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Qilian Scenery Tourism Area

4A Tourism Area

Qilian Scenery Tourism Area

祁连风光旅游景区

Qinghai, Haibei·36.6217°N, 101.4647°E

Ticket Price

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

Duration

2-3 hours

About Qilian Scenery Tourism Area

A sweeping alpine landscape in Qilian County, Qinghai, where green meadows, forested slopes and the snow peaks of the Qilian range meet. Scenic drives and short walks pass Tibetan herder camps and mountain pastures.

Highlights

• Alpine scenery of the Qilian range: meadows, snow peaks, and the Black River valley. • Famous passes, glacial views, and Tibetan herder camps. • Gateway to the Gansu–Qinghai loop.

Suggested Route

Scenic drive along the Qilian corridor → viewpoint stops → meadow walk; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Tibetan yak meals and noodle soups in Qilian town; county hotels and yurts.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms at stops, shuttle tours; sparse services in remote areas .

Travel Tips

Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid tour groups. Respect cultural artifacts and no-flash photography.

📅 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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Tickets & experiences

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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

08:00-17:30

Getting There

In Qilian County, Haibei, Qinghai (~280 km from Xining); reach by road; nearest airport Xining Caojiabao (~300 km); no metro/HSR.

Reservation

Mountain/grassland scenery; largely free roadside viewing; some paid sites on-site.

Ticket Price

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

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

祁连风光旅游景区

36.6217, 101.4647

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