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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Menyuan [2025]
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
26596 reviews
8.7
From AU$ 19.86
Based on 320 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0936-5623666
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 997 users21575 positive reviews
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The magical workmanship of nature has formed the beautiful Yadan landform. It had just rained when we went there, and the colorful Danxia was very beautiful. It was a bit regrettable that we didn't see the hot air balloon due to the weather. The helicopter was 880 per time, entering and exiting from the north gate. The recommended scenic spots are Area 1 and Area 4.
It's very beautiful and worth seeing! I got on the bus when I entered the scenic area at 5:30 and went directly to Yunhai Terrace to watch the sunrise. The management of the scenic area is greatദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧The four viewing platforms have their own characteristics, especially Jinxiu Terrace and Hongxia Terrace, where you can see the most colorful side of the colorful Danxia.
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Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
15467 reviews
8.6
From AU$ 23.06
Based on 94 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0977-8246999
Address: Chakayan Lake, Ulan, Haixi, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Take a Train to the Lake to See the Pure Salt Lake
Train ride to pristine salt lake
Saved by 319 users10677 positive reviews
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A highly recommended scenic spot, it is so photogenic, the salt sculptures give the feeling of magnificent buildings and jade palaces, I recommend the red skirt, blue skirt and yellow skirt, they are beautiful for taking pictures, the follow-up shooting in the scenic area is professional and not expensive, the small train is recommended to take, it is too hot and sunny to walk back and forth, the ultraviolet rays are too strong, so you must take protective measures😜😜😜
The scenic area is very good. It is not as crowded as imagined. It is well organized. Take a small train to enter and then walk out slowly. It is more than five kilometers. You can take a break and take pictures while walking. It is very good. There are many places to eat around the scenic area, so you won't be hungry. There is a luggage storage in the tourist center, which is very convenient. It is a five-minute walk from Chaka Railway Station. It is quite convenient
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Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
4.8
/5
6302 reviews
8.3
From %1$s
Based on 49 reviews
Biological Park Area | 77.3 km from downtown
Phone 0971-5317881
Address: 36 Jing'er Rd, Chengbei Qu, Xining Shi, Qinghai Sheng, China, 810016
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Tibetan music shows daily until 8/15
Open year-round, closed 3 days
Saved by 171 users5808 positive reviews
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It is worth seeing the thangka, the origin of mankind, the origin of Buddha, and the rich spiritual core of Tibetan Buddhism. However, it is not conducive to the ruling class in history, so it has not been widely promoted. To be honest, in ancient Qinghai, Buddhism was the ruling class.
The North Pavilion is free, and you can see a lot of medical knowledge, and you can also participate in interactive tests to test your own physical condition. Children like to play. The South Pavilion has a 618-meter-long thangka, which is very shocking. Adults can visit it for hours, but children probably don't have the patience.
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Kumbum Monastery
4.6
/5
16242 reviews
8.3
From AU$ 14.95
Based on 213 reviews
99 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 209 users9970 positive reviews
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The Ta'er Monastery is the most important temple in the Tibetan area of Qinghai and one of the six major temples of the Gelug Sect. The Ta'er Monastery has three unique features: pile embroidery, murals, and butter sculptures. The Ta'er Monastery is the only one with a temple behind the pagoda. It is the birthplace of Master Tsongkhapa and is known as the auspicious temple.
Kumbum Monastery is a must-visit when in Xining. Of significant cultural and historical value. Highly recommended!
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Shapotou Scenic Area
4.8
/5
24955 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 17.09
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 612 users18685 positive reviews
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The Star Express was very good, with the music of Apple Scent, which was very joyful. The masters of Sheepskin Raft No. 52, 53, and 56 were very humorous and sang the minor tunes very nicely.
It was my first time to visit Shabotou Scenic Area. The scenic area is so big. I read a lot of scenic area guides before, but I was still surprised to experience it! It is divided into "Yellow River Area" and "Desert Area", and the road instructions in the scenic area are very clear. I bought a package ticket. Because it has just entered the summer vacation, there are not too many people, and there is no queue. The experience is very good! Every staff member in the scenic area is very professional, orderly, and has a great attitude! I like the small city of Zhongwei, which is clean and quiet. I will consider coming to Zhongwei again for future holiday travel!
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.4
/5
1789 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 17.14
>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 174 users1536 positive reviews
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Danxia landform is worth seeing, but the route of the scenic spot is not set up properly. There is a section of the route where you don't take the sightseeing bus, and you are asked to pay to rent a shared electric car. Or you are asked to pay extra to upgrade to VIP. All you can see is money.
Ink Danxia, most platforms are very convenient to buy tickets, but whether it is Trip.com or applet, there are only adult tickets, children's tickets, and elderly tickets under 69 years old, 70 years old and above, to buy at the ticket office, 20 yuan is not expensive, but it is inconvenient.
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Qinghai Lake
4.5
/5
6289 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 12.82
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 166 users3410 positive reviews
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The beauty of Qinghai Lake is well-deserved! Thank you to the driver Xiao Mo for his considerate, thoughtful, meticulous and warm arrangements and guidance ❤️❤️❤️ Let us experience the wonderful scenery and service 🌹🌹🌹 This trip was very happy and enjoyable! I will go to Qinghai Lake again and look forward to meeting Master Xiao Mo again😊
The second time I went to Qinghai Lake, the smell of mulberry leaves became much stronger. But the scenery was still beautiful, flying seagulls could be seen everywhere, the lake water was also very clear, and there were many more recreational facilities on the sea.
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Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.2
/5
5286 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 19.22
>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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The Erlangjian Scenic Area was a bit of a surprise. I could actually see a large lake that looked like the sea, snow-capped mountains in the distance, and a large lake nearby. The scenery was really beautiful. The beach by the lake was fine, and seagulls were flying around. It felt like I was at the seaside in an instant. The train went back and forth, which was great. After all, the journey was too long, and it relieved a lot of fatigue.
I have been to Qinghai Lake many times, from summer to winter. This time I went with my parents and chose the Erlangjian cruise package. There are professional staff to explain the ticket purchase and tell you which one is more cost-effective. The supporting facilities of the scenic area are also very complete. When you take a boat into the peninsula, there are prayer flags and Huangyu. You can feed seagulls and fish in the water next to you.
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Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)
4.4
/5
1283 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 116 users703 positive reviews
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It is not only the place where Princess Wencheng looked back at Chang'an, but also the famous Qinghai Road of the Silk Road, the dividing line between nomadic and farming. There are two museums here that particularly amazed me. There are not many people and few people go in to visit, but I sincerely recommend it to those who bring children, it is equivalent to a study tour.
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!
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10
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.5
/5
2393 reviews
7.6
From AU$ 6.41
Based on 8 reviews
83.9 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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The green trees can solve most of the sun protection problem. The tour bus will get on and off at each scenic spot, which is very convenient. If you just want to see the plateau animals snow leopards, lynxes and manuls, you can turn left at the tour bus and walk for a while.
The scenery is nice, but it is not recommended to buy the scenic area battery car, which is not worth the ticket price. If you want to see it all, you still have to walk most of the time. However, there are many wild animals in it. It is not recommended to go at noon because many animals are sleeping at noon. The oceanarium requires a separate ticket, just like the panda house, but there are still many animals in it.
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