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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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4,205 Review
Natural scenery
Wusute Yadan Geological Park
4.5
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4,624 Review
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East Taiji Nai'er Lake
4.3
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101 Review
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Hoh Xil National Nature Reserve
4.7
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243 Review
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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
4.7
/5
2,142 Review
Kaibang Hotel Golmud
4.7
/5
1,890 Review
Jingfeng Wan·Hao Hotel (Golmud Bayi East Road Xinglong Phase 3)
4.7
/5
513 Review
Cloud Hotel of Golmud Tianlu
4.2
/5
47 Review
Grand Rezen Hotel Golmud
4.7
/5
1,161 Review
Golmud Fengjin Hotel (Salt Lake Plaza)
4.2
/5
115 Review
Rezen Tianmu (Golmud Shibang City Square)
4.7
/5
880 Review
Huang He International Hotel
4.9
/5
1,286 Review
DI WANG HOTEL
4.6
/5
428 Review
Golmud Kunlun Secret Realm Lakeside Wild Luxury Resort
4.7
/5
105 Review
Golmud Molandi Hotel
4.7
/5
952 Review
Vienna International Hotel (Golmud Zhongshan Road Flagship Store)
4.7
/5
661 Review
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 Review
Northwestern Chinese cuisine
Avg. PHP539/person
马克力木手抓炕锅烤羊肉(盐湖一小区店)
4.7
/5
7 Review
Barbecue
Avg. PHP455/person
老字号马古白烤羊肉
5.0
/5
5 Review
Barbecue
Avg. PHP524/person
QING ZHEN LAO MA KAO YANG ROU
5.0
/5
7 Review
Barbecue
Avg. PHP402/person
马义黑白条烤羊肉面食
3.7
/5
21 Review
Barbecue
Avg. PHP630/person
马站海炕锅烤羊肉城·老字号(总店)
4.0
/5
7 Review
Barbecue
Avg. PHP471/person
穆云涧石锅牦牛肉
5.0
/5
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尕胡才炕锅烤羊肉馆(八一路店)
4.4
/5
9 Review
Barbecue
Avg. PHP463/person
青海土火锅
5.0
/5
1 Review
Hotpot
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张家牛杂汤(昆仑南路店)
5.0
/5
9 Review
Quick bites
Avg. PHP205/person
老字号马艺黑烤吧
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/5
4 Review
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Avg. PHP455/person
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Xinjiang cuisine
Avg. PHP273/person
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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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小树林川菜馆
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Zhonghaoxi'erdunyilinjiudianxicanzizhu (xicanzizhu)
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