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Qilian Travel Guide

Qilian County is located in Qinghai province in the Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. It is situated in the heart of the Qilian Mountains and is known as Qinghai's “northern gateway.” The area is surrounded by snow-capped peaks and picturesque scenery. It is one of the world's most pristine natural environments. Popular attractions include Mount Zhuo'er, Qilian Mountain Grassland and Bayi Glacier.
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Looking for things to do in Qilian? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Zhuo'er Mountain

Zhuo'er Mountain

7.2
4.6/53,060 Review
"Mountains"
"Geological Sites"
Qilian Mountain Grassland

Qilian Mountain Grassland

6.0
4.6/5338 Review
"Grasslands"
Mati Temple
Nearby City

Mati Temple

7.0
4.6/51,484 Review
"Temples"
Qilian Grassland

Qilian Grassland

5.8
4.8/558 Review
"Grasslands"
Ami Dongsuo Scenic Spot

Ami Dongsuo Scenic Spot

5.6
4.2/5147 Review
"Flower Fields"
"Mountains"
The Qilian Mountain Scenic Area

The Qilian Mountain Scenic Area

5.5
4.8/5250 Review
"Mountains"
"Grasslands"
Dadongshu Mountain Bealock

Dadongshu Mountain Bealock

4.8
4.4/598 Review
"Snow Mountains"
Binggou Linhai Scenic Spot

Binggou Linhai Scenic Spot

4.7
4.2/552 Review
"Campgrounds"
"Grasslands"
A‘Rou Grand Temple

A‘Rou Grand Temple

4.6
4.2/5157 Review
"Temples"
Zhangye Danxia Geopark
Nearby City

Zhangye Danxia Geopark

8.6
4.7/520,646 Review
"Geological Sites"

What to Eat

Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Qilian dishes and foodie spots.
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小王烤肉城老字号

小王烤肉城老字号

4.7/526 Review
Average price per person: USD8
"Barbeque"
蜀茗轩私房菜

蜀茗轩私房菜

5.0/56 Review
Average price per person: USD8
"Innovative Cuisine"
Tianjingmaoniuzhuanggu Soup (haohua)

Tianjingmaoniuzhuanggu Soup (haohua)

4.5/55 Review
Average price per person: USD5
"Barbeque"
YE SHI KAO ROU WANG

YE SHI KAO ROU WANG

5.0/59 Review
Average price per person: USD5
"Barbeque"
MU FANG GE CAN TING

MU FANG GE CAN TING

4.8/515 Review
Average price per person: USD5
"Northwest China Cuisine"
撒拉尔美食

撒拉尔美食

4.8/59 Review
祁昇源(大众餐厅)

祁昇源(大众餐厅)

4.7/532 Review
Average price per person: USD8
"Northwest China Cuisine"
沙力海石锅大盘鸡

沙力海石锅大盘鸡

5.0/51 Review
Average price per person: USD5
"Northwest China Cuisine"
Yinongxiangrenwenchacan, Hot Pot

Yinongxiangrenwenchacan, Hot Pot

4.9/530 Review
Average price per person: USD14
"Hot Pot"
米氏睿景楼

米氏睿景楼

4.7/519 Review
JIN ZHANG YE MEI SHI YUAN

JIN ZHANG YE MEI SHI YUAN

4.5/54 Review
Average price per person: USD6
"Szechuan Cuisine"

Discover the Real Qilian With a Local Expert

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Explore the infinite charm of Qinghai's C-position city—Haibei!
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Beautiful Scenery
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In the land of snow
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Beautiful Qilian county in North-Qinghai
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Qinghai & Gansu Self-Driving Tour
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🏔 Sure is Qilian Mountain the Switzerland of China as they call. A blend of mountainous roads leading into this town, grasslands with herds of cattle, and the snow-capped mountains with pine trees is the scenery that brought me to this place.   📌 The day I travelled to this town, which is located in the border of Qinghai and Gansu provinces, it was raining heavily that I could barely see anything. We approached Qilian Mountain in the late afternoon and enjoyed the first evening after the rain. Colorful lightings were lit up all over one of the main hills in town very beautifully, very beautifully.   🏞 The morning after, the sky was clear and that’s when we visited the scenic area. It was fantastic! The fresh alpine air, moo-moo sound from local cattle on the hill, and the breathtaking vista of high mountains make this place very special.     🌲This alpine region is one of the few places in China where I totally could escape from the crowds, also just to be able to immerse myself in the nature. 🗺 #scenicspotguide #urbanexplorer #travelinspiration #unforgettableexperiences#nationalpark#naturalwonders#roadtrip#urbanexplorer
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Northwest Ring Road|Zoer Mountain
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Qinghai C City Haibei, a niche travel destination
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