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Gangca Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 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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7,421 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Shengquan Bay Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake
6.2
4.6
/5
279 Reviews
Natural scenery
Qinghai Lake Fairy Bay
5.0
4.2
/5
187 Reviews
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Bird Island of Qinghai Lake
3.5
4.7
/5
535 Reviews
Huangyu Homeland
3.1
3.7
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3 Reviews
Guanyutai
3.0
4.8
/5
14 Reviews
Buha River
3.0
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Natural scenery
Hargai Town Przewalski's Gazelle Science Education Base
2.7
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Cangyang Jiacuo Cultural Square
2.6
4.5
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8 Reviews
Chaka Salt Lake
8.5
4.3
/5
18,892 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
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
607 Reviews
Qinghaihu Hotel
4.0
/5
503 Reviews
West Coast Holiday Hotel
4.4
/5
241 Reviews
Qinghai Lake Hengya Hotel
4.5
/5
30 Reviews
Deji Yangzong Youth Hostel
4.8
/5
236 Reviews
Jiahe Holiday Hotel
4.5
/5
63 Reviews
Yonghe International Hotel (Gangca)
4.6
/5
140 Reviews
Vienna International Hotel (Gangcha County People's Government Branch)
4.6
/5
329 Reviews
Yi He Hotel
4.2
/5
139 Reviews
Haibin Holiday Hotel
4.5
/5
107 Reviews
Gangcha Holy Hotel
4.7
/5
66 Reviews
Honghu International Hotel
4.5
/5
282 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
122 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. NZD7/person
扎藏牧布风情吧(拉色波·商业街店)
5.0
/5
7 Reviews
GE SANG CANG CAN BA
3.5
/5
22 Reviews
千厨佰味
4.5
/5
4 Reviews
佰来客美食城
3.0
/5
9 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. NZD10/person
老味道私房菜馆(热水路店)
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Innovative cuisine
Avg. NZD8/person
程记小吃店
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Quick bites
Avg. NZD3/person
大胡子生烤羊排
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Barbecue
Avg. NZD10/person
肖氏杂碎饺子馆
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. NZD5/person
穆清轩食府
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夏城马忠餐饮
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Snacks
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刚察一粒青稞藏餐吧
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Qinghai Lake Heima River
4.6
/5
57 Reviews
Natural scenery
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
6,357 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,505 Reviews
Night Attractions
Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
253 Reviews
Night view
Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field
4.4
/5
1,168 Reviews
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Night view
Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
18,892 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
160 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Riyue Mountain
4.4
/5
1,654 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6
/5
2,507 Reviews
Historic landmark
Thirty-Three Days Grottoes
4.7
/5
14 Reviews
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
253 Reviews
Popular Premium Hotels Near Gangca
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Qinghai Lake Guanhu International Grand Hotel
9.1
/5
2,901 Reviews
Qaidam International Hotel
9.5
/5
4,346 Reviews
Jinjiang International Hotel
9.4
/5
1,841 Reviews
Sofitel Xining
9.3
/5
3,615 Reviews
Boli Yabu Hotel
9.5
/5
8,417 Reviews
Wanda Vista Xining
9.3
/5
5,880 Reviews
The Sebel Xining
9.4
/5
808 Reviews
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,370 Reviews
Yinlong Hotel
9.5
/5
1,201 Reviews
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,565 Reviews
Sapphire Hotel
9.0
/5
1,206 Reviews
Haidong International Hotel
9.0
/5
917 Reviews
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Gangca
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.6
/5
4,365 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum
4.2
/5
569 Reviews
Science & technology museums
Exhibitions
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
253 Reviews
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,453 Reviews
Amusement parks
Night view
Mars Base 1
4.1
/5
50 Reviews
Themed exhibition halls
Longyangxia Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
149 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Tu Nationality Hometown Park Scenic Area In Huzhu County of Qinghai
4.3
/5
228 Reviews
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Gangca
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Boli Yabu Hotel
9.5
/5
8,417 Reviews
Wanda Vista Xining
9.3
/5
5,880 Reviews
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,370 Reviews
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,565 Reviews
Popular Cool Water Escapes Near Gangca
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
34,461 Reviews
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Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
18,892 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
6,357 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
3,464 Reviews
Natural scenery
Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.8
/5
1,191 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,505 Reviews
Night Attractions
Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area
4.3
/5
1,313 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
253 Reviews
Night view
Kanbula Global Geopark
4.3
/5
472 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,453 Reviews
Amusement parks
Night view
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
253 Reviews
Zhangye Alien Valley Scenic Area
4.6
/5
131 Reviews
Natural scenery
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Gangca
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Xining YongHe International Hotel
9.4
/5
3,049 Reviews
Xining Haihu New District Wanda Moments Hotel
9.4
/5
3,742 Reviews
Urba Hotel (Haihu Wanda Tangdao 637 Branch)
9.1
/5
2,639 Reviews
Sanyang Hotel
9.1
/5
2,095 Reviews
IntercityHotel Xining CBD
9.5
/5
1,623 Reviews
Mehood Hotel (Xining Haihu New District)
9.3
/5
5,183 Reviews
Mercure XiNing HaiHu New District Hotel
9.4
/5
2,503 Reviews
ChaKa Huacheng Grand Hotel
9.2
/5
898 Reviews
Bailandao Hotel
9.5
/5
2,099 Reviews
Chaqia Salt Lake Tianyu Holiday Inn
9.2
/5
2,232 Reviews
Jinhengji Hotel
9.0
/5
1,069 Reviews
Chaka Evening Maple Hotel
9.5
/5
1,592 Reviews
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Exhibitions & events
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Exhibitions
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Beixiangyang Relic Site
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Buha River
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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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千厨佰味
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佰来客美食城
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老味道私房菜馆(热水路店)
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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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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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海滨部落音乐主题餐厅
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雲來饭店
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湟鱼家园生态园
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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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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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扎藏牧布礼宴中心
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