Bama Red Army Gully Tourism Area
班玛县红军沟景区
About Bama Red Army Gully Tourism Area
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
Free entry but bring ID for registration. Closed on Mondays in most cases.
📅 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
View on interactive map →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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08:30-17:00
In Bama (Banma) County, Golog Prefecture, Qinghai (~480 km from Xining, near Sichuan border); reach by road; nearest airport Xining Caojiabao (~500 km); no metro/HSR.
Revolutionary Red-tourism site; generally free, no advance booking required.
CNY 40 (≈ $5.6), students CNY 20 (≈ $2.8)
36.7235, 101.4466
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
