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Haixi Prefecture

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Haixi Prefecture Travel Guide

Haixi (海西) is in western Qinghai Province where Qinghai, Gansu, Xinjiang, and Tibet meet. It is also an important gateway to Tibet. Haixi, meaning “west of Hai,” was named for its location west of Qinghai (青海) Lake. Well-known tourist attractions here include the source of the Yangtze River, the Kunlun (昆仑) Mountains, Tianjun (天峻) Mountain, and Dachaidan (大柴旦) Hot Springs.
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What to Do

Looking for things to do in Haixi Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Chaka Salt Lake

Chaka Salt Lake

8.7
4.3/513,959 Reviews
"Lakes"
Water Yadan Geopark

Water Yadan Geopark

7.9
4.4/52,259 Reviews
"Hiking"
"Geological Sites"
Chaerhan Salt Lake

Chaerhan Salt Lake

7.8
4.6/51,295 Reviews
"Hiking"
"Lakes"
Emerald Lake

Emerald Lake

7.2
4.4/51,273 Reviews
"Lakes"
Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area

Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area

7.2
4.3/51,125 Reviews
"Lakes"
Dongtai Ji Nai'erhu

Dongtai Ji Nai'erhu

6.0
4.4/5360 Reviews
"Lakes"
Hoh Xil Nature Reserve

Hoh Xil Nature Reserve

5.9
4.7/5380 Reviews
"Nature Reserves"
"National Parks"
U型公路

U型公路

5.9
4.8/519 Reviews
"Roads/Highways"
Mangya Emerald Lake

Mangya Emerald Lake

5.9
4.7/5287 Reviews
"Lakes"
Qaidam Basin

Qaidam Basin

5.6
4.8/5240 Reviews
"Geological Sites"

Where to Stay

Discover the most popular places to stay in Haixi Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Peak Tower Hotel

Peak Tower Hotel

4.4/5461 Reviews
Mehood Hotel (Golmud)

Mehood Hotel (Golmud)

4.6/5954 Reviews
Kaibang Hotel Geermu

Kaibang Hotel Geermu

4.5/51,150 Reviews
Jundao Hotel

Jundao Hotel

4.5/586 Reviews
Sky  Mirror  Grand  Hotel

Sky Mirror Grand Hotel

4.5/5652 Reviews
Wulan Pinsu·Good Time Inn
Jinhengji Hotel

Jinhengji Hotel

4.3/5395 Reviews

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Haixi Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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馬克力木烤羊肉

馬克力木烤羊肉

4.7/56 Reviews
Avg. GBP7/person
"Barbeque"
犛牛壯骨湯

犛牛壯骨湯

5.0/51 Reviews
犛牛退骨肉

犛牛退骨肉

5.0/53 Reviews
Avg. GBP7/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
循化特色烤肉麪食炕鍋土火鍋

循化特色烤肉麪食炕鍋土火鍋

5.0/52 Reviews
Avg. GBP7/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
振華手抓大王

振華手抓大王

4.9/518 Reviews
Avg. GBP8/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
青海土火鍋

青海土火鍋

5 Reviews
Avg. GBP7/person
"Hot Pot"
同福居火鍋城

同福居火鍋城

4.1/59 Reviews
Avg. GBP10/person
"Hot Pot"
犛牛大骨湯

犛牛大骨湯

4.5/537 Reviews
高原犛牛退骨肉

高原犛牛退骨肉

4.3/510 Reviews
Avg. GBP8/person
"Northwest China Cuisine"
舌尖上的面片

舌尖上的面片

4.0/51 Reviews
Avg. GBP3/person
"Fast Food"
德克士(崑崙路店)

德克士(崑崙路店)

4.5/561 Reviews
Avg. GBP3/person
"Fast Food"

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