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Golmud Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Local Food & Travel Tips | Trip.com
About Golmud
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
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What to do
Looking for things to do in Golmud? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Chaerhan Salt Lake
4.7
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4,223 Reviews
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Wusute Yadan Geological Park
4.5
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4,632 Reviews
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East Taiji Nai'er Lake
4.3
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101 Reviews
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Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve
4.7
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243 Reviews
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Golmud, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Kaibang Hotel Golmud
4.7
/5
1,894 Reviews
Lonely Space( Gobi )wild luxury hotel
4.7
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2,139 Reviews
Jingfeng Wanhao Hotel (Golmud Bayi East Road Kunlun Square)
4.7
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523 Reviews
Huang He International Hotel
4.9
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1,284 Reviews
Cloud Hotel of Golmud Tianlu
4.2
/5
48 Reviews
Golmud Fengjin Hotel (Salt Lake Plaza)
4.2
/5
115 Reviews
Rezen Tianmu (Golmud Shibang City Square)
4.7
/5
873 Reviews
DI WANG HOTEL
4.6
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428 Reviews
Golmud Molandi Hotel
4.7
/5
952 Reviews
Grand Rezen Hotel Golmud
4.7
/5
1,144 Reviews
Vienna International Hotel (Golmud Zhongshan Road Flagship Store)
4.7
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664 Reviews
Mehood Lestie Hotel (Golmud Salt Lake Square Branch)
4.7
/5
460 Reviews
What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Golmud dishes and foodie spots.
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振华手抓大王
5.0
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16 Reviews
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. TRY266/person
马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店)
4.7
/5
7 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. TRY225/person
老字号马古白烤羊肉
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. TRY258/person
马义黑白条烤羊肉面食
4.2
/5
21 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. TRY311/person
QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
5.0
/5
7 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. TRY198/person
马站海炕锅烤羊肉城·老字号(总店)
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/5
7 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. TRY232/person
穆云涧石锅牦牛肉
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/5
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Avg. TRY281/person
尕胡才炕锅烤羊肉馆(八一路店)
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9 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. TRY228/person
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1 Reviews
Hotpot
Avg. TRY243/person
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/5
4 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. TRY225/person
张家牛杂汤(昆仑南路店)
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9 Reviews
Quick bites
Avg. TRY101/person
阿儿法大盘鸡餐厅(格尔木店)
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Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. TRY135/person
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Yangtze River Source Water Ecological Protection Station
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Golmud River
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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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老字号马古白烤羊肉
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QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
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马义黑白条烤羊肉面食
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马站海炕锅烤羊肉城·老字号(总店)
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穆云涧石锅牦牛肉
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尕胡才炕锅烤羊肉馆(八一路店)
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青海土火锅
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张家牛杂汤(昆仑南路店)
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老字号马艺黑烤吧
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阿儿法大盘鸡餐厅(格尔木店)
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LAO MA TE SE KAO YAGN ROU
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小树林川菜馆
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有间手抓餐厅
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Zhonghaoxi'erdunyilinjiudianxicanzizhu (xicanzizhu)
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马成龙烤羊肉
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夏都华升生烤羊排
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张由布新疆大盘鸡
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九田家黑牛烤肉料理(格尔木店)
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洛克咖啡
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顶顶牛·伊迪干锅牦牛肉·冰煮羊肉一体馆(格尔木店)
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乌素特水上雅丹梦幻星空野奢度假酒店·雅丹之夜
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XIN JIANG DI YI PAN
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SAN JIANG YUAN MEI SHI CHENG
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