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Haixi Prefecture Travel Guide 2025: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | December 2025
About Haixi Prefecture
Recommended trip: 4–5 day(s)
Recommended trip: 4–5 day(s)
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Things to do in Haixi Prefecture
What to do
Looking for things to do in Haixi Prefecture? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
17,207 Reviews
Natural scenery
Chaerhan Salt Lake
4.7
/5
2,979 Reviews
Hiking
Natural scenery
Wusute Yadan Geological Park
4.5
/5
3,879 Reviews
Hiking
Natural scenery
Emerald Lake
4.5
/5
1,156 Reviews
Natural scenery
Qinghai Lake
4.5
/5
6,799 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area
4.3
/5
1,270 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Heidu Mountain
4.3
/5
52 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Aiken Spring
4.0
/5
167 Reviews
Natural scenery
Hoh Xil Nature Reserve
4.7
/5
244 Reviews
Natural scenery
U-shaped Highway
4.8
/5
38 Reviews
Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Haixi Prefecture, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Kaibang Hotel Golmud
4.6
/5
1,812 Reviews
Grand Rezen Hotel Golmud
4.6
/5
1,631 Reviews
Qingmang Quality Hotel
4.5
/5
960 Reviews
Rezen Select Hotel (Chaka Salt Lake)
4.3
/5
529 Reviews
Golmud Molandi Hotel
4.7
/5
757 Reviews
Jin Ling Hao Xuan Hotel
4.0
/5
323 Reviews
Hotels in Golmud Kunhai
4.7
/5
173 Reviews
Rezen Tianmu (Golmud Shibang City Square)
4.7
/5
842 Reviews
Huang He International Hotel
4.9
/5
906 Reviews
Golmud Fengjin Hotel (Salt Lake Plaza)
4.3
/5
80 Reviews
Chaka Shanshui Hotel
4.5
/5
663 Reviews
Mangzhou International Hotel (Mangya)
4.8
/5
21 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Haixi Prefecture dishes and foodie spots.
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西遇舌尖牦牛土火锅美食城(高峰大厦店)
4.9
/5
27 Reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. €10/person
马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店)
4.7
/5
7 Reviews
Barbeque
Avg. €8/person
青海土火锅(建设西路店)
5.0
/5
17 Reviews
Hot Pot
Avg. €8/person
振华手抓大王
4.9
/5
24 Reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. €9/person
老字号马古白烤羊肉
4.7
/5
5 Reviews
Barbeque
Avg. €8/person
QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
4.7
/5
8 Reviews
Barbeque
Avg. €6/person
马义黑白条烤羊肉
3.0
/5
22 Reviews
Barbeque
Avg. €9/person
德令哈贺彬牦牛大骨汤
3.8
/5
7 Reviews
Guolin Home-Style Cooking
4.2
/5
14 Reviews
Szechuan Cuisine
Avg. €6/person
吉尔达火锅
5.0
/5
2 Reviews
Hot Pot
马占海炕锅烤羊肉城
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Barbeque
Avg. €8/person
正文牦牛退骨肉
5.0
/5
3 Reviews
Northwest China Cuisine
Avg. €8/person
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Popular Types of Attractions in Haixi Prefecture
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Natural scenery
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Exhibitions & events
Popular Attractions in Haixi Prefecture
Keke Salt Lake
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Jinzihai
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Eight Southern Heroines
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Qaidam Basin
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Lenghu Town
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Qinghua Square
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Dachaidamu Lake
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Dongtai Ji Nai'er Lake
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Sanchahe Super Major Bridge
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Qinghai Station of Purple Mountain Observatory
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Yangtze River Source Water Ecological Protection Station
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Kunlun Park
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Aiken Spring
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Da Qaidam Town
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Jintai Pasture
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Yanhu Potash Fertilizer Plant
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Gushihan Pedestrian Street
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Kunlun Garden Square
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Qingnianlin Park
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Jinyu Lake
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Heishishan Reservoir
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青海土火锅(建设西路店)
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马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店)
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振华手抓大王
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老字号马古白烤羊肉
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QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
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马义黑白条烤羊肉
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马占海炕锅烤羊肉城
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315川湘菜
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尕胡才炕锅烤羊肉馆(八一路店)
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伊布拉特色炕锅
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迎宾炕烤羊肉·清真
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乌兰锦尊肥牛火锅城
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循化特色烤肉面食炕锅土火锅
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LAO MA TE SE KAO YAGN ROU
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大胡子餐饮
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张家牛杂汤(昆仑南路店)
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KE LI MU SHAO KAO KANG GUO
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GU BAI SHENG KAO YANG ROU
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阿儿法大盘鸡餐厅(格尔木店)
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秦嫂牦牛大骨汤(格尔木店)
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老字号马艺黑烤吧
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Zhonghaoxi'erdunyilinjiudianxicanzizhu (xicanzizhu)
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Guolin Home-Style Cooking
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青海凯邦大酒店西餐自助
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聚馨苑特色柴火鸡·牛蝎子
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德令哈贺彬牦牛大骨汤
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张家牛杂汤(花土沟店)
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厚厨(大华街店)
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重庆同福居火锅城(昆仑路店)
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正文牦牛退骨肉
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