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Things to do in Gangca
What to do
Looking for things to do in Gangca? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Qinghai Lake
7.9
4.5
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7,382 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Shengquan Bay Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake
6.2
4.6
/5
275 Reviews
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Qinghai Lake Fairy Bay
4.9
4.2
/5
186 Reviews
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Bird Island of Qinghai Lake
3.5
4.7
/5
535 Reviews
Huangyu Homeland
3.1
3.7
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3 Reviews
Guanyutai
3.0
4.8
/5
14 Reviews
Buha River
2.9
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Natural scenery
Hargai Town Przewalski's Gazelle Science Education Base
2.7
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Cangyang Jiacuo Cultural Square
2.7
4.5
/5
8 Reviews
Chaka Salt Lake
8.5
4.3
/5
18,708 Reviews
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Gangca, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Plateau Sapphire Hotel
4.6
/5
611 Reviews
Qinghaihu Hotel
4.0
/5
503 Reviews
West Coast Holiday Hotel
4.5
/5
248 Reviews
Qinghai Lake Hengya Hotel
4.5
/5
38 Reviews
Deji Yangzong Youth Hostel
4.8
/5
238 Reviews
Jiahe Holiday Hotel
4.5
/5
67 Reviews
Yonghe International Hotel (Gangca)
4.7
/5
101 Reviews
Vienna International Hotel (Gangcha County People's Government Branch)
4.6
/5
310 Reviews
Yi He Hotel
4.1
/5
143 Reviews
Honghu International Hotel
4.5
/5
269 Reviews
Jinan Zhenpin Hotel
4.4
/5
208 Reviews
Xiadu Holiday Hotel
4.7
/5
52 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Gangca dishes and foodie spots.
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Laomashi Barbecue Noodle House
4.8
/5
123 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. IDR66,666/person
GE SANG CANG CAN BA
3.5
/5
22 Reviews
扎藏牧布风情吧(拉色波·商业街店)
5.0
/5
7 Reviews
千厨佰味
4.5
/5
4 Reviews
佰来客美食城
3.0
/5
9 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. IDR93,750/person
老味道私房菜馆(热水路店)
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Innovative cuisine
Avg. IDR79,166/person
大胡子生烤羊排
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Barbecue
Avg. IDR93,750/person
肖氏杂碎饺子馆
5.0
/5
1 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. IDR52,083/person
程记小吃店
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Quick bites
Avg. IDR29,166/person
穆清轩食府
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夏城马忠餐饮
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Snacks
Avg. IDR77,083/person
刚察一粒青稞藏餐吧
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Qinghai Lake Heima River
4.6
/5
57 Reviews
Natural scenery
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
6,309 Reviews
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Boat tour
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,485 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
253 Reviews
Night view
Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field
4.4
/5
1,158 Reviews
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Night view
Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
18,708 Reviews
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Boat tour
Qilian Mountains·Gangshks Snowy Peak
4.3
/5
82 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Night view
Danggar Ancient Town
4.3
/5
160 Reviews
Historic landmark
Night view
Riyue Mountain
4.4
/5
1,646 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6
/5
2,489 Reviews
Historic landmark
Thirty-Three Days Grottoes
4.7
/5
14 Reviews
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
251 Reviews
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Qinghai Lake Guanhu International Grand Hotel
9.1
/5
2,850 Reviews
Qaidam International Hotel
9.5
/5
4,308 Reviews
Jinjiang International Hotel
9.4
/5
1,827 Reviews
Sofitel Xining
9.4
/5
3,641 Reviews
Boli Yabu Hotel
9.5
/5
8,512 Reviews
Wanda Vista Xining
9.3
/5
5,870 Reviews
The Sebel Xining
9.4
/5
824 Reviews
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,380 Reviews
Yinlong Hotel
9.5
/5
1,207 Reviews
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,594 Reviews
Sapphire Hotel
9.1
/5
1,203 Reviews
Haidong International Hotel
9.1
/5
919 Reviews
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Gangca
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.6
/5
4,271 Reviews
Zoos & aquariums
Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum
4.2
/5
569 Reviews
Science & technology museums
Exhibitions
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
251 Reviews
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,452 Reviews
Amusement parks
Night view
Mars Base 1
4.1
/5
50 Reviews
Themed exhibition halls
Tu Nationality Hometown Park Scenic Area In Huzhu County of Qinghai
4.3
/5
228 Reviews
Longyangxia Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
147 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Xining Nanshan Park
4.4
/5
69 Reviews
Mountain climbing
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Gangca
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Boli Yabu Hotel
9.5
/5
8,512 Reviews
Wanda Vista Xining
9.3
/5
5,870 Reviews
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,380 Reviews
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,594 Reviews
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
34,142 Reviews
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Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
18,708 Reviews
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Boat tour
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
6,309 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
3,419 Reviews
Natural scenery
Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.8
/5
1,103 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,485 Reviews
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area
4.3
/5
1,305 Reviews
Natural scenery
Night view
Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
253 Reviews
Night view
Kanbula Global Geopark
4.2
/5
472 Reviews
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,452 Reviews
Amusement parks
Night view
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
251 Reviews
Zhangye Alien Valley Scenic Area
4.6
/5
130 Reviews
Natural scenery
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Xining YongHe International Hotel
9.5
/5
3,042 Reviews
Xining Haihu New District Wanda Moments Hotel
9.4
/5
3,690 Reviews
Urba Hotel (Haihu Wanda Tangdao 637 Branch)
9.2
/5
2,628 Reviews
Sanyang Hotel
9.1
/5
2,105 Reviews
IntercityHotel Xining CBD
9.6
/5
1,602 Reviews
Mehood Hotel (Xining Haihu New District)
9.3
/5
5,223 Reviews
Mercure XiNing HaiHu New District Hotel
9.4
/5
2,524 Reviews
ChaKa Huacheng Grand Hotel
9.2
/5
890 Reviews
Bailandao Hotel
9.5
/5
2,045 Reviews
Chaka Dongchen International Hotel
9.1
/5
811 Reviews
Chaqia Salt Lake Tianyu Holiday Inn
9.3
/5
2,219 Reviews
Jinhengji Hotel
9.1
/5
1,061 Reviews
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Tower of Compassion and Wisdom
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GE SANG CANG CAN BA
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穆德手抓面馆
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新源饺子馆(拉色波·商业街店)
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迈德思客(东大街店)
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清香源美食坊
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天府宴
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