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Haixi Prefecture Travel Guide

Haixi (海西) is in western Qinghai Province where Qinghai, Gansu, Xinjiang, and Tibet meet. It is also an important gateway to Tibet. Haixi, meaning “west of Hai,” was named for its location west of Qinghai (青海) Lake. Well-known tourist attractions here include the source of the Yangtze River, the Kunlun (昆仑) Mountains, Tianjun (天峻) Mountain, and Dachaidan (大柴旦) Hot Springs.
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What to Do

Looking for things to do in Haixi Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Chaka Salt Lake

Chaka Salt Lake

8.7
4.3/513,910 Review
"Lakes"
Water Yadan Geopark

Water Yadan Geopark

7.9
4.4/52,236 Review
"Hiking"
"Geological Sites"
Chaerhan Salt Lake

Chaerhan Salt Lake

7.8
4.6/51,277 Review
"Hiking"
"Lakes"
Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake

7.2
4.4/51,275 Review
"Lakes"
Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area

Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area

7.1
4.3/51,123 Review
"Lakes"
Dongtai Ji Nai'erhu

Dongtai Ji Nai'erhu

6.0
4.4/5361 Review
"Lakes"
Mangya Emerald Lake

Mangya Emerald Lake

5.9
4.7/5288 Review
"Lakes"
Hoh Xil Nature Reserve

Hoh Xil Nature Reserve

5.9
4.7/5380 Review
"Nature Reserves"
"National Parks"
U型公路

U型公路

5.9
4.8/519 Review
"Roads/Highways"
Qaidam Basin

Qaidam Basin

5.6
4.8/5240 Review
"Geological Sites"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Haixi Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Chaka Evening Maple Hotel
Jinhengji Hotel

Jinhengji Hotel

4.3/5392 Review
Mehood Hotel (Golmud)

Mehood Hotel (Golmud)

4.6/5955 Review
Peak Tower Hotel

Peak Tower Hotel

4.5/5486 Review
Kaibang Hotel Geermu

Kaibang Hotel Geermu

4.6/51,137 Review
Jundao Hotel

Jundao Hotel

4.7/587 Review
Sky  Mirror  Grand  Hotel

Sky Mirror Grand Hotel

4.5/5674 Review

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Haixi Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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馬克力木烤羊肉

馬克力木烤羊肉

4.7/56 Review
Avg. TWD296/person
"Barbeque"
振華手抓大王

振華手抓大王

4.9/517 Review
Avg. TWD361/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
青海土火鍋

青海土火鍋

5 Review
Avg. TWD283/person
"Hot Pot"
同福居火鍋城

同福居火鍋城

4.1/59 Review
Avg. TWD427/person
"Hot Pot"
犛牛壯骨湯

犛牛壯骨湯

5.0/51 Review
犛牛退骨肉

犛牛退骨肉

5.0/53 Review
Avg. TWD309/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
犛牛大骨湯

犛牛大骨湯

4.5/537 Review
老嚴烤羊肉總店

老嚴烤羊肉總店

4.3/550 Review
Avg. TWD313/person
"Barbeque"
高原犛牛退骨肉

高原犛牛退骨肉

4.3/510 Review
Avg. TWD327/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
舌尖上的面片

舌尖上的面片

4.0/51 Review
Avg. TWD135/person
"Fast Food"
循化特色烤肉麪食炕鍋土火鍋

循化特色烤肉麪食炕鍋土火鍋

5.0/52 Review
Avg. TWD305/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"

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