Qinghai Lake Tourism Area
青海湖风景区
About Qinghai Lake Tourism Area
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.
📅 Best Time & Crowds
Best season: June to September (warm season) or winter for snow activities
🏮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.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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Peak season: 8:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:30-17:00. Boat tours operate during daylight hours.
~150 km west of Xining; no metro; long-distance bus from Xining (~3 h) or drive; nearest airport Xining Caojiabao (~200 km).
Some shoreline areas (e.g. Erlangjian) require advance online reservation/ticket; free roadside viewing unrestricted.
CNY 120 (≈ $17) (Peak) / CNY 60 (≈ $8.3) (Off-peak)
Qinghai Province Hainanzangzu Autonomous Prefecture Gonghe County
青海省海南藏族自治州共和县
Qinghai Province Hainanzangzu Autonomous Prefecture Gonghe County
36.8635, 100.1482
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
