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Xunhua Salar Green Homeland
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Xunhua Salar Green Homeland

循化撒拉族绿色家园

Qinghai, Haidong·36.8516°N, 101.9156°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
2-3 hours

About Xunhua Salar Green Homeland

A cultural park in Xunhua County, Qinghai, the homeland of the Salar, one of China's smaller ethnic groups. Set along the Yellow River, it combines walnut groves and springs with museums of Salar customs and history.

Highlights

• Homeland of the Salar people along the clear Yellow River (Camel Spring). • Walnut groves, streams, and the Salar Ethnic Museum. • Distinctive Islamic-Turkic culture and cuisine.

Suggested Route

Camel Spring → Salar museum → riverside walnut grove walk; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Salar hand-pulled noodles and stuffed buns in Xunhua; county guesthouses.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, some trails; limited accessibility .
Travel Tips

Check for special exhibitions or cultural performances. Some areas may require additional tickets.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: June-September

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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Opening Hours

09:00-17:00 (closed Mondays, except holidays)

Getting There

In Xunhua Salar Autonomous County, Haidong, Qinghai (~150 km from Xining); reach by road; nearest airport Xining Caojiabao (~180 km); no metro/HSR.

Reservation

Ethnic/cultural eco-tourism area; generally free or low-cost; no advance booking required.

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
循化撒拉族绿色家园

36.8516, 101.9156

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