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Top 50 Water Fun Attractions near Linxia Prefecture [2025]
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Shapotou Scenic Area
4.8
/5
25377 reviews
8.2
From US$ 11.16
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
Saved by 614 users19056 positive reviews
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The off-road vehicle experience in Shapotou Scenic Area is really great. The driving skills of Master Ding of No. 10 off-road vehicle are really great. He drives smoothly without affecting the excitement. It is very comfortable and exciting to ride in his car. He took the initiative to help us take pictures and the pictures are very good. I am very satisfied with the master. He is very patient and very good.
The driver Yueliang's service is first-class, amiable, and the car is also very good. This is the best service I have encountered in many years of travel, super praise 👍👍👍
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Jiuzhaigou National Park
4.7
/5
43773 reviews
9.8
From US$ 39.14
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
Saved by 5649 users31186 positive reviews
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Jiuzhaigou is a dreamlike paradise on earth. 108 lakes are scattered among the mountains like gems, and waterfalls are pouring down like the Milky Way. It also has an excellent management system and rich folk culture, which makes people linger.
It is a world heritage site. All the photos I took were beautiful. The time I spent there was too short. I suggest you spend at least a full day there, and if conditions permit, you can spend two or three days there.
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Qinghai Lake
4.5
/5
6335 reviews
7.9
From US$ 8.37
Based on 598 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0974-7553999
Address: Qinghai Lake, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Take a Boat Ride on Erlangjian Lake and Enjoy the Scenery
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The scenery is pretty good, but it was cloudy when I went there, so it wasn't clear enough and bright enough. It might be better if I went there on a sunny day. The scenic area is not big, and you can walk around it in 20-30 minutes. There are also small trains, horse-drawn carriages and other vehicles in the scenic area, and pedestrians are not allowed to pass. There is a special pedestrian passage for pedestrians.
In July, I visited Qinghai Lake again. Located in Qinghai Province, China, it is the largest inland salt water lake in China, covering an area of about 4,583 square kilometers and an altitude of 3,200 meters. The lake is clear and blue, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, grasslands and rapeseed fields, with magnificent scenery. This is an important habitat for migratory birds, known as the "Pearl of the Plateau". Qinghai Lake is also a holy lake for Tibetan people, with important religious and cultural significance. Every summer, the lake-round bicycle race attracts many tourists and becomes a famous tourist attraction.
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Guan'E Gou Scenic Area
4.1
/5
1086 reviews
7.0
From US$ 20.97
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0939-6229138
Address: Suburb of Dangchang County, Longnan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
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The whole scenic area is divided into Guanzhugou and Emangou. If possible, it is best to drive here by yourself, otherwise there is no way to get there as the two scenic areas are 10 kilometers apart. There is no shuttle bus between the two scenic areas.
The package is valid for two days. On average, you walk about 9 kilometers in each scenic area, and you need to walk more in Emangou. Overall, it is okay. The shuttle bus fee for Guanzhugou is a bit outrageous~ but the scenic area is good. Recommended
One of the eight 5A-level scenic spots in Gansu Province. It is mainly for viewing mountains and water. It is divided into two valleys, Guanzhu Valley and Eman Valley. The mountain and water scenery is very beautiful, with many waterfalls. It is a summer resort. It is worth a visit.
If you are faster, you can complete the tour in one day, and if you are slower, you can complete it in one and a half days.
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Goddess Lake Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
549 reviews
6.9
Based on 5 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0837-7796555
Address: Z127, Jiuzhaigou Xian, Aba Zangzuqiangzuzizhizhou, Sichuan Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Admire natural landscapes such as high mountains and alpine lakes
Visit the Liantai Colorful Pool, Shuanglong Pool, and other special pools
Saved by 198 users318 positive reviews
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The best value for money for calcification pools. It's cheaper to buy individual tickets on a certain website. It's more suitable to drive there by yourself. After passing 28 turns and crossing the 3688 pass, the scenery is picturesque all the way. There are two calcification pools in the scenic area. The scenery is no worse than Huanglong. There are no people yet. You can take pictures at will. It's too quiet to come to Shenxian Pool after Jiuzhaigou. They don't even charge parking fees.
Mofu Cave: A place for Tibetan Buddhists to pray for blessings. The cave is full of prayer flags. After climbing to the top of the steep slope, you can overlook the panoramic view of the scenic area. It is suitable for tourists with good physical strength.
• Primeval forest: The scenic area is covered with primeval forests such as fir and spruce. Walking on the wooden plank road, you can see towering ancient trees and occasionally encounter small animals such as squirrels, which is full of natural wildness.
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Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.2
/5
259 reviews
6.8
>100 km from downtown
Phone 游客服务咨询0935-5817777
Address: Tianzhu Tibetan Autonomous County, Wuwei City, Gansu Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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Binggou River is so beautiful! Snow-capped mountains, forests, grasslands, streams, like a fairyland. The scenic area service is also very considerate. It is an extremely pleasant dream trip, worth coming again.
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Qilian Mountain Binggou River Scenic Area is a plateau secret with pristine and magnificent scenery and excellent ecological environment. Its charm lies in its relatively small and unpolished natural beauty, which is particularly suitable for tourists who seek tranquility, love hiking and natural scenery. However, its relatively inconvenient transportation, incomplete infrastructure, and certain requirements for physical strength and high altitude adaptation are also objective problems.
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Yellow River Stone Forest
4.3
/5
773 reviews
6.5
Based on 22 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0943-5915160
Address: Jingtai, Baiyin, Gansu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
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The scenery of the scenic spot is great, and the stone forest looks spectacular. I don't know if it's because the scenic spot is not promoted enough, there are relatively few people, and the experience is strong. It is still worth a visit. I heard that the construction of the reservoir in the future will affect the scenic spot, which is quite a pity.
A great scenic spot, it is very photogenic on a sunny day, the scenic spot is well organized, and the shuttle bus connects very efficiently. It is worth mentioning that the locals learned that the scenic spot will be partially submerged in the future due to the construction of water conservancy facilities, so it is worth a rescue check-in.
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Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3434 reviews
5.9
From US$ 33.20
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0971-7533333
Address: Xinhualian International Tourism City, No. 600-17, Weijiazhuang Village, Toba Town, Langzhong County, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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I bought a double ticket for 238 yuan. When I went there, three or four projects were not open. I played all the projects that were open. I also watched the dolphin show in the aquarium. The aquarium was very rich and beautiful. Since it closed at 18:00, I didn't see the aquarium carefully, which was a bit regrettable. Water World was also open, which was included in the pass. I didn't go in because I didn't bring swimming trunks, but I didn't have time to play. Overall, it was worth it.
Xinhualian Tongmeng Park integrates amusement, animal and plant appreciation and knowledge popularization, providing convenient conditions for children to get in touch with and understand relevant animal and plant knowledge in an all-round way. It also has convenient transportation and parking, making it an ideal choice for family leisure and entertainment on weekends.
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Liupan Mountain National Forest Park
4.2
/5
701 reviews
6.0
From US$ 10.88
Based on 6 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0954-5648319
Address: Jingyuan, Guyuan, Ningxia, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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Entering Liupanshan National Forest Park is like stepping into a colorful fairy tale world. The golden leaves and the fiery red maple leaves are intertwined, and the forest is dyed with color, which is so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated. The autumn wind blows gently, and the fallen leaves are like a golden carpet covering the forest path, and every step makes the sound of autumn. Looking up at the distance, the mountains are undulating and continuous. As the altitude increases, the colors of the mountains become richer, from the verdant at the foot of the mountain to the golden on the mountainside, and then to the deep red on the top of the mountain, just like the paint on the palette is casually splashed, but just right. Walking along the viewing trail of Xiaonanchuan, there are trees on both sides, and the valley is quiet and fresh. The autumn sun shines through the sparse clouds and sprinkles in the forest, coating each tree with a layer of soft golden glow. The clear autumn water reflects the blue sky, white clouds and colorful mountains, as if the whole world is gently embraced. Walking on this trail, I couldn't help but slow down my pace and enjoy the tranquility and beauty. The half-green and half-yellow colors of the trees on both sides are reflected in the quiet and clear stream, adding a different charm to the autumn scenery here, and each element contains infinite poetry.
After appreciating the natural beauty, we also visited the Liupanshan Red Army Long March Memorial Hall. There is also a folk village at the foot of Liupan Mountain, with small bridges and flowing water, fields and paths, cows plowing in the fields, and chickens crowing on the road, showing a series of quaint pastoral scenery.
The autumn scenery of Liupanshan National Forest Park is beautiful and worth a visit!
Because it rained for more than half a month in the previous month, the scenic area was hit by flash floods. The maintenance work has not been completed yet, and only some attractions are open, resulting in a not very good experience. However, the overall experience is still good and it is worth visiting.
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Wenxian Tianchi National Forest Park
4.5
/5
174 reviews
6.2
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0939-5928339
Address: Tianchi Township, Wenxian County, Longnan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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The ticket price is very high. It is recommended to stay in the scenic area for one night. It is cool in the morning and evening, and it is comfortable to walk, but the sun is still a bit hot during the day. It is less noisy than ordinary scenic spots and is suitable for meditation.
• Stunning scenery: The water area of Wenxian Tianchi is 2.5 square kilometers, the water depth is 97 meters, and the lake surface is 1,728 meters above sea level. It is known as the "Four Great Tianchi in China" together with Changbai Mountain Tianchi, Tianshan Tianchi, and Inner Mongolia Arshan Tianchi. The lake is as clear as a mirror, surrounded by mountains and dense forests. There are many unique peaks such as Xiangbizui, Fairy Stone, and Shizibao. The lake and mountains complement each other. The scenery varies in four seasons. In spring, there are flowers in full bloom, in summer, there are green mountains and green waters, in autumn, there are red leaves all over the mountains, and in winter, there are silver.
• Special wonders: It is famous for the wonders of "no source to be found, no fallen leaves on the lake, and no ice on the lake", which is full of mystery. Due to the crustal activity in ancient times, the crust broke, and the Yangtang River was blocked to form Tianchi. This geological phenomenon of blocking the river channel and accumulating water to form a lake due to earthquakes also adds a unique geological charm to Tianchi.
• Long history: It was called "Tianweiqiu" in ancient times. After the Tang Dynasty Jinshi Jian Leibao pacified the An Lushan Rebellion, he lived in seclusion beside Tianweiqiu and cultivated himself. The emperor of the Song Dynasty named him "Yangtang Dahai Pingbo Minze Dragon King", and the pool water was therefore changed to "Yangtang Tianchi".
• Strong ethnic customs: This is one of the oldest settlements of the Baima tribe in East Asia. The Baima people wear white feather crowns and sing ancient songs. There is also a unique "Chi Ge Zhou" Nuo dance, which adds a strong ethnic cultural atmosphere to the scenic area.
• Gradually improved facilities: In recent years, the scenic area has strengthened infrastructure construction, built a tourist service center, built sightseeing car roads, plank roads, pavilions, etc., and planned a lakeside trail, corridors, viewing platforms, docks, etc. to facilitate tourists to visit.
• Improved service level: The scenic area aims to create a national 5A-level tourist attraction and a national tourist destination. It continues to work hard in optimizing tourist routes and enriching tourist products, and is committed to improving tourists' satisfaction and happiness.
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