[Twelve Hours at Qinghai Lake] 4-day summer photography themed tour

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Departing from Xining City
Xining City
Booking Notes: Due to limited trunk space, each person is limited to one 24-inch suitcase (size: 42cm68cm26cm) + one backpack
  • The exclusive way to play around the lake in the market, take you to slowly appreciate the scenery of Qinghai Lake, travel in a small group of 4-12 people; Slow rocking around Qinghai Lake, let you experience the magnificence of Qinghai Lake in person; Lakeside picnic, equestrian experience, cross the Qilian grassland.
  • Each group has 1 driver + 1 independent photographer (drone or SLR photography). Carefully selected various shooting positions to take you to shoot
  • The beautiful sea-circling road, the Zhuoer Mountain that cannot be missed. The boundless desert by Qinghai Lake, the lakeside equestrian experience, the Qilian grassland with snow and cattle and sheep, bring you a different experience; the indispensable Chaka Salt Lake, the sea of rapeseed flowers all over the mountains (seasonal in July), it is not a problem to dominate the circle of friends
  • Stay in the Chaka Salt Lake 360° stargazing glass room/Starry Sky Bubble House Hotel/Shadow Lake Diamond Starry Sky Hotel, watch the stars fall asleep, enjoy Chaka at sunrise and sunset, stay at the Plateau Sapphire Hotel/or lakeside accommodation of the same level by Qinghai Lake, stay at Qilian Pulton Hotel/Huayue Hotel or the same level under the snow-capped mountains
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What to expect

D1 First acquaintance with the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau:

  • Xining gathering - Qinghai Lake mysterious desert area (Qinghai Lake, desert, grassland, wetland in the same frame) - Lakeside picnic - East Ring Road - Qinghai Lake equestrian tour - Stay in the "Sky Mirror" Chaka Salt Lake 360° Stargazing Room (Chaka sunset | Starry sky)

D2 Road trip, the most beautiful West Ring Road:

  • Chaka Salt Lake sunrise - Grassland Carnival (Flower Sea Stroll | Tibetan Clothing Experience | Grassland Road Travel Photography) - Qinghai Lake's most lonely temple (Cliff Camera Position | Overlooking Qinghai Lake Panorama | Searching for Rare Black-necked Cranes | Wind Horse Blessing) - Stay at Qinghai Lake (Waiting for Sunset | Grassland Bonfire | Outdoor Stargazing)

D3 Holy Lake Watching, Secret Qilian:

  • Sunrise at Qinghai Lake - Explore the wonders of Huangyu migration - Original translation of Cangyang Gyatso's poems - Secret of Grassland Heavenly Road - Mule Grassland - 4120 Dadongshu Pass · Photographing Qilian Snow Mountain Group - Binggou Forest - Zhuoer Mountain Sunset

D4 Oil painting world of grassland snow mountain flower sea:

  • Qilian County - Crossing the Qilian Mountain Grassland - Arou Temple - Overlooking Gangshika Snow Peak - Deep in Menyuan Hundred Miles of Rapeseed Flower Sea - Disband in Xining
[Twelve Hours at Qinghai Lake] 4-day 22℃ Summer Photography Theme Tour (SLR or drone photography throughout the trip + 3-hour professional equestrian tour of the ranch + 360° starry sky bubble house at Chaka Salt Lake + grassland nomadic carnival)
It is hard to find a place with such rich textures in China. It has all the natural gifts. 1 trip to Qinghai≈visited Tibet+Xinjiang+Gansu+Shaanxi
It is hard to find a place with such rich textures in China. It has all the natural gifts. 1 trip to Qinghai≈visited Tibet+Xinjiang+Gansu+Shaanxi
"Twelve Hours at Qinghai Lake" From a 360-degree in-depth tour of China's largest lake to the Qilian Mountains, which frequently appear in the geography college entrance examination the expected and unexpected Northwest is all here!
"Twelve Hours at Qinghai Lake" From a 360-degree in-depth tour of China's largest lake to the Qilian Mountains, which frequently appear in the geography college entrance examination the expected and unexpected Northwest is all here!
#High-quality photographers lead the team, all shot by SLR or drone
#High-quality photographers lead the team, all shot by SLR or drone
We have dedicated personnel, each group is equipped with: 1 driver + 1 independent photographer Carefully selected various excellent shooting spots to take you to shoot
We have dedicated personnel, each group is equipped with: 1 driver + 1 independent photographer Carefully selected various excellent shooting spots to take you to shoot
From sunrise to sunset to the starry sky and the Milky Way, these are the highlights of nature's beauty, the absolute shutter that photography enthusiasts are waiting for!
From sunrise to sunset to the starry sky and the Milky Way, these are the highlights of nature's beauty, the absolute shutter that photography enthusiasts are waiting for!
Check in to the 360° stargazing glass room at Chaka Salt Lake Reference hotels: Chaka Salt Lake Shadow Lake Diamond Starry Sky Hotel/Chaka Salt Lake Starry Sky Bubble House Hotel
Check in to the 360° stargazing glass room at Chaka Salt Lake Reference hotels: Chaka Salt Lake Shadow Lake Diamond Starry Sky Hotel/Chaka Salt Lake Starry Sky Bubble House Hotel
Qinghai Chaka Salt Lake was rated as China's most beautiful "mirror of the night sky" by China National Geographic. The best time to take photos is after midnight. In the panoramic starry sky room we stayed in, we didn't have to muster up the courage to s
Qinghai Chaka Salt Lake was rated as China's most beautiful "mirror of the night sky" by China National Geographic. The best time to take photos is after midnight. In the panoramic starry sky room we stayed in, we didn't have to muster up the courage to s
The sunset time in Chaka in summer is around 8 pm, and the scenic area stops operating at 7 pm. At this time, the crowds retreat, and only those of us staying in the scenic area can enjoy this romantic light and shadow moment in Chaka.
The sunset time in Chaka in summer is around 8 pm, and the scenic area stops operating at 7 pm. At this time, the crowds retreat, and only those of us staying in the scenic area can enjoy this romantic light and shadow moment in Chaka.
The road around Qinghai Lake is 360 kilometers long and the scenery is beautiful along the way, but we must pick out the most beautiful section, which is definitely the most beautiful road around Qinghai Lake. So we will stay here by the lake.
The road around Qinghai Lake is 360 kilometers long and the scenery is beautiful along the way, but we must pick out the most beautiful section, which is definitely the most beautiful road around Qinghai Lake. So we will stay here by the lake.
In the most beautiful section of the road, there is freedom and vastness, with few cars on the road. The lake is majestic at zero distance, and you can see the distinct layers of green, blue, green and gold lake water with your eyes. You don't have to rus
In the most beautiful section of the road, there is freedom and vastness, with few cars on the road. The lake is majestic at zero distance, and you can see the distinct layers of green, blue, green and gold lake water with your eyes. You don't have to rus
Rather than calling it "Switzerland of the East", I prefer to call it "Qilian in Heaven". Although Qilian County is not big, snow-capped mountains can be seen everywhere. It can be said that it is a city surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Zhuoer Mounta
Rather than calling it "Switzerland of the East", I prefer to call it "Qilian in Heaven". Although Qilian County is not big, snow-capped mountains can be seen everywhere. It can be said that it is a city surrounded by snow-capped mountains. Zhuoer Mounta
We settled down in Qilian under the snow-capped mountains, and the dividing line between China's first and second terraces in the geography textbook became the scenery before our eyes.
We settled down in Qilian under the snow-capped mountains, and the dividing line between China's first and second terraces in the geography textbook became the scenery before our eyes.
[Twelve Hours at Qinghai Lake] 4-day 22℃ Summer Photography Theme Tour (SLR or drone photography throughout the trip + 3-hour professional equestrian tour of the ranch + 360° starry sky bubble house at Chaka Salt Lake + grassland nomadic carnival)
During the 3-hour equestrian ride, you will learn how to get on and off the horse correctly, how to turn, how to interact with the horse... You can ride independently and gallop safely and skillfully, and you can even start to try to gallop on the grassla
During the 3-hour equestrian ride, you will learn how to get on and off the horse correctly, how to turn, how to interact with the horse... You can ride independently and gallop safely and skillfully, and you can even start to try to gallop on the grassla
We take you on a stroll through the deep grasslands, take you to the edge of Qinghai Lake, and into the heart of the desert where there are no tourists.
We take you on a stroll through the deep grasslands, take you to the edge of Qinghai Lake, and into the heart of the desert where there are no tourists.
The reputation of the most beautiful West Lake Ring Road should not be wasted There are the fewest tourists here, it is closest to the lake, and the road seems to extend to the horizon We will be locals for once and wear authentic Tibetan clothes Walking
The reputation of the most beautiful West Lake Ring Road should not be wasted There are the fewest tourists here, it is closest to the lake, and the road seems to extend to the horizon We will be locals for once and wear authentic Tibetan clothes Walking
We picked up and collected the flowers/stems/leaves/fruits of various rare alpine trees...made them into specimens, and brought back the unique memories of Qinghai.
We picked up and collected the flowers/stems/leaves/fruits of various rare alpine trees...made them into specimens, and brought back the unique memories of Qinghai.
The simplicity, tranquility and serenity of Arou Temple are unmatched by many temples that have become tourist attractions. As the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in the Qilian Mountains, there are almost no foreign tourists. Instead, you can see local Ti
The simplicity, tranquility and serenity of Arou Temple are unmatched by many temples that have become tourist attractions. As the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in the Qilian Mountains, there are almost no foreign tourists. Instead, you can see local Ti
[Twelve Hours at Qinghai Lake] 4-day 22℃ Summer Photography Theme Tour (SLR or drone photography throughout the trip + 3-hour professional equestrian tour of the ranch + 360° starry sky bubble house at Chaka Salt Lake + grassland nomadic carnival)
The snow-capped mountains and glaciers on the high mountains are a huge solid water reservoir, which has developed rivers and nurtured cities. The size of the city is determined by the amount of water. It has nurtured oases in the desert Gobi - the world-
On one side is the red Danxia, on the other side is the green forest, on one side are yellow and green rapeseed flowers and barley fields, the remaining side, without any obstacles, faces the king of mountains in Qilian Snow Mountain - Ami Dongso
On one side is the red Danxia, on the other side is the green forest, on one side are yellow and green rapeseed flowers and barley fields, the remaining side, without any obstacles, faces the king of mountains in Qilian Snow Mountain - Ami Dongso
Our photography team leader will take you on a real stroll in the world's largest rapeseed planting base during the flowering season (the peak flowering period is about July-August) to see the agricultural splendor and wisdom nurtured by the Qilian Mounta
Our photography team leader will take you on a real stroll in the world's largest rapeseed planting base during the flowering season (the peak flowering period is about July-August) to see the agricultural splendor and wisdom nurtured by the Qilian Mounta

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Review for: 10人独立成团

From booking to playing, the whole process feels like a piece of cake. After playing, I didn't feel the high price at all. The gimmick is greater than the experience, and the cost performance is not high. The sales only urges payment and makes random promises, the details are poorly done, and they don't speak during the whole tour. The leader is not active and proactive, the explanation is boring, the photo taking is not good, the drone is useless, and the water is not replenished. It feels like they were just conscripted the night before departure. The driver is a good driver and will help. The itinerary is not flexible enough. The desert is viewed from a distance, and camping is eating cold meals in the cold wind. There are several unnecessary points, and some very good points have limited time. The itinerary will not be adjusted according to the guest composition, season, and time. The whole team is not serious and thoughtful, just to rip off the guests, and the cost performance is extremely low!

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Review for: Summer Photography Group for 4~12 People

It's a very interesting and great trip. Compared with the traditional loop route, I think this route is the only way to experience the true charm of the beautiful Qinghai. It's so shocking that I want to start planning my next visit. The driver, Brother Ma, is very experienced, humorous, and enthusiastic. The photographer, Master Bao, is super dedicated and is always ready to capture the moments of our trip. When I feel uncomfortable, he runs around to help me buy medicine. The journey is really much easier because of these two people. Thank you 🥹The only drawback is that the starry sky room hotel and the activities on the second day can be optimized in winter, but the scenery is so beautiful that it is not enough to cover the merits.

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