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Top 20 Family-friendly Attractions near Tongren [2025]
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5
/5
2418 reviews
8.0
From US$ 11.24
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609312123999
Address: 甘肃省兰州市永登县树屏镇杏花村
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
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We chose to walk down from Danding Lansheng to Tuoling. The Jiuse Danqing area was also very beautiful. The Daydream Center was a pleasant surprise. Overall, it's definitely worth a visit; it's not far from the city center and there's a direct bus, making transportation convenient.
If you haven't been, it's worth going; if you've been, you might not feel the same way and want to go again. Perhaps the scenic area didn't take us to all the places, only showing us a portion, or that they skimped on the experience for us.
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Qinghai Lake
4.5
/5
6668 reviews
7.9
From US$ 5.62
Based on 598 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609747553999
Address: Qinghai Lake, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Saved by 188 users3563 positive reviews
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Driver Qing A-65155 was exceptionally responsible and patiently explained the local culture and features to us. He was a skilled driver, and the scenery was beautiful. It was a very enjoyable trip!
The journey was truly arduous, but thanks to a very patient driver, the experience wasn't too bad. The scenery was beautiful, but it was really tiring, and I felt sorry for the driver who had driven for so long. Overall, it was a very good experience. I'm grateful for the encounter; may good people have a long and peaceful life, and I'll definitely come again next time.
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.6
/5
3354 reviews
7.8
From US$ 28.09
Based on 9 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609718149850
Address: No. 9 Xingzhi Road, Chengxi District, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Snow leopards & herbivores coexist
Snow leopard habitat with simulated alpine rock environment
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📍Xining | Chasing My Star at Xining Wildlife Park: Part 3 Missing
Because of the fact that Teacher Xiaoliang knows this is the only zoo in China where you can see Pallas's cats, I came to see the little friend Teacher Xiaoliang mentioned. While other zoos might use rare feeding or shows as their selling point, Xining Wildlife Park is home to hundreds of animals that would struggle to survive in the wild.
According to the platform's information, since its opening, Xining Wildlife Park has rescued over 2,000 wild animals of more than 60 species. One-third of them have fully recovered and been successfully released back into the wild. The remaining animals, unable to survive, will happily spend their later years in the park.
The park is built on a mountainside, and its limited budget is visibly apparent. Despite this, every corner is spotless, with abundant flowers and plants, showing the utmost love Xining Wildlife Park gives.
Each rescued animal is introduced to visitors as an individual. Their free and vibrant nature suggests they are well cared for behind the scenes.
Thank you to all the staff at Xining Wildlife Park for giving these adorable animals a warm home, and for warming my heart as a visitor from afar.
A fantastic zoo, definitely worth a visit. The animals are all very well cared for. Ling Xiaozhe, Ling Xiaomang, and Aoxue are all so incredibly cute! I went twice and still couldn't get enough. I'll definitely go again if I have the chance.
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Gansu Provincial Museum
4.6
/5
3841 reviews
7.4
Based on 134 reviews
Gansu Provincial Museum/Lanzhou Center | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609312339131
Address: No. 3 Xijin East Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Exhibition of the Galloping Horse Treading on a Swallow
Immersive exhibit hall experience
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The number of visitors was absolutely enormous; you were basically just being pushed around by the crowd. I saw the Flying Horse of Gansu and the Little Girl with the Curtain-like Hairpin. There weren't many exhibits inside; pottery made up a large portion. Overall, it was alright. I hired a guided tour, so at least I didn't just wander around aimlessly.
Whenever I travel to a new place, I always want to visit a museum to learn about its history. I booked free tickets in advance through the official WeChat account, and there's a free locker on the left side of the entrance, which was very convenient. I was surprised by how many visitors usually visit the Gansu Museum, and there was a long line right at the entrance. The main areas of interest are on the second and third floors. The Gansu Museum is very famous for its cultural and creative products, and the prices are quite high, so I bought one as a souvenir. The most famous exhibits are undoubtedly the Horse Stepping on Flying Swallow and the glass lotus flower tray. I was lucky enough to see them in person, and I was truly impressed by the wisdom and exquisite craftsmanship of the ancients. There aren't many other exhibits. Since visiting the Shaanxi Provincial Museum, I feel like every museum's artifacts are younger. Across from the Gansu Museum is a large shopping mall, Lanzhou Center, which you can also visit.
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Yellow River Building
4.6
/5
584 reviews
7.1
From US$ 4.22
Olympic Sports Center/Lanzhou Old Street | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609312115666
Address: 甘肃省兰州市七里河区南滨河中路1501号
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
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This is a truly worthwhile attraction, highly recommended! Climb up and admire the majestic Yellow River's flow. Besides the stunning views, there are also various exhibitions and cultural and creative activities to cater to a wide range of audiences.
Even before I approached, I felt awe. From afar, the towering building towered into the sky, its beauty unmatched by its superficial sophistication, imbued with the grandeur and silence of a rammed earth fortress, steeped in history. It seemed less like a building than a massive, square seal, perched on the earth. Its ochre-hued form, against the vast expanse of the sky, projected a timeless simplicity and weight. The Yellow River flowed beside it, its muddy yellow water blending seamlessly with the building's base, as if it had grown from the river itself, imbued with the innate DNA of earth and waves.
Climbing the steps, each step felt like a step on the scale of time. The bricks beneath my feet were rough and solid, their cracks seemingly imbued with millennia of wind and sand and the sound of horns. Reaching the top floor, I leaned over the railing and gazed out into the distance. In that instant, the world suddenly opened up, gripping my soul and leaving me speechless.
Before me lay the legendary river. It doesn't roar as imagined, but flows slowly eastward in a tranquility bordering on tragic grandeur. The water's color is the unique "Yellow River Yellow," thick as flowing bronze, gleaming with a deep luster in the sunlight. It's not clear, but profound; not swift, but powerful. It's a mighty force, forsaking the clamor and focusing on its path. It's as if it's not water, but the very blood of the earth, the liquid soul of this loess land, carrying the weight of history and memories, silently and stubbornly carrying billions of buckets of mud and stories to the distant east. The wind blew from the river, carrying the coolness of water vapor and the sweetness of earth. This scent is ancient, the scent of the "vast river" in the Book of Songs, the scent of "rushing to the sea, never to return" in Li Bai's cup.
My gaze extended, and my heart surged with it. I imagine this river, filled with the solitary uprightness of the people gathering wild vetch on Mount Shouyang, the purple mists at Hangu Pass, the smoke of war between Chu and Han, and the lamentations of Li Bai and Du Fu. Every wave could be a lost legend; every ripple a lost ballad. It flows along the banks of the Book of Songs, through the volumes of the Records of the Grand Historian, through the grandeur of the Han and Tang dynasties, flowing to this day, before my very eyes. It is a silent historian, recording the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of a nation with the simplest brushstrokes. Personal joys and sorrows seem so insignificant and weightless against this eternal flow.
And the Yellow River Tower is the most faithful listener and recorder of this great narrative. It lacks the ethereal aura of the Yellow Crane Tower, nor the brilliance of talent and sentimentality of the Tengwang Pavilion. Its beauty is rooted in the earth, an innate sense of responsibility and commitment. It stands here not for the feasting and singing of scholars, but to breathe with the river, to remember and gaze upon it. It is a stabilizing force, anchoring the nation's roots; it is also an eye looking into the future, watching over the dawn and dusk of this land.
As the sun sets, the sky and earth are dyed a vast orange-red. The boundary between river and sky blurs, and the entire Yellow River seems to flow across the heavens. The silhouette of the pavilion becomes even more majestic and solemn in the twilight, like a contemplative giant. As I leave, I look back at its silhouette gradually merging into the night.
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Huahu Eco-Tourism Area
4.2
/5
1738 reviews
7.1
From US$ 84.30
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608372299555
Address: Near 213 National Road, Ruoergai County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
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It's definitely worth the trip, provided the weather is good.
Coming from Zhagana, we entered the scenic area around 5:00 AM. The weather was overcast, and I was torn about whether to go in. But since I was already there, I decided to go in and see what was happening. I bought a ticket and took the scenic shuttle bus into the area.
The air was fresh and the crowds were minimal. I walked along the wooden plank road, stopping and taking photos, watching the sun break through the clouds, hoping the heavens would be kinder to us. Around 5:30 AM, the sun finally broke through the clouds, shimmering onto the golden wetlands. It was breathtakingly beautiful, and the trip was well worth it.
The prairie wetlands in the scenic area are very beautiful, and people and various animals live in harmony. In particular, the red-billed gulls flying in the sky are very beautiful. I also love the prairie air elves and groundhogs!
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Shenxianchi Tourist Scenic Spot
4.6
/5
628 reviews
6.7
From US$ 13.35
Based on 5 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608377796555
Address: Z127, Jiuzhaigou Xian, Aba Zangzuqiangzuzizhizhou, Sichuan Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Saved by 261 users387 positive reviews
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Personally, I think it's definitely worth a visit. To get to Shenxianchi (Fairy Pool), you have to cross 28 hairpin bends within the scenic area and a mountain pass (Nenensangcuo) at an altitude of approximately 3800 meters. This journey alone is very rewarding. As the altitude increases, you'll see grasslands, forests, snow-capped mountains, and various other beautiful landscapes in a short time, experiencing different weather conditions. The roads within the scenic area are well-maintained. Once you reach the scenic area, the scenery is like a mini-version of Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong combined, with lakes and travertine pools—enough to take plenty of photos. Importantly, during peak times when Jiuzhaigou is packed, this scenic area is much less crowded. In my four-hour visit in the morning, I encountered fewer than 50 tourists—truly a double win of beautiful scenery and efficient travel!
The distance that the shuttle bus can assist is short, and most of the other routes have to be walked. There are fewer people in the scenic area, the environment is very good and the scenery is beautiful, but it is a bit primitive, and some toilet sinks have no water
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Lanzhou Yellow River Cruise
4.2
/5
415 reviews
6.5
From US$ 13.35
Zhongshan Bridge/Xiguan | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 532 Nanbinhe East Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 hour
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The night cruise on the Yellow River was fantastic! The Zhongshan Bridge was beautifully lit, and the evening breeze was soothing. The 40-minute cruise was just right, and I recommend choosing the second deck for the fantastic views.
Booking tickets on Ctrip was convenient, and the pier was easy to find. The boat crossing Zhongshan Bridge was incredibly photogenic, and the night view of Baita Mountain was magnificent. It's definitely worth the trip!
The Yellow River at night takes on a whole new charm, with the lights on both sides ablaze. Enjoying the scenery while feeling the river breeze was a great value. I'll definitely come again.
Sitting on the first floor wasn't cold, and the night view was very pleasant. I was able to capture photos of both Zhongshan Bridge and the Yellow River Mother Statue. I was very satisfied!
The night cruise exceeded my expectations! The bridge and mountains were beautifully illuminated by the lights. There were also guides on board, and photos were free. If you'd like, take them for 30 yuan each.
It felt average. It happened to be cloudy on the day I went there, so it was a bit cold to take the boat. The boat departure time was also quite random, and I waited for quite a long time. On the way back, it stopped on the Yellow River for a long time, and no one said anything about the situation. There was no explanation or explanation throughout the whole process. I just took a round trip and had a general look.
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Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum
4.2
/5
550 reviews
6.3
From US$ 7.59
Biological Park Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8609715226789
Address: No. 21 Jinger Road, Chengbei District, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Beetle model building event
24 halls & 8,000 exhibits
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The location is convenient, the atmosphere is warm, and the facilities are clean and comfortable. It is an ideal choice for backpackers and young travelers. It is cost-effective. The owner cleans the place very quickly and cleanly. I recommend it to everyone!
The museum has quite a large collection, with more animal specimens than the Natural Resources Museum. The display of water samples collected from all over the country is quite impressive. If you want a free visit, make a reservation at the Natural Resources Museum. If you want to visit the Natural History Museum after visiting the Tibetan Culture Museum, this is the right place, just across the street. You can explore the entire museum in one to two hours.
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Lanzhou Wildlife Park
4.1
/5
453 reviews
6.1
From US$ 12.51
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86093196200
Address: 兰州市安宁区忠和镇崖川村
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Train ride fun for kids
Feed alpacas & deer up-close
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- Rich variety of animals: currently exhibiting more than 210 rare animals around the world, more than 3,000, covering representative animals on all continents, as well as four giant pandas "Hongyan", "Manlan", "home treasure" and "full" from the China Giant Panda Conservation Research Center. - The park plan is reasonable: it covers an area of 5,358 mu, consisting of the entrance area, walking tour area, car tour area and logistics service area. The ecological sightseeing belt divides the entire park into two circular tour routes, pedestrian and car dealerships, and also sets up 5 functional partitions. -Excellent ecological environment: pay attention to the creation of animal living environments, simulate different ecological environments, and make animal living spaces closer to nature, such as African tribal areas and American rainforest areas. - Strong science education function: actively carry out science education activities, with science popularization hall, giant panda hall science popularization display facilities, etc., through "science popularization into campus", weekend parent-child activities, multi-themed research courses and other forms to teach tourists zoology, ecology and other knowledge. - Complete supporting facilities: there is a fairy tale castle playground area, more than ten parent-child amusement equipment, as well as restaurants, shops and other commercial facilities, the dining area provides a variety of cuisines, which can meet the diversified needs of tourists.
There are not many tourists during non-holiday visits. The free train runs every half an hour, and you can first go around the car tour route. If you drive by yourself, you can buy tickets to experience it. You can interact with cute animals such as sheep and deer halfway. After the car tour, continue to visit the walking area. If you have enough strength, it is recommended not to take the 30-yuan sightseeing bus. It is more fun to walk slowly along the way. There are sea lion performances in the two reptile halls, four times a day. The staff in the park are not very enthusiastic, the dining place smells bad, and the food is not well prepared, which is a bit regrettable. In addition, the park is a little far from the city, and the transportation is inconvenient, so it is better to drive by yourself.
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