Longyangxia Tourism Area (Longyangxia Ecological Tourism Resort)

龙羊峡旅游景区

Qinghai, Hainan·36.6269°N, 101.4700°E

Ticket Price

CNY 80, children/students CNY 40

Duration

4-6 hours

About Longyangxia Tourism Area (Longyangxia Ecological Tourism Resort)

Often called the first gorge of the Yellow River, this scenic area centers on the Longyangxia reservoir, offering boat cruises between cliff walls, canyon overlooks, and local rainbow-trout dining.

Highlights

• 'First gorge of the Yellow River' with a 178 m dam and emerald reservoir. • Cruise on the high gorge lake; cliffside plank roads and tulou-style cabins. • Famous for premium cold-water rainbow trout.

Suggested Route

Visitor center → dam overlook → lake cruise → cliff plank road; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Local rainbow-trout (salmon) dinners in town; lakeside wooden cabins and hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, cruise boats, shuttle, lodging on site.

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

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Opening Hours

08:30-17:30

Getting There

In Gonghe County, Hainan Prefecture, Qinghai (~140 km from Xining, on the Yellow River); reach by road via G310; nearest airport Xining Caojiabao (~150 km); no metro/HSR.

Reservation

Ticketed for sub-attractions (cruise, earth-forest, grand canyon); buy on-site or online; advance booking not mandatory.

Ticket Price

CNY 80 (≈ $11), children/students CNY 40 (≈ $5.6)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address

龙羊峡旅游景区

36.6269, 101.4700

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