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Golmud Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August, 2026
About Golmud
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
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The magnificent Chaerhan Salt Lake reappears in a stunning scene@Chaerhan Salt Lake
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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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3,843 Reviews
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Wusute Yadan Geological Park
4.5
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4,357 Reviews
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Hoh Xil Nature Reserve
4.7
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243 Reviews
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Dongtai Ji Nai'er Lake
4.3
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101 Reviews
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Western Queen Fairyland
4.6
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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
4.6
/5
2,176 Reviews
Kaibang Hotel Golmud
4.7
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1,899 Reviews
Huang He International Hotel
4.9
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1,206 Reviews
Jingfeng Wan Hao Hotel (Kunlun Plaza)
4.7
/5
403 Reviews
Golmud Molandi Hotel
4.7
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Lonely space desert glamping hotel
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/5
950 Reviews
Cloud Hotel of Golmud Tianlu
4.4
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55 Reviews
DI WANG HOTEL
4.6
/5
506 Reviews
Golmud Kunlun Secret Realm Lakeside Wild Luxury Resort
4.6
/5
95 Reviews
Rezen Tianmu (Golmud Shibang City Square)
4.7
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909 Reviews
Golmud Fengjin Hotel (Salt Lake Plaza)
4.1
/5
101 Reviews
Grand Rezen Hotel Golmud
4.7
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1,378 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
5.0
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. PLN39/person
马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店)
4.7
/5
7 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. PLN33/person
老字号马古白烤羊肉
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. PLN38/person
马义黑白条烤羊肉面食
3.7
/5
21 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. PLN46/person
QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
5.0
/5
7 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. PLN29/person
马站海炕锅烤羊肉城·老字号(总店)
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/5
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Barbecue
Avg. PLN34/person
穆云涧石锅牦牛肉
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/5
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Halal
Avg. PLN41/person
尕胡才炕锅烤羊肉馆(八一路店)
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/5
9 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. PLN34/person
青海土火锅
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/5
1 Reviews
Hotpot
Avg. PLN36/person
老字号马艺黑烤吧
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/5
4 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. PLN33/person
张家牛杂汤(昆仑南路店)
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/5
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Quick bites
Avg. PLN15/person
阿儿法大盘鸡餐厅(格尔木店)
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Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. PLN20/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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老字号马古白烤羊肉
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QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
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