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- KodoDrummerYekaterinburg, Russia64,096 contributionsStunning and amazingly beautiful views in this very scenic and serene landscape of the Tibetan plateau. A very beautiful and peaceful lake. Lots of great photo ops.Written August 13, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KodoDrummerYekaterinburg, Russia64,096 contributionsThe Danxia land-form in the Zhuo'er Mountain, Qilian County is an impressive work of art created over millions of years. This is an amazing part of the Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture.Written July 21, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KodoDrummerYekaterinburg, Russia64,096 contributionsBeautiful Qinghai-Tibetan flatlands, with sheep grazing, horses freely running and grazing on the highlands, Thousands of square miles of grasslands.Written May 26, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JoeBangkok, Thailand3,179 contributionsOne of the largest salt lakes in China. This is quite a spectacular sight. It's also known as mirror lake.
The picture opportunities are superb with the endless lake and sky in front of you.
You can get a small sightseeing train (50RMB) or you can walk around.
You can also rent some rubber boots to walk into the salt lake (10RMB). This is a fun experience.Â
Located in Caka area a few hours outside of Xining.Written July 27, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Betty_voyagerSydney, Australia89 contributionsWe are into the arts and history, and really enjoyed this Museum. We encountered locals who traveled from their villages to view the Thanka as it has special meaning to them. Think we spent around 5 hours just looking around and marvelling at what the Tibetans has studied and documented. The Museum was free.
If you walk around the back there is another entry to view the Thanka this was so beautiful I marvelled at it for hours and look loads of photos. I feel it such an important piece of work to the art world despite you being religious or not.
As there is nothing around to eat, I was grateful we had some snacks to keep us going. Do pack some if you plan to spend a day here.Written January 6, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KodoDrummerYekaterinburg, Russia64,096 contributionsThe pass was a place of fighting during the Second Sino-Japanese War, when it was intensely fought over. Control over the pass changed multiple times. Mountainous landscape is spectacular.Written July 18, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- galinamfNew York City, NY124 contributionsVery beautiful and large Buddhism temple. Highly recommend visiting. Beautiful view of the statue in front of the entrance with the entire monastery complex on the background.Written May 10, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- junglrMilan, Italy74 contributionsyou can reach it esaly by car from Yushu and enjoy the landscpe from the hill. The temple is small but with nice colors but the best is inside in the dark lighted up by candles if you see the prayers and feel their devotionWritten October 12, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TravelgirrlShenzhen, China2 contributionsIt was our first stop on our Silk Road tour. Just landed and headed straight to the beautiful Monastery. It is one of the six great Monasteries of Tibetan Buddhism. The place was clean and wasn’t very crowded. It was a wonderful visit.Written August 13, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KodoDrummerYekaterinburg, Russia64,096 contributionsThis is a small portion of the over 3,000 kilometre Kunlun mountain range. One of the famous attractions is the Kunlun Pass.Written July 17, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KodoDrummerYekaterinburg, Russia64,096 contributionsA barren sand island built up of sand and chemical activity over centuries. Not as interesting as Qinghai Lake.Written July 27, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- KodoDrummerYekaterinburg, Russia64,096 contributionsVery serene area with great majestic views. Locals are very friendly and hospitable. Life here has changed little over the past few centuries, other than due to the impact of lots of tourists.Written August 13, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 2travellers2 contributionsAlready the bus ride from Xining to the Nation Park is spectacular. I took the public bus from Xining to Guide for 22 Yuan. The busses to Guide leave from a little bus station next to Nanshan mountain. It was a confortable and easy ride and there was no problem to get off directly at the park entrance. The park itself is really spectacular!! It doesn't cover a very big area, but the landscape is truly picturesque!! You can even enter a bit into some of the canons. Make sure to take water with you.
The way back to Xining was a little bit more complicated, as the public bus from Guide was full and did not stop at the park entrance. Best is to go to Guide (by public bus as well or maybe someone gives you a lift) and take the bus to Xining directly at Guide Bus Station. About every 20 to 30 minutes leaves there a bus to Xining. Even the ride to Guide is really worth to do it, because the road follows some km along the Huang He River and it is a spectacular landscape.Written November 4, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - KodoDrummerYekaterinburg, Russia64,096 contributionsMost fields in the area are used to grow Menyuan rape flowers, with a few used to grow lavender and other plant life. The scenery is enhanced by the mountainous backdrop.Written July 19, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- FrixmeShanghai, China112 contributions(Zha)Khanbula National Geo Park is a fantastic place, 90 minutes away from Xining. The highways and the G-road make the drive easy all the way to the park entrance.
We were surprised not to have to pay the entrance fee (50 RMB) as they are rebuilding both the roads and the parking areas.
The pros
- amazing landscape
- interesting blend of Tibetan culture and desertic landscapes
- few people
- you can drive your own car all the way long from East/North exit to West exit.
The cons
- many parking areas are closed; it's dangerous to stop the car to take pictures
- a huge statue is under construction in the middle of the landscape, this is an absolute shame
- the dame is pretty much destroying the eastern part of the landscape
Overall, a beautiful experience. For photos and drone flights, early morning until mid-afternoon is the best time.Written October 10, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
