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Updated Jun 2024
  • No.1
    󰺂8.6
    4.7/5
    21021 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 307 reviews
    "Colorful Danxia is the one with the most people in Zhangye's four Danxia scenic spots. Of course, it is worth it. It is indeed colorful. It is really beautiful. There are many experience projects in the scenic spot, but because there are so many tourists, it is still a little impact on the experience. It is difficult to imagine what the holiday is."
    Linze
    >100km from Ulan
    Highlights: The Zhangye Danxia landform was formed over 6 million years ago. It is located in Zhangye city, within Linze and Sunan counties. Zhangye Danxia is mainly composed of red gravel, sandstone and mudstone. Visitors can gaze upon its thousands of cliffs and mountains, dyed a beautiful shade of crimson. When the sun shines down on the mountains, they echo with even more fantastic colors! The Zhangye Danxia Scenic Area was the scene for Zhang Yimo's movie, "A Woman, A Gun, and a Noodle Shop" as well as the famous TV-show, "Amazing Detective Di Renjie".
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  • No.2
    󰺂8.3
    4.5/5
    14427 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 211 reviews
    "Ta'er Temple is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, located in Xining City, founded in Minghongwu 12 years (1379). The butter flowers, murals and pile embroidery are known as the "Tar Temple Art Three Excellences". The experience is good and it feels very good."
    Xining
    >100km from Ulan
    Highlights: Kumbum Monastery (also called Ta'er Temple) is a Tibetan gompa with more than 400 years of history. Located in Xining's Huangzhong County, it belongs to the Gelug (or Yellow) School of Tibetan Buddhism. Kumbum Monastery has a number of ancient buildings including the main hall, Scripture Hall, Buddha Pagoda, and academy. At the center of the monastery complex, visitors will find the Dajinwa (Great Golden Tile) Temple. According to legend, this temple was erected on the site where Je Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug School, was born. A visit to Kumbum is not complete without taking the time to see and appreciate the butter sculptures, the murals, and the elaborate embroidery. The entire temple complex is full of magnificent buildings and rich treasures. However, the true charm of the complex lies in its holy atmosphere. It is one of the greatest tourist attractions in Xining.
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  • No.3
    󰺂8.3
    4.6/5
    6313 Review
    From9.72
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 597 reviews
    "From Xining, I went to Qinghai Lake. Sometimes there was sunshine and sometimes cloudy. I saw the blue sky looming from the gap of the clouds. The blue sky was slightly blue when I reflected Qinghai Lake. I heard other tourists say that the sea and sky are the same color, and the lake is what color."
    Haiyan
    >100km from Ulan
    Highlights: The Tibetan name of Qinghai Lake is "Cowinbu" (meaning "blue sea"). Located in the northeast of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and in Qinghai Province, it is formed by the fault collapse between Datong Mountain, Riyue Mountain and Nanshan Mountain of the Qilian Mountains. It is the largest inland lake in China and the origin of the name of Qinghai Province. The lake covers a vast area, with a circle of about 360 kilometers around the lake. The lake is vast, boundless, blue and ethereal. The lake is surrounded by mountains, and close to the lake is a vast grassland with spectacular and beautiful scenery. There are many areas and landscapes to enjoy, making it an important Attraction for visiting Qinghai. Natural environment: Qinghai Lake has a plateau continental climate, with sufficient light and strong sunshine; cold winter and cool summer, short warm season, long cold season, strong winds and sandstorms in spring; less rainfall, rain and heat in the same season, and distinct dry and wet seasons. Such a climate determines that Qinghai Lake has different beautiful scenery in all seasons. The color of the lake changes with the weather and light, and sometimes multiple colors appear in one day, which is beautiful. Qinghai Lake has different scenery in different seasons. The best time to visit is from April to August. July and August are particularly beautiful. There are large areas of rapeseed flowers blooming by the lake. The yellow flower fields and the endless blue lake complement each other, which is very beautiful. April to June is a good time for bird watching on Bird Island. In addition, in winter, Qinghai Lake is frozen for thousands of miles, and you can also feel the unique natural majesty. Historical legend: It is said that more than 1,000 years ago, Tang and Tubo formed a marriage, and Princess Wencheng married the Tubo King Songtsen Gampo. Before leaving, the Tang King gave her a sun and moon mirror that could reflect the scenery of her hometown. On the way, the princess missed her hometown, so she took out the sun and moon mirror, and she saw her long-lost hometown Chang'an. She burst into tears. However, the princess suddenly remembered her mission, so she resolutely threw the sun and moon mirror away. Unexpectedly, when the mirror fell to the ground, a golden light flashed and turned into Qinghai Lake. Attraction introduction: Some scenic spots have been developed Souvenir Qinghai Lake. In the south of the lake, there is the Erlangjian Attraction , the main scenic Attraction, which is mainly for beach scenery and entertainment, with famous Sun Moon Mountain and Daotang River; in the north, there are attractions such as Jinyintan and Yuanzitan. In addition to these official attractions, there are also some private attractions, such as Jinsha Bay, which has more favorable entertainment projects, and Erhai Lake, a freshwater lake, which can be chosen according to your own preferences. In addition, when you travel around Qinghai Lake, you will generally add other attractions not far from Qinghai Lake, such as Chaka Salt Lake in the west of the lake and Menyuan rapeseed flowers in Hubei. How to play: You can only visit one side of Qinghai Lake, or you can travel around the lake. If you simply want to see the lake, most tourists will choose the Hunan side, where the grassland is very beautiful. If you want to travel around the lake, you can charter a car from Xining and visit it clockwise, which is also the direction of the lake when the local Tibetans worship the sacred lake.
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  • No.4
    󰺂8.1
    4.7/5
    2875 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 48 reviews
    "There were fewer people when I went, and the experience was very good. The world's longest Tangka is really very shocking, and the ethnic minority costume exhibition is also very worth seeing. I felt a bit expensive before buying the ticket, and I felt worth it after the visit."
    Xining.Biological Park Area
    >100km from Ulan
    Highlights: The Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum is also known as the Tibetan Medicine Culture Museum. The museum displays a wide range of cultural relics, ancient books, art, and medical specimens. It thoughtfully displays elements of Tibetan art culture and medical technology, and it is an ideal place to learn about Tibetan culture. The Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum is divided into several exhibition halls, including the Tibetan Calligraphy Hall, the Tibetan Cultural Hall, and the Tibetan Medicine History Hall, among others. The giant Thangka in the museum is magnificent, covering an entire wall of the museum. It is a very precious work of art and a treasure of the entire museum.
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  • No.5
    󰺂8.0
    4.2/5
    4251 Review
    From9.72
    "Qinghai Lake is so beautiful! A must-see in this life! It is especially suitable for couples to come together, especially the beautiful women to take pictures. This time I came to my father. Next time I bring my daughter-in-law and children to take a look. Be careful not to go too fast, there will be altitude sickness!"
    Gonghe
    >100km from Ulan
    Highlights: Erlangjian Scenic Area is Qinghai Lake's main attraction. It is located on the south shore of the lake and is home to a shopping center, restaurants, and hotels. The visitor site consists of two areas, the first of which is located near the entrance and provides a range of commercial facilities and a harbor for tourist boats. The other area is a narrow peninsula that stretches out over 10 km into the lake. Taking a boat trip on the lake is one of Erlangjian's most popular activities.
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  • No.6
    󰺂7.7
    4.6/5
    1271 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 15 reviews
    "There are many salt lakes in Qinghai, and the salt lake in Chaerhan is more beautiful. According to the staff, the salt lake is beautiful in the morning, and each salt pool presents a different color. When we arrived, although we didn't see so many colors, we felt beautiful. When taking pictures, the clothes are brighter and more bright, which is very beautiful. The shuttle bus in the scenic spot can be bought one-way. On the return trip, if you want to sit, you can make up the ticket at any time, which is very convenient."
    Golmud
    >100km from Ulan
    Highlights: 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.
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  • No.7
    󰺂7.3
    4.3/5
    1010 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 27 reviews
    "Ok, it’s pretty good. The scenery is very pleasant. The photos are especially good. The sky is particularly blue. We are in the off-season. If we come in summer, the scenery should be better. A green."
    Huangyuan
    >100km from Ulan
    Highlights: The famous Riyue Mountains is between Xiningi City and Qinghai Lake. There is a time-honored beautiful story: when Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty entered Tibet, she broke her beloved stone mirror here. The stone mirror was divided into two parts, the sun and the moon, which later became this Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains) Today, on both sides of the Riyue Mountains, there is a small mountain peak, and two landmark buildings, Ri Pavilion and Yue Pavilion, are built on them.
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  • No.8
    󰺂7.3
    4.5/5
    1370 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 8 reviews
    "Xining Zoo is worth bringing children to play. It is not tired to take a battery car to and from. There is also a national treasure panda hall, as well as a lion, tiger and leopard. Many animals can't see it in the north. The design of the tour passage is reasonable. You can do a battery car tour at the entrance and exit!"
    Xining
    >100km from Ulan
    Highlights: The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Wildlife Park is located in Xishan, Xining. It is a beautiful zoo with some special animals such as snow leopards and desert cats. It is not easy to see in other cities. The size of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Safari Park is not large. There are mainly beasts and aboriginal areas, such as the Beasts Reserve Area, and the Aquarium. The famous beasts are scattered areas. Currently, the plank road is built. Visitors can watch the beasts on the plank road.
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  • No.9
    󰺂7.3
    4.6/5
    3068 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 23 reviews
    "Still good, the plateau green mountains and green waters, and the dancers are not very crowded or good, the plateau green mountains and green waters, and the dancers are not very crowded or good, the plateau green mountains and green waters, and the dancers are not very crowded"
    Qilian
    >100km from Ulan
    Highlights: Zhuo'er Mountain is located on the northeastern side of Haibei Prefecture's Qilian County. This is a branch of the Qilian Mountains with a hilly landscape and Danxia-type landforms. Bare outcroppings of red sandstone stick up from the green vegetation of the grasslands. To either side of the mountain range lie a sea of trees, blooming canola flowers, little villages and country towns. The sight is both distinctive and beautiful. In addition to its own scenery, Zhuo'er Mountain is also a platform for visitors to view the surrounding countryside. Opposite to Niuxin Mountain, with its year-round snow-capped visage, the view from Zhuo'er’s peak is vast and expansive.
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  • No.10
    󰺂7.1
    4.6/5
    2633 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 131 reviews
    "Zhang Yu​ The Big Buddha Temple is in the city, and it is the largest wooden tire mud-plastic sleeping Buddha in Asia. One of the couplets in front of the temple "Sleeping Buddha long sleeps for thousands of years and can't wake up, the questioner will always ask Baishi Yongming." Because the temple is prohibited to take pictures throughout the process, there are only a few photos outside."
    Zhangye.Dafo Temple
    >100km from Ulan
    Highlights: Zhangye Buddhist Temple is located in the southwestern corner of Zhangye City in Gansu Province. It is an important historical site on the Silk Road and a symbolic building of the historical and cultural city Zhangye. The Great Buddha Temple is a prestigious Buddhist temple in the northwest inland. The temple contains ancient buildings, towering old trees, and a beautiful environment. There are rare religious halls of the Xixia minority in the country, oversized indoor statue buddhas, rare Ming Dynasty handbooks, and thousands of collections of fine cultural relics.
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FAQ

What are some Best Things to Do near Ulan?
Some Best Things to Do near Ulan include:Zhangye Danxia Geopark, Kumbum Monastery, Qinghai Lake, Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum, Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Ulan?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Ulan include:Zhangye Danxia Geopark:4.7, Kumbum Monastery:4.5, Qinghai Lake:4.6, Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum:4.7, Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area:4.2
Where are Best Things to Do near Ulan located?
The Best Things to Do near Ulan are mainly located in:Zhangye Danxia Geopark:Linze, Kumbum Monastery:Xining, Qinghai Lake:Haiyan, Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum:Xining, Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area:Gonghe
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