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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Gulang [2025]
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
29539 reviews
8.7
From INR 1156.00
Based on 321 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609365623666
Address: BuildingNo.8, Danxia Road,Linze County, Zhangye City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
World Geopark-level Colorful Zhangye Danxia landform
Danxia landform's seven scenic wonders
Saved by 1067 users23719 positive reviews
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The vibrant, dreamlike natural wonder of the Colorful Danxia region vividly showcases nature's uncanny craftsmanship and stunning visuals.
The Danxia landform boasts vibrant colors and interwoven layers, reminiscent of "red like flames, yellow like gold foil, and purple like sunset clouds," creating a dreamlike experience between heaven and earth that never fades.
It's definitely worth it. I missed this attraction last year due to traffic jams while traveling the Northwest Loop. This time, after visiting Ningxia, we made a special trip here, and it was well worth the trip. It's beautiful and very satisfying. There's nothing wrong with it except the crowds, which were truly huge. Even during off-peak travel, there were still so many people. I can't imagine how crowded it would be during holidays.
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Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
4.8
/5
7396 reviews
8.3
From %1$s
Based on 49 reviews
Biological Park Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609715317881
Address: 36 Jing'er Rd, Chengbei Qu, Xining Shi, Qinghai Sheng, China, 810016
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Tibetan music shows daily until 8/15
Open year-round, closed 3 days
Saved by 211 users6835 positive reviews
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I was torn between the Provincial Museum and this museum, but I finally chose it because it's relatively remote but popular. It was indeed a bit different from what I'd imagined. The museum itself isn't as large as I'd imagined, but the layout is quite novel. It's unmatched by other museums. The Tibetan Culture Museum showcases the history of the Tibetan people, their food, clothing, and Buddhist culture. The most impressive part is the 618-meter-long scroll. The Medical Museum explores the wonders of Tibetan medicine, bloodletting, and the three types of body constitutions. These differ significantly from traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. It's definitely worth a visit. Another thing to note is the self-guided cultural tour player, which I don't think is necessary. It depends on your preference. A quick tour took me over two hours. The scroll was mostly just for checking in, and I couldn't quite understand the content. If you have more time, you can listen to the guide. It covers Tibetan knowledge of life, the universe, and everything in it.
We went for the 618-meter painted art exhibition, which was very impressive. We carefully and attentively viewed it and admired the artists! The Tibetan costumes and architectural fabrics exhibition were also exquisite and carefully arranged, and the viewing effect was very good.
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Kumbum Monastery
4.6
/5
16956 reviews
8.3
From INR 870.11
Based on 213 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609712210188
Address: No. 56 Jinta Road, Huangzhong County, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Unique hilltop temple complex
Butter sculptures & Thangka masterpieces
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We drove directly to Ta'er Temple from the cliff in the northern section of Qinghai Lake. That section of the road is a winding mountain road, which is actually quite difficult to drive. However, with the efforts of our comrades, we arrived at Ta'er Temple at 4:30 in the afternoon. It turned out to be just in time. We quickly hired a tour guide, Miss Zhuoma, to take us to quickly check in at each main hall, especially at the last moment we entered the main hall with the Big Golden Buddha. Ta'er Temple is a very famous temple in Tibetan Buddhism and the birthplace of Master Tsongkhapa. As a tourist from Beijing and a traveler who has written about the tour of Lama Temple, I have an inexplicable feeling for Ta'er Temple. Master Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Yellow Sect, who was mentioned many times in the travel notes of Lama Temple, and the design of the four halls of Tibetan Buddhist temples all seemed to appear vividly in front of me, as well as the calligraphy, embroidery, and butter flowers. I was overwhelmed and felt like I was tracing my roots. The most important thing: when you come to Ta'er Temple, you must hire a tour guide to understand this temple.
The birthplace of Tsongkhapa, the great master of Tibetan Buddhism, the temple boasts three sacred and three unique treasures, including the largest and most exquisite butter sculptures in China. Visiting early in the morning or after 3 p.m. is recommended for a more pleasant experience when there are fewer people.
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Shapotou Scenic Area
4.8
/5
28345 reviews
8.2
From INR 745.81
Based on 153 reviews
Shapotou tourist attraction | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864001551766
Address: Shapotou, Zhongwei, Ningxia, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Yellow River heritage & modern entertainment
Experience the charm of the Huanghe by rafting on a sheepskin raft
Saved by 619 users21448 positive reviews
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The service of the staff in Shapotou is particularly good. It feels very comfortable. There are people smiling and greeting you wherever you go. They will take the initiative to explain the route. It is really great. There are many activities to play, such as speedboats and sheepskin rafts. Camel riding and surfing cars are recommended in the desert. The camel can be ridden for more than 20 minutes. The surfing car is too exciting. Recommended
The Shapotou Scenic Area experience exceeded our expectations! The desert and Yellow River landscapes are magnificent and unique. Our tour guide, Xiao Zhou, was warm and attentive, providing lively explanations and even demonstrating his clapperboard skills, making the trip a joyful experience. The scenic area is well-equipped, with exciting activities like sandboarding, sheepskin rafting, and desert surfing cars. The itinerary was well-planned and the whole family had a blast!
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5
/5
2228 reviews
8.1
From INR 995.40
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609312123999
Address: 甘肃省兰州市永登县树屏镇杏花村
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Geological & rural tourism destination
Danxia trail: 1.6 miles views
Saved by 221 users1923 positive reviews
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The whole scenic area is quite large. I chose SVIP, which includes snacks and drinks, reverse tours, and camel carts. I only need to walk about one kilometer. If I follow another tour itinerary, it will be more tiring. In short, it is a good experience and the scenery is beautiful.
The night before I went to Ink Danxia, it rained heavily, so the dust in the air and on the mountain was washed away. The colors looked amazing. Magnificent!
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Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.2
/5
5694 reviews
7.9
From INR 894.97
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609748519826
Address: 109 National Rd, Gonghe Xian, Hainan Zangzuzizhizhou, Qinghai Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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The scenic area is very clean, especially the toilets, which are equipped with toilet paper and paper towels. The vast Qinghai Lake, the sapphire blue water, the fresh air, and the feeling of walking by the lake are very pleasant!
The Erlangjian Scenic Area at Qinghai Lake is senior-friendly, offering free admission for those over 60. The only fees for the tour were the boat and bus fare.
The peninsula tour was quite worthwhile; the lake water was even bluer, with gentle waves. The gulls playing by the lake added to the fun.
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Qinghai Lake
4.5
/5
6541 reviews
7.9
From INR 894.97
Based on 598 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609747553999
Address: Qinghai Lake, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Clockwise lake tour & Tibetan culture
Boat ride & scenic views
Saved by 185 users3492 positive reviews
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The boarding point is at the passenger center. After entering the main waiting room, go straight inside and there is a separate room. The bus booked on Ctrip is the same as the official bus. You need to ask the staff for your seat number. The tour lasts 3 hours, arriving at Qinghai Lake at 11:20 and returning at 2:30.
Qinghai Lake offers beautiful scenery and fresh air. Despite its high altitude, altitude sickness is minimal. The driveway along the lake is beautifully constructed. The Erlangjian Scenic Area is less interesting, with its man-made landscapes that feel out of harmony with the natural environment.
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Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)
4.4
/5
1421 reviews
7.8
From INR 1342.45
Based on 27 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609714040188
Address: 40 km southwest of Wuyuan County, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Diverse landscapes & fluttering prayer flags
Yak rides & highland photography
Saved by 131 users781 positive reviews
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Traveling with a dog, the Sun and Moon Mountain Scenic Area is pet-friendly. There are beautiful prayer flags, prayer wheels, and the story of Princess Wencheng. There is an open grassland where little sheep are grazing leisurely.
Sun and Moon Mountain, a plateau landmark interwoven with history and culture, bears witness to the millennia-long fusion of Han and Tibetan cultures. Once a key point on the ancient Tang-Tibet Road, the legend of Princess Wencheng throwing a precious mirror here to transform the mountain imbues every rock with a rich history. Today, excessive commercialization is impacting this crucial point in the Qilian Mountains.
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.5
/5
3091 reviews
7.6
From INR 372.91
Based on 8 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609718149850
Address: No. 9 Xingzhi Road, Chengxi District, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Simulated alpine rocks for snow leopards
Wildlife viewing & educational experience
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Although I was a bit disappointed not to see any snow leopards, it was a truly unique place. I was lucky enough to see a desert cat and a safari, so it was worth the trip. The free-range peacock garden allowed me to get up close and personal with the peacocks. The 30 yuan park was super cost-effective! (PS: Don't go to the aquarium. It cost me 50 yuan, but there were so few animals inside. I could walk around it in 10 minutes, so it wasn't worth it.) Just wandering around the zoo outside was great value.
emmmm The scenic area planning is not very reasonable, the paid shuttle bus is only available once. If you miss it now, you can only walk. Snow leopards, lynxes and caracals are not necessarily seen. It's very random.
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Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
2756 reviews
7.6
From INR 1615.92
Based on 28 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609368830066
Address: Pingshanhu Township Government, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Panoramic view of stunning canyon
2.5-mile glass walkway overlooks canyon
Saved by 212 users2125 positive reviews
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The Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon boasts a unique landscape, undulating like waves stretching to the horizon, a truly spectacular sight. Observation Deck 1, 2, and 3 are practically adjacent to each other, while Observation Deck 4 is located at the entrance to the in-depth tour, above Lingzhi Valley. Both regular and in-depth tour tickets include access to the canyon bottom, but regular tickets require a self-guided descent, with an entrance between Observation Deck 3 and 4. In-depth tour tickets involve a roundabout descent by off-road vehicle, with a short camel ride at the bottom.
I was very satisfied with the hotel accommodations. The front desk lady even upgraded my room. The room was large, with plenty of water and plenty of space. The quilt and pillows were very comfortable, and the breakfast was also very good! It was a great experience and I would definitely stay here again when I visit Zhangye. Regarding the Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon, the scenery is stunning. It's best to plan a day to slowly climb it. The steps are very high, so taking it slow will keep you from getting too tired. But it's definitely worth it; the grassland scenery is average.
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