The most beautiful season, the most complete trip to the northwest – let’s set off!

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　Some say, “On the streets of Paris, everything you touch is art.” And Dunhuang is also such a sacred place for culture and art; as people say, \"In Dunhuang, even the wind is art.\" 　　The route we’re recommending today is: Dunhuang·Qinghai. It’s a place that lingers in our dreams before we even visit it, and once we’ve been there, it remains unforgettable for life. Of course, when embarking on such a trip, it’s essential to have Pacific Travel Insurance for protection. This route mainly includes: Guangyuan – Lanzhou in Gansu – Mogao Caves – Mingsha Mountain – Crescent Lake – Jiayuguan – Qinghai Lake – Xining – Kumbum Monastery – back to Guangyuan. Come, let’s follow the pictures and relive that unforgettable journey in the Northwest. Mogao Caves in Dunhuang ▲ Mogao Caves in Dunhuang. Its main value lies in the various precious Buddhist statues and murals from different dynasties. 　　▲As an artistic treasure trove that has endured for a thousand years, the Mogao Caves undoubtedly hold an irreplaceable place in the historical and cultural development of China and the world. 　　▲As someone who claims to study art, I was truly amazed by the beauty of the murals both inside and outside the cave at that time~ Photos aren’t allowed inside the cave, so~ Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Lake ▲Next is Mingsha Mountain. Upon arriving at Mingsha Mountain, its appearance exceeded all my prior knowledge and imagination about deserts. ▲ The towering sand dunes rise abruptly; they form a series of undulating ridges, resembling a long dragon lying across the horizon. 　　▲This seemingly simple sand slope is actually quite difficult to climb. The sand at the top is soft, causing one to slip half a step with each step taken; a group of people will need to stop and rest after taking just a dozen steps. 　　▲It was nearly nine o’clock, and it was getting dark. The children who loved playing with sand didn’t want to leave; they filled their water bottles with sand, intending to take it back to share with their friends. ▲Along this Silk Road, so many ancient people left their footprints, and took back countless memories from foreign lands. 　　▲The Crescent Lake resembles a crescent moon in shape. Located among the Singing Dunes, it has coexisted with the desert for many years without drying up or being covered by shifting sands, making it a truly remarkable wonder of the world. 　　Jiayuguan ▲Jiayuguan. A strategic transportation hub on the ancient Silk Road. 　　▲The Jiayuguan City Wall is the best-preserved section of the Great Wall from the Ming Dynasty. It is not just a single pass here; it is divided into an inner city, an outer city, and moats. 　　▲Entering the inner city leads to a large square, surrounded by city walls and two gates; there are also hidden walls outside the visible walls. 　　Qinghai Lake ▼ No embellishment is needed; no carving is required. Qinghai Lake remains quietly beautiful amidst the flow of time – its beauty is simple and pure. Walking along the shores of Qinghai Lake, gazing at the landscapes in the distance, those are the most wonderful moments in life, which remain forever in memory, etched deep in our hearts. Qinghai Lake is beautiful and mysterious, like a pearl on the plateau, a pure and flawless sapphire.

Chaka Salt Lake | Chaka Town Chaka Salt Lake is a famous natural crystalline salt lake in the Qaidam Basin. It’s known as China’s “Mirror of the Sky”. If you’re lucky, you can even see mirages on its surface during the day.

Tal Temple | Xining City Tal Temple is regarded as the most magnificent place in Qinghai. The vivid thangka paintings, the colorful murals, and the brilliantly colored embroidered decorations are known as the “three wonders of Tal Temple” art.

Qilian Mountain Grasslands | Qilian County Every year in July and August, the Qilian Mountains surrounding the grasslands are still covered in snow, while the grasslands themselves are covered with lush greenery. Here, one mountain can have four different seasons. At the foot of the mountains grow the barley crops unique to the Tibetans, with waves of green vegetation. Above that are fields of rapeseed flowers, and even higher up lie the plateau pastures – truly breathtaking scenery. Don’t miss it!