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Top 20 Family-friendly Attractions near Linxia County [2025]
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Lanzhou Danxia Geological Park
4.5
/5
2436 reviews
8.0
From RUB 638.07
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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The scenery was so beautiful that we kept taking photos and lost track of time. Around 6 pm, we got off at the "Daydream Cinema," but there were no more buses or minibuses, and no staff members were around. No one had reminded us of the last shuttle bus time, so the two of us had to walk to the visitor center, about 4.5 kilometers away. The wind was strong, the temperature was -1.5 degrees Celsius, and it got dark quickly. The further we walked, the more scared we became. We tried calling the scenic area, but no one answered. Finally, we called 110 (the police emergency number) and asked them to contact the scenic area staff. After hanging up, a Li Auto electric scooter passed by, and the driver stopped and readily gave us a ride to the parking lot. We chatted along the way, and the driver said he was from the Space Capsule Hotel. His surname was Wang; he was probably the owner or manager. We were extremely grateful to him and will definitely stay there again next time! The first photo was taken on the way to the visitor center.
Key viewing platforms: Nine-Colored Danxia (360° panoramic view of the colorful hills, best spot for drone aerial photography), Danxia Peak Scenic View (climb the 2550-meter Danxia boardwalk to the highest point and experience the awe-inspiring "mountains like sea waves and rocks like whales"), and Silk Road Sunset (capture the epic scene of "the setting sun over the long river" at dusk, with Danxia and the Yellow River in the same frame).
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.6
/5
3373 reviews
7.8
From RUB 2200.23
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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It was so much fun…a really fun and interesting zoo.
The only downside was that I didn't get to see "Teacher Xiao Liang." Apparently, Tibetan foxes aren't on display anymore because they're afraid of people…
We went to see the "Four Silly Animals of the Plateau," but only saw a small snow leopard and a sleeping lynx. We didn't see the others, but the other animals were also quite nice and very well cared for. The Xining Wildlife Park is definitely worth a visit!
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Gansu Provincial Museum
4.6
/5
3843 reviews
7.4
Based on 134 reviews
Gansu Provincial Museum/Lanzhou Center | 95 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
592 reviews
7.1
From RUB 330.04
Olympic Sports Center/Lanzhou Old Street | 91.9 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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Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum
4.2
/5
551 reviews
6.3
From RUB 594.06
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
454 reviews
6.1
From RUB 979.10
>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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Lanzhou Polar Ocean World
4.0
/5
1463 reviews
5.9
From RUB 1210.13
Gansu Provincial Museum/Lanzhou Center | 94.4 km from downtown
Phone +8609312885892
Address: No. 303, Jianxi East Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City (Times Heidelberg Manor)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Dolphin show & sea lion interaction
7 unique & diverse exhibition areas
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It was the first time I took the elderly to Lanzhou. I felt the convenience of the service. The volunteers provided wheelchairs. I saw the golden python shedding its skin, the strange jellyfish 🪼 and the mysterious underwater world. It was a very good tour experience!
- Excellent location: Located at No. 303 Jianxi East Road, Qilihe District, Lanzhou City, it is the only marine polar theme park in Lanzhou. The transportation is convenient. There are direct subways around and parking is more convenient. - The venue layout is reasonable: there are 7 exhibitions and functional areas in the museum, including the Amazon rainforest area, the dream jellyfish area, the deep-sea treasure exploration area, the ice age area, etc., each area has unique themes and characteristic creatures. - Rich in marine life: It has a variety of marine and polar animals, such as penguins, arctic foxes, beluga whales, nurse sharks, golden fins, etc., as well as rare freshwater fish and amphibians such as colorful fairy fish, salmon, transparent frogs, etc., with a rich variety. - Strong science education function: There is an interactive exhibition area, professional interpreters will use models, specimens, etc. to tell children about the life habits of marine life, the living environment and the importance of marine protection in depth, and teach them fun. - Performance is wonderful and interesting: there are special programs such as dolphin performances, sea lion shows, mermaid performances, and animals make various difficult actions under the command of the trainer, and the performance is wonderful and loved by children.
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The Rise of the Han Dynasty: An Immersive Performing Arts District
4.3
/5
107 reviews
5.7
From RUB 852.59
Gansu Provincial Museum/Lanzhou Center | 95.1 km from downtown
Address: 兰州市七里河区兰州中心B1层
Highlights:
Family Hanfu costume transformation experience
Play and learn at the Children's Interactive Theatre
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Very good, the NPCs and performances are great, the dancing of the young man in Longmen Inn is very colorful, although the immersive performance is similar to the Twelve Hours of the Tang Dynasty in Xi'an, but there are still differences, with grottoes and scenes of the Western Regions. Don't miss it when you come to Lanzhou.
The program was wonderful, the food was delicious, and the fun was great. The stamp collection experience was great, the transportation was convenient, and you could get out halfway without buying a ticket. The service was very good, and you had to ask questions while collecting stamps, which was very interesting and informative.
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Jiuzhai Beautiful China Resort
4.9
/5
64 reviews
5.7
From RUB 968.10
Zhongzha Furrow Luneng Resort | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864006720777
Address: 阿坝藏族羌族自治州九寨沟县漳扎镇中查沟
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Aerial exploration zone: lots of family fun
Explore Tibetan Culture at Yetianxia Park
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Jiuzhaigou Luneng Resort (Huamei Resort) is a pleasant surprise! The Tibetan and Qiang customs are perfectly integrated with modern facilities, like an exquisite snow-capped mountain secret town. The pedestrian street is lined with specialty shops and the Tibetan architecture is magnificent. Stay in a landscape room facing the forest and snow-capped mountains, with rich dining options and warm and thoughtful service. It is adjacent to the Jiuzhaigou scenic area, but you can enjoy tranquility and convenience when you return. Stay here at night and sleep with the starry sky and forest language. A holiday paradise that perfectly combines play and rest!
The seals are very beautiful! There are also many small shops selling cultural and creative products! There are also the same painted walls! It is worth coming! Stamps are stamped at the visitor center! There is also the Tibetan Cultural Intangible Heritage Museum to visit and experience the intangible cultural heritage!
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Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3447 reviews
5.5
From RUB 2068.21
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8609717533333
Address: Xinhualian International Tourism City, No. 600-17, Weijiazhuang Village, Toba Town, Langzhong County, Xining City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Nightly fireworks illuminate the sky
Water park & indoor fun
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Xining's Family Treasure! A Day of Fun at Xinhualian Tongmeng Park
Bringing my kids to Xining's Xinhualian Tongmeng Park completely blew away my expectations of Northwest theme parks! As a comprehensive park offering one-stop family fun, it's truly worth adding to your Xining travel bucket list.
The most stunning attraction was Xining Ocean World. As the world's highest aquarium, you can see lively penguins, spectacular dolphin shows, and the unique Qinghai Lake naked carp display on the plateau. The children's eyes lit up the entire time, and the underwater performances were truly captivating. A ride on the 108-meter "Eye of Qinghai" Ferris wheel in the land park is a must-do. When it lights up in the evening, you'll get a panoramic view of the park, creating stunning photos. The thrilling tornado pendulum and the immersive "Arabian Nights" dark ride offer fun for both adults and children.
If you're traveling with young children, Tongmeng Kingdom is an absolute paradise. With nearly 8,000 square meters of indoor space and safe, fun facilities, children can enjoy a long day of fun. The fully heated Tongmeng Water World is sun- and cold-resistant, and the wave pool and lazy river are fantastic, perfect for parent-child interaction.
The Silk Road Town within the park is unique, featuring miniature replicas of buildings from 18 countries. While taking photos and checking in, you can also educate your children about their culture. If you're hungry, head to the Ethnic Food Street, where you can sample specialties from 56 ethnic groups all in one place, allowing you to experience the flavors of each region without having to travel too far.
The only caveat is that the plateau's ultraviolet rays are strong, so remember to wear sunscreen. The temperature difference between morning and evening can be significant, so bring a light jacket. The fireworks show is only held from Tuesdays to Saturdays, so plan your time well in advance. Overall, whether you're traveling with children or friends, this place has something for everyone. It's a fulfilling and enjoyable day out, and I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Xining!
- 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.
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