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Minhe Qili Flower Sea Tourism Area
4A Tourism Area

Minhe Qili Flower Sea Tourism Area

民和七里花海景区

Qinghai, Haidong·36.7995°N, 101.9835°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
3-4 hours

About Minhe Qili Flower Sea Tourism Area

A terraced flower park in the warm Minhe valley of Qinghai, filled every summer with rapeseed, cosmos and lavender. Boardwalks and a glass slide run through the colorful fields, which frame views of the surrounding hills.

Highlights

• Terraced flower sea (rape, cosmos, lavender) in the warm Minhe valley. • Wooden boardwalks, photo spots, and a glass slide. • Easier altitude than the plateau proper.

Suggested Route

Entrance → flower terraces → hilltop view → play zone; allow 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Snack stalls and BBQ on site; Minhe lodges.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, shuttle, stroller-friendly.
Travel Tips

Buy tickets online for discounts. Arrive early on weekends. Bring snacks and water.

📅 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 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

In Minhe County, Haidong, Qinghai; reach by road from Xining; nearest airport Xining Caojiabao (~110 km); no metro/HSR.

Reservation

Seasonal flower-sea attraction; ticketed, on-site; advance booking advised in bloom season.

Ticket Price

Free admission

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
民和七里花海景区

36.7995, 101.9835

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