A Journey to Gansu and Qinghai: Qilian Mountain Grassland/Wind Blowing Grassland, Cattle and Sheep in Sight.

Qilian Mountain, located at the junction of northeastern Qinghai Province and northwestern Gansu Province, is a famous tourist destination and nature reserve. The Qilian Mountain range is magnificent and vast, with abundant natural landscapes and unique geological features, such as snow-capped mountains, grasslands, rivers, and canyons. It is also home to a variety of rare wild animals and plants, and is known as the "No. 1 Ecological Mountain in China". **Qilian Mountain Travel Guide for National Day** **1.😍 Best Time to Visit** Qilian Mountain is at its most beautiful during National Day, when the golden rapeseed fields and snow-white flocks of sheep create a stunning picture. The weather is also pleasant at this time, making it a great time to travel. **2.📍 Transportation Guide** 1.✈️ Airplane: Fly to Xining Caojiabao Airport, then rent a car or take a chartered car to the scenic area. 2. 🚞 Train: Take a train to Xining Station or nearby stations, then transfer to local transportation to your destination. 3. 🚗 Self-driving: Self-driving is one of the best ways to explore the Qilian Mountain grassland, with stunning views along the way. **3.🏞️ Recommended Attractions** ✅ Qilian Mountain Scenic Area: Qilian Mountain, known as the "Little Switzerland of the East", is a branch of the Qilian Mountains. Here, the rolling hills of the grassland are interspersed with red sandstone landforms and lush green grasslands, creating a magnificent view. ✅ Qilian Mountain Grassland: China's top grassland, with lush green grass on the vast grassland, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, and herds of cattle and sheep grazing, creating a moving picture. ✅ Ami Dongsuo Scenic Area (Niuxin Mountain, Babao Mountain): A scenic area with snow-capped mountains, canyons, red sandstone, and stone forests, which complement the Qilian Mountain and Qilian Mountain Grassland. ✅ Mengyuan Rapeseed Flower Sea: Every July, the rapeseed flower sea and the magnificent scenery of the Qilian Mountain grassland complement each other, creating a beautiful natural scroll. **4.🎫 Ticket Prices and Preferential Policies** 👩 Adult Ticket: 60 yuan💰/person (including round-trip tickets) 🧒 Child Ticket: Free for children under 1.2m, half price for children aged 6-18.5 🧓 Senior Ticket: Half price for seniors aged 60-69, free for seniors aged 70 and above Students with student ID cards get half price In addition, people with disabilities with disability certificates, military personnel with military officer certificates and guarantee cards, etc. can enjoy free or preferential policies. Detailed address: Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, National Highway 227 **5.🥳 Travel Tips** 1. It takes about 2 hours to visit the entire scenic area, and you can arrange your visit time according to your own situation. 2. The temperature varies greatly during National Day, so please prepare enough clothes and sunscreen. 3. Please follow the rules within the scenic area and do not damage the environment or plant and animal resources. 4. You can bring your own food and water in case of need. **6.⚠️ Precautions** 1. ⛅️ Variable Climate: The climate in the Qilian Mountain area is variable, with large temperature differences between morning and evening. Please prepare enough clothes according to the weather forecast to ensure warmth and sun protection. 2. 🗺️ Navigation and Safety: If you choose to hike, be sure to prepare a clear map and compass. Avoid undeveloped or unpopulated areas, and be aware of potential dangers such as wild animals and landslides. 3. ⚠️ Follow Local Regulations: Please respect local residents and the environment, do not litter, and do not damage the natural environment. In areas with local tourist attractions, please follow the regulations and arrangements of the scenic area. 4. 💦 Food and Water: Be sure to bring enough food and water. There may be no restaurants or shops in the mountains, and timely replenishment of energy and water is essential for health. 5. ⚠️ Physical Condition: Be aware of your physical condition and health, and do not overexert yourself. If you feel unwell or pain, please stop your journey and seek help. 6. ⚠️ Prevention of Altitude Sickness: If you have never been to a high-altitude area, be especially vigilant of altitude sickness. Rest properly and continue after a period of time. **7.💕 Tips** 1. ✨ Best Travel Time: Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Qilian Mountain, with pleasant weather and picturesque scenery. 2. 👌 Equipment Preparation: Please wear comfortable sports shoes, prepare enough drinking water, and sunscreen. The mountain climate is variable, so it is recommended to bring rain gear. 3. ⚠️ Safety Precautions: When hiking in the mountains, please follow safety regulations, pay attention to the terrain and road conditions under your feet, and avoid accidents. 4. ⚠️ Environmental Awareness: Please do not litter in the scenic area, protect our natural environment. 5. 🍱 Local Cuisine: Don't forget to taste the local specialties around Qilian Mountain, such as Zamba and mutton, to add more flavor to your trip.