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Golmud Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | March, 2026
About Golmud
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Golmud? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Chaerhan Salt Lake
4.7
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3,119 Reviews
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Wusute Yadan Geological Park
4.5
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3,959 Reviews
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Hoh Xil Nature Reserve
4.7
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244 Reviews
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Dongtai Ji Nai'er Lake
4.4
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97 Reviews
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Golmud, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Golmud Molandi Hotel
4.7
/5
776 Reviews
Grand Rezen Hotel Golmud
4.6
/5
1,705 Reviews
Rezen Tianmu (Golmud Shibang City Square)
4.7
/5
848 Reviews
Hotels in Golmud Kunhai
4.8
/5
171 Reviews
Kaibang Hotel Golmud
4.6
/5
1,846 Reviews
Huang He International Hotel
4.8
/5
1,004 Reviews
Golmud Fengjin Hotel (Salt Lake Plaza)
4.4
/5
85 Reviews
Golmud Railway Station Huanghe Middle Road Atour Hotel
4.7
/5
1,001 Reviews
Homeinn · neo (Golmud Kunlun Zhong Road)
4.9
/5
197 Reviews
Elong Hotel (Haixi Golmud Jiangyuan Middle Road Kunlun Park Branch)
4.7
/5
119 Reviews
Orange Hotel(Golmud Jiangyuan Middle Road Kunlun Park Store)
4.5
/5
180 Reviews
Borrman Hotel (General's Building Park Branch)
4.3
/5
103 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Golmud dishes and foodie spots.
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振华手抓大王
4.9
/5
16 Reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. US$10/person
马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店)
4.7
/5
7 Reviews
Barbeque
Avg. US$9/person
青海土火锅(建设西路店)
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Hot Pot
Avg. US$9/person
老字号马古白烤羊肉
4.7
/5
5 Reviews
Barbeque
Avg. US$9/person
QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
4.7
/5
8 Reviews
Barbeque
Avg. US$7/person
马义黑白条烤羊肉
3.9
/5
21 Reviews
Barbeque
Avg. US$10/person
马占海炕锅烤羊肉城
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Barbeque
Avg. US$9/person
尕胡才炕锅烤羊肉馆(八一路店)
3.0
/5
4 Reviews
Barbeque
Avg. US$8/person
张家牛杂汤(昆仑南路店)
5.0
/5
9 Reviews
Fast Food
Avg. US$3/person
LAO MA TE SE KAO YAGN ROU
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Barbeque
Avg. US$8/person
Zhonghaoxi'erdunyilinjiudianxicanzizhu (xicanzizhu)
4.5
/5
18 Reviews
Buffets
Avg. US$12/person
青海凯邦大酒店西餐自助
4.6
/5
15 Reviews
Buffets
Avg. US$19/person
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马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店)
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青海土火锅(建设西路店)
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老字号马古白烤羊肉
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阿儿法大盘鸡餐厅(格尔木店)
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老字号马艺黑烤吧
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