Open a world map and draw a cross across the Asian continent, and you'll find that Golmud City in Qinghai Province sits right at the crossroads of Asia. Nestled against the Kunlun Mountains and located in the Qaidam Basin—a "treasure basin" rich in resources—Golmud forms the center of a distinctive Kunlun cultural tourism…
Introduction Originating from the northern foothills of the Kunlun Mountains, it is divided into eastern and western branches. The western branch is called the Kunlun River; the eastern branch is called the Shuergan River, which is the main source of the Golmud River. The Qushui River originates from the Pokalaktag and Gangqian'cha Luma mountains in the Kunlun Mountain range, flows northward from the Kunlun River, splits after exiting the mountain pass through Golmud City, and flows into the Dongdabuxun Lake. It is a river replenished by snowmelt, springs, and rainfall. There is a “One-Step Precipice,” also known as “One-Line Sky,” on the river.
Introduction This is a natural alpine plateau lake, situated at an altitude of 4,300 meters, stretching approximately 12,000 meters from east to west and about 5,000 meters from north to south, with the deepest point reaching 107 meters. The lake shimmers with emerald-green, crystal-clear waters. Birds gather in flocks, either soaring above the surface or playing in the water. The lakeshore is lush with aquatic plants, where rare birds play together joyfully...
Introduction: The Golmud Mongolian Ethnic Culture Park is located 10 kilometers west of the city center, on both sides of the Qingshui River and Jinyu River in the lower reaches of the Golmud River. It is a comprehensive tourist resort integrating dining, entertainment, leisure, vacation, and ethnic culture experiences. Numerous yurts, like gleaming white pearls, are scattered across the vast…
Introduction: A major leisure spot for residents of Golmud, located at the intersection of Huanghe Road and Yanqiao Road in the city center, this is an open park. At the center of the park is a three-tiered platform, beneath which lies a deep pit housing dozens of billiard tables—an impressive sight. To the east of the park is an artificial lake where visitors can go boating. The Tibetan Culture & Song & Dance Hall in the park...
The Glacier of Geladandong is located in Tanggula Mountain Township, Golmud City. In Tibetan, "Geladandong" means "high and sharply pointed mountain peak," with an elevation of 6,620 meters. Jianggendiru stands at 6,548 meters. It features two large semi-circular glaciers to the north and south — the southern branch is 12.8 kilometers long and 1.6 kilometers wide, and its glacier terminus...
Located beside the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, approximately 94 kilometers southwest of Golmud City in Qinghai Province, between the Shasongwula Mountain and Bokaleketage Mountain ranges of the Kunlun Mountains, on the north bank of the Kunlun River. Also known as the Kunlun Spring. Although this clear spring is situated in a high-altitude, frigid region at 3,540 meters above sea level, where ice and snow prevail year-round and the water temperature remains low, it never freezes throughout the seasons. It is...
The Ten-Thousand-Zhang Salt Bridge is located on the Chahan Salt Lake in the southern part of the Qaidam Basin. It lies about 60 kilometers south of Golmud and approximately 30 kilometers north of Xitieshan. The highway resembles a bridge floating atop brine, stretching 32 kilometers in length — equivalent to ten thousand zhang in traditional Chinese measurement — and spans the entire Chahan Salt Lake, hence its renowned name “Ten-Thousand-Zhang Salt Bridge.” It is an exceptionally rare...
Yuzhu Peak, also known as Kokosejimen Peak, stands at an elevation of 6,178 meters. It is located 10 kilometers east of the Kunlun Pass and 160 kilometers south of Golmud in Qinghai Province, making it the highest peak in the eastern section of the Kunlun Mountains. The mountain's terrain and features are highly suitable for beginners. The southern slope offers a clear and straightforward climbing route with relatively low technical demands, but the base camp...
Golmud Martyrs' Cemetery is located in Golmud City, Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. Established in 1956, the cemetery covers an area of 50,000 square meters and is the final resting place of 331 martyrs who bravely sacrificed their lives during the construction of key national projects such as the Qinghai-Tibet Highway, the first phase of the Qinghai-Tibet Railway, and the Ge’ermu–Golmud Oil Pipeline, as well as the development of the high-altitude city of Golmud...
Kunlun Mountain Geopark is located in Golmud City, Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. The park covers an area of 1,403 square kilometers and consists of three distinct scenic areas: Naij Tal Scenic Area, Xidatan Scenic Area, and Yaochi Scenic Area. In Chinese Taoist culture, Kunlun Mountain is revered as the "Ancestor of All Mountains" and the "Land of All Deities"...
It originates from the Chahan Grassland at the western foot of the Riyue Mountains. At an altitude of about 3,300 meters and stretching over 40 kilometers in length, the river flows from east to west into Qinghai Lake, hence its name "Backflow River." It is the smallest tributary in the Qinghai Lake water system. Not only is the river winding and twisting, but its waters are also crystal clear, resembling a bright ribbon draped across the grassland. …
Qinghai Lake, located in the northeastern part of the Qinghai Plateau and the northwest of Xining City, is China’s largest inland lake and also the country’s biggest saltwater lake. Covering an area of 4,456 square kilometers with a shoreline of over 360 kilometers, it is more than twice as large as the renowned Taihu Lake. The lake is elongated from east to west and narrow from north to south, roughly elliptical in shape. …
Guide More than 50 freshwater rivers flow into Qinghai Lake, and the Black Horse River is one of them — hence the name of the Black Horse River Township. Introduction Located about 220 kilometers west of Xining on the shore of Qinghai Lake, Black Horse River is the starting point of the Qinghai Lake Loop Highway. From here, a 78-kilometer drive along the loop road...
Guide: Commonly known as the Lake Heart Island. In ancient times, it was called the Immortal Mountain or Dragon Colt Island, and its Mongolian name is "Kuixuntuoluohei." It is located slightly south of the center of Qinghai Lake, about 30-plus kilometers from the southern shore, and is a major tourist attraction on Qinghai Lake. Introduction: The island stretches 2.3 kilometers from east to west and 0.8 kilometers from north to south, covering an area of 1 square kilometer. Its shape resembles...
Introduction: Erlang Sword, also known as "Seaweed," is referred to as "Sea Tiger" by the Tibetans. Located on the southeastern shore of Qinghai Lake, it is a narrow strip of land about a hundred steps wide and 25 kilometers long, extending northward into the lake. Its shape at the start resembles a long sword. Ancient texts once recorded: “A bank on the southern shore, only a hundred steps wide, extends dozens of li northward and dives straight into the heart of the sea, called Seaweed.”
Guide: Bird Island is located at the top of the delta where the Buha River flows into the western bay of Qinghai Lake, on the north side of the river mouth. It is a national AAAA-level scenic area. Introduction: Bird Island is the most popular attraction on Qinghai Lake. One side of the island stands in the water, while the other connects to the lakeshore land. The vegetation on the island is sparse, with only scattered small flowers...
Xiaobohu is located about 6 kilometers northwest of Hudedong Breeding Sheep Farm, adjacent to Qinghai Lake, and has been designated as part of the international wetland resource area and one of the scenic spots of Qinghai Lake National Park. It is a marshy grassland left behind after the water level of Qinghai Lake receded. With lush green grass and blooming flowers all around, the area is home to rare wild animals such as Przewalski's gazelle, deer, and marmots...
Jia Yi Temple, known in Tibetan as "Jiayi Echa Tazhanlin," means "Jia Yi Magical Liberation Realm." It is located at the Jia Yi agricultural site, 27 kilometers northwest of Daotanghe Town, Gonghe County, Hainan Prefecture, Qinghai Province. The temple was first built in 1984, with its main proponent being Dan Cuo Zhuoma, also called Gangri Kan Zhuoma, meaning "Snow Mountain Dakini." She was a...
Guide: Geographically, Rubber Mountain is part of the Qinghai South Mountain range, with an elevation of 4,451 meters, much higher than that of Riyue Mountain. Introduction: Shortly after leaving Heimahe, you can see the undulating foothills of Rubber Mountain rising high ahead, like a massive barrier. The slopes of Rubber Mountain are quite steep, mostly at gradients of 30–40 degrees or even steeper. Upon reaching the pass of Rubber Mountain, you’ll be greeted by breathtaking views of beautiful alpine pastures and flocks of sheep grazing leisurely.