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[Northwest Grand Tour | 7-Day Fantasy Journey to Explore the Wilderness and Culture]

🌟[Six Unforgettable Experiences] 💫 Two Lakes: Horse riding at Qinghai Lake + Sunset at Chaka Salt Lake 🌌 Mars Adventure: Yadan National Geological Park + Dongtai Jinel Lake 🛣️ Legendary Highway: Stunning views of the U-shaped road on National Highway 315 🖤 Secret Ink Painting Scenery: Recreate dark martial arts scenes at Hei Du Shan 🎨 Art Gallery: Millennium murals at Mogao Caves + Rainbow patterns of Danxia landform 📸 Exclusive Memories: Aerial photography + Trip Moments with red camels in Dunhuang 🗺️[Detailed Daily Itinerary] 🌊 DAY 1: First Impression of the Plateau 🚙 Drive through the prayer flags of Laji Mountain ➠ Horse riding around Qinghai Lake (Tibetan clothing experience) ➠ Wait for the golden hour at Chaka Salt Lake 🌠 Overnight stay: Stargazing campsite 🚀 DAY 2: Interstellar Travel ✔️ Yadan National Geological Park ✔️ Dongtai Jinel Lake ✔️ Highway 315 📷 Photography tips: Best light and shadow from 15:00-17:00 / Wide-angle lens is a must 🌌 Overnight stay: Mars Camp capsule 🎭 DAY 3: Dark Aesthetics Tour ▪️ Hiking in Hei Du Shan ▪️ Exploring the ruins of the oil town ▪️ Wild ATV desert ride ⛺ Overnight stay: Mingsha Mountain Starry Tent 🎨 DAY 4: Dunhuang Cultural Feast 🔥 In-depth explanation of special caves (recommended caves 45/57) 🔥 Trip Moments at Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Lake (Flying Apsaras costumes provided) 🔥 Food exploration at Shazhou Night Market 🎭 Special experience: 21:00 "Dunhuang Grand Ceremony" live performance 🌈 DAY 5: Earth Art Tour ▫️ Gobi Desert Sculpture Park (mirage viewing spot) ▫️ Great Wall photos in Hanfu at Jiayuguan ▫️ Hot air balloon ride at sunset over Danxia ♨️ Overnight stay: Danxia Hot Spring Resort Hotel 🌾 DAY 6: Grassland Pastoral 🐎 Visit a Tibetan family in Qilian Pasture 🏔️ Photography tips for snow-capped mountain reflections 💐 Golden sea of flowers in Menyuan (July-August limited) ✈️ DAY 7: Return Journey Surprise 🍜 Lanzhou beef noodle making experience ➠ Dunhuang mural cultural and creative gift box 📌[Pre-trip Essential Guide] 1️⃣ Three essential items: Sunglasses + Windproof mask + Hiking boots 2️⃣ Ticket alert: Book Mogao Caves Category A tickets 30 days in advance 3️⃣ Safety notice: Photos on the U-shaped highway must be taken outside the roadbed 4️⃣ Outfit formula: Solid color long skirt + Tassel shawl + Western ankle boots
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