πͺοΈ Solo Adventure: Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop! π
"I'll always be a free-spirited wind." π Epic Journey Begins Apr 30 Night: Beijing β Shijiazhuang (standing on HSR π ) Airport bus β Zhengding Airport βοΈβ Lanzhou Bus to Lanzhou Station β 2hr nap on hard seat πβ Xining! ποΈ ITINERARY πDay 1: Xining Day Trip Riyue Mountain + Qinghai Lake ( Β₯133) "Qinghai Lake is pretty, but if you've been to Xinjiang... it's just okay." π πDay 2-3: Golmud Adventure! Hoh Xil + Qarhan Salt Lake + Dachaidan Emerald Lake Hostel: Β₯55/night "I fell in LOVE with Hoh XilβIβll be back! ποΈ Watch the Hoh Xil documentary first!" πDay 4-5: Dunhuang Dreamland Mogao Caves (10:15 AM ticket, but go early to explore more!) "As an art/history lover, Dunhuang was MAGIC. I binged βHexi Corridorβ docs beforehand!" Singing Sand Dunes "Better viewed from afarβwalking in? Meh. Sand = SOFT, wind = SANDY π" πDay 5: Wrapping Up Dunhuang Museum (mini replica caves!) β Bought apricot jerky πβ 6 PM train out. π‘ Solo Travel Tips Courage is key! "Hope everyone finds the guts to go alone!" β Pack light, but bring: Face mask (sand storms!) | Comfy shoes | Camera πΈ #MustVisitChina #NorthwestAdventure #SoloTravelQueen #GansuGram #QinghaiVibes #NoRegrets β¨