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Gangca Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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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
8.0
4.5
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7,421 Review
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Boat tour
Shengquan Bay Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake
6.2
4.6
/5
279 Review
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Qinghai Lake Fairy Bay
5.0
4.2
/5
187 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
18,910 Review
Natural scenery
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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
607 Review
Qinghaihu Hotel
4.0
/5
504 Review
West Coast Holiday Hotel
4.4
/5
241 Review
Qinghai Lake Hengya Hotel
4.5
/5
30 Review
Deji Yangzong Youth Hostel
4.8
/5
236 Review
Jiahe Holiday Hotel
4.5
/5
63 Review
Yonghe International Hotel (Gangca)
4.6
/5
140 Review
Vienna International Hotel (Gangcha County People's Government Branch)
4.6
/5
329 Review
Yi He Hotel
4.2
/5
141 Review
Haibin Holiday Hotel
4.5
/5
107 Review
Gangcha Holy Hotel
4.7
/5
66 Review
Honghu International Hotel
4.5
/5
283 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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千厨佰味
4.5
/5
4 Review
Laomashi Barbecue Noodle House
4.8
/5
122 Review
Barbecue
Avg. INR364/person
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. INR512/person
老味道私房菜馆(热水路店)
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Innovative cuisine
Avg. INR433/person
程记小吃店
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Quick bites
Avg. INR159/person
大胡子生烤羊排
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Barbecue
Avg. INR512/person
肖氏杂碎饺子馆
5.0
/5
1 Review
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. INR284/person
穆清轩食府
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夏城马忠餐饮
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Snacks
Avg. INR421/person
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Qinghai Lake Heima River
4.6
/5
57 Review
Natural scenery
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
6,359 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,506 Review
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
253 Review
Night view
Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field
4.4
/5
1,169 Review
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Night view
Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
18,910 Review
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Boat tour
Qilian Mountains·Gangshks Snowy Peak
4.3
/5
82 Review
Mountain climbing
Night view
Danggar Ancient Town
4.3
/5
160 Review
Historic landmark
Night view
Riyue Mountain
4.4
/5
1,654 Review
Mountain climbing
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6
/5
2,508 Review
Historic landmark
Thirty-Three Days Grottoes
4.7
/5
14 Review
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
253 Review
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Qinghai Lake Guanhu International Grand Hotel
9.1
/5
2,907 Review
Qaidam International Hotel
9.5
/5
4,346 Review
Jinjiang International Hotel
9.4
/5
1,843 Review
Sofitel Xining
9.3
/5
3,618 Review
Boli Yabu Hotel
9.5
/5
8,418 Review
Wanda Vista Xining
9.3
/5
5,886 Review
The Sebel Xining
9.4
/5
808 Review
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,371 Review
Yinlong Hotel
9.5
/5
1,202 Review
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,569 Review
Sapphire Hotel
9.0
/5
1,206 Review
Haidong International Hotel
9.0
/5
917 Review
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Gangca
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.6
/5
4,372 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum
4.2
/5
569 Review
Science & technology museums
Exhibitions
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
253 Review
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,453 Review
Amusement parks
Night view
Mars Base 1
4.1
/5
50 Review
Themed exhibition halls
Longyangxia Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
149 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Tu Nationality Hometown Park Scenic Area In Huzhu County of Qinghai
4.3
/5
228 Review
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Gangca
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Boli Yabu Hotel
9.5
/5
8,418 Review
Wanda Vista Xining
9.3
/5
5,886 Review
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,371 Review
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,569 Review
Popular Cool Water Escapes Near Gangca
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
34,483 Review
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Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
18,910 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
6,359 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
3,464 Review
Natural scenery
Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.8
/5
1,199 Review
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,506 Review
Natural scenery
Mountain climbing
Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area
4.3
/5
1,315 Review
Natural scenery
Night view
Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
253 Review
Night view
Kanbula Global Geopark
4.3
/5
472 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,453 Review
Amusement parks
Night view
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
253 Review
Zhangye Alien Valley Scenic Area
4.6
/5
131 Review
Natural scenery
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Gangca
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Xining YongHe International Hotel
9.4
/5
3,050 Review
Xining Haihu New District Wanda Moments Hotel
9.4
/5
3,745 Review
Urba Hotel (Haihu Wanda Tangdao 637 Branch)
9.1
/5
2,639 Review
Sanyang Hotel
9.1
/5
2,099 Review
IntercityHotel Xining CBD
9.5
/5
1,623 Review
Mehood Hotel (Xining Haihu New District)
9.3
/5
5,183 Review
Mercure XiNing HaiHu New District Hotel
9.4
/5
2,503 Review
ChaKa Huacheng Grand Hotel
9.2
/5
898 Review
Bailandao Hotel
9.5
/5
2,103 Review
Chaqia Salt Lake Tianyu Holiday Inn
9.2
/5
2,235 Review
Jinhengji Hotel
9.0
/5
1,069 Review
Chaka Evening Maple Hotel
9.5
/5
1,592 Review
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Leisure activities
Popular Attractions in Gangca
Guanyutai
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Qinghai Lake Fairy Bay
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Shaliu River Scenic Area
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Xianghe Ecological Park
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Shatuo Monastery
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扎藏牧布风情吧(拉色波·商业街店)
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GE SANG CANG CAN BA
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千厨佰味
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佰来客美食城
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老地方川菜馆
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春兰蛋糕烘焙坊(智合格北巷店)
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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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鼎尚皇牛自助火锅
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海滨部落音乐主题餐厅
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雲來饭店
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湟鱼家园生态园
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天府宴
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惠丰精品小炒面食馆(拉色波·商业街店)
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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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