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Golmud Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to Do & Deals | Trip.com | August 2026
About Golmud
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
Recommended trip: 3–4 day(s)
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The magnificent Chaerhan Salt Lake reappears in a stunning scene@Chaerhan Salt Lake
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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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3,790 Reviews
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Wusute Yadan Geological Park
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4,325 Reviews
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Hoh Xil Nature Reserve
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Dongtai Ji Nai'er Lake
4.3
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101 Reviews
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Western Queen Fairyland
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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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Lonely Space( Gobi )wild luxury hotel
4.6
/5
2,170 Reviews
Kaibang Hotel Golmud
4.7
/5
1,894 Reviews
Huang He International Hotel
4.9
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1,190 Reviews
Jingfeng Wan Hao Hotel (Kunlun Plaza)
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/5
396 Reviews
Lonely space desert glamping hotel
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DI WANG HOTEL
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517 Reviews
Cloud Hotel of Golmud Tianlu
4.3
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55 Reviews
Golmud Kunlun Secret Realm Lakeside Wild Luxury Resort
4.6
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94 Reviews
Rezen Tianmu (Golmud Shibang City Square)
4.7
/5
906 Reviews
Golmud Fengjin Hotel (Salt Lake Plaza)
4.2
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97 Reviews
Grand Rezen Hotel Golmud
4.7
/5
1,396 Reviews
JI Hotel (Golmud Kunlun Road)
4.5
/5
845 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. DKK66/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. DKK55/person
老字号马古白烤羊肉
5.0
/5
5 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. DKK64/person
马义黑白条烤羊肉面食
3.7
/5
21 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. DKK77/person
QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
5.0
/5
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Barbecue
Avg. DKK49/person
马站海炕锅烤羊肉城·老字号(总店)
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Barbecue
Avg. DKK57/person
穆云涧石锅牦牛肉
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/5
7 Reviews
Halal
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尕胡才炕锅烤羊肉馆(八一路店)
4.4
/5
9 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. DKK56/person
青海土火锅
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/5
1 Reviews
Hotpot
Avg. DKK60/person
张家牛杂汤(昆仑南路店)
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9 Reviews
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Avg. DKK25/person
阿儿法大盘鸡餐厅(格尔木店)
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Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. DKK33/person
LAO MA TE SE KAO YAGN ROU
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6 Reviews
Barbecue
Avg. DKK54/person
Golmud Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes
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Already missing the off-season northwest, 7-day highlights tour
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56 times larger than Chaka Salt Lake! This lesser-known salt lake in Qinghai is the real sky mirror
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More breathtaking than I imagined! In Hoh Xil, I saw stars in the eyes of the Tibetan antelope
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