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What to Do

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

Qinghai Lake

8.3
4.6/56,281 Reviews
"Lakes"
Jinyintan Grasslands

Jinyintan Grasslands

5.2
4.4/5123 Reviews
"Grasslands"
Huan Hu Xi Lu

Huan Hu Xi Lu

4.9
4.7/5114 Reviews
"Roads/Highways"
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area

Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area

8.0
4.2/54,201 Reviews
"Lakes"
"Beaches"
Qinghai Lake Horse Riding

Qinghai Lake Horse Riding

5.2
4.8/5194 Reviews
"Lakes"
"Hiking/Biking"
Qinghai Husha Island

Qinghai Husha Island

3.9
4.5/5229 Reviews
"Wetlands"
"Beaches"
Atomic City Detonation Test Site

Atomic City Detonation Test Site

4.5
4.2/511 Reviews
"Military Sites"
"Historical Sites"
Bird Island of Qinghai Lake

Bird Island of Qinghai Lake

5.2
4.4/5379 Reviews
"Islands/Peninsulas"
Qinghai Lake Fairy Bay

Qinghai Lake Fairy Bay

5.0
4.2/5153 Reviews
"Lakes"
"Wetlands"
Heimahe

Heimahe

4.8
4.4/5494 Reviews
"Towns"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Qinghai Lake, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Shand Nima Grand Hotel

Shand Nima Grand Hotel

4.6/5199 Reviews
Kaibang Hotel Geermu

Kaibang Hotel Geermu

4.5/51,103 Reviews
Mehood Hotel (Golmud)

Mehood Hotel (Golmud)

4.5/5895 Reviews
Xining Sanyu Hotel

Xining Sanyu Hotel

4.7/51,627 Reviews
Golmud Leica Hotel

Golmud Leica Hotel

4.6/5221 Reviews
Heyday International Hotel
Chaka Evening Maple Hotel
Haifeng International Hotel

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Qinghai Lake dishes and foodie spots.
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Laomashi Barbecue Noodle House

Laomashi Barbecue Noodle House

4.6/548 Reviews
Avg. USD4/person
"Barbeque"
老驼泉烤肉

老驼泉烤肉

3.7/53 Reviews
Avg. USD6/person
"Barbeque"
GE SANG CANG CAN BA

GE SANG CANG CAN BA

4.6/522 Reviews
QING ZHEN XIA DOU KANG GUO XIAO CHAO

QING ZHEN XIA DOU KANG GUO XIAO CHAO

4.8/54 Reviews
Avg. USD9/person
"Xinjiang Cuisine"
来源小炒

来源小炒

5.0/52 Reviews
Avg. USD4/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
大胡子生烤羊排

大胡子生烤羊排

4.5/52 Reviews
Avg. USD5/person
"Barbeque"
马忠小炒食府

马忠小炒食府

5.0/51 Reviews
西宁桂萍小炒面食馆

西宁桂萍小炒面食馆

4.5/52 Reviews
Avg. USD3/person
"Snacks"
Yiyuanshengdingkangguo Lamb Food City

Yiyuanshengdingkangguo Lamb Food City

5.0/53 Reviews
Avg. USD11/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
黑马河德禄成都川味特色小炒

黑马河德禄成都川味特色小炒

5.0/55 Reviews
Avg. USD9/person
"Szechuan Cuisine"
川渝特色小炒

川渝特色小炒

4.0/52 Reviews

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