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Best Things to Do
Popular Best Things to Do Near Jishishan [2025]
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Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
4.8
/5
6075 reviews
8.3
From %1$s
Based on 49 reviews
Biological Park Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0971-5317881
Address: 36 Jing'er Rd, Chengbei Qu, Xining Shi, Qinghai Sheng, China, 810016
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Tibetan music shows daily until 8/15
Open year-round, closed 3 days
Saved by 167 users5591 positive reviews
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I brought my children here. Many of the collections are good. The only drawback is that there is no explanation. There were not many people when I went there, but they said that the explanation was full, so I didn't understand a lot of things.
Come to learn and experience the history and culture of Tibetan culture. Seeing the 618-meter thangka is very shocking. The explanation of the scenic spot is only 10 yuan per person, and it takes 90 minutes. The cost performance is too high.
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Kumbum Monastery
4.6
/5
16104 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 14.92
Based on 213 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0971-2210188
Address: No. 56 Jinta Road, Huangzhong County, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Unique hilltop temple complex
Butter sculptures & Thangka masterpieces
Saved by 203 users10062 positive reviews
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The large and small golden-tiled halls are magnificent, and the silver-encrusted stones and gold-encrusted silver inlaid gems are stunning. The butter sculptures, murals, and embroidered thangkas are magnificent, and Tibetan medicine has benefited the local area.
There are a lot of group tourists, especially in the first few halls. If you want a quieter place, go to the last two halls. There are not many people there. Only at this moment can you feel the tranquility of the temple.
The butter sculptures are really shocking.
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Shapotou Scenic Area
4.8
/5
24385 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 17.05
Based on 153 reviews
Shapotou tourist attraction | >100 km from downtown
Phone 400-15-51766
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 610 users18183 positive reviews
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The driver and leader of this trip to Tengger Desert and Shapotou is really excellent! He is skilled in driving and is stable in all kinds of road conditions, so we have no worries. Along the way, he incarnates as a "narrator", tells the story behind the scenery along the way, and enthusiastically recommends the unknown beauty and authentic cuisine of Ningxia. Under his guidance, we saw the magnificent desert smoke and felt the unique charm of Shapotou. Everywhere he went, he asked us about our needs and gave reasonable advice. He, like our friends in Ningxia, added countless warmth and joy to our journey with enthusiasm and professionalism. Thank you so much for making this trip a wonderful memory!
Very fun scenic spot, the scenery is very good, and we have a different view of the Great Northwest. There are magical desert oasis, long history and culture, and a simple smile. This is a worthwhile trip to the northwest. The "desert boat" camel is not to be missed. Riding a camel with the sound of camel bells in the endless sand sea, the heart is instantly widened, there is also the Yellow River glass bridge, the choppy Yellow River at the foot, the melodious skin dumplings, many many fun projects, here I feel the unique beauty of nature, A must-check-in place for play [strong] [scenery] [price-performance] [interesting]
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.4
/5
1709 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 17.05
86.1 km from downtown
Phone 0931-2123999
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 166 users1468 positive reviews
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It's really worth it if you haven't seen the Danxia landform! Jingjiao car and scenic spot tickets are all included in the price, which is very cost-effective. The subway station pick-up and drop-off, the traffic is very convenient, about 40 minutes by car, not far away. The reserved play time is completely enough. It is recommended to take the big ring line, not go back, and you can see the whole scenery. We will take the big ring line and come out just to the scheduled return time. If you are not physically able, you can upgrade the VIP. There is a special car transfer. Experience the small train and camel pull car. It is very expensive. It is good to see if you need it. It is also good to play without upgrading. The scenery is really beautiful, it is worth seeing!
I can't go to Zhangye Colorful Danxia. It is really necessary to see the ink Danxia when I arrive in Lanzhou. The scenic spot planning is relatively complete. The tickets are ➕ Sightseeing car 80. Special people have discounts. There are doctors and teachers in the same group. It only costs 20 yuan for sightseeing cars. The distance of sightseeing cars is also a lot. The scenery is really good. We visited in the afternoon of 6.28. The temperature is relatively high. The Danxia landform is nothing to block, but as long as it is very cool in the shade. It is recommended to rent a small electric car from the first attraction. One way 28 yuan, you can take four or five people, otherwise this road will have to go for 2.30 minutes. We made a mistake in our decision and rented a car when we came back. If there are elderly and children, I really recommend handling VIP, which will really take a lot of detours, and there are special cars to pick up and drop off at every attraction. I didn't do it because my peers felt that the price was high. Later, I didn't go to several viewing spots!
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Qinghai Lake
4.5
/5
6224 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 12.79
Based on 598 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0974-7553999
Address: Qinghai Lake, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Clockwise lake tour & Tibetan culture
Boat ride & scenic views
Saved by 159 users3380 positive reviews
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I chose Erlangjian Scenic Area where I can board the boat. It is very convenient to scan the code to buy a ticket and swipe my ID card to enter. Although there are many people in the scenic area, it is very large. In addition to being a bit crowded at the entrance, there is basically no trouble in queuing after entering the scenic area. There are KFC, hi tea, etc. in the scenic spot, and the price and taste are no different from the outside. I took a high-speed cruise to the lake center peninsula. Because the boat was very bumpy, it was not allowed to sightseeing on the deck during the driving process. It was choppy and there was a kind of fun to sail on the sea. Qinghai Lake was also very weather-friendly. The photos taken on cloudy days could not produce a little film.
From Laji Mountain down to Qinghai Lake, Qinghai Lake is a thin blue, the vision is snowy mountains, along the road there are white yak, sheep, earth-turners, forming a healing wilderness, so that the long drive is good to look, very good scenery.
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Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.2
/5
5214 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 19.18
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0974-8519826
Address: 109 National Rd, Gonghe Xian, Hainan Zangzuzizhizhou, Qinghai Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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Hotel location is great, just in the city center, there are many shopping malls around, it is convenient to go out. The room has a good view, can see the city view, the price is affordable, the price is super high, recommended!
Erlangjian Scenic Area is worth visiting. Feel Qinghai Lake closer. It's really beautiful. We made a boat to the peninsula. The first stop is simpler. After enough playing, you can continue to take a sightseeing bus. To the second stop, the scenery is better. There are more things. There are also coffee, Kaifeng dishes. The small train and boat are uninterrupted. Look slowly, take pictures slowly. Time is very comfortable to control by yourself. Then take the sightseeing train back to the door. It's really not tired, but the scenery is in the bag at the same time.
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Zha Ga Na
4.2
/5
2271 reviews
7.8
From AU$ 17.05
Based on 21 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0941-5668678
Address: Tewo, Gannan, Gansu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Two-day hike: lakes & rocks
Taste yak butter tea & visit
Saved by 112 users1616 positive reviews
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It is worth a visit here, it is so beautiful! No matter what the weather is, it does not affect its beauty. Photos can't capture one tenth of what the eyes see. Unfortunately, the clouds were too thick during this trip and I didn't see the starry sky. I'll leave an excuse for checking in next time.
Zhagana, located 28 kilometers northwest of Diebu County, Gansu Province, is a complete natural stone city. Its terrain looks like a huge palace of grand scale, as well as a complete ancient city built of natural rock walls. It has steep mountains and beautiful scenery, and is a paradise on earth.
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Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)
4.4
/5
1250 reviews
7.7
Based on 27 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0971-4040188
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 113 users679 positive reviews
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The scenery in the Northwest is quite nice in summer, with vast grasslands and herds of cattle and sheep. Looking at the Princess Wencheng Temple, it seems as if you can see the princess's longing for her hometown and the important influence she has made on the development of the Western Regions!
The Sun and Moon Mountain is 3520 meters above sea level. The scenery is very beautiful. There are many sheep on the mountain, as well as very large prayer flags. There is a temple for Princess Wencheng inside. Parking is free, and you can hug lambs and ride white yaks.
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Gansu Provincial Museum
4.7
/5
3615 reviews
7.6
Based on 133 reviews
Gansu Provincial Museum/Lanzhou Center | 89.8 km from downtown
Phone 0931-2339131
Address: No. 3 Xijin East Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Paint pottery & experience history
Archaeology & artifact restoration workshop
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Witness the precipitation of the years, each piece is the dialogue of time and space. The favorite is the ceramic museum, the portrait porcelain, the horse treading swallow, the bronze god tree, the Dunhuang mural flying god statue, the exquisite and wonderful
Gansu Provincial Museum is located in Qilihe District, Lanzhou City. It houses many precious cultural relics and treasures. It ranks among the top museums in China in terms of brilliance and richness. It is one of the landmark buildings in Lanzhou City. Since Gansu is located on the Silk Road and is also the junction of the Han and Tibetan regions, a large number of cultural relics reflecting the culture of the Western Regions, the Central Plains, and the Tibetan areas have been unearthed and displayed, making the cultural relics in the museum colorful and unique, and it is worth visiting. The bronze statue of a horse stepping on a flying swallow and the bricks with pictures of postmen in the museum are famous and precious national treasures. You must not miss them when you visit here.
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10
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.5
/5
2269 reviews
7.6
From AU$ 6.40
Based on 8 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0971-3922193
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
1407 positive reviews10K views in last month
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The zoo built on the mountain is not big, you can take a sightseeing car, and you are not tired all the way around the mountain. Snow leopard rabbits and plateau cats are very cute. The sightseeing car service is very good and worth a visit.
Come to Xiye Plateau in the rain F4! Desert cat yellow rice cake family, rabbit family, snow leopard Lingshuang, Ling dissatisfied, Ling Xiaoxu, Beaver Garden baby; Knowing that the concern about Xiye is because Sun Sixuan and Yuanzhang, this year with Ling Xiaoxuan, the children also like the snow leopard and this place specially for the plateau folding wing spirit; each postcard is 5 yuan, which will be used for the breeding of corresponding species; I hope more and more children know the west, love our wildlife, love our plateau environment.
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