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Gangca Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | July, 2026
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Things to do in Gangca
What to do
Looking for things to do in Gangca? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Qinghai Lake
8.0
4.5
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7,303 Reviews
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Boat tour
Qinghai Lake Holy Spring Bay
6.2
4.6
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265 Reviews
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Qinghai Lake Fairy Bay
4.9
4.1
/5
180 Reviews
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Bird Island of Qinghai Lake
3.9
4.7
/5
535 Reviews
Huangyu Homeland
3.1
3.7
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3 Reviews
Hargai Town Przewalski's Gazelle Science Education Base
3.0
5.0
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1 Reviews
Guanyutai
3.0
4.8
/5
14 Reviews
Cangyang Jiacuo Cultural Square
2.9
4.5
/5
8 Reviews
Buha River
2.9
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Natural scenery
Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
8.6
4.7
/5
33,522 Reviews
Natural scenery
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Gangca, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Plateau Sapphire Hotel
4.6
/5
635 Reviews
Qinghaihu Hotel
4.1
/5
498 Reviews
West Coast Holiday Hotel
4.4
/5
286 Reviews
Qinghai Lake Hengya Hotel
4.2
/5
37 Reviews
Damei Prairie Eco Tourism Resort
4.5
/5
474 Reviews
Boyu Zangcheng Linka Hotel
4.4
/5
407 Reviews
Deji Yangzong Youth Hostel
4.8
/5
246 Reviews
Jiahe Holiday Hotel
4.6
/5
74 Reviews
Yonghe International Hotel (Gangca)
45 Reviews
Vienna International Hotel (Gangcha County People's Government Branch)
4.7
/5
269 Reviews
Honghu International Hotel
4.5
/5
247 Reviews
Yi He Hotel
4.0
/5
143 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Gangca dishes and foodie spots.
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Laomashi Barbecue Noodle House
4.8
/5
123 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. PKR1,274/person
扎藏牧布风情吧(拉色波·商业街店)
5.0
/5
7 Reviews
千厨佰味
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
GE SANG CANG CAN BA
3.5
/5
22 Reviews
佰来客美食城
3.0
/5
9 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. PKR1,792/person
老味道私房菜馆(热水路店)
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Innovative cuisine
Avg. PKR1,513/person
程记小吃店
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Quick bites
Avg. PKR557/person
大胡子生烤羊排
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Barbecue
Avg. PKR1,792/person
肖氏杂碎饺子馆
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. PKR996/person
穆清轩食府
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夏城马忠餐饮
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Snacks
Avg. PKR1,474/person
刚察一粒青稞藏餐吧
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Gangca Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Qinghai Lake Heima River
4.6
/5
57 Reviews
Natural scenery
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
6,223 Reviews
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Boat tour
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,436 Reviews
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Mountain climbing
Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
253 Reviews
Night view
Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field
4.4
/5
1,139 Reviews
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Night view
Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
18,277 Reviews
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Boat tour
Qilian Mountains·Gangshks Snowy Peak
4.3
/5
82 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Night view
Danggar Ancient Town
4.3
/5
158 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)
4.4
/5
1,632 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6
/5
2,437 Reviews
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Thirty-Three Days Grottoes
4.7
/5
13 Reviews
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
247 Reviews
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Qinghai Lake Guanhu International Grand Hotel
9.0
/5
2,793 Reviews
Qaidam International Hotel
9.5
/5
4,223 Reviews
Jinjiang International Hotel
9.3
/5
1,805 Reviews
Sofitel Xining
9.4
/5
3,641 Reviews
Boli Yabu Hotel
9.5
/5
8,683 Reviews
Wanda Vista Xining
9.3
/5
5,847 Reviews
The Sebel Xining
9.4
/5
845 Reviews
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,354 Reviews
Yinlong Hotel
9.5
/5
1,226 Reviews
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,600 Reviews
Sapphire Hotel
9.1
/5
1,176 Reviews
Haidong International Hotel
9.0
/5
898 Reviews
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Gangca
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.6
/5
4,092 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum
4.2
/5
566 Reviews
Science & technology museums
Exhibitions
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
247 Reviews
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,452 Reviews
Amusement parks
Night view
Mars Base 1
4.1
/5
49 Reviews
Themed exhibition halls
Longyangxia Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
144 Reviews
Natural scenery
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Popular Scenic Hotels Near Gangca
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Boli Yabu Hotel
9.5
/5
8,683 Reviews
Wanda Vista Xining
9.3
/5
5,847 Reviews
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,354 Reviews
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,600 Reviews
Popular Cool Water Escapes Near Gangca
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
33,522 Reviews
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Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
18,277 Reviews
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Boat tour
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
6,223 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
3,325 Reviews
Natural scenery
Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.7
/5
819 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,436 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
253 Reviews
Night view
Kanbula Global Geopark
4.2
/5
472 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
247 Reviews
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,452 Reviews
Amusement parks
Night view
Yanzhi Mountain Forest Park
4.6
/5
248 Reviews
Natural scenery
Longyangxia Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
144 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Gangca
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Qinghai Banmu Grand Hotel
9.1
/5
57 Reviews
Xining YongHe International Hotel
9.5
/5
3,028 Reviews
Xining Haihu New District Wanda Moments Hotel
9.4
/5
3,591 Reviews
Urba Hotel (Haihu Wanda Tangdao 637 Branch)
9.3
/5
2,612 Reviews
Sanyang Hotel
9.1
/5
2,121 Reviews
IntercityHotel Xining CBD
9.6
/5
1,571 Reviews
Mehood Hotel (Xining Haihu New District)
9.4
/5
5,267 Reviews
Mercure XiNing HaiHu New District Hotel
9.5
/5
2,547 Reviews
ChaKa Huacheng Grand Hotel
9.1
/5
869 Reviews
Bailandao Hotel
9.5
/5
1,905 Reviews
Chaka Dongchen International Hotel
9.2
/5
760 Reviews
Chaqia Salt Lake Tianyu Holiday Inn
9.2
/5
2,192 Reviews
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Tower of Compassion and Wisdom
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Cormorant Island
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Cangyang Jiacuo Cultural Square
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千厨佰味
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GE SANG CANG CAN BA
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扎藏牧布风情吧(拉色波·商业街店)
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佰来客美食城
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老地方川菜馆
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春兰蛋糕烘焙坊(智合格北巷店)
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穆德手抓面馆
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海滨部落音乐主题餐厅
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鼎尚皇牛自助火锅
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新源饺子馆(拉色波·商业街店)
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迈德思客(东大街店)
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清香源美食坊
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雲來饭店
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湟鱼家园生态园
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香巴拉生态园·大团结柴火鸡
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三顾冒菜·麻辣烫(刚察店)
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天府宴
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惠丰精品小炒面食馆(拉色波·商业街店)
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聚缘楼餐厅
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小小心泽屋
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颂赞酸奶店(金发花园店)
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扎藏牧布礼宴中心
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新杭州小笼包
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