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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Lintao [2025]
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Jiuzhaigou National Park
4.7
/5
46018 reviews
9.8
From AU$ 60.26
Based on 4,206 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 门票咨询：4000886969-2
Address: Beside the 301 Provincial Highway, Jiuzhaigou Mouth, Yuzha Town, Jiuzhaigou County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Unique alpine lake clusters and travertine ponds
Tibetan customs & wooden houses
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The scenery is beautiful, but the weather is unstable. It can rain. There weren't many people when I went there, and the bus was quite fast, so if you get carsick, it's quite painful! There are plenty of negative oxygen ions, so you won't suffer from hypoxia!
After visiting Huangshan, you won’t want to see any other mountains; after visiting Jiuzhaigou, you won’t want to see any other waters. The spirit of Jiuzhaigou is water. Lakes, springs, waterfalls, streams, rivers and beaches are connected together, combining movement and tranquility, and fierceness and gentleness!
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Huanglong National Scenic Area
4.5
/5
11039 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 36.59
Based on 463 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 门票咨询:4000886969-2
Address: Pingsong Road, Songpan County, Ngawa Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
The Colorful Pool is as gorgeous as a golden dragon's scales
Enchanted calcified pools, earthly paradise
Saved by 2156 users8213 positive reviews
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Having been to Jiuzhaigou, I was very satisfied with my visit to Huanglong this time. The scenic area is not large, and it takes about four or five hours to easily complete the tour by cable car and walking trail. The calcification pool is very beautiful, and there are many attractions. The scenic area is well planned, and you won't waste energy by detours. Just pay attention to the weather. We went there on August 20th, wearing long pants and thin jackets. We booked tickets on Ctrip and entered the park with our ID card, which was very convenient.
We really enjoyed visiting HuangLong National Scenic Area, which is beautiful and fascinating. The park is well maintained and the board walks make it easy to walk up. I have a knee problem and so we walked up and took the cable car down. You do not need to pre-book the ride down since most people ride up and walk down. There was no line to ride down and tickets could be purchased at the entrance to the cable car. If you have good knees I would suggest walking back down since the distance to the cable car entrance is almost the same as the distance to go back down and there are two paths so you can go up on one and down on the other. Either of these methods (walking up and taking the cableway down, or walking both ways) mean that you will spend all of you time at the scenic area enjoying the travertine pools and and forests not waiting in the significant (sometimes hours long) line to go up by cableway.
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Kumbum Monastery
4.6
/5
16719 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 15.07
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 223 users9636 positive reviews
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There were still quite a few people entering around 4 pm. I hired a guide at the ticket office, but it wasn't particularly interesting. It was just like working on an assembly line, but it's worth seeing when you're in Xining.
There were quite a few photoshoots taking place at the entrance, and they were very cheap and could be discounted. I recommend renting clothes and taking your own photos... The photos... hahahaha. The photos are retouched to the level of Meitu Xiuxiu.
The golden roof of the temple is dazzling, and the three wonders of butter sculptures, murals, and pile embroidery are stunning. I recommend finding a tour guide who will tell the stories of Master Tsongkhapa and the temple like a TV series, which is very memorable.
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Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
4.8
/5
7032 reviews
8.3
From %1$s
Based on 49 reviews
Biological Park Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0971-5317881
Address: 36 Jing'er Rd, Chengbei Qu, Xining Shi, Qinghai Sheng, China, 810016
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Tibetan music shows daily until 8/15
Open year-round, closed 3 days
Saved by 193 users6491 positive reviews
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The highlights of the exhibits are very impressive, including the most gorgeous Tibetan costumes, the world's longest thangka, and the sutra wall. You can learn a lot about Tibetans from their costumes, architecture, artwork, and history.
It was a great trip, and the information on heart disease was very rich and detailed. It was a very happy process to take the children to play.
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Shapotou Scenic Area
4.8
/5
27290 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 12.92
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 616 users20570 positive reviews
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The sand in the scenic area is very clean, and there are free sandboards in the sand play area, so children can have a great time. The scenic area is divided into the Yellow River area and the desert area. It is very convenient to take the shuttle bus within the scenic area. If you have enough time, you can buy a tour package which is more cost-effective.
There's nothing else to say. This is my second time visiting Shapotou, and it's undoubtedly the most scenic area in the desert. The only thing I'm wondering is why this ticket doesn't include transportation to the scenic area? It's another 80 yuan, which is a bit annoying.
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5
/5
2073 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 17.22
>100 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 197 users1790 positive reviews
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Electronic ticket purchases are categorized to meet the needs of different groups and are very convenient. A shuttle bus is available within the scenic area, making the journey very relaxing. The scenery is magnificent and breathtaking, and it is well worth the visit.
Overall, it's worth a visit. The topography is unique, the scenic area is well-maintained, and the kids loved the slides and rafting. The SVIP setup is generally acceptable, but the service could be improved, and there's still a long way to go in developing a strong corporate culture. Keep going, and I hope it keeps getting better!
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Zha Ga Na
4.2
/5
2950 reviews
7.8
From AU$ 17.22
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 117 users2144 positive reviews
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A paradise on earth shrouded in mist! The mountains are breathtakingly steep and picturesque, and the Tibetan villages are quaint and tranquil, like a paradise on earth. The hiking trails are fantastic, the air is fresh and pleasant, and the Tibetan cultural atmosphere is rich. It's a beautiful sanctuary to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Highly recommended!
It's worth the experience. I stayed with my family and participated in the bonfire party in the evening. There were so many people. It was cool at night, but it was no longer cold when we got excited. I watched the sunrise in the morning. My family and I stayed in the view room
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Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)
4.4
/5
1379 reviews
7.8
From AU$ 21.10
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 123 users757 positive reviews
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The Riyue Mountain Scenic Area boasts breathtaking scenery and captivating views. Strolling through it, I felt as if I were transported to a natural landscape. The lush greenery of the mountains makes every scene captivating. The magnificent sunsets, which paint the sky a golden hue, are breathtakingly beautiful. The scenic area boasts comprehensive facilities and attentive service, creating a truly comfortable and enjoyable experience. Overall, the Riyue Mountain Scenic Area is a truly exceptional destination, highly recommended for nature-loving travelers.
I brought my children here to play. It's not far from the center of Xining. It takes more than an hour to get there. After that, you can go to Qinghai Lake. It's very convenient. I think the air and scenery here are very good. It's worth coming.
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.5
/5
2874 reviews
7.7
From AU$ 6.46
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
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There is a Monkey King at the door who is pulling children to take pictures. Be careful. After taking the picture, he will say that he is deaf and dumb and ask you to scan the code for 20 yuan. If you really have difficulties, there will definitely be someone to help you, instead of pulling you to take pictures first and then asking for money.
The zoo is built on a mountain. The various attractions are distributed very reasonably. There are many kinds of animals. I saw the long-awaited Ling Xiaozhe and Ling Shuang. It was a very good experience. I recommend it to those who bring children to see it. It is worth it.
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Gansu Provincial Museum
4.6
/5
3769 reviews
7.5
Based on 133 reviews
Gansu Provincial Museum/Lanzhou Center | 75.1 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
Saved by 109 users2417 positive reviews
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This was my first time at the Provincial Museum. I'd been looking forward to it for a long time, but I was a little disappointed. The building is quite historic, and there was a long line at the entrance early in the morning. However, admission was quite fast. Compared to the flow of people, the exhibition hall itself was quite crowded and chaotic.
Today's lecture was given by Professor Xiaoli, who was very patient and provided comprehensive information. After the lecture, he provided a lot of detailed information, which was very nice.
A reminder: arrive early for your scheduled time. Otherwise, the lecturer will have to contact latecomers while he's explaining, which is a real downgrade.
The museum is rich in artifacts and packed with people. I'd deduct a point for the environment, but for a provincial museum like this, the air conditioning is subpar, making the experience in the northwest feel like the heat and humidity of the south. The curatorial flow and cooling system need further planning. A quick tour takes 1-2 hours, but a more in-depth guided tour would take you a full day or even two.
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