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Best Things to Do
Popular Best Things to Do Near Minhe [2025]
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Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
4.8
/5
5848 reviews
8.3
From %1$s
Based on 49 reviews
Biological Park Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0971-5317881
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 154 users5379 positive reviews
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What a great museum. I suggest you start from the fourth floor. The fourth floor is the famous 600-meter thangka. You will be shocked at first sight. Enter the exhibition hall and feel the charm of Tibetan culture.
I chose this one among several museums in Xining for a day trip.
I came here for the 618-meter thangka!
The Guinness record is indeed well-deserved, it is so exquisite! I can't say it from a professional perspective of not studying art, but it is really delicate! And the pigments of thangka are all natural and valuable!
There are also many ethnic costumes on display, which are also worth watching!
There are many thangkas on sale, and friends who like thangkas can go. The ticket was discounted by 30r at the time, and there was a discount for the elderly. My mother was 66 years old and got free tickets. Convenient parking!
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Kumbum Monastery
4.6
/5
15969 reviews
8.3
From £7.19
Based on 213 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0971-2210188
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 194 users10172 positive reviews
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The architectural style of Ta'er Temple is unique, integrating Han-Tibet architectural art. The golden roof of the Great Golden Wave Temple shines in the sun, the beautiful decoration of the small Jinwa Temple, the scale of the Great Jingtang, and every building makes people feel the wisdom and ingenuity of the ancients.
Especially good-looking and filming! Take your mother and keep shooting! Tickets are not expensive and parking is very convenient. There is a place to buy oxygen cylinders when you enter the door. After all, it is a bit altitude, but it is not a big problem as long as you walk slowly. There is a row of white towers when you enter the door, and there are also wardrobes and prayer wheels when you go inside. The most important thing to see is the oil flowers, do not take pictures, but it is really good to see! Very worth a visit to the temple!
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Shapotou Scenic Area
4.8
/5
23701 reviews
8.2
From £8.21
Based on 153 reviews
Shapotou tourist attraction | >100 km from downtown
Phone 400-15-51766
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 602 users17562 positive reviews
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The scenery is good, the project is rich, especially the sandboarding, the children do not want to go, the weather is hot these two days, everyone remember to do a good job of sun protection when you come!
Shapotou has become an iconic tourist attraction in Ningxia with its unique natural landscape, rich entertainment projects and ecological education significance. If you yearn for the desert and want to feel the weight of the Yellow River culture, Shapotou is worth listing for your trip.
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.4
/5
1508 reviews
8.1
From £8.21
66.6 km from downtown
Phone 0931-2123999
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 147 users1284 positive reviews
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There are not many tourists in the off-season in the scenic spot. The experience is better, and the landform features are beautiful. The supporting facilities are relatively complete, and there is an elevator on the top, suitable for the elderly and children. There are also many entertainment facilities and high fun. Suitable for staying for most of the day to play slowly.
This time I went to Xining first, because of the high reaction, I didn't go to Qinghai Lake and went directly to Lanzhou. I visited the Gansu Provincial Museum the afternoon before, and slept late the next day. I directly booked a car for 96 yuan to the ink Danxia Scenic Area. The driver was very good. I also said that if I wanted to save money, I would take the bus when I came back. Once you arrive at the scenic spot, the scenic service is very warm and thoughtful. It is recommended that you do not walk. It is too tired, especially the weather is hot and there is basically no vegetation to block the shade. We chose in-depth tours. Of course, if there is a teacher's certificate, military certificate, etc., you can also discount. The in-depth tour experience is excellent, the service is warm and thoughtful, and the price is very high.
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Qinghai Lake
4.5
/5
6178 reviews
7.9
From £6.16
Based on 598 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0974-7553999
Address: Qinghai Lake, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Clockwise lake tour & Tibetan culture
Boat ride & scenic views
Saved by 152 users3377 positive reviews
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For tourists: a free attraction! The photo is very popular, but the scale is not large! If you walk around and see it, you can get it within 30 minutes. Take your mother to take a pat. It takes about an hour in total. There are a lot of people, because it is really special. It seems that there is a closing time, you have to check it in advance. Parking is not convenient, because it is on the side of the road in the city. There are mosques in the north and west, you can choose one you like to go to a feeling!
Hand-pulled mutton: a traditional Qinghai delicacy, made from yaks or Tibetan sheep, stewed in clear water, the meat is tender, not smelly or greasy, dipped in pepper salt or garlic paste, and paired with brick tea, the taste is excellent.
• Stir-fried skin: thicker yellow skin than cold skin, topped with chili oil, mustard sauce and other condiments, sour and spicy appetizing, a popular snack, can be paired with sweet embryos.
• Qinghai old yogurt: made from yak milk, thick enough to stand up a spoon, with golden milk skin on the surface, sweet and sour, and richer taste with honey.
Folk culture
• Tibetan culture: Qinghai is one of the Tibetan settlements, with a unique Tibetan Buddhist culture, such as the religious rituals of the Ta'er Temple, the Tibetan customs of turning the sutra, and the burning of mulberry, as well as exquisite thangka paintings, Tibetan carpet weaving and other traditional skills.
• Tu culture: The Tu people have their own language, costumes, songs and dances, and traditional festivals, such as the "Naton Festival", during which there are lively Nuo dance performances, horse racing and other activities.
Clean energy industry landscape
• Gonghe County Photovoltaic Base: Gonghe County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, has one of the world's largest photovoltaic bases. Large tracts of blue photovoltaic panels shine brightly in the desert, forming a spectacular industrial landscape, and also realizing the ecological model of "generating electricity on the panels and herding sheep under the panels".
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Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.2
/5
5154 reviews
7.9
From £9.24
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0974-8519826
Address: 109 National Rd, Gonghe Xian, Hainan Zangzuzizhizhou, Qinghai Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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Qinghai Lake is very weather-dependent. It's not very nice on cloudy days, but the scenic area really doesn't have much service. This is my second time here. The first time it was sunny, and you can ride around the lake. Now a good lake is enclosed and charged piece by piece. It's ugly.
This small group of four had a great experience!
- Cost-effective: reasonable itinerary, beautiful scenery, and very cost-effective per person.
- Comfortable itinerary: moderate time rhythm, no rush, check in multiple highlights.
- Awesome driver: Master Li's service is considerate, his driving skills are stable, the car is clean and tidy, and I feel safe throughout the whole journey~
I want to organize such a small group to travel next time! 😊
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Zha Ga Na
4.2
/5
2081 reviews
7.8
From £8.21
Based on 21 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0941-5668678
Address: Tewo, Gannan, Gansu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Two-day hike: lakes & rocks
Taste yak butter tea & visit
Saved by 107 users1459 positive reviews
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It's pretty good. The best thing to do is to go on an in-depth tour. If you want to take photos on the way, you only need to go to various viewing platforms. If you want to go on an in-depth tour, you have to go hiking or riding a horse around.
It is much more convenient to buy tickets on the mobile phone. Late May is still the off-season, so the car drove directly to the homestay near the Sun Observation Deck, which was very convenient. It rained on the night of arrival, so I got up the next morning to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds, which was very spectacular.
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Gansu Provincial Museum
4.7
/5
3601 reviews
7.7
Based on 133 reviews
Gansu Provincial Museum/Lanzhou Center | 89.3 km from downtown
Phone 0931-2339131
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
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Time of the museum: February 12, 1956, the Northwest People's Science Museum was renamed the Gansu Provincial Museum. In 1958, the Gansu Provincial Museum and the Gansu Provincial Cultural Relics Administration Committee merged to move into the new museum. In 1999, the exhibition building was demolished and rebuilt with investment of 1.5 billion yuan. On December 26, 2006, the reconstruction was completed. On June 11, 2022, the expansion project officially began construction.
The Gansu Provincial Museum is like a concentrated Silk Road civilization epic, and the collection of more than 350,000 cultural relics is called the "Treasure of Northwest Culture". The treasure of the town hall, "Ma Ta Feiyan", is full of dynamic copper and horse-running, showing the excellent casting process of the Han Dynasty; the Dunhuang scriptures of the Silk Road Exhibition Hall, Persian silver coins connect the dialogue between East and West civilizations. The colored pottery hall displays prehistoric pottery in the earth bay, with mysterious and simple patterns; the northern Wei statue of the Buddhist art museum is beautiful. The exhibition combines multimedia technology to make the ancient simplicity and murals rejuvenate. This national-level museum leads visitors through the 8,000-year-old Chinese Civilization Corridor with academic and ornamental exhibits
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Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)
4.4
/5
1210 reviews
7.6
Based on 27 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0971-4040188
Address: 40 km southwest of Wuyuan County, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-3 hours
Highlights:
Diverse landscapes & fluttering prayer flags
Yak rides & highland photography
Saved by 109 users653 positive reviews
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The wind blows through the wind, and the wind blows. If you like romance, the northwest is not unborn. The first stop of the Qinggan Dahuan Line is Sun Moon Mountain. It is OK. The scenic spot is still beautiful. You can hug the sheep. I feel that there is a chance to wind the wind blows. If you like romance, The first stop of the Qinggan Dahuan Line is Sun Moon Mountain. It is impossible to describe the shock that the naked eye can see in language. At 4,000 meters above sea level, walking under the colorful auspicious wind horse, listening to the sound of the wind blowing by the meridian, it is too shocking! 📍 Address: Qinghai Wuyuan Riyue Mountain Scenic Area 🎫 Tickets: Ticket 54🌿 Climate: The temperature difference between morning and evening in spring is large, and a thick coat is required. The plateau area must pay attention to keeping warm. Transportation: self-driving or chartered to Riyue Mountain. Like I like to take pictures, I suggest to group chartered cars. The price is very high. Don't worry about road conditions, concentrate on taking pictures and punching in
The official order is 54, Trip.com order is 50, you can order in Trip.com . There will be a QR code, swipe the QR code before entering, you can enter the scenic spot. The scenic spot is still possible, holding the lamb for 20 to 30 yuan, the other is the blessing promenade, and there is a landmark check-in point in Riyueshan, you can go.
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.5
/5
2170 reviews
7.5
From £3.08
Based on 8 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0971-3922193
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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A very loving zoo always gives people a lot of good feelings!
Built along the mountain, the venue is very large! Parking is very convenient, divided into several parking lots! The tickets are also very cheap. On the basis of cheap tickets, protecting animals and not feeding tourists and refusing animal performances are the reasons why I want to go to Xining.
People with average physical strength or like me accompanying my mother can take the sightseeing bus directly. You can get off at each stop to see the animals and then wait for the bus at the station, and you won’t be tired at all.
ps: The three silly people on the plateau are very cute!
There are many cute animals in Xining Wildlife Park. We saw groups of black bears, tigers, a group of big lions, and red-bottomed monkeys and snow leopards that tickled us. The animals were a little wilted in the hot weather, but the overall experience was great.
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