[COPIED] 96 Exploring the ecological and cultural legends of Qaidam 9D

Duration9 Days
Difficulty 2 stars
  • Program Outline
  1. D1: Arrive in Xining

    trip:
    Today's theme: Assembly Day
    All day: Check in at the hotel according to the flight schedule. Those who arrive early can choose to take a walk on the main road to adapt to the altitude of the plateau.
    Accommodation: Hilton Garden Inn Xining Kunlun
    Catering: Breakfast (self provided): Lunch (self provided): Dinner (welcome banquet)

    Accommodation : Qinghai Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : (On Own); Supper (Welcome Dinner)

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  2. D2: Atomic City Memorial Hall of Two Bombs and One Satellite - Tianjun Stone Forest

    trip:
    Today's theme: Two Bombs and One Satellite Atomic City Memorial Hall+Tibetan style Wild Luxury Campsite
    Morning: Depart from Xining and head to the Atomic City Memorial Hall in Xihai Town
    Chinese: Lunch at Fish and Bird Paradise in Gangcha County
    Afternoon: Tianjun Ranch+Tibetan style Wild Luxury Camp
    Accommodation: Zhigelse Luxury Camping Site
    Catering: Breakfast (hotel): Lunch (self provided): Dinner (Tibetan cuisine)
     

    Transport : Toyota (4-5 hours)

    Accommodation : Tianjun Mount Everest Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Simple Meal)

    Trekking Distance : 2 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 2-3 hours

    Altitude Gains & Losses : 150 meters

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

    The hotel is located in Tianjun County, covering an area of 5000 square meters and has 6 floors. It is built according to star rating standards.

  3. D3: Hara Lake - Delinghabo Tree Mountain - Delingha

    trip:
    Today's theme: Hiking in the Tianjun Stone Forest to Observe Beasts+Observing Landscape Beasts in Hala Lake
    Morning: Wild Luxury Camp to hike and observe beasts in the Tianjun Stone Forest
    Chinese: Return to the Wild Luxury Camp for lunch
    Afternoon: Enter the uninhabited area of Lake Hara for sightseeing and animal watching
    Accommodation: Hala Lake Featured Mongolian yurt Campsite
    Catering: Breakfast (hotel): Lunch (self provided): Dinner (campsite dinner)

    Transport : Toyota (4-5 hours)

    Accommodation : All season hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Camp Meal)

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  4. D4: Delingha - Wusute Water Yadan

    Today's theme: Exploring the Mysterious Yadan Devil City and the Water Yadan Landscape
    [Morning] Depart from Delingha and travel along the 315U kilometer route, passing through the eastern section of Nanbaxian Yadan Devil City, to reach Dongtai Service Area
    [Afternoon] Dongtai Jinnaer Lake, Shuishan Yadan

    Transport : Toyota (4-5 hours)

    Accommodation : Wusutu Yadan Grand Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Simple Meal); Supper (Chinese Meal)

    Trekking Distance : 3 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 2-3 hours

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  5. D5: Mars Route 1 - Heidushan Yanzhi Mountain - Da Chai Dan Jade Lake

    It starts about 4 kilometers south of Lenghu Town in the north and ends at 953 kilometers of National Highway 315 in the south. There are also claims that one end is between the 953 and 954 kilometer road signs of National Highway 315, and the other end is about 7 kilometers north of the No. 5 oil base site in Lenghu. The entire journey is about 95 kilometers, but there are also records showing a length of 88 kilometers. Road condition: It is a three-level gravel road surface, mostly unpaved, with poor road conditions, many potholes and bumps, and high requirements for vehicle performance and driving skills. The highway passes through the largest Yadan landform group in China, with magnificent Yadan landforms along the way. The mounds are arranged in rows, some resembling the backs of whales emerging from the sea, known as whale backed Yadan. The Yadan landform here has not been artificially intervened, it is primitive and stunning, giving people a desolate and magnificent feeling, as if they are on the surface of Mars, hence the name "Mars Highway 1". Along the way, you will also pass through some other unique landscapes, such as the once prosperous but abandoned Cold Lake No. 5 Oil Base. Most of the buildings here are now dilapidated, leaving only the roadbed of the street and some residual walls, slogans, etc., which can make people feel the prosperity of the past and the desolation of today.

    Transport : Toyota (7-8 hours)

    Accommodation : Trustworthy Dragon Dream Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Chinese Meal)

    Trekking Distance : 3 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 2-3 hours

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  6. D6: Haixizhou Ethnic Museum - Delingha

    [Morning] Go to Da Chai Dan Wucai Valley to explore the Danxia landform and experience the amazing craftsmanship of nature
    [Afternoon] Go to Haixizhou Ethnic Museum to learn about the magical Qaidam and take everyone to search for marine fossils
    [Evening] Stay at the all season hotel

    Transport : Toyota (2.5-3 hours)

    Accommodation : All season hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Feature Lunch)

    Trekking Distance : 2 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 1-2 hours

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  7. D7: Underground Yadan

    trip:
    Today's theme: Chaidamu Haloxylon Forest Reserve+Exploring Underground Yadan
    Morning: Delingha departs from Huaitoutala Village and enters the underground Yadan Suo Forest Reserve
    Noon: Outdoor light meal
    Afternoon: Hiking around the underground Yadan campsite
    Catering: breakfast (hotel), lunch (outdoor light meals), dinner (campsite making hotpot)

    Transport : Toyota (5-6 hours)

    Accommodation : Underground Yadan Campsite (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Picnic); Supper (Camp Meal)

    Trekking Distance : 3 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 2-3 hours

    Altitude Gains & Losses : 100 meters

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  8. D8: Underground Yadan - Nuomuhong Nature Reserve

    trip:
    Today's theme: In depth exploration of underground Yadan landforms+Nuomuhong Wetland Protection Area
    Morning: Exploring the underground Yadan landform in depth
    Noon: Nuomuhong Town Light Meal
    Afternoon: Bird watching and wildlife in Nomuhong Wetland
    Catering: Breakfast (campsite breakfast), lunch (light meals), dinner (Sichuan cuisine)

    Transport : Toyota (5-6 hours)

    Accommodation : Dulan Feilong Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : (Camp Meal); Lunch (Simple Meal)

    Trekking Distance : 2 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 2-3 hours

    Altitude Gains & Losses : 50 meters

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

  9. D9: Balong volcanic rock column with jointed shape - Xining; Departure or Extension Program

    trip:

    Today's theme: Balong volcanic rock column joint shape+Mohe camel field

    In the morning, Xiangride went to the geological site on the Balong volcanic rock pillar

    Noon: Dulan County Light Meal

    Afternoon: Mohe Camel Farm

    Catering: Breakfast (hotel), lunch (light meals), dinner (communal cafeteria)

    Transport : Toyota (5-6 hours)

    Accommodation : Qinghai Hotel (or similar)

    Meal : Breakfast; Lunch (Simple Meal); Supper (Farewell Dinner)

    Trekking Distance : 1 kilometers

    Trekking Time : 1-2 hours

    Altitude Gains & Losses : 50 meters

    - Reference Hotel Pictures

Route Type Adventure

Route Code4F6-CDM

Independent Group
Customized Itinerary
Family Tour

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