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Gangca Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | September 2026
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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
8.0
4.5
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7,475 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Shengquan Bay Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake
6.2
4.6
/5
282 Review
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Qinghai Lake Fairy Bay
5.0
4.2
/5
189 Review
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Bird Island of Qinghai Lake
3.5
4.7
/5
535 Review
Huangyu Homeland
3.1
3.7
/5
3 Review
Guanyutai
3.0
4.8
/5
14 Review
Buha River
3.0
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Natural scenery
Hargai Town Przewalski's Gazelle Science Education Base
2.7
5.0
/5
1 Review
Cangyang Jiacuo Cultural Square
2.6
4.5
/5
8 Review
Chaka Salt Lake
8.5
4.3
/5
19,162 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
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
589 Review
Qinghaihu Hotel
4.0
/5
511 Review
West Coast Holiday Hotel
4.4
/5
240 Review
Qinghai Lake Hengya Hotel
4.2
/5
26 Review
Deji Yangzong Youth Hostel
4.8
/5
227 Review
Jiahe Holiday Hotel
4.5
/5
60 Review
Yonghe International Hotel (Gangca)
4.6
/5
193 Review
Honghu International Hotel
4.5
/5
300 Review
Vienna International Hotel (Gangcha County People's Government Branch)
4.6
/5
349 Review
Yi He Hotel
4.1
/5
140 Review
Huyun Muye Lakeside Campsite
4.6
/5
47 Review
Jinan Zhenpin Hotel
4.4
/5
211 Review
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
122 Review
Barbecue
Avg. AED16/person
千厨佰味
4.5
/5
4 Review
扎藏牧布风情吧(拉色波·商业街店)
5.0
/5
7 Review
GE SANG CANG CAN BA
3.5
/5
22 Review
佰来客美食城
3.0
/5
9 Review
Quick bites
Avg. AED22/person
老味道私房菜馆(热水路店)
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Innovative cuisine
Avg. AED19/person
程记小吃店
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Quick bites
Avg. AED7/person
大胡子生烤羊排
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Barbecue
Avg. AED22/person
肖氏杂碎饺子馆
5.0
/5
7 Review
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. AED12/person
穆清轩食府
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夏城马忠餐饮
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Snacks
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Qinghai Lake Heima River
4.6
/5
57 Review
Natural scenery
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
6,417 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,538 Review
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
254 Review
Night view
Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area
4.3
/5
1,326 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
19,156 Review
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Boat tour
Mt. Gangshika Scenic Area
4.3
/5
82 Review
Mountain climbing
Night view
Danggar Ancient Town
4.3
/5
160 Review
Historic landmark
Night view
Riyue Mountain
4.5
/5
1,662 Review
Mountain climbing
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6
/5
2,546 Review
Historic landmark
Thirty-Three Days Grottoes
4.7
/5
14 Review
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
256 Review
Popular Premium Hotels Near Gangca
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Qinghai Lake Guanhu International Grand Hotel
9.0
/5
2,964 Review
Qaidam International Hotel
9.5
/5
4,451 Review
Jinjiang International Hotel
9.5
/5
1,859 Review
Sofitel Xining
9.3
/5
3,622 Review
Boli Yabu Hotel
9.4
/5
8,319 Review
Wanda Vista Xining
9.2
/5
5,940 Review
The Sebel Xining
9.4
/5
781 Review
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,408 Review
Yinlong Hotel
9.5
/5
1,178 Review
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,535 Review
Sapphire Hotel
9.0
/5
1,206 Review
Haidong International Hotel
9.1
/5
923 Review
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Gangca
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.6
/5
4,493 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Leitai Han Culture Museum
4.2
/5
132 Review
Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum
4.2
/5
571 Review
Science & technology museums
Exhibitions
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
256 Review
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,453 Review
Amusement parks
Mars Base 1
4.1
/5
50 Review
Themed exhibition halls
Longyangxia Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
150 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Tu Nationality Hometown Park Scenic Area In Huzhu County of Qinghai
4.4
/5
228 Review
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Gangca
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Boli Yabu Hotel
9.4
/5
8,319 Review
Wanda Vista Xining
9.2
/5
5,940 Review
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,408 Review
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,535 Review
Popular Cool Water Escapes Near Gangca
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
35,037 Review
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Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
19,156 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
6,417 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
3,559 Review
Natural scenery
Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.8
/5
1,289 Review
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,538 Review
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area
4.3
/5
1,326 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
254 Review
Night view
Kanbula Global Geopark
4.3
/5
475 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
256 Review
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,453 Review
Amusement parks
Wushao Mountain Range
4.6
/5
17 Review
Mountain climbing
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Gangca
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Xining YongHe International Hotel
9.5
/5
3,084 Review
Xining Haihu New District Wanda Moments Hotel
9.3
/5
3,832 Review
Urba Hotel (Haihu Wanda Tangdao 637 Branch)
9.1
/5
2,665 Review
Sanyang Hotel
9.1
/5
2,093 Review
IntercityHotel Xining CBD
9.6
/5
1,664 Review
Mercure XiNing HaiHu New District Hotel
9.4
/5
2,501 Review
ChaKa Huacheng Grand Hotel
9.0
/5
924 Review
Bailandao Hotel
9.5
/5
2,212 Review
Chaqia Salt Lake Tianyu Holiday Inn
9.3
/5
2,253 Review
Jinhengji Hotel
9.0
/5
1,140 Review
Chaka Evening Maple Hotel
9.5
/5
1,644 Review
Boyue International Hotel (Chaka)
9.2
/5
541 Review
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Leisure activities
Popular Attractions in Gangca
Beixiangyang Relic Site
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Buha River
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Bird Island of Qinghai Lake
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Quanji Township
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Cormorant Island
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Cangyang Jiacuo Cultural Square
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扎藏牧布风情吧(拉色波·商业街店)
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Laomashi Barbecue Noodle House
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GE SANG CANG CAN BA
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佰来客美食城
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老味道私房菜馆(热水路店)
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程记小吃店
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大胡子生烤羊排
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肖氏杂碎饺子馆
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穆清轩食府
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春兰蛋糕烘焙坊(智合格北巷店)
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夏城马忠餐饮
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刚察一粒青稞藏餐吧
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老地方川菜馆
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穆德手抓面馆
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海滨部落音乐主题餐厅
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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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雲來饭店
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湟鱼家园生态园
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鼎尚皇牛自助火锅
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香巴拉生态园·大团结柴火鸡
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三顾冒菜·麻辣烫(刚察店)
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聚缘楼餐厅
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小小心泽屋
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颂赞酸奶店(金发花园店)
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咯赫赫主题餐饮有限责任公司
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小辣椒川菜
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