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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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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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3,744 Reviews
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Wusute Yadan Geological Park
4.5
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4,294 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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30 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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Lonely Space( Gobi )wild luxury hotel
4.6
/5
2,174 Reviews
Kaibang Hotel Golmud
4.7
/5
1,899 Reviews
Golmud Molandi Hotel
4.7
/5
891 Reviews
Jingfeng Wan Hao Hotel (Kunlun Plaza)
4.7
/5
388 Reviews
DI WANG HOTEL
4.6
/5
526 Reviews
Lonely space desert glamping hotel
4.7
/5
914 Reviews
Golmud Kunlun Secret Realm Lakeside Wild Luxury Resort
4.6
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94 Reviews
Cloud Hotel of Golmud Tianlu
4.3
/5
57 Reviews
Huang He International Hotel
4.9
/5
1,175 Reviews
Rezen Tianmu (Golmud Shibang City Square)
4.7
/5
906 Reviews
Golmud Fengjin Hotel (Salt Lake Plaza)
4.2
/5
97 Reviews
Grand Rezen Hotel Golmud
4.7
/5
1,411 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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16 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. €8/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. €7/person
老字号马古白烤羊肉
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. €8/person
马义黑白条烤羊肉面食
3.7
/5
21 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. €10/person
QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
5.0
/5
7 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. €6/person
马站海炕锅烤羊肉城·老字号(总店)
4.0
/5
7 Reviews
Barbecue
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穆云涧石锅牦牛肉
5.0
/5
7 Reviews
Halal
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尕胡才炕锅烤羊肉馆(八一路店)
4.4
/5
9 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. €7/person
青海土火锅
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Hotpot
Avg. €8/person
张家牛杂汤(昆仑南路店)
5.0
/5
9 Reviews
Quick bites
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阿儿法大盘鸡餐厅(格尔木店)
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Xinjiang cuisine
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LAO MA TE SE KAO YAGN ROU
4.2
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Barbecue
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Golmud Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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I flew 4,000 kilometers just for these 18 photos. Was it worth it?
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