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Golmud Travel Guide 2026: Things to Do, Attractions & Itinerary | Trip.com
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
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4,032 Reviews
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Wusute Yadan Geological Park
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Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve
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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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Lonely Space( Gobi )wild luxury hotel
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2,197 Reviews
Kaibang Hotel Golmud
4.7
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1,895 Reviews
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1,005 Reviews
Huang He International Hotel
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1,249 Reviews
Golmud Molandi Hotel
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930 Reviews
Jingfeng Wan Hao Hotel (Kunlun Plaza)
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480 Reviews
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4.2
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104 Reviews
Grand Rezen Hotel Golmud
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Rezen Tianmu (Golmud Shibang City Square)
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Orange Hotel(Golmud Jiangyuan Middle Road Kunlun Park Store)
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361 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
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16 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. PHP539/person
马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店)
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Avg. PHP455/person
老字号马古白烤羊肉
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/5
5 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. PHP524/person
马义黑白条烤羊肉面食
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QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
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/5
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Avg. PHP402/person
马站海炕锅烤羊肉城·老字号(总店)
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Hotpot
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张家牛杂汤(昆仑南路店)
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Xinjiang cuisine
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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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