Travel 4 Days in Golmud: Best Vacation Spots in Golmud

Day 1 | Morning

Water Yadan Geopark

Opening Hours: Open from 8:30am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 60 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-5 Hours

Location: Dunhuang, Jiuquan, Gansu, China, 736200

The Water Yadan Geopark, located in the hinderland of Qaidam Basin, Haixi Prefecture, is a park featuring the Yadan landform. It was formed by the rising lake—Ginel—that gradually inundated the northern margin of the Yadan group, just like a vast ocean in the endless desert out of nowhere. Wind-eroded sandstones in different shapes and clear water are set against each other. With the sun shining on them, the pillars and their reflections appear to have risen to the midair, like magic castles suspended in the sky.

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Day 1 | Afternoon

nachitaiqingquan nearby is the top choice before you leave Water Yadan Geopark and hit the road.

nachitaiqingquan

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: North bank of Kunlun River in Golmud

Nachitai Spring is located on the north bank of the Kunlun River, also known as Kunlun Spring. The surrounding of the spring pool is made of flower stone slabs into a polygonal pattern, and a clear spring in the center suddenly spews out from the pool, forming a crystal clear mushroom flower. The spring water is cold, clear and transparent. This clear spring is located in the alpine region, where it is icy and snowy all the year round, and the water temperature is low, but it never freezes all year round.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, DoubleTree by Hilton Qinghai Golmud is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

DoubleTree by Hilton Qinghai Golmud

The first international hotel in Golmud, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Qinghai – Golmud is situated in the south of the city center, only five minutes from the railway station and 25 minutes’ drive from Golmud Airport. Boasting a central location in a key city en route to Tibet, this contemporary Golmud hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers. Enjoy easy access to popular attractions, including the Chaerhan Salt Lake, the Huyang Forest and the snow-covered Geladandong Peak.

Unwind in a spacious guest room, offering complimentary WiFi, a 42-inch flat-screen TV, a spacious bathroom and a mini-refrigerator. Upgrade to an executive room for exclusive access to the Executive Lounge, with complimentary snacks and beverages, or experience complete luxury in the Presidential Suite.

Choose from a variety of tempting dining options at this Qinghai Province hotel in Golmud. Savor comfort food in QiQi Hotpot and Mafu Jia Yan, enjoy the finest Cantonese, Hunan and Sichuan cuisine in Mingmen Jiayan, and dine on the finest fish in Weishanhu Seafood Restaurant. After your meal, sip cocktails in the relaxed Lobby Lounge.

Energize in the complimentary 24-hour fitness center, or refresh in the sparkling indoor swimming pool. With the largest ballroom in the city, three versatile function rooms, a boardroom, the latest A/V technology and a complimentary 24-hour business center, this modern Golmud hotel is ideal for business events and weddings for up to 530 people. Our courteous staff look forward to welcoming you with a signature, warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in.

Day 2 | Morning

Jiangjunlou Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Kaituo Alley, Geermu Shi, Haixi Mengguzuzangzuzizhizhou, Qinghai Sheng, China

This park in the northwestern suburbs of Golmud City takes its name from the city's founder, General Mu Shengzhong. There is a small and quaint two-story building in the park. Legend has it that this is the first building that stands within a thousand miles above the Gobi Desert. It has created a new era in the history of Golmud. Just after the Spring Festival in 1954, General Mu Shengzhong led his transportation team to the Golmud River after a five-day trek. It is full of the magic of nature, but there are no streets, trees or houses. The general and his troops set up camp here and built nests in the wasteland. In 1956, the residents began to make bricks and bricks to build houses, and the General Building was built. Since then, Golmud has bid farewell to the ancient wilderness, and has a great cause that changes the world. From the vast Gobi desert, from a few tents, to Golmud, the second city in Qinghai, with "half city green trees and half city towers" today, the mirage on the Gobi Desert has finally become a reality. There is also a bungalow built at the same time next to the General Building, which is the annex building (commonly known as the aircraft building), where General Mu Shengzhong lived and lived. Visitors are free to wander outside the building, but all rooms are closed to the public.

Day 2 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Jiangjunlou Park, don’t forget pay a visit to Chaerhan Salt Lake.

Chaerhan Salt Lake

Opening Hours: Open from 10/9-3/31,8:30am-7:30pm;Open from 4/1-10/8,8:30am-8:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Chaerhan Town, Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

Located in Golmud City, Qinghai Province, the inland Chaerhan Salt Lake is huge and well known across the world. Qinghai-Tibet Railway runs through the lake. The lands around the lake are flat, with boundless desert and exotic landscape. On a clear day, the vast mirror-like lake reflects shimmering silver lights with steaming. It is like a green ocean.

Day 2 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Swisstouches Hotel Qinghai in advance, because all the tourists head to Chaerhan Salt Lake love staying at it.

Swisstouches Hotel Qinghai

Undoubetdly one the of the most beautiful buildings in the region,Swisstouches Hotel Qinghai is conveniently locatde at the benining of the Qingzang Highway.With its prime location ,the hotel features stunning views of both the Kunlun Mountains and the city's skyline.It is approximatelya 30 minutes drive from the Golmud Airport,as we ll as a 5 minute drive from the railway station and downtown. Swisstouches Hotel Qinghai is the ideal location as well as providing convenient city access to its guests.Swisstouches Hotel Qinghai is an international 5-star hotel which features 213 luxury guest rooms and suites, fine dining options with the most exclusive Chinese and Western Restaurant, the most unique relaxation at Swisstouches Spa, as well as the most professional banquet and catering facilities for both social and business events. Welcome to Swisstouches Hotel Qinghai.

Day 3 | Morning

Kunlun Mountain Pass

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: 109 National Rd, Geermu Shi, Haixi Mengguzuzangzuzizhizhou, Qinghai Sheng, China

The Kunlun Mountain Pass is a must pass through Qinghai and Gansu provinces to Tibet. Kunlun Mountain is 2,500 kilometers long from east to west, with an average altitude of 5,000 meters. It stands in the south of Golmud City. The Kunlun Mountains are full of ravines and valleys, which contain endless beauty, mystery and richness. The Karakunlun Mountains in the western section are the natural boundary between the Tarim Basin and the Northern Tibet Plateau. The Eastern Kunlun Mountains are composed of three major mountain systems, the northern branch of the Altun Mountains - Qilian Mountains, the middle branch of the Kunlun Mountains, and the southern branch of the Tanggula Mountains. Standing on the Kunlun Mountain Pass, you can see the east and west Kunlun. Looking to the east, in the silence of the ancient snowy fields, Yuxu Peak stands alone, overwhelming the mountains, creating a unique natural landscape in the world of ice and snow. The Kunlun Mountain Pass is a desert landform in the permafrost area. The geological system is composed of complex metamorphic rocks that have been strongly eroded in ancient times, and there are hills, low mountains and ridges composed of Tertiary sediments. The mountain slopes and valleys grow plum, tiger claw, and other plateau permafrost desert wild plants. On the south side of Kunlun Mountain, there are the Kunlun Mountain Pass Monument and Jaisan Sonam Dajie Monument, commemorating the excellent son of the Tibetan who died to protect the wild animals in Hoh Xil.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Kunlun Mountain Pass, Tanggula Pass next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Tanggula Pass

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Hours

Location: The dividing line between Anduo County, Nagqu City, Tibet and the two provinces of Tibet, 604 from Golmud City, Qinghai ProvinceThe dividing line between Anduo County, Nagqu City, Tibet and the two provinces of Tibet, 604 from Golmud City, Qinghai Province

Tanggula Mountain Pass is the dividing line between Qinghai and Tibet provinces (regions), with an altitude of about 5231 meters. "Tanggula", Tibetan "mountain on a high mountain", is known as "wind and snow warehouse" due to the wind and snow all year round. Tanggula Mountain is the watershed between the Yangtze River and the Nujiang River, also known as Dangla Mountain and Dangkong Ridge. The mountain is more than 150 kilometers wide and is mostly 5,000-6,000 meters above sea level. Its main peak, Gradandong, is more than 6,000 meters above sea level. Origin of the river. There are statues and monuments of the People's Liberation Army dedicated to the construction of the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, the altitude monument and the "Monument to the Completion of the Lansila Optical Cable Project jointly built by the military and civilians" in Yamaguchi. The Hoh Xil no-man's land at its feet is a comfortable pasture for endangered wild animals such as Tibetan antelope.

Day 3 | Evening

Don’t forget to book Xinglong Mansions in advance, because all the tourists head to Tanggula Pass love staying at it.

Xinglong Mansions

The Xinglong Mansions provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Xinglong Mansions offers a pleasant stay in Golmud for those traveling for business or leisure.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 4km from Golmud Railway Station and 15km from Golmud Airport. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Kunlun Garden Square, Kunlunshan Dizhi Park Museum and Kunlun Park.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city. This Golmud hotel features parking on site.

If cleanliness is important to you, this hotel makes an excellent choice, as our guests consider this to be one of the cleanest hotels in the city.

Day 4 | Morning

Kunlun Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 11 Kunlun Middle Rd, Geermu Shi, Haixi Mengguzuzangzuzizhizhou, Qinghai Sheng, China

Kunlun Park is located at the intersection of Jiangyuan Middle Road and Bayi Middle Road in the center of Golmud. It is an open park. The park is the main leisure place for Golmud people. In the center of the park is a three-story platform with a deep pit below it. There are dozens of billiard tables, which is spectacular. On the east side of the park is an artificial lake where boating is possible. The Northern Tibetan Love Langma Hall in the park is a Tibetan singing and dancing hall, and there are singing and dancing performances after 22:30 every night. On weekends, men, women and children form a circle to dance in Guozhuang, which is very lively.

Day 4 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Kunlun Park, you can head to Yuzhu Everest, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Yuzhu Everest

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: 10 kilometers east of the South Kunlun Pass in Golmud City, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture

Yuzhu Peak is 6178 meters above sea level and is the highest peak in the Kunlun Mountains. There are many peaks of about 5,000 meters on both sides, and modern glaciers are developed on the north and south slopes. The terrain is characterized by gentle south slopes and steep north slopes. The mountain-shaped landform of Yuzhu Peak is an entry-level route for snow mountain climbing. Its southern slope route is clear and clear, and the climbing technical requirements are relatively low, but the height of the base camp is relatively high, which is 4,800 meters above sea level. At the same time, the southern slope of Yuzhu Peak has been weathered into a steamed bread-shaped peak, with a gentle slope and no avalanche problem. The north slope is relatively complex, with various terrains such as ice cracks, ice tower forests, ice steep slopes, and blade-shaped ridges, which are especially suitable for mountaineering training activities of large troops.

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