Things to note when traveling to Gansu and Qinghai: prepare for altitude sickness, climate change, ultraviolet protection, and respect local culture and customs.

Prepare for altitude sickness: Parts of Gansu and Qinghai are located in plateau areas with higher altitudes.

If you are not accustomed to the high altitude environment, you may experience symptoms of altitude sickness, such as dizziness, difficulty breathing, nausea, etc.

Before arriving at plateau areas, it is best to prepare your body to adapt in advance and maintain good physical condition.

Climate change: The climate in Gansu and Qinghai varies greatly, especially in high mountains and desert areas. It can be sunny and hot during the day but may cool down significantly at night.

During your trip, you should bring appropriate clothing to adapt to this climate change.

Ultraviolet protection: The intensity of ultraviolet rays in Gansu and Qinghai is relatively high. Please be sure to bring protective equipment such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and wide-brimmed hats to protect your skin and eyes.

Respect local culture and customs: Gansu and Qinghai are areas inhabited by ethnic minorities. When you visit temples, ethnic villages, etc., please respect local religion and customs, dress appropriately, and abide by relevant regulations.

Qinghai Food Recommendations Highland barley is a specialty crop of Qinghai, and the tsampa produced from it is a very popular traditional food in the area.

The production process of tsampa requires grinding highland barley into powder, adding water and salt, stirring evenly, and then making it into various shapes.

Zanba has a crisp texture and a unique aroma. It is a must-have delicacy on the daily table of Qinghai people.

Qinghai's mutton noodles can be said to be one of the most representative local delicacies. It is cooked with selected Qinghai mutton as the main ingredient, adding various seasonings and noodles.

The soup of this delicacy is delicious, the lamb is tender and juicy, and the noodles are chewy and chewy, leaving you with endless aftertaste.

In the cold plateau area, a bowl of hot mutton noodles is even more warming and delicious.