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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Minhe [2025]
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Kumbum Monastery
4.6
/5
16698 reviews
8.3
From KRW 13619
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 users9651 positive reviews
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After completing the Qinghai-Gansu Grand Loop with a friend, I stayed in Xining for a day. We specifically visited Ta'er Monastery, the birthplace of Lama Tsongkhapa. The entrance fee was 70 yuan, and we hired a tour guide at the entrance. For groups of 1-5, the fee was 160 yuan. It was okay. The tour guide was truly fascinating, allowing us to understand the entire monastery's itinerary and the relationships between the historical figures. It gave us a deeper understanding. Simply visiting the monastery would have been meaningless, just a casual stroll. Having a tour guide was indeed a great idea. It allowed us to gain a deeper understanding of the cultural heritage. Ta'er Monastery is especially noteworthy because the pagoda came first, and the temple later, hence the name. The three wonders of Ta'er Monastery are thangkas, pile sculptures, and butter sculptures. And then there's Lama Tsongkhapa.
Ta'er Monastery is the center of Tibetan Buddhist activities in northwest China and enjoys a high reputation in China and Southeast Asia. The central governments of all dynasties have highly respected the religious status of Ta'er Monastery.
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Qinghai Tibetan Culture Museum
4.8
/5
6999 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 190 users6460 positive reviews
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It was pretty good. I finished my Qinghai-Gansu loop trip and stayed in Xining for a day. I visited the Tibetan Culture Museum. The 600-meter thangka painting inside was truly stunning. The Tibetan costumes were also exquisite. The ticket price was a bit high, and I needed an explanation. It was a great way to get to know the plateau region. It's a bit far from the city, so I needed a taxi. The summer temperatures in Qinghai are perfect, but the UV rays are quite strong, so I needed to wear sunscreen.
For outsiders like us, without a guide, we can't see anything. I can walk in and out in 20 minutes. The ticket is not cheap. Apart from these pictures, shopping is just like a supermarket.
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Shapotou Scenic Area
4.8
/5
27111 reviews
8.2
From KRW 11674
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 users20425 positive reviews
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It is recommended to buy a cable car ticket, otherwise it is still a short distance to take the free ladder. It is necessary to take a detour on a hot day. Feihuangtengda recommends queuing at the door at 8 o'clock, so that you can play in about an hour. You can also experience the sheepskin raft. After all, it is an ancient means of transportation. I sigh at the great wisdom of the ancients.
It was a good experience. All the activities were very interesting. The price was a bit high, though. There might be a queue during peak season. I recommend going early. The sheepskin rafting, sandboarding, and Yellow River zipline were all great.
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5
/5
2063 reviews
8.1
From KRW 15565
64 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 196 users1781 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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Qinghai Lake
4.5
/5
6474 reviews
7.9
From KRW 11674
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 180 users3487 positive reviews
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It's great, Qinghai Lake is great, but it's relatively suitable for self-driving. I feel that the car is not very convenient. I also took a cruise, a luxury cruise, and fed seagulls. Are you envious? Xixi
It is worth recommending the main scenic area + small train. Regardless of the scenery or the experience, it is absolutely worth it. This experience cannot be experienced in places like the Internet celebrity viewing platform. It makes sense to be the main scenic area.
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Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.2
/5
5595 reviews
7.9
From KRW 17510
>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 scenery is beautiful and worth a visit. But don't take the train to the peninsula, it's a rip-off. The scenery is similar at the back, but it costs 120 yuan per person. The water bikes at the front are worth trying.
Several scenic spots along the way are worth visiting, especially Chaka Salt Lake and Qinghai Lake, which are also beautiful. The driver also served as a tour guide, providing explanations on the bus and providing attentive and enthusiastic service.
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Zha Ga Na
4.2
/5
2934 reviews
7.8
From KRW 15504
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 users2131 positive reviews
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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
The scenery of Zhagana is so stunning. For 80 yuan, you can visit several scenic spots at the same time. However, there are too many people coming here, and there is a bit of garbage littering. We still need to increase the cleaning efforts and promote the garbage to be taken down the mountain.
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Riyue Mountains (Sun and Moon Mountains)
4.4
/5
1375 reviews
7.8
From KRW 19067
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 users756 positive reviews
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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.
I think this is a must-visit place in Xining. The scenery is very beautiful, it is very nice to take pictures, there is a magical Tibetan culture, and there are also historical sites such as Princess Wencheng. The air is also very good. It is not far from the city center and it only takes an hour to drive there. It is very good to bring your baby to play.
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.5
/5
2859 reviews
7.7
From KRW 5837
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
3758 reviews
7.5
Based on 133 reviews
Gansu Provincial Museum/Lanzhou Center | 89.3 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 users2406 positive reviews
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The public account reservation of the Gansu Provincial Museum is simply too grinding, and the fingers have to be broken and can't be made, so I have to buy a special exhibition ticket. The staff is still pretty good. You can go to the queue earlier, and there is a high probability that you can take pictures of horses stepping on the swallows and blue lotus cups that are not many people around. The literature and creation are very rich, and it is almost difficult to come out empty handed.
Entering the Gansu Museum is like stepping into a corridor of time. The exhibits here offer not only silent artifacts but also vivid echoes of history. From the mysterious and colorful ancient painted pottery to the majestic and heavy bronze ritual vessels; from the bronze galloping horses depicted by the bells of the Silk Road camels to the millennia-old galloping horses frozen in time on the brick paintings of postmen... A trip to the Gansu Museum is perfect for children, and the experience is far more than just knowledge. Our guide was exceptionally sincere and meticulous, never perfunctory, patiently quoting from classics and explaining things, making history no longer just a dull, dusty memory.
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