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Top 20 Water Fun Attractions near Minle [2025]
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Qinghai Lake
4.5
/5
6490 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 12.90
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 hotel is strategically located, with convenient transportation and beautiful surroundings. The rooms are well-equipped, clean and tidy, and the beds are comfortable. The hotel service is thoughtful, the staff are warm and friendly, and the service attitude is professional.
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
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Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
2651 reviews
7.6
From AU$ 27.95
Based on 28 reviews
76.6 km from downtown
Phone 0936-8830066
Address: Pingshanhu Township Government, Ganzhou District, Zhangye City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
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It was a truly wonderful experience, both unique and captivating. While the in-depth tour was expensive, the experience was well worth it. The itinerary was coherent and engaging, with staff explaining each point. Before the tour, the staff even gave each visitor a "energy pack" containing water, bread, sugar, and a small towel. The staff were incredibly thoughtful and demonstrated a high level of operational management. My only suggestion for improvement was the truck used for the first leg of the trip. It would have been much better if the vehicle had been upgraded to be safer and more comfortable, or at least the suspension system could have been improved.
Because we were in a hurry, we chose a reverse in-depth tour. The staff at each point were professional and enthusiastic. There was no need to queue for reverse camel riding and off-road vehicles. The route was very suitable for children.
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Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.4
/5
341 reviews
7.1
>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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It is unexpected to have such scenery in the northwest. There are mountains and rivers, and there are cattle and sheep of herdsmen in the scenic area. If you are lucky, you can also encounter fat and greedy groundhogs. The only drawback is that the scenic area can only be visited along a wooden plank road. It is a good place to take children to play in the water in summer.
"I love this 'semi-wild' feeling! Plank roads intersect with wild paths. You can cross the river on stones and explore the hidden secrets by pushing aside vines. The fragrance of pine needles from the primeval forest fills your face. It's a perfect balance of adventure and safety! Hikers are ecstatic."
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Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3443 reviews
5.8
From AU$ 51.22
>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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- Family-Friendly Experience: The park features rides like a pirate ship and a carousel, perfect for young children. It also boasts Qinghai's first large-scale indoor children's playground, the Dream Kingdom, and dolphin shows at the Ocean World, ensuring children have fun and making it a great destination for families.
- Extensive Attractions: Featuring attractions like the Kunlun Tower, Qinghai's tallest and fastest bungee jumping platform, and an indoor version of the Chaka Salt Lake rafting system, as well as thrilling rides like a giant pendulum and roller coasters, the park caters to a variety of visitors.
- Diverse Dining: The park's food court is a paradise for carb lovers, offering popular specialties like Qinghai traditional yogurt, dog diaper cakes, and yak skewers.
- Excellent Scenery and Performances: The evening features dazzling fireworks displays and bonfire-based Guozhuang dances, creating a delightful atmosphere. Furthermore, the park's diverse architectural styles make for excellent photo opportunities.
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.
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Yanzhi Mountain Forest Park
4.5
/5
233 reviews
5.7
From AU$ 9.68
37.4 km from downtown
Phone 0936-2819905
Address: Dahuangshan Forest District, 45 kilometers southeast of Shandan County, Zhangye City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
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Yanzhi Mountain is rich in water and grass, and has been a natural and excellent pasture since ancient times. It is the main water source conservation forest. The Yanzhi Mountain Forest Park is built in the mountain forest farm.
Yanzhi Mountain has a dangerous terrain and protruding peaks. It is an important military location in ancient and modern times. It has been known as the "Ganliang Throat" since ancient times.
There are not enough scenic shuttle buses in the scenic area. It is the peak tourist season and the weekend, so more buses should be added. The waiting time for the bus can be 50 minutes. Everything else is good. The scenic shuttle bus is 10 yuan, which is also a conscience price. Most people have to take the scenic shuttle bus up the mountain and then walk down. The scenery of the scenic area is also good.
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Longyangxia Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
139 reviews
5.4
From AU$ 7.31
>100 km from downtown
Phone 0974-8539200
Address: Longyangxia Town, Gonghe County, Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
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Absolutely worthwhile scenic spot, beautiful scenery and few people, the scenic spot is even reserved during the Dragon Boat Festival. The only thing to note is that there is no food and beverage after entering the scenic spot. The hotel in the scenic spot only has barbecue, which is self-service (you have to grill it yourself). The group purchase package is very limited and is delivered from outside the scenic spot. It is slow and the taste is average. It is better to find a place outside the scenic spot to eat before entering.
I won’t go into details about the beautiful scenery, it is good.
There are three scenic spots related to Longyangxia. We chose this Grand Canyon scenic spot, which feels super good. Self-driving is very convenient and not tiring. You can drive and stop at the same time. Parking is convenient. The walking plank road is well built. There are very clean public toilets at each parking spot (attraction), which is very surprising. The canyon is very shocking, and you can also see golden eagles flying freely in the canyon. Compared with the 30 yuan ticket, I think it is worth it.
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Biandukou Ecology Leisure Tourism Area
4.1
/5
155 reviews
5.3
25.5 km from downtown
Address: Minle, Zhangye, Gansu, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
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Qilian Mountain is really beautiful. Biandukou is very suitable for checking in and taking photos. The scenic area is not big, but the view is very wide. It is suitable for bringing children. You can walk to the viewing platform when you enter, and you can choose to ride a horse when you come out. It is very relaxing and not tiring at all.
Qilian Mountain is really beautiful. Biandukou is very suitable for checking in and taking photos. The scenic area is not big, but the view is very wide. It is suitable for bringing children. You can walk to the viewing platform when you enter, and you can choose to ride a horse when you come out. It is very relaxing and not tiring at all.
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The Danxiakou Town
4.9
/5
227 reviews
5.1
88.1 km from downtown
Phone 0936-5609888
Address: Zhangye Danxia National Geological Park, Nantai Village, Nijiaying Township, Linze County, Zhangye City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
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To go to Zhangye colorful Danxia, you have to pass through Danxiakou Cultural Tourism Town. The architectural style of the town is unique, fully integrated into the local Danxia landform elements and folk culture, and it is unique. There are many special dining in Zhangye in the town, there is a performance of "Return to Zhangye", as well as hotels and homestays. There are not many people in the off-season, eat and go shopping slowly, and take pictures.
The scenery is beautiful, the food is delicious, the price is reasonable, and the sand show "Return to Zhangye" is very shocking. There are also many performances with atmosphere, and the town does not charge admission. It is a very good place
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Qilian Mountain Scenic Spot
4.8
/5
212 reviews
5.1
Based on 13 reviews
54.8 km from downtown
Phone 0970-8679114
Address: Within Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
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Introduction to Qilian Mountain Scenic Tourist Area
Geographical location
Qilian Mountain Scenic Tourist Area is located at the southern foot of Qilian Mountain in Qilian County, Qinghai Province, covering many famous attractions, such as Zhuoer Mountain, Arou Temple, Qilian Mountain Grassland, Binggou Forest, etc.
Main attractions
• Zhuoer Mountain: Zhuoer Mountain is one of the famous attractions in Qilian Mountain Scenic Tourist Area. It is about 3,000 meters above sea level and has a wide view, overlooking the entire Qilian County. Opposite is Niuxin Mountain, where the snow on the top of the mountain never melts all year round. On the left and right sides are Ladongxia and Baiyanggou Scenic Area.
• Arou Temple: Arou Temple is an important Tibetan Buddhist temple in Qilian area, with rich religious culture and historical value.
• Qilian Mountain Grassland: Qilian Mountain Grassland is one of the six most beautiful grasslands in China. In July and August every year, the grassland is full of green waves, dotted with horses, cattle and sheep, forming a beautiful picture with the snow-capped mountains in the distance.
• Binggou Forest Sea: Binggou Forest Sea Scenic Area has rich forest resources and unique natural landscapes, and is a paradise for mountaineering and hiking enthusiasts.
Viewing Platform
• National Unity and Peace Tower Observation Platform: Built spontaneously by local religious believers in Qilian, it is the beautiful wish of the Qilian people to pray for the stability, unity, harmonious coexistence and common development of all ethnic groups. There is also a beautiful viewing platform around this tower, overlooking the entire Qilian County.
• Xixia Beacon Tower Observation Platform: The Xixia Beacon Tower Ruins are said to be one of the many beacon towers built by Li Ni, the last emperor of the Xixia Dynasty, on various hilltops in the hinterland of the Qilian Mountains when the country was destroyed. This beacon tower was rebuilt on the basis of the Xixia Beacon Tower Ruins. It is 9.36 meters high and has a wide view from the top, allowing you to enjoy the 360-degree panoramic view of the Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area.
• Jishan Observation Platform: Located at Wanfo Cliff, it is a stone forest landscape. The clusters of stone forests and stone buds are Buddha statues that appear naturally in rocks, which are vivid and lifelike. This viewing platform is built by cleverly combining pressure-resistant tempered laminated glass and stainless steel keel frames, allowing tourists to see the beautiful scenery of the sacred mountain, stone forest and grassland through the glass plank road.
• Prayer platform for prayer flags: It is a place where believers of Tibetan Buddhism in Qilian area hang prayer flags and carry out religious sacrificial activities such as "煨桑" and "转山". This is also a viewing platform where tourists can enjoy the whole picture of Awei Dongso Scenic Area.
Tourism information
• Best season to visit: late June to August; late September to early October.
• Transportation:
• Bus: Xining-Qilian
• Charter: It is recommended to charter a car from Xining. It is more difficult to charter an off-road vehicle in Qilian.
• Tickets: Free.
• Opening hours: All day (Monday to Sunday, January 1-December 31).
Special Tips
• Respect local customs: The local folk customs are simple, please respect the herdsmen's customs and pay attention to protecting the environment.
• Warmth measures: The climate in Qilian Mountain is changeable, and you may encounter low temperatures and rainfall even in summer. It is recommended to bring warm clothes.
• Altitude sickness: Some attractions are at a high altitude, and tourists may experience altitude sickness. It is recommended to prepare relevant medicines in advance.
I hope this information can help you better plan your trip to Qilian Mountain.
The Qilian Scenic Tourist Area is located in Qilian County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. Due to the "beauty of integration" of the Qilian Mountain grassland, it was rated as one of the six most beautiful grasslands in China. Niuxin Mountain was rated as "one of the top 100 famous summer resorts in China". The Qilian Deer Farm was shortlisted for the first batch of national traditional Chinese medicine health tourism demonstration base creation units. The Zhuoer Mountain rapeseed landscape was awarded the title of "China's Beautiful Countryside" by the Ministry of Agriculture. The Zhuoer Mountain Amidongso Scenic Area was named a national ecological tourism demonstration area, and the "Qilian Scenic Tourist Area" was rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction.
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Xining People's Park
4.6
/5
298 reviews
4.8
Based on 26 reviews
Commercial Lane | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0971-6146668
Address: No.72 Shengli Road, Chengdong District, Xining 810008, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 hour
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On the way to People's Park, I turned into a narrow alley, and unexpectedly, I found a bustling flower and bird market. The alley was filled with potted plants, roses and hydrangeas in full bloom, and the air was filled with the fragrance of earth and flowers. The most eye-catching thing was the cat shops. Crowded in wooden cages were a dozen kittens, three or two orange and white, scratching at the mesh, their paws resting on the railings, their round eyes darting around, meowing at every passerby. The owner said they were all local, easy-to-care-for cats for 100 yuan each. Dog shops were sparse, with only one at the end of the alley. A golden retriever puppy lay quietly in a glass case.
Entering People's Park, the willow branches by the lake almost reached the surface. Children squatted on the shore, holding bread crumbs, watching the koi fish huddle together for food. Not far away, on the lawn, someone had spread out a picnic mat, and the wind carried laughter. Going deeper, the tulips have almost withered, but the cosmos are just beginning to emit dots of purple, making the Ferris wheel in the distance look particularly bright.
The following is a review of Xining People's Park:
Advantages
- Beautiful environment: The park is shaded by trees and rich in vegetation. It has more than 300 acres of green space and more than 10,000 pots of flowers and more than 300 varieties. There are also many colorful trees such as ash trees and golden leaf maples, with different scenery in different seasons. The artificial lake has clear water, winding lakeshore, and pavilions in the center of the lake, small bridges, and corridors, which are dotted with the charm of Jiangnan water town.
- Complete facilities: There is a children's play area with many amusement facilities such as carousels and roller coasters, which are suitable for children to play. There is also a fitness equipment area for citizens to exercise. There are also restaurants, teahouses, rest pavilions, etc. to meet the rest and dining needs of tourists.
- Rich cultural activities: Various cultural activities are often held, such as opera performances, calligraphy and painting exhibitions, etc. The tulip flower show in April and May every year and the chrysanthemum show in autumn attract a large number of tourists to come and watch.
- Convenient transportation: Located on the south bank of the intersection of Huangshui River and Beichuan River in the west of Xining City, it is located in the center of the bustling urban area and can be reached by multiple bus routes, such as No. 1, No. 4, and No. 6, which are convenient for citizens and tourists.
Disadvantages
- Large flow of people: Since the park is located in the city center and is open to the public for free, it attracts a large number of citizens and tourists every day, especially on holidays and weekends, and amusement facilities, restaurants and other places often require queuing.
- Inadequate management: Some areas have inadequate management, such as the maintenance of amusement facilities, the pruning of flowers and plants is not timely, and the public health cleaning is not thorough, which affects the tourists' experience.
- Lack of commercial facilities: There are few commercial facilities in the park, lack of large-scale catering and shopping places, and it is difficult to meet the diverse consumption needs of tourists.
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