Lajia Archaeological Site Park

民和喇家考古遗址公园

Qinghai, Haidong·36.8568°N, 101.9208°E

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (peak season), CNY 40 (off-season)

Duration

2-3 hours

About Lajia Archaeological Site Park

An archaeological park in Minhe County, Qinghai, preserving ruins of a Neolithic settlement of the Qijia culture, sometimes called 'China's Pompeii'. Excavated houses and artifacts include traces believed to be the world's oldest noodles.

Highlights

• Neolithic Qijia-culture site, called 'China's Pompeii,' with buried houses. • Famous fossil of an earthquake-buried 'world's oldest noodles.' • On-site museum and excavated dwelling pits.

Suggested Route

Museum → open excavation pits → reconstructed houses; allow 1.5–2 h.

Food & Lodging

Minhe county eateries; county hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, visitor center, limited accessibility on dig paths .

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.

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:30

Getting There

In Minhe County, Haidong, Qinghai (~90 km from Xining, by the Yellow River); nearest HSR Ledu/Xining; nearest airport Xining Caojiabao (~110 km); no metro.

Reservation

Archaeological site park (Lajia Neolithic ruins); ticketed, on-site; advance booking not mandatory.

Ticket Price

CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (peak season), CNY 40 (≈ $5.6) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

民和喇家考古遗址公园

36.8568, 101.9208

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