HELLO CHINA

JOURNEY THROUGH CHINA

Qinghai–Gansu Grand Loop

Xining–Qinghai Lake–Qilian–Zhangye–Menyuan–Xining, linking plateau, lake, grassland and danxia in a complete loop.

Journey overview

6–8 days · June–September

Moderate–challenging · high-altitude loop

Acclimatise in Xining before the lake basin and Qilian Mountains. Check plateau weather, road access, fuel or charging and return time each day rather than using flowering-season images as live conditions.

Stops along the way

  1. Xining
  2. Qinghai Lake
  3. Qilian
  4. Zhangye
  5. Menyuan
  6. Xining