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Gangca Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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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 Review
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Shengquan Bay Scenic Area of Qinghai Lake
6.2
4.6
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275 Review
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Qinghai Lake Fairy Bay
4.9
4.2
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186 Review
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Bird Island of Qinghai Lake
3.5
4.7
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535 Review
Huangyu Homeland
3.1
3.7
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Guanyutai
3.0
4.8
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14 Review
Buha River
2.9
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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
2.7
4.5
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8 Review
Chaka Salt Lake
8.5
4.3
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18,707 Review
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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 Review
Qinghaihu Hotel
4.0
/5
503 Review
West Coast Holiday Hotel
4.5
/5
248 Review
Qinghai Lake Hengya Hotel
4.5
/5
38 Review
Deji Yangzong Youth Hostel
4.8
/5
238 Review
Jiahe Holiday Hotel
4.5
/5
67 Review
Yonghe International Hotel (Gangca)
4.7
/5
101 Review
Vienna International Hotel (Gangcha County People's Government Branch)
4.6
/5
310 Review
Yi He Hotel
4.1
/5
143 Review
Honghu International Hotel
4.5
/5
269 Review
Jinan Zhenpin Hotel
4.4
/5
207 Review
Xiadu Holiday Hotel
4.7
/5
52 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
123 Review
Barbecue
Avg. $4/person
GE SANG CANG CAN BA
3.5
/5
22 Review
扎藏牧布风情吧(拉色波·商业街店)
5.0
/5
7 Review
千厨佰味
4.5
/5
4 Review
佰来客美食城
3.0
/5
9 Review
Quick bites
Avg. $6/person
老味道私房菜馆(热水路店)
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Innovative cuisine
Avg. $5/person
程记小吃店
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Quick bites
Avg. $1/person
大胡子生烤羊排
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Barbecue
Avg. $6/person
肖氏杂碎饺子馆
5.0
/5
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Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. $3/person
穆清轩食府
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夏城马忠餐饮
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Snacks
Avg. $5/person
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Qinghai Lake Heima River
4.6
/5
57 Review
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Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
6,309 Review
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Boat tour
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,482 Review
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Mountain climbing
Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
253 Review
Night view
Menyuan Rapeseed Flower Field
4.4
/5
1,158 Review
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Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
18,696 Review
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Qilian Mountains·Gangshks Snowy Peak
4.3
/5
82 Review
Mountain climbing
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Danggar Ancient Town
4.3
/5
160 Review
Historic landmark
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Riyue Mountain
4.4
/5
1,645 Review
Mountain climbing
Mati Grottoes Tourism Area
4.6
/5
2,489 Review
Historic landmark
Thirty-Three Days Grottoes
4.7
/5
14 Review
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
251 Review
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Qinghai Lake Guanhu International Grand Hotel
9.1
/5
2,845 Review
Qaidam International Hotel
9.5
/5
4,305 Review
Jinjiang International Hotel
9.4
/5
1,827 Review
Sofitel Xining
9.4
/5
3,641 Review
Boli Yabu Hotel
9.5
/5
8,507 Review
Wanda Vista Xining
9.3
/5
5,867 Review
The Sebel Xining
9.4
/5
824 Review
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,373 Review
Yinlong Hotel
9.5
/5
1,206 Review
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,592 Review
Sapphire Hotel
9.1
/5
1,202 Review
Haidong International Hotel
9.1
/5
918 Review
Popular Family-friendly Attractions Near Gangca
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Xining Wildlife Park
4.6
/5
4,265 Review
Zoos & aquariums
Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau Nature Museum
4.2
/5
568 Review
Science & technology museums
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Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
251 Review
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,452 Review
Amusement parks
Night view
Mars Base 1
4.1
/5
50 Review
Themed exhibition halls
Tu Nationality Hometown Park Scenic Area In Huzhu County of Qinghai
4.3
/5
228 Review
Longyangxia Scenic Spot
4.5
/5
147 Review
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Boli Yabu Hotel
9.5
/5
8,507 Review
Wanda Vista Xining
9.3
/5
5,867 Review
Qinghai Hotel
9.5
/5
3,373 Review
Xining Sanyu Hotel
9.3
/5
5,592 Review
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Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot
4.7
/5
34,109 Review
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Chaka Salt Lake
4.3
/5
18,696 Review
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Qinghai Lake Erlangjian Scenic Area
4.3
/5
6,309 Review
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Pingshan Lake Grand Canyon
4.7
/5
3,414 Review
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Qilian Mountains Binggou River Scenic Area
4.8
/5
1,103 Review
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Mountain climbing
Zhuoer Mountain Scenic Area
4.7
/5
3,482 Review
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Mountain climbing
Chaka Sky No.1 Scenic Area
4.3
/5
1,305 Review
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Night view
Qilian Mountain Grassland
4.4
/5
253 Review
Night view
Kanbula Global Geopark
4.2
/5
472 Review
Natural scenery
Boat tour
Shandan Army Horse Breeding Farm
4.2
/5
251 Review
Dream of Paradise
4.7
/5
3,452 Review
Amusement parks
Night view
Zhangye Alien Valley Scenic Area
4.6
/5
130 Review
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Xining YongHe International Hotel
9.5
/5
3,042 Review
Xining Haihu New District Wanda Moments Hotel
9.4
/5
3,689 Review
Urba Hotel (Haihu Wanda Tangdao 637 Branch)
9.2
/5
2,626 Review
Sanyang Hotel
9.1
/5
2,105 Review
IntercityHotel Xining CBD
9.6
/5
1,601 Review
Mehood Hotel (Xining Haihu New District)
9.3
/5
5,222 Review
Mercure XiNing HaiHu New District Hotel
9.4
/5
2,524 Review
ChaKa Huacheng Grand Hotel
9.2
/5
889 Review
Bailandao Hotel
9.5
/5
2,044 Review
Chaka Dongchen International Hotel
9.1
/5
810 Review
Chaqia Salt Lake Tianyu Holiday Inn
9.3
/5
2,218 Review
Jinhengji Hotel
9.1
/5
1,059 Review
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Beixiangyang Relic Site
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