of clothing). A professional stylist will create an exclusive Western Regions style for you.
• [Accommodation] Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel; We will arrange your stay at Dunhuang Fuguo Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, we will arrange Dunhuang Binhe Hotel or other hotels of the same class. All hotel room types are standard. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service!

Day 6

• [Attraction/experience] Jiayuguan Gate Tower, Zhangye Qicai Danxia Scenic Spot, Morning: Head to Jiayuguan Pass, "the First Pass Under Heaven," to experience the grandeur of the frontier. Afternoon: Go to Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, take a sightseeing bus to various viewing platforms, and admire the stunning moment when the Danxia landforms change colors under the setting sun.
• [Accommodation] Zhangye Puyue Hotel; We will arrange your stay at Zhangye Puyue Hotel. If the hotel is fully booked, other hotels of the same standard will be arranged. All hotel room types are basic. If you need to upgrade your room type for a fee, please contact customer service!

Day 7

• [Attraction/experience] Menyuan Rape Flowers (Seasonal), Horseback riding on Qilian Grassland, Morning: Delve deep into the Qilian Mountains Grassland, where the grass is lush and cattle and sheep roam in herds. You can put on Tibetan robes and experience the thrill of horseback riding. Afternoon: Return to Xining, concluding the journey successfully. We will arrange a special car transfer service to the airport, bringing a perfect end to this unforgettable Northwest Grand Loop tour.
• [Return] 13:00 - 22:00, at Xining airport/station drop-off, We will pick you up 2-3 hours before your flight time. Thank you for choosing our service, and we look forward to seeing you again!
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Eligibility

• Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount