Jinyintan–Atomic City Tourism Area

青海省海北州金银滩-原子城景区

Qinghai, Haibei·36.6790°N, 101.5221°E

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60

Duration

Half day

About Jinyintan–Atomic City Tourism Area

A historic site on the golden grasslands of Haibei, Qinghai, where China's first nuclear research base was built in the 1950s. Today the decommissioned 'Atomic City' opens its memorial halls, underground command post and test facilities to visitors.

Highlights

• China's first nuclear-weapons R&D base (Factory 221), now a red-tourism site. • Memorial hall, bomb-test ground, underground command, and launch station. • Golden-steppe grassland where 'In That Far Place' was written.

Suggested Route

Atomic City Memorial Hall → bomb-test ground → underground command → launch (Shangxing) station; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Yak hotpot and noodles in Xihai town; Xihai hotels and guesthouses.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, shuttle between sites, visitor center.

Travel Tips

Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and sun protection in summer. Check weather conditions before visiting.

📅 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

• Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

• Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

In Haiyan County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai (~100 km from Xining, near Qinghai Lake); reach by road; nearest airport Xining Caojiabao (~120 km); no metro/HSR.

Reservation

Historic atomic-city / grassland scenic area; ticketed, on-site/online; advance booking not mandatory.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

青海省海北州金银滩-原子城景区

36.6790, 101.5221

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