I am here for the Northwest China, and I have been thinking about the Populus euphratica forest in Ejina Banner for several years.

DAY 1: Since I booked a flight at more than 7 o'clock, I had already gone to the airport at 12 a.m. one day in advance. After waiting aimlessly for 7 hours, I was sleepy. The broadcast finally remembered the flight to Xining and started boarding. I felt like a hundred thousand grass mud horses were galloping.

This was the most embarrassing boarding trip since I went on a trip, and I could finally sleep on the plane.

The characteristic of Cantonese people-slippers. They were all upright, and everyone was wearing long clothes, trousers and sneakers.

Check in the car rental procedures at the airport and start the trip to the Grand Ring Road

As we set off all the way to Qinghai Lake, the temperature became lower and colder. While driving, we put on clothes and slowly entered high-altitude areas, and the object began to expand.

I finally arrived at Qinghai Lake. The scenery along the way was quite good. There were golden rapeseed flowers everywhere. Unfortunately, the attractions disappointed me. Maybe I was too tired or I was looking for the wrong place. Continue to run towards Chaka Salt Lake ~

On the way to Chaka, my friend had some driving problems and almost fell into the ditch. He was so scared that he immediately refreshed. When we arrived at Chaka, the boss introduced the local specialty restaurant, which tasted quite good, the price was also favorable, and 2 yogurts were also given as a gift. After eating and drinking enough, take a rest first, my friend is too angry.

I slept until after 11 o'clock, got up and saw stars in the sky. I immediately put on all my thick clothes and asked my boss to take us out to see the Milky Way. It turned out that today's unsatisfactory weather was to prepare for tonight's surprise. We set off at about twelve o'clock in the morning to take pictures of the Milky Way. Each photo was set for 30 seconds in the cold air of 6 degrees before being taken. After squatting for 2 hours, they were all frozen. Finally, I was not disappointed ~ This is the most stars I have seen. Each one looks like diamonds shining.

DAY 2: I woke up in the morning and felt refreshed. I would like to have breakfast with soy milk, fried dough sticks, and Xiaolongbao. Set off for Chaka Salt Lake

You can buy a set ticket for Chaka Salt Lake, and one ticket is universal, but you need to rent an additional pair of red water shoes to get down to the lake. After taking photos, your legs will be filled with salt. I guess it was the wrong season, the sky was a little gray, and the results were average. Continue to walk towards Dachaidan.

Passing through 400 kilometers of no man's land, I have been chased by the sun. The left side of the main driver's position has been tanned a few degrees and I see Rizhao Jinshan.

DAY 3: Emerald Lake is a color palette overturned by God. It is pure natural scenery and beautiful ~~~

There are many photographers near the scenic spots who charge for taking mirror photos. She said that she can help you take a big picture, hahahaha

I am on the road, the road is in my heart

I finally came to National Highway 315 on the Internet Red Highway and saw the legendary U-shaped highway. Due to safety issues, I couldn't stop to take photos. I could only experience it myself. I had to sigh at the natural topography of China. The whole journey was more than 600 kilometers, and it was soft to drive., another new experience, refreshing my feelings about the Northwest ~

The recently rising "Chinese Maldives"--Dongtai Jiner Lake had a lot less water when it came here. Coupled with the weather problem, it was still a little disappointed.

Along the way, up and down the mountain, up and down the mountain, it was all dark mountain roads, and the moonlight was shining all the time. Looking back on it, I was quite courageous at that time. What if the car broke down? A dark mountain road. The road into Gansu Province was very bad, and we had to have container trucks shining the road behind us (the headlights of the container trucks can illuminate far places) because the road was too dark and we dared not drive too fast. After a while, the container truck wanted to overtake us. I immediately refuel when I saw it, and I had to walk in front of them to be illuminated by the headlights of the large truck. Moreover, I had a companion walking along the dark road. I tried this operation several times, and finally the container truck driver gave up the idea of overtaking. After more than 6 hours of mountain road, I arrived at the B & B at around 12 a.m.

DAY 4: Get up and have a Dunhuang soda breakfast.

Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring, you must ride a camel. Today, I experienced the baptism of a level 10 sandstorm and took nothing away except a body of sand.

It's already dark when I arrive at Jiayuguan, so I'll have a late snack and go to bed

DAY 5: The boss introduced the breakfast shop frequented by local people ~ paste pot and noodles with noodles

In Guancheng, I asked the stall owner what the red thing was. It turned out to be fresh wolfberry. This was really the first time I saw it. In order to rush to the next stop, it took a 6-7 hour drive from Jiayuguan to Ejina Banner, so we retreated ~

On the way to Inner Mongolia, I saw many people going to buy cantaloupes. I also went. The price was 2 yuan per catty was very sweet.

When I came to Inner Mongolia facing the sun, I definitely wanted to try local food and ordered camel meat. The landlady asked me how much mutton I wanted. I said one pound. She looked at us in surprise and said, It wasn't enough. I said: It's enough. I thought, are we so good at eating?

This is not at a wholesale market, but at roadside stalls in the town, where cantaloupes can be seen everywhere

I have been here for 5 days, and I really miss drinking a drink. After searching all the way, I finally found a restaurant with super sweet fruits.

DAY6: The day has arrived at the key attractions of this trip. I got up at around 4 a.m. and drove for more than an hour.

After so many trips, this was the first time to watch the sunrise and wait for the sun to rise despite the cold sea breeze. The seagulls were flying, and I kept watching the direction of the sun rising, rubbing my hands and freezing them into snow strips. Wow ~ The sun is slowly rising, everything is worth it; fortunately, the weather is also very strong

It is a beautiful geological park, close to nature, everything is the best encounter, and every place exudes the atmosphere of nature. Such scenery can no longer be seen in the bustling city. There is no copy to describe it. Look at the picture yourself ~

Three thousand years of watch, just waiting for your arrival ~ Populus euphratica forest, which is only open for 21 days every year, has finally arrived. Populus euphratica forest is a park in the central area. At first, I was surprised. I thought it was a small park, but it was not the same as the guide map I saw. After entering, I found out that Populus euphratica forest is very big (There are shuttle buses in the scenic area, and tickets are included.) There are a total of 8 bridges. The recommended route for the tour is 2 bridges Reflecting Forest, 4 bridges Heroes Forest, and 7 bridges Dream Forest. My favorite is 7 bridges, and 7 bridges are also the most crowded. The 8th Bridge comes from the desert, and there are also many desert games to play in it ~~~ Recommended clothes: White or red photos are better.

It was another night on the road (more than 6 hours away). Because I got up too early in the morning and had to rush to the next place at night, I was so sleepy that I couldn't even see the road while driving. I arrived after 2 a.m., and the owner of the B & B kept calling to confirm whether to check in tonight.

Zhangye Colorful Danxia, a natural geological park, lacks sunshine and a surprise. Not too big a surprise ~

I haven't seen snow for 2 years. Today, I experienced zero degrees of snow. Then, I reached the fog, and the visibility was only 3 meters. I have been eating dried beef jerky to treat my tinnitus. I finally came to a big city. There were cars everywhere. I was so scared that I was focused ~

DAY 8: Happy Birthday to the motherland on October 1st. The best giftˇ Crossing 3 provinces and 7 cities, completing 3325 kilometers of self-driving, different novel things happen every day. Experiencing spring, summer, autumn and winter, my favorite National Highway 315, the most beautiful scenery is on the road, this is the meaning of travel. Finally completed my dream of the Great Northwest, Xizang, Xinjiang, Qinggan Grand Ring Road, Inner Mongolia, Populus euphratica forest ~ Continue on to my next stop ~

Flash in Xi'an ~ There are huge people in the city that never sleeps in the Tang Dynasty, and there are people everywhere. Different festivals have the same number of people. I ran into a friend's birthday and sent a birthday wish from Hainan Airlines.

Ge Lao Guan ~ It is indeed an Internet celebrity shop. After queuing for more than an hour, there are still many people coming out after eating. The taste is very good and the appearance is high. The specialty bullfrogs are super tender ~

DAY 9: I signed up for a one-day tour one day in advance. I went to the gathering place at around 6 a.m. to wait for the coach. The tour guide kept introducing the show at my own expense along the way. My friends and I kept pretending to be inaudible and sleeping, thinking: I won't go. When the guy on the bus was paying his bills, I told the tour guide that I had to leave the group in advance for the afternoon flight. Finally, I told the tour guide that I didn't eat lunch after I told the tour guide, and I took a taxi back to the city center. Hahahahaha. It was raining again, so I went back to the hotel to rest before going to find food.

Xi'an Terracotta Warriors and Horses are known as the Eighth Wonder of the World. After traveling through the past to understand history, I have to sigh that the ancient people were mentally developed, and many of the previous production techniques are still in use today ~

Xi'an Yongxing Square satisfies my stomach. I have been eating all night. I ate more than a dozen of them. The taste is good and cheap. Unlike other commercial areas, these six are the most recommended must-eat items

I rarely take the subway after graduation. I passed through Wanda Shopping Mall, which is as big as a football field. This is the first time I have seen you. I will experience it tonight. It is 40 minutes on the ground, and the subway only takes about 10 minutes

DAY:10 Chang 'an Food Stall. When you come to Xi'an, please prepare ten stomachs to continue my food journey. Check in the Internet celebrity food Stall. It is also a shop where many people queue up. The taste is still good. The food on it is all special dishes. It is recommended that there will be fewer people here at twelve o'clock ~

The last stop of this trip is Hui Street. Super many people, average ~

The bell rings the signal for home, embarks on the flight home, and the journey ends.

Egg: I forgot to eat the cute candied gourd. It melted away from the heat at home. Wuwu ~

The greatest significance of travel is not how many people you have met or how many beautiful scenery you have seen, but how you walked and suddenly re-recognized yourself under an opportunity. It's not important where you go, what's important is going.

What time should leave us should not be the wrinkles on our faces and the fat on our bodies, but should be the increasingly mature thoughts, the optimistic attitude towards life, the hot soup, the warmest wind, and the people around us.

Summary:

This route is the most surprising thing I have ever experienced since my travel. Unknown things happen while driving every day. There are a lot of fun in it that I only know after experiencing it. Especially when taking no man's land and National Highway 315, as well as the road to Ejina Banner. The roads on National Highway 315 are very spacious. Basically, there are not many cars for many miles. It gives you the feeling that it is like a land reservation. There are plains on both sides of the road. There are not many people on the road from Jiayuguan to Ejina Banner, but there are many large trucks carrying fruits, which is also an easy way to drive. There is a distance between the attractions in the Northwest, so it is more convenient to recommend renting a car. There is also a long distance between gas stations in the northwest. Whenever you see a station, just go in and fill it up. This is a unique trip and I like it very much ~~~

Route sharing:

Shenzhen-Xining-Qinghai Lake-Chaka Salt Lake-Jade Lake-Dongtai Jiner Lake-Mingsha Mountain Crescent Spring-Jiayuguan Guancheng-Juyan Sea-Ejina Banner Populus euphratica Forest-Zhangye Colorful Danxia-Xining-Xi'an-Shenzhen

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