Golmud
Golmud

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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Things to do in Golmud

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
Chaerhan Salt Lake
4.7/53,744 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Wusute Yadan Geological Park
Wusute Yadan Geological Park
4.5/54,294 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Boat tour
Hoh Xil Nature Reserve
Hoh Xil Nature Reserve
4.7/5243 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Dongtai Ji Nai'er Lake
Dongtai Ji Nai'er Lake
4.3/5101 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Night view
Western Queen Fairyland
Western Queen Fairyland
4.6/530 Reviews
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Natural scenery

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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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
振华手抓大王
5.0/516 Reviews
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. €8/person
马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店)
马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店)
4.7/57 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. €7/person
老字号马古白烤羊肉
老字号马古白烤羊肉
5.0/55 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. €8/person
马义黑白条烤羊肉面食
马义黑白条烤羊肉面食
3.7/521 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. €10/person
QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
5.0/57 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. €6/person
马站海炕锅烤羊肉城·老字号(总店)
马站海炕锅烤羊肉城·老字号(总店)
4.0/57 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. €7/person
穆云涧石锅牦牛肉
穆云涧石锅牦牛肉
5.0/57 Reviews
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Halal
Avg. €9/person
尕胡才炕锅烤羊肉馆(八一路店)
尕胡才炕锅烤羊肉馆(八一路店)
4.4/59 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. €7/person
青海土火锅
青海土火锅
5.0/51 Reviews
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Hotpot
Avg. €8/person
张家牛杂汤(昆仑南路店)
张家牛杂汤(昆仑南路店)
5.0/59 Reviews
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Quick bites
Avg. €3/person
阿儿法大盘鸡餐厅(格尔木店)
阿儿法大盘鸡餐厅(格尔木店)
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Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. €4/person
LAO MA TE SE KAO YAGN ROU
LAO MA TE SE KAO YAGN ROU
4.2/56 Reviews
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Barbecue
Avg. €7/person

Golmud Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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56 times larger than Chaka Salt Lake! This lesser-known salt lake in Qinghai is the real sky mirror

56 times larger than Chaka Salt Lake! This lesser-known salt lake in Qinghai is the real sky mirror

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More breathtaking than I imagined! In Hoh Xil, I saw stars in the eyes of the Tibetan antelope

More breathtaking than I imagined! In Hoh Xil, I saw stars in the eyes of the Tibetan antelope

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Qinghai-Gansu loop 8-day premium custom tour staying at Dongyi + Lonely Interstellar

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Honestly! It wasn’t until I visited the Qilian Mountains grassland that I understood what “the edge of paradise” really means

Honestly! It wasn’t until I visited the Qilian Mountains grassland that I understood what “the edge of paradise” really means

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I flew 4,000 kilometers just for these 18 photos. Was it worth it?

I flew 4,000 kilometers just for these 18 photos. Was it worth it?

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