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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Yongjing [2025]
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Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
4.8
/5
7640 reviews
8.3
From %1$s
Based on 49 reviews
Biological Park Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609715317881
Address: 36 Jing'er Rd, Chengbei Qu, Xining Shi, Qinghai Sheng, China, 810016
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Tibetan music shows daily until 8/15
Open year-round, closed 3 days
Saved by 215 users7073 positive reviews
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The Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum is a treasure trove of Tibetan art. Its rich collection includes over 60,000 artifacts, including thangkas, costumes, and ancient books. Its flagship exhibition, "A Colorful Panorama of Chinese Tibetan Culture and Art," stretches 618 meters and is breathtaking. It offers an excellent window into Tibetan culture and is well worth a visit.
We went there at 4pm and walked up from the 2nd floor. It was almost closing time when we reached the 4th floor. My friend even suggested we skip it. But it turns out the 4th floor is where the action is. If you're short on time, you can definitely head straight to the 4th floor.
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Kumbum Monastery
4.6
/5
17118 reviews
8.3
From SAR 36.82
Based on 213 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609712210188
Address: No. 56 Jinta Road, Huangzhong County, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Unique hilltop temple complex
Butter sculptures & Thangka masterpieces
Saved by 240 users9373 positive reviews
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It's worth a visit. It's best to have someone explain the Tibetan people and the historical development of Tibetan Buddhism culture. It's especially good. People living in the mainland should come to understand the Tibetan culture.
Inside the Ta'er Monastery are all kinds of Buddha statues. If you don't understand, you may not remember anything even if you listen to the explanation. But you can see that Tibetan Buddhism is different from the temples we usually visit. For example, the layout is different. And Ta'er Monastery has many super devout pilgrims. It's a good thing to come all the way here and pay 70 yuan for the ticket. Go and have a look.
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Shapotou Scenic Area
4.8
/5
29208 reviews
8.2
From SAR 31.56
Based on 153 reviews
Shapotou tourist attraction | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864001551766
Address: Shapotou, Zhongwei, Ningxia, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Yellow River heritage & modern entertainment
Experience the charm of the Huanghe by rafting on a sheepskin raft
Saved by 623 users22113 positive reviews
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Taking pictures is quite good. Whether it is landscape photos or portrait photos, we are not very interested in the project, but we like taking pictures. This place is also very suitable for taking pictures. You won’t feel tired after playing as a whole. There is a shuttle bus that can save a lot of time. The attitude of the staff in the scenic area is also very good. They will patiently answer questions when asking for directions.
Because I stayed in the Tengger Desert for one night before, I only went to the Yellow River area and not the desert area. There were a lot of people and the queues for the projects were very long. The scenery was average, but it was famous.
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5
/5
2327 reviews
8.1
From SAR 42.08
42 km from downtown
Phone +8609312123999
Address: 甘肃省兰州市永登县树屏镇杏花村
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Geological & rural tourism destination
Danxia trail: 1.6 miles views
Saved by 227 users2004 positive reviews
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The scenery is charming and beautiful, especially when it rained the first day and the ink painting is colorful the next day! The scenic area is very large, 600 square kilometers, and the transportation is very convenient. You can take Didi, taxi or scenic bus from Lanzhou city, which takes about an hour.
The scenery was beautiful, but my only complaint was that the sightseeing bus, which could have taken us right to the entrance, insisted on making us walk 1.5km, potentially adding to the cost. An elderly family member has cardiovascular disease, and the initial climb was already tiring, and the final 1.5km walk was excruciating. Watching the empty sightseeing bus drive by was incredibly frustrating.
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Qinghai Lake
4.5
/5
6591 reviews
7.9
From SAR 37.87
Based on 598 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609747553999
Address: Qinghai Lake, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Clockwise lake tour & Tibetan culture
Boat ride & scenic views
Saved by 188 users3514 positive reviews
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The tour is well organized with a coordinator contacting you the night before to confirm all details and pick up. The minivan had plenty of space and only half full. The driver was nice and friendly and drove smoothly. I would recommend this tour for any solo travelers looking to avoid the hassle of getting to Qinghai Lake on your own.
Qinghai Lake is China's largest inland saltwater lake. Anciently known as the West Sea (according to legend, it was the home of the Little White Dragon of the West Sea), it is also known as the Fairy Sea and the Fresh Water Sea. After the Northern Wei Dynasty, it was renamed Qinghai. In Tibetan, it is called "Cowinbo," meaning "cyan lake," and in Mongolian, "Kukunor," meaning "blue sea." The name Qinghai Lake originated in the Qing Dynasty and became commonly known as Qinghai Lake after 1949. The lake covers an area of 4,283.3 square kilometers, with an average depth of 16 meters and a maximum depth of 28 meters. Its surface elevation is 3,194 meters above sea level, and its volume is 71.9 billion cubic meters.
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Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
5760 reviews
7.9
From SAR 37.87
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609748519826
Address: 109 National Rd, Gonghe Xian, Hainan Zangzuzizhizhou, Qinghai Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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The room is clean and tidy, odorless, and the facilities are very smart. The breakfast buffet is very rich. The front desk lady is very friendly and helpful. It is convenient to eat in many restaurants nearby. The parking lot is large and parking is stress-free.
This time, we chartered a car from Xining to visit Sun Moon Mountain and Qinghai Lake. Despite the bad weather, our guide, Dr. Xu, was incredibly helpful! His explanations were humorous and professional, and the itinerary was well-planned, so we didn't feel overwhelmed. The yak beef hot pot we recommended along the way was amazing, even though it's light, and the halal restaurant was incredibly cozy. It was a truly wonderful experience, and I'll definitely be back on a sunny day.
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.6
/5
3271 reviews
7.8
From SAR 15.78
Based on 8 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609718149850
Address: No. 9 Xingzhi Road, Chengxi District, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Simulated alpine rocks for snow leopards
Wildlife viewing & educational experience
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Despite its limited resources, the Qinghai Xining Wildlife Park is renowned for its deep compassion for animals and unique rescue stories. Highland flagship species such as snow leopards, manuls, and desert cats are a focal point at the park.
You can buy tickets online and use them directly without exchanging them. There is a slope up from the parking lot, and there are battery cars to the entrance. There are a few stops in between, so you have to wait for the car. Snow leopards are found at the top and bottom of the mountain. The animals are more active in the morning and before closing time, and they are basically asleep at noon.
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Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)
4.4
/5
1458 reviews
7.8
From SAR 56.80
Based on 27 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86097117797222532
Address: 40 km southwest of Wuyuan County, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Diverse landscapes & fluttering prayer flags
Yak rides & highland photography
Saved by 132 users809 positive reviews
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Since ancient times, Sun and Moon Mountain has been a crucial mountain pass along the Qinghai Road of the Silk Road, the Tang-Tibet Road, and the Tea-Horse Road. Legend has it that Princess Wencheng, while traveling through this area on her marriage to Tubo, cast aside the Sun and Moon Mirror to overcome her homesickness, hence the name Sun and Moon Mountain. This area also marked the boundary between the Tang and Tubo regions, and was the site of important historical events such as the Chiling Trade.
The scenic area boasts attractions such as the Sun Pavilion, the Moon Pavilion, the statue of Princess Wencheng, the Princess Spring, and the Tang-Tibet Road. The area also houses cultural venues such as the Qinghai Ancient Road Museum and the Princess Wencheng Memorial Hall, enriching its history and culture.
There are two main areas, one on the mountain and one at the bottom. It was beautiful after the snow. The area on the mountain was more picturesque, but the area at the bottom had those giant prayer flags. The entire area was larger than I expected, so I'd need 2-3 hours to explore it.
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9
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Zha Ga Na
4.2
/5
3248 reviews
7.8
From SAR 42.08
Based on 21 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609415668678
Address: Tewo, Gannan, Gansu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Two-day hike: lakes & rocks
Taste yak butter tea & visit
Saved by 123 users2390 positive reviews
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Zhagana is Gannan's core scenic area and a must-see for any visitor. While its scenery isn't bad, most of the attractions are quite small, like Fairy Lake, which is essentially just a puddle, and the Dari Viewing Platform, which takes only five minutes to see. Fortunately, the entrance fee is affordable, making it a good value.
The "Stone Box" city has steep mountains and beautiful scenery. Strange peaks and rocks pierce the sky. The scenery of the Dongwa Valley secret realm is pleasant, but you need to leave enough time.
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Gansu Provincial Museum
4.6
/5
3839 reviews
7.4
Based on 134 reviews
Gansu Provincial Museum/Lanzhou Center | 45.6 km from downtown
Phone +8609312339131
Address: No. 3 Xijin East Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Paint pottery & experience history
Archaeology & artifact restoration workshop
Saved by 114 users2472 positive reviews
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Whenever I travel to a new place, I always want to visit a museum to learn about its history. I booked free tickets in advance through the official WeChat account, and there's a free locker on the left side of the entrance, which was very convenient. I was surprised by how many visitors usually visit the Gansu Museum, and there was a long line right at the entrance. The main areas of interest are on the second and third floors. The Gansu Museum is very famous for its cultural and creative products, and the prices are quite high, so I bought one as a souvenir. The most famous exhibits are undoubtedly the Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow and the glass lotus flower tray. I was lucky enough to see them in person, and I was truly impressed by the wisdom and exquisite craftsmanship of the ancients. There aren't many other exhibits. Since visiting the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, I feel like every museum's artifacts are younger. Across from the Gansu Museum is a large shopping mall, Lanzhou Center, which you can also visit.
It's worth seeing. A quick tour on your own is a good way to understand history. The teacher's explanations can help you understand history through cultural relics and connect the dots. Teacher Zhang's explanations are very detailed and comprehensive, and he's very efficient. The morning meeting was smoother, and he even recommended parking for us. I especially appreciate the explanations, so much so that even when I visited Wuwei and Zhangye, I could still recall Teacher Zhang's explanations at various museums and connect them all. Highly recommended.
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