Qilian Mountains: Grassland, Red Rock and Silk Road Remains in Qinghai
A practical guide to the Qinghai side of the Qilian Mountains, including Zhuor'er Mountain, Qilian County, E'bao's Silk Road walls, driving notes and the closure of Bayi Glacier.
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Qinghai and Qilian in Summer: A Cool-Weather Travel Guide
How summer works on the Qinghai plateau, from Xining and Qinghai Lake to Chaka and Qilian, with layering advice, warnings about snow on high passes and two- and three-day route ideas.