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5-day tour from Golmud to Heidu Mountain: panoramic view without taking detours

Hello everyone! Here is a complete travel guide for a 5-day trip from Golmud to Heidu Mountain. It includes itinerary arrangements, food recommendations, and hidden attractions. Come and have a look~ -------- 🎉🎒Itinerary arrangements: DAY1: Chaerhan Salt Lake->Xiaochaidan Lake->Dachaidan Emerald Lake Tourist Area The first day's itinerary is exciting. We will travel between Chaerhan Salt Lake, Xiaochaidan Lake, and Dachaidan Emerald Lake, letting the tranquility and warmth of the lakes kiss your heart. DAY2: East Taijinaier Lake->Yardang Landform->Usut Water Yadan Geological Park->West Taijinaier Lake->Oboliang Sulfur Lake The second day of the journey will start a surprising exploration journey, appreciating the rippling waves of East and West Taijinaier Lakes, and feeling the magical beauty of Yadan landforms and sulfur lakes. DAY3: Lenghu Oil Base Site -> Heidu Mountain -> Mangya Emerald Lake On the third day, we will experience the vicissitudes of history at the Lenghu Oil Base Site, climb the magnificent Heidu Mountain, and then wash away our fatigue in Mangya Emerald Lake to appreciate the beauty of nature. DAY4: Aiken Spring On the fourth day of our journey, let us enjoy the mystery and tranquility brought by Aiken Spring and further feel the mystery and charm of nature. DAY5: Kunlun Holy Spring -> Sancha River Bridge -> Wuji Dragon and Phoenix Palace -> Yuzhu Peak -> Kunlun Pass On the last day, we will walk lightly between Kunlun Holy Spring, Sancha River Bridge, Wuji Dragon and Phoenix Palace, Yuzhu Peak and Kunlun Pass, and experience the charm of Chinese culture from mysterious to magnificent, from ancient to modern. -------- Some tips: 1️⃣Climate in February: The climate from Golmud to Heidu Mountain is cold in winter, with an average temperature of around -15℃🥶. Remember to bring more warm clothes when traveling🧣🧤. 2️⃣Specialty prices: The specialties here are moderately priced, such as yogurt, saffron, and butter tea, which are all worth buying 🥳. Remember to bargain appropriately 💰. 3️⃣Photo-taking spots: Golmud Yellow River Main Bridge 🌉 and Heidu Mountain Glacier Scenic Area 🏔️ are must-visit photo destinations, both of which can give you a blockbuster feel 📸. Bring plenty of spare batteries with sufficient power ⚡. 4️⃣Diet: It is recommended to try the mutton hotpot 🥩 and butter tea 🍵 here, which have a unique taste and are rich in nutrition. The above are the travel tips from Golmud to Heidu Mountain. I hope it can provide a reference for your trip. -------- Traveling from Golmud to Heidu Mountain, I walk on the road, live in the wind, and count the stars. I hope that on this journey, you will have one more story and I will have one more friend. I look forward to seeing you again! 👋
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