Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop
On February 7, 2026, we set out from Xining and officially began the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop. Plateau views, Gobi, salt lakes, Yadan landforms, and snow mountains kept changing throughout the journey, and our Li Auto L6 completed this classic route with us.
🚗 Car selection
Li Auto L6 👣 Total mileage: About 3,500 km (estimated from this itinerary)
⛰️ Itinerary overview
| Date | From | To | Distance | Drive Time | Max Altitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-07 | Xining | Zhangye | 361 km | 5h | 3500m |
| 2026-02-08 | Zhangye | Dunhuang | 595 km | 6h | 2700m |
| 2026-02-09 | Dunhuang (stay) | Dunhuang (stay) | - | - | 1200m |
| 2026-02-10 | Dunhuang | Mangya | 540 km | 7h30min | 3000m |
| 2026-02-11 | Mangya | Jiuzi Jinaier Hotel | 343 km (national highway) | 6h | 3500m |
| 2026-02-12 | Jiuzi Jinaier Hotel | Golmud | 289 km (national highway) | 4h | 3500m |
| 2026-02-13 | Golmud (stay) | Golmud (round trip) | 431 km (including waypoints) | 9h50min | 4700m |
| 2026-02-14 | Golmud | Wulan | 531 km | 6h33min | 3500m |
| 2026-02-15 | Wulan | Xining Airport | 398 km | 4h46min | 3200m |
📸 Some moments
